Pottery

Beaded yard décor adds shine and excitement to your outdoor space. You can add bead work to almost any surface or create an entirely new decorative piece. The benefit of constructing your own...

Final presentation of a tall ceramic planter can express personality and individuality. Get presentation ideas for a ceramic planter with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Wedging clay for a tall ceramic planter will eliminate air bubbles and inconsistencies in the clay. Learn how to wedge clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Check the clay for a tall ceramic planter by slicing the wedged clay with a wire tool. Learn how to check your wedged clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Prep your tools and bat for a tall ceramic planter to make the throwing process easier and more efficient. Learn how to prep tools and wheel bat with tips from a master potter in this free...

Center and wedge clay for a tall ceramic planter at the same time on the potter's wheel. Learn how to center and wedge your clay on the wheel with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics...

Wedge clay for a tall ceramic planter on the wheel by pulling the clay in a cone and compressing it into itself. Learn how to wedge clay on the wheel with tips from a master potter in this free...

For a tall ceramic planter, plunge your thumb into the center of the clay to create the opening for your pot. Learn how to use a thumb plunge technique with tips from a master potter in this free...

Compressing clay for a tall ceramic planter will form a solid and sturdy base that will not crack. Learn how to compress clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Throw walls for a tall ceramic planter by pulling clay from the base upward towards the top. Learn how to throw walls for a planter with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Determine a height for a tall ceramic planter by pulling up the clay until it reaches the correct thickness. Learn how to determine a planter's height with tips from a master potter in this free...

Place the walls of your ceramic herb planter on top of slab in any shape you want. Learn how to shape ceramic walls with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Attach the walls of a ceramic herb planter to the slab by scoring the bonded area. Learn how to attach clay walls with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Trim excess clay off of your ceramic herb planter with a needle tool. Learn how to trim a planter with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Clean up the interior of a ceramic herb planter by smoothing out the corners with a damp sponge. Learn how to smooth interior corners with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Create fluidity in a ceramic herb planter with dips and curves that add movement. Learn how to create fluidity in a piece with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Smooth out fingerprints from a ceramic herb planter using sponges and rib tools. Learn how to smooth out a ceramic piece with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Prep clay for ceramic herb planter handles by pulling clay with your fingers. Learn how to prep clay handles with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Size handles for a ceramic herb planter to ensure they are proportional to the piece. Learn how to size clay handles with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Place handles onto a ceramic herb planter by scoring the area and pressing them in place. Learn how to place ceramic handles with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Blend handles into a ceramic herb planter by delicately moving clay from the handle to the clay walls. Learn how to blend handles to a piece with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Finish off handles on a ceramic herb planter by smoothing out the seems and cleaning up fingerprints. Learn how to finish off ceramic handles with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics...

Decorate a ceramic herb planter by drawing shapes and designs into the clay. Learn how to add decorative details with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Make a slab for a ceramic herb planter by slapping it across a table surface. Learn slab making techniques with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Trim the slab for a ceramic herb planter by removing the tapered edges. Learn how to trim a clay slab with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Prep your clay tools for a ceramic herb planter to make the ceramics process easier. Learn how to get your tools ready with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Wedge your clay by hand for a ceramic herb planter to remove any air bubbles. Learn how to wedge your clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Wedging your clay on the potter's wheel for a ceramic herb planter will remove inconsistencies and air bubbles. Learn how to wheel wedge clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics...

A thumb plunge for a ceramic herb planter creates a hole in the center of your clay. Learn how to use a thumb plunge with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Stretch out the rim for your ceramic herb planter by pinch the sides and opening up the clay. Learn how to stretch clay walls with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Refine the rim of your ceramic herb planter before removing it from the wheel. Learn how to refine the rim with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.