Today’s hand-building tip focuses on creating a seamless join when crafting a vessel from two halves:
1. Start by trimming both surfaces of the halves you’re joining.
2. Score and slip the trimmed surfaces to enhance adhesion.
3. Bring the two halves together, using your finger and thumb to gently pinch the joins and create a seamless seam.
4. Refine and perfect the seam using clay tools for a polished finish.
5. Complete the process by using a damp sponge to ensure a smooth and cohesive connection. 🤗
Highlights on making this bowl
Let’s make a simple textured bowl.
To make this bowl, cut out the main body and place it on a mould, then go around and conform the clay.
Take a small bit of clay, score and slip, and attach for a foot ring.
Take a scraper and carve some texture into the side of your bowl.
Use your heat gun to firm up the clay and then take it off the mould.
Make sure the clay is firm enough to hold its own shape, before you remove it off the mould to avoid the clay warping.
Now clean up the inside of your bowl with your clay tools.
Allow your bowl to dry sufficiently enough before you bisque fire. Then apply some glaze, and then to finish your beautiful bowl glaze fire.
Happy potting to you 🤗
