Creating Ceramics with the Slab Technique

Overview

“As with all challenging steps, this part of the process requires a little more time and guidance. In the second part of this lesson, I will put my bean-shaped structure into place so that it's touching the base of my vase, before gently pushing it toward the slip and filling in the cavities. ”

In this video lesson Jeremy Bellina addresses the topic: Cutting and Inserting the Inner Hole 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creating Ceramics with the Slab Technique. Craft unique and organic forms using a simple pottery method: the slab technique..

Partial transcription of the video

“Cutting and Inserting the Inner Hole Now we scratched all of the surface and put a generous amount of slip. We will do the insertion. It will go like this. Since this is still a bit flexible, we can gently squeeze the insides. Try to make it all a bit smaller so that it folds in nicely. Then once it's in place and it's touching the ground here... We want to make sure that this surface here at the base is going down all the way to the ground. Try to work from the top. Don't hesitate to put your head here where my hands will be to have visibility and make sure you're touching the ground on al...”

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Course summary for: Creating Ceramics with the Slab Technique

• Level: Beginner
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• 5 units
• 21 lessons (3h 55m)
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  Craft

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  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Decoration, DIY