Hand Building
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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 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 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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Making A Slab Pottery Teapot – A Step-By-Step Guide
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…
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3 Clay Vase Ideas & Free Printable Slab Vase Templates
Making a clay vase is a fun project and they can become the centerpiece in a room. These three clay vase ideas are easy to make and can look lovely. Plus, they are made from printable slab templates which makes it easier to produce a well-proportioned piece. Clay Vase Ideas Using the Slab Technique Let’s…
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Nerikomi Pottery – 3 Easy Techniques With Pictures
Nerikomi pottery is a particular way of working with colored clay to create striking patterns. In this article, we will look at 3 simple ways to create beautiful Nerikomi patterns. One technique I will cover is how I make Nerikomi plates, which you can watch in my video here.. What is Nerikomi Pottery? Nerikomi pottery is…
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Magic Water for Pottery – How to Make It and Use It
Joining pieces of clay can be tricky. Clay seams can split or crack as the clay dries or is fired and handles can separate. Luckily there are a number of things you can do to prevent this from happening. A simple way to avoid cracked joints in clay is to make some magic water for…
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How to Make a Ceramic Slab Box – A Step-by-Step Guide
This is an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide on how to make a ceramic slab box. Once you have learned the process below you can adapt it to make boxes in any shape, size, and design. In this guide, I will cover how to make a simple slab box, and a textured slab box too. This is…
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What is ‘Slip and Score’ in Pottery – And How is it Done?
If you have started making pottery, sooner or later you will need to join two pieces of clay together. Maybe you need to attach a handle to a mug or join two slabs of clay. The best way to achieve a secure bond between separate pieces of clay is the ‘slip and score’ method of…
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How to Make a Ceramic Clock – A Timeless Clay Project
Making a clock that works accurately and looks nice may seem tricky, but DIY clocks are actually very simple. I love working with clay slabs, so, making ceramic clocks is ideal for me. It appeals to the precision nerd in me, and I get to work with clay slabs. Here is a step-by-step guide on…
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How to Keep Clay Flat – 16 Ways to Avoid Warping
Flat pieces of clay, are prone to losing their shape and curling up when they dry or when they are fired. This can happen regardless of whether they are large or small. And it can happen to hand-built or wheel-thrown pieces. So how do you keep clay flat once it’s been formed? You can help…
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Slab Pottery Ideas – 27 Amazing Projects to Try Out
Slab pottery is very versatile. Slabs can be used for anything from dainty ceramic earrings to huge garden planters. So, I thought I’d put together a list of my favorite slab pottery ideas. I hope you find these projects as inspiring as I do. Slab Pottery Ideas I’m aiming below to give you an overview…