Pottery

Potters push air bubbles out of the clay while pulling clay handles or hangers for flower pots. Learn how to pull handles or hangers for a clay flower pot on the pottery wheel in this free...

Potters pull a handle or hanger for a clay flower pot until the width is consistent throughout the hanger. Learn how to prepare to attach handles on a clay flower pot in this free ceramics video.

Potters use the scratch and slip method to attach clay hangers to clay flower pots. Learn how to attach handles to a clay flower pot in this free ceramics video.

Plant roots will rot if water cannot escape through drainage holes in a clay flower pot. Learn how to create drainage holes for a clay flower pot that has been thrown on the pottery wheel in this...

Potters use sponges to wet the clay when throwing pots on the pottery wheel. Learn how to throw a clay flower pot on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video.

Potters shape clay planters on the pottery wheel by pulling the clay up as the wheel turns. Learn how to shape a clay flower pot on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video.

Trim the bottom of a ceramic flower pot to clean up the bottom edge. Learn how to trim a flower pot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Dismount a ceramic flower pot from the wheel using a sharp needle tool. Learn how to remove it safely with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Alter your ceramic flower pot so that it can hang flat on a wall. Learn how to alter a flower pot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Pull handles for a ceramic flower pot by stroking a piece of clay until it tapers to a thin consistency. Learn how to pull ceramic handles with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics...

Place handles for a ceramic flower pot on either side by scoring the bonded area. Learn how to place handles on a pot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

When bending a handle for a ceramic flower pot, make sure the bend is at a curve that is comfortable to be held. Learn how to properly bend a ceramic handle with tips from a master potter in this...

Finish off a ceramic flower pot by smoothing out fingerprints and adding aeration holes. Learn how to finish off a ceramic flower pot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Wedging clay for a ceramic flower pot will prevent air bubbles that can ruin a clay piece. Learn how to wedge clay by hand with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Test your clay before making a ceramic flower pot to make sure there are not inconsistencies or air bubbles. Learn how to test your clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video...

Prep your tools for a ceramic flower pot so that they are easy to use when you need them. Learn what tools you'll need with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Seal your clay to the potter's wheel for a ceramic flower pot to keep the clay from sliding around. Learn how to seal your clay down with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Center and wedge your clay on the wheel for a ceramic flower pot at the same time. Learn how to center and wedge clay on the wheel with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Determine the amount of clay you need for your ceramic flower pot, and define it with your fingers. Learn how to determine clay amounts with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video...

Use a thumb plunge technique for your ceramic flower pot to establish the base. Learn how to use a thumb plunge with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Pull up the walls of a ceramic flower pot by pinching the sides with your fingers. Learn how to pull up clay walls with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Throwing a ceramic flower pot requires lots of water to keep the clay lubricated. Learn how to throw a flower pot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Smooth out a ceramic flower put using a metal rib tool. Learn how to smooth out the sides of a pot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

The Udu clay pot is quite a work of art. Since it is a specific design made from the original Nigerian pot, we can only make a Udu-style flower pot. Although originally this design was for a water...

Ceramic flower creations are beautiful and long lasting. They add charm and character to any table or wall shelf. Making ceramic flowers starts with a plaster mold and clay. Follow a few steps,...

Learn how to glaze ceramic flower pots with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn why it's important to biscuit ceramic flower pots before glazing with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn how to use the dipping and pouring method to color ceramic flower pots with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn how to spray color for ceramic flower pots with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn about stoneware flower pot composition with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn about earthenware flower pot composition with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn how to finish your ceramic flower pots before firing with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn about using ceramic flower pots for garden decor with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn about using ceramic flower pots for home decor with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn about unusual designs for ceramic flower pots with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn how to design a concept for your ceramic flower pots with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn how to fire or bake ceramic flower pots with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn how to make the rim for ceramic flower pots with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn how to throw a common necked ceramic flower pot on the pottery wheel with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn how to throw a broad necked ceramic flower pot on the pottery wheel with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn how to throw a narrow necked ceramic flower pot on a pottery wheel with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn how to prepare the clay for ceramic flower pots with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn how to wedge clay for ceramic flower pots with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn about ceramic flower pots with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

Learn about different varieties of glazing for ceramic flower pots with expert tips in this free video on making your own flower pots.

There are two different types of flowers you can put on polymer clay bowls. One is a cane flower, made by rolling logs of clay and layering them. The other flower is the traditional petal flower,...

There are two different types of flower decorations you can make for polymer clay bowls. One is the flower cane, in which different strips of clay are rolled together to create a flower design on...

Flower pots are useful for houseplants, or they can be used on their own as stand-alone décor items. Flower pots can be expensive, but you can make them as well. And, making a flower pot means it...