Last updated on tuesday 29 march 2016 10 37 written by nevin thursday 27 june 2013 16 24 when i talk about basic pottery techniques i mean techniques that require a minimum of special equipment and that you do not need a potter s wheel for they can be done just by hand.
How to make a ceramic mug without a wheel.
Next turn the lid upside down and using magic water or slip attach two small balls of clay to the base of the lid exactly opposite each other 2.
Cut two notches from the gallery of the cup rim exactly opposite each other 1.
This ceramic project is a popular shape that i do not really like to make and i discuss why but people love them and ask for.
Techniques for making pottery without a potters wheel.
Working with slabs by hand also is generally easier to master than using a potter s wheel.
Adding a locking feature.
Simple pottery without a wheel techniques.
We take clay and go through the entire pottery process of throwing on the wheel firing in a bisque kiln and then glazing and firing again in the glaze kiln.
Slab building allows you to make pottery including mugs and pitchers with clean lines.
The potter s wheel is a great tool for making clay pots including ceramic mugs.
Make your own simple slab built mug with a pulled handle with this fun tutorial.
This pottery tutorial is how to make a hand warming mug on the wheel.
Also i show how you can make a perfectly circular bottom on a hand built mug.