Soft slab ceramics

Ashraf Hanna on Instagram: "And here is the next stage in making a bowl from two sections. Yesterday, I pinched the base and left it uncovered to dry enough overnight. As you can hear from the scraping sound, it is leatherhard. Now I am applying a wide soft slab and I added a little water before joining. This clay s almost 60 % molochite so it’s quite forgiving. I shall now partially cover the base and let the top dry a bit before refining. The piece now is about 20 cm Hgt…

This starter guide looks at what soft slab ceramics are and what you can make with them. Plus the pros and cons of soft slab construction.

Layering Clay Slabs to Make a Recessed Foot

Shayne Berlin on Instagram: "I’ve been sketching different shapes to try out with this slab technique that I really enjoy. This technique lets me combine the clean lines of a smooth slab with curves that usually are only achieved with the coiling technique. Many of you have asked why I add the soft coil in between leather hard shapes. Firstly, this way I don’t have to add a soft coil on the inside, which would be quite challenging. The coil also helps join the leather hard shapes more…

There are many ways to make mugs, from throwing on the wheel, to slip casting mugs, to slab mugs. In this post, we will focus on how to make a slab mug.

Ceramic slab turned vase in 3 simple steps! Handbuilding can be so rewarding 🥳 . . . . . . . . . . . . . #handbuildingwithclay… | Instagram

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