If you are starting your pottery journey, you may be wondering just how to glaze pottery at home. Is it possible? What are your options? You will be pleased to know that it is completely possible to glaze pottery at home. This article is all about the different ways to glaze pottery both with and…
If you’re starting out in ceramics, you may be wondering about the different types of clay for pottery. This information can feel overwhelming, so I thought it would be helpful to give a clear overview of the key differences. In this article, I will take a walk through the main different types of clay for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I made this slab pottery teapot, using a template that I designed. If you’d like to follow along with the instructions, you can get a copy of the template at my Etsy store here. Alternatively, you can design your template and use this article’s slabbing techniques. There will be a section later about creating your…
When you are first learning how to throw on the potter’s wheel, it’s easy to get disheartened. It’s not easy in the beginning. Here are some top tips that I learned along the way that improved my wheel throwing skills… How to Get Better at Wheel Throwing Wheel throwing is a combination of fine motor…
