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Ready to elevate your pottery skills? Here’s a step-by-step guide to throwing a vase on the wheel, from centring the clay to adding intricate surface textures that make your glaze pop!
1. Start by centring 2.6kgs of clay on the wheel—this is the foundation for your vase. Take your time to ensure the … Read More “Mastering the Art of Wheel Throwing”
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Ready to dive into the enchanting world of ceramics? Here’s a step-by-step guide to handcrafting a textured pumpkin that’s perfect for Autumn décor.
1. Roll out your clay to about 8mm thick—this is the perfect foundation for your hand-built pumpkin.
For more on speci… Read More “Unlock the Secrets of Hand-Building”
I tried a technique recently by adding a continuous clay coil to the outside, then adding some texture. Here’s how it turned out!
**Step-by-Step Tips:** (once you’ve your thrown your piece)
1. **Prepare the Surface:**
– Score the surface of your thrown piece lightly before applying th… Read More “Why not give your thrown pieces a unique look by adding texture to the outside?”
Step 1: Begin by bevelling the edges of the clay pieces you’ve cut out for the body of the vase.
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… Read More “Crafting a Hand-Built Bottle Vase: A Step-by-Step Guide”
1. Throw to Height: Centre the clay on the wheel head and pull it up to the desired height for the moon vase shape, ensuring even thickness throughout the walls. Then, Use your hands to shape the vase into a rounded form, with a wider base tapering gradually towards the neck.
2. Maintain Wall Thickne… Read More “I’ll show you how to make a moon vase on the pottery wheel! ”
1. Start by cutting out the clay pieces using pre cut templates and bevel the edges for smooth joins later.
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 t… Read More “Creating a Maximalism Art Vase: A Quick Guide”
Materials needed:
-2-3kgs of clay
-Small wooden sculpting tool
-Wooden pottery comb or scorer
-Trimming Tools
-Glazes (2x or more)
1. **Throwing the Vase:** I start by throwing the vase on the pottery wheel, brining it to the desired form.
2. **Adding Coils:** Once the basic shape is formed, I add coils to… Read More “Creating a unique vase involves several thoughtful steps. Here’s a guide to my process”
Ready to craft your own Moon Vase? Follow this step-by-step guide to hand-build a beautiful ceramic piece.
Materials Needed:
• Clay
• Circle template
• Mould
• Rubber kidney tool
• Clay knife
• Wooden tool
• Slip (clay and water mix)
• Cookie cutter
• Sponge
Instructions:
1. Cut Circles: Use the template to cut… Read More “Creating a Moon Vase Tutorial”
What took the most amount of time was all the drying as well as getting the handles and leaf decorations ready. I wanted to put some hand built techniques into a wheel thrown vase to bring the two genres together, so to speak.
Due to us being in winter at the moment, it takes a long time for the clay… Read More “It ended up taking longer than I thought to create this vase, but it was worth it in the end!”
1. Use a template to cut out the body of the vase plus eight smaller squares of clay, bevelling the edges for a seamless join.
2. Place four squares in the centre of each body and stamp your unique design.
3. Let the clay dry slightly on a mould, then score, slip, and join the squares by pinching the … Read More “Ready to create a stunning maximalist vase? ”