Ceramics handbuilding
Tutorial VIDEOs
Pinch technique: Pinch pots don't require the use of specialized tools - only clay and hands are needed. 16 min.
Ceramic Proccess Overview FYI: This video is a detailed explanation of the ceramic proccess, from start to finish. 10 min.
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 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.
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.
Handles (2/2): How to attach a handle or other decorative element to an existing piece. 7 min.
Slab Examples: These are examples of pieces that were made using the Slab technique. 4 min.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.