Ceramics slab construction

Angi has been having some fun with sliptrailing. For only having done a few pots and some small jewelry pieces she’s getting good and can only get better. These pots are made from earthenware…

Until several years ago, I hadn’t had much interest in learning how to make a coil pot. I preferred the speed of the potters wheel. But after seeing the ceramic coil building methods of artists like G

See the process of making large slab construction project using different techniques appropriate for larger hand built pots | Custom made | Tutorial and illustration

See the process of making a ceramic tall vase hand built with clay slab step-by-step | Tutorial and illustration

These belong to my beginners and are all exceptional boxes with locking lids. I was especially impressed with the glazing details, the kids are finally getting comfortable and familiar with the very difficult task of glazing their pots. The one above was created by senior Jesus Calderon. What a spectacular Mother's Day gift that would make! Above is senior Varsha Baheti, her craftsmanship is impeccable whether it be in her construction of the piece or her glazing. She is an absolute…

Jena Bedson on Instagram: "Following on from my fishy project I’m including these whales in my latest series of work. To create multiples of the same piece I like to cast the original in plaster. This has many benefits…… firstly you don’t need to spend hours (or even days) trying to replicate a piece of work. Secondly if you’re selling your work you can make it affordable. If you are constantly trying to reproduce a similar item the time you save by creating a cast is unquantifiable. I use…

After two cycles of predominantly wheel-thrown pieces, I've returned to hand building. Since I can do it at the kitchen table, it is perfect for these days when the garage is too cold. Later this month, I'm helping throw a birthday party for a friend, and we are making spoon rests. To prepare, I've