Make several similar slits at different points around the plate.
How to make a ceramic slab plate.
Pull the clay up away from the plate.
Cut slits to help remove the surrounding clay.
Using your fingers smooth the edges of the plate.
First roll out the ceramic.
Press down firmly and roll out the clay.
Run your finger around the edge to smooth it.
First roll out the ceramic.
Place newspaper pattern on slab and cut out plate using a fettling knife a plastic picnic knife works well for elementary age artists.
You don t need to flatten out the edge completely.
Roll in multiple directions to create a slab.
In this video we learn how to make a ceramic slab plate.
Leave the plate on the mold to dry completely while wrapped in plastic sheet.
In this video we learn how to make a ceramic slab plate.
Repeat this on the other side.
Cut through the border with the needle tool by making a slit from the edge of the plate out to the edge of the clay.
After this place the clay on butcher or newspaper and smooth it out with a plastic card.
If necessary use water to moisten the edges if it s cracking.
After this place the clay on butcher or newspaper and smooth it out with a plastic card.
Cut slits to help remove the surrounding clay.
Next use a paper template to help cut your design or use a circular object.
Repeat this on the other side.
Roll slab to 3 8 to 1 2 thickness and large enough for at least one plate per slab.
Save leftover clay for feet balls of clay for feet by hand or foot coil of clay for foot by wheel.