Hand Building
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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
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 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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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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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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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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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 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 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…