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Coil building

Ceramics / Beginner handbuilding / 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 …

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

Projects

Type Wheel Handbuilding Slipcasting 1. Beads X 2. Jewelry X X 3. Ornaments X X X 4. Plate X X 5. Bowl X X X 6. Ice Cream Bowl X …

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

Coiling technique

The next method is called coiled pots. Coil pots are made by rolling out long smooth rope like pieces of clay. Make coils and attach them by slipping and scoring …

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

Slipping and scoring

What is slip Slip is essentially liquid clay. Slip acts as an adhesive by bonding the two pieces. It moistens the clay and once the clay dries in the scored …

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

How to make joining slip

Joining slip is an essential part of hand building. It ensures that your joins are nice and secure. Use joining slip when your two pieces are leather hard to make …

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