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Create Stunning Clay Vessels: A Step-by-Step Guide by Melissa Black

Discover the art of hand-building vessels with Melissa Black's comprehensive guide. This tutorial covers essential techniques such as wedging, pinching, coiling, and slab building. Learn to start with a ball of clay and transform it through various methods into durable, glazable items. Whether you prefer the simplicity of pinching or the versatility of using the wheel, this guide offers clear steps for every method. All you need are basic tools and a passion for creativity—let's make something beautiful that lasts!

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Create Stunning Clay Vessels: A Step-by-Step Guide by Melissa Black

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  1. Ceramics:Creating a Vessel By Melissa Black

  2. Everything starts with WEDGING

  3. Gather your tools…

  4. Ways to create a Vessel…

  5. Ways to make a Vessel For more info about hand building techniques, click here First Fourth Second Third

  6. Pinching

  7. Start with a ball…

  8. Attach two pieces…

  9. Set aside to dry… Then fire and glaze!

  10. Now It’s durable like a ROCK!

  11. & you’re done! Stop

  12. Coils

  13. Start with a ball…

  14. Roll into a Coil…

  15. wrap & roll

  16. BIG… Or small!

  17. Smooth the walls OR Keep them round!

  18. Set aside to dry… Then fire and glaze!

  19. Now It’s durable like a ROCK!

  20. & you’re done! Stop

  21. Slabs

  22. Start with a ball of clay…

  23. Roll it flat…

  24. Cut into shapes…

  25. Attach the pieces…

  26. Set aside to dry… Then fire and glaze!

  27. Now It’s durable like a ROCK!

  28. & you’re done! Stop

  29. The Wheel

  30. Start with a ball…

  31. Center,

  32. Push,

  33. Pull,

  34. Shape

  35. Set aside to dry… Then fire and glaze!

  36. Now It’s durable like a ROCK!

  37. & You’re Done! Stop

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