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Hand Building

Education / Hand Building

Pinch and Coil Combined: Building Organic Handbuilt Forms

Pinching and coiling are the two most ancient handbuilding techniques — and they work beautifully together. A pinched base gives you an organic, intimate starting point, while coiling lets you …

Beginner handbuilding / Ceramics / Education / Hand Building / Slab building

Creating Templates for Pottery: Wheel Throwing, Slab Building, and Mold Making

Templates are one of the most underused tools in a pottery studio. Whether you’re throwing consistent sets on the wheel, building slab forms, or making molds for slipcasting, a well-made …

Beginner handbuilding / Ceramics / Clay / Hand Building / Wheel Throwing

Ram’s Head Wedging: How to Prepare Clay the Right Way

I use ram’s head wedging for smaller amounts of clay and spiral wedging for larger amounts. Ram’s head wedging is like kneading dough — except instead of making it more …

Paper clay material used in ceramics - porcelain paper clay
Beginner handbuilding / Ceramics / Clay / Education / Hand Building / Paper Clay / Paper Clay

What Is Paper Clay? The Science, History, and Why It Works

What paper clay is, the capillary action science behind why dry-to-wet joins work, Graham Hay and Rosette Gault’s contributions to the modern paper clay movement, benefits, limitations, and when to use it.

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Ceramics / Decorating / Education / Slab building

How to Make and Use Emulsion Silkscreen Stencils on Ceramics: A Complete Guide

Creating intricate designs on ceramics can elevate your pottery projects to the next level. One of the best ways to achieve detailed, repeatable designs is by using Emulsion Silkscreen Stencils. …

Hand-painted decorative tile panel in progress - Between Two Worlds ceramics
Ceramics / Decorating / Education / Hand Building

How to Build with your Underglazed Slab

How to Build with Your Underglazed Slab: A Step-by-Step Guide for Applying Heat Transfer Silkscreen Stencils and One Time Underglaze Transfers Adding intricate designs to pottery can be a challenging …

Ceramics / Education / Hand Building / Moldmaking / Slipcasting

How to Mix Plaster for Mold Making: A Step-by-Step Guide for Ceramic Artists

Creating plaster molds is an essential part of the ceramic-making process. To ensure your mold is durable and effective, it’s important to mix the plaster correctly. In this article, we’ll …

Ceramics / Decorating / Education / Hand Building

Essential Supplies and Step-by-Step Guide for Creating a Clay Disc Roller

If you’re a ceramic artist or enthusiast, creating your own tools can enhance your projects and give your work a unique touch. One such tool is a clay disc roller, …

Beginner handbuilding / Ceramics / Coil building / Education / Hand Building / Wheel Throwing

Middle of the Road: Cross between handbuilt and pulled handle

Crafting a handle for your ceramic pieces, whether it’s a mug, pitcher, or teapot, requires a blend of technique and patience. This guide will walk you through the process of …

Beginner handbuilding / Ceramics / Hand Building

How to Make a Handbuilt Handle for Your Ceramic Creations: Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a well-crafted handle for your ceramic pieces, whether it’s a mug, pitcher, or teapot, can elevate the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your work. Handbuilding a handle allows you …

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