Part 1 of 16 how to make ceramic mugs.
How to make a ceramic mug without a wheel.
But this tutorial for a slab built mug is still for those who have some experience with pottery.
Working with slabs by hand also is generally easier to master than using a potter s wheel.
Adding a locking feature.
Last updated on tuesday 29 march 2016 10 37 written by nevin thursday 27 june 2013 16 24 when i talk about basic pottery techniques i mean techniques that require a minimum of special equipment and that you do not need a potter s wheel for they can be done just by hand.
We take clay and go through the entire pottery process of throwing on the wheel firing in a bisque kiln and then glazing and firing again in the glaze kiln.
Techniques for making pottery without a potters wheel.
Next turn the lid upside down and using magic water or slip attach two small balls of clay to the base of the lid exactly opposite each other 2.
This pottery tutorial is how to make a hand warming mug on the wheel.
Make your own simple slab built mug with a pulled handle with this fun tutorial.
Learn how to make ceramic mugs using the potter s wheel in this free video series.
Slab building allows you to make pottery including mugs and pitchers with clean lines.
The potter s wheel is a great tool for making clay pots including ceramic mugs.
This ceramic project is a popular shape that i do not really like to make and i discuss why but people love them and ask for.