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DIY Improvised Press Moulds
Can't get hold of a plaster press mould? No problem. There're objects in the house and kitchen that will do just as well. Here are suggestions for substitutes around you.
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How to Make a Simple Coiled Pot
Coil and join clay "snakes" into a pot or bowl. A bit of patience and imagination is all you need!
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How to Make a Simple Pinch Pot
Transform a simple lump of clay into a beautiful pot or bowl as if by magic! All you need is your imagination, your hands, a damp sponge and a bit of patience.
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Make a Pinch Pot Piggy Bank
Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Fire Pig by making your own Piggy Bank using pinch pots and handbuilding techniques.
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Make a Press Moulded Bowl or Dish
Plaster press moulds can be used to start various projects or to produce multiples of any one design. Find out how to use one properly and how to fix basic problems.
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How to Prepare Claywork for Firing
Firing large quantities of clay work on a regular basis can be daunting and time consuming. These ideas will help you prepare, handle and store work efficiently.
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Popular Pottery Techniques
Pinching yourself differentiating between soft slab and hard slab? Coiling your brains around throwing and moulding? Find out what some of these pottery terms mean.
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How to Make Clay Dragons
Hand building clay dragons is an engaging art project students will enjoy. The class will experience purposeful drawing and design to guide the clay work.
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How to Throw a Piggy Bank
Now I'm happily rolling in mud, here are instructions on how to make another Piggy Bank. But this one is for potters comfortable with throwing and altering bottles.
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