Tag: handbuilding clay

  Hand-building is one of the oldest ceramic techniques, dating back thousands of years, when early potters shaped clay without the use of a wheel. Today, these methods remain popular for creating unique, handcrafted pottery. This guide explores three fundamental techniques: pinching, coiling and slabbing. You’ll learn how to shape ...

    Finding the right clay:   Confused about which clay and glaze to use? The information below will help you make the right choice for the type of work you are doing and the finish you want to achieve.    Considerations prior to clay and glaze selection:   - Some clays have very wide firing ranges, enabling ...