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  • Petal-shaped vase

    How to Make a Petal-Shaped Vase Using a Pottery Template

    This guide walks you through making a four-sided, petal-shaped vase using the printable, including two neck design options. If you would like to get a copy of the template, you can grab a copy here in my Etsy store. Get The Template Here You can get a copy of the template (and my other slab…

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  • tools for hand building pottery

    Tools for Hand Building Pottery

    This is a list of some handbuilding pottery tools.  I use these all the time.  You can often improvise with utensils from around the home.  However, it’s good to gradually build up a pottery tool kit if you can. 19 Pottery Tools for Hand Building These tools will come in very handy if you are…

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  • How to make a pour-over coffee dripper

    How to Make a Pour-Over Coffee Dripper Set

    This pour-over coffee dripper set is made up of two pieces.  A coffee jug (or carafe) that collects the coffee and the coffee dripper itself.  If you would like to get a copy of the template, you can get hold of one in my Etsy store here: Get The Template Here You can get a…

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  • Square Based Slab Pottery Teapot

    How To Make A Slab Pottery Square-Based Teapot

    This is how I make square-based teapots using a printable slab pottery teapot. If you would like to make the teapot, you can get a copy of the template here: Get The Template Here You can get a copy of this template (and my other slab pottery templates) from my online shop here… Here are…

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  • slab pottery flower jug vase

    How to Make A Slab Pottery Flower Jug Vase

    This is how to make a slab pottery flower jug vase using an easy to follow printable template. You can get a copy of the template here: Get The Template Here You can get a copy of this template (and my other slab pottery templates) from my online shop here… The Steps For Making a…

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  • Heart shaped slab pottery mugs

    Making a Heart-Shaped Slab Mug

    This heart-shaped slab mug design looks lovely and is super simple to make.  I make them with a printable slab pottery template.  You can get a copy of the template from my online store here: Get The Template Here You can get a copy of this template (and my other slab pottery templates) from my…

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  • slab pottery jug and wash bowl 1

    How to Make a Slab Pottery Jug and Wash Bowl

    I love the old-fashioned combination of a jug and wash bowl.  They add vintage charm to a room or add a modern twist.  This is a simple step-by-step guide on making a jug and wash bowl using the slab pottery technique with a printable template. Making The Jug & Wash Bowl If you want to…

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  • how to make a donut vase

    How to Make a Slab Pottery Donut Vase

    A donut vase is a vase with a hole in the center.  You can make them on the potter’s wheel, but you can also build them by hand using the slab pottery technique.  Here is how I make an elegant donut vase, using a printable pottery template.  If you like the style of the vase…

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  • how to make a square bottomed slab mug

    How to Make a Square Based Slab Mug By Hand

    This step by step guide is an overview of how to make a square based slab mug by hand. If you would like to give it a try, you can get a copy of the template in my Etsy store here… Get the Template Here You can get a copy of this template (and my…

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  • How to make a bellied slab mug

    How to Make a Bellied Slab Mug by Hand

    This is a step by step guide on how to make a bellied slab mug using a slab pottery template. You can decorate this mug in lots of different ways. Here I am making a mug with a smooth surface and also a textured surface too. This is what the mugs look like when they…

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  • how to make a wide rim slab mug with a template

    How to Make a Wide Rimmed Slab Mug By Hand

    This is how I make a wide rimmed slab mug, using a printable template.  Making a Wide Rimmed Slab Mug Step-by-Step When you are making slab pottery, it can help a lot to use a template. I use a template that I designed to make this wide rimmed slab mug. You can download a printable…

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  • Pottery kiln for home

    Choosing a Pottery Kiln for Home – An Owners Review

    Buying a pottery kiln for home use is very exciting.  But making the right choice is important and there are some key things to consider.  In this guide, I’ll walk through my experience of buying an at-home kiln.  I will flag up any essential things to bear in mind when you are choosing, installing, and…

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