Crafting your own unique moulds is an accessible and imaginative way to elevate your clay creations.
By simply impressing plant sprigs into wet clay, you can fashion moulds that add texture and depth to your pottery pieces.
Start by selecting delicate plant sprigs from your garden. Press them gently into the malleable clay, allowing the organic shapes to leave their imprint.
Once dry, carefully remove the sprigs, leaving behind beautifully textured moulds that encapsulate the essence of nature.
For more on specifics on hand building such as preparing your clay, wedging, rolling out your clay & some tools you may need, check out our previous blog post “How to make a pottery tumbler part 1-2“
Hand-building pottery enthusiasts find joy in the process of crafting custom moulds, imparting their designs onto ceramics.
To ensure your moulds are functional and adsorbent, bisque fire the moulds at the optimal bisque temperature, this infuses durability into your moulds, ready to withstand the hands of time.
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