Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques

Overview

“Once that the slab is all smooth and ready, we are going to use it to create the components of the vase.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Slab Pots 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques. Create unique ceramic vessels at home, learn clay molding, design, firing, and glaze techniques for decorative pieces.

Partial transcription of the video

“Slab Pots Now that the slab has dried for about an hour, it's a little bit more hard, so it's not warping when I pick it up under my fingers. I'm gonna turn it over and then do the same thing with the rib. I'll smooth this side because we've got the texture. This time I'm pushing a little harder because the clay is not as soft. Now that we've got a nice, smooth, pretty hard slab, we're gonna cut two parallel lines to one side of the slab and the other side, we're gonna use as the base. These parallel lines are gonna make the wall of the pot. I'm gonna take my guide from before, and feel fre...”

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Course summary for: Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques

• Level: Beginner
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  Craft

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