Ceramics handbuilding

Tutorial VIDEOs

Pinch Pot Tutorial.m4v

Pinch technique: Pinch pots don't require the use of specialized tools - only clay and hands are needed. 16 min.

States of Clay.m4v

Ceramic Proccess Overview FYI: This video is a detailed explanation of the ceramic proccess, from start to finish. 10 min.

Coil Making Tutorial.m4v

Coil technique (1/2): Coils are a versatile technique that offers the flexibility to make anything. This video is about how to make coils (for use in the next video) 14 min.

Coil Vessel tutorial.m4v

Coil technique (2/2): Coils are a versatile technique that offers the flexibility to make anything. This video is about how to assemble coils and blend them together into one form. 43 min.

Pulling Handles.m4v

Handles (1/2): While its possible to make a handle from a coil, Pulling a handle is going to result in a much better outcome. This video will show you how. 4 min.

Attaching Handles.m4v

Handles (2/2): How to attach a handle or other decorative element to an existing piece. 7 min.

Examples of Slabs.m4v

Slab Examples: These are examples of pieces that were made using the Slab technique. 4 min.

Making Slabs.m4v

Slab Technique (1/3): This is the 1st in a series of videos about making forms using slabs (flat sheets of clay). This video is about making slabs, for use in the near future. 5 min.

Slip, Score & Schmear.m4v

Slipping and Scoring FYI: When you are attaching multiple pieces of clay, this is the technique that will end in the best resuts. 8 min.

Bas Relief Tile.m4v

Slab Technique (2/3): This video shows you how to use slabs to create a Bas relief (low relief) tile. In the example, my peice is a scene, but you are welcome to make your piece abstract or based on patterns. 7 min.

Slab Sculpture.m4v

Slab Technique (3/3): This video shows you how to use slabs to create 3 dimensional forms. The demonstration is a sculpture, but the same principles apply to making functional wares like a vases, cups, boxes. 12 min.

Intro to SHS Glazes.m4v

Glazing for SHS remote Ceramics FYI: This video explains an overview of the glazes we are using at Spaulding, and how to read the Electronic Glaze test chart. 5 min.