How to Make a Clay Coil Bowl

Need something new in your living room or office? Add a personal touch by making your very own clay coil bowl. Here's how it's done.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dry clay
• Dextrine
• Paint

How to Make a Clay Coil Bowl

1. Roll out a long roll of clay, keeping it about as thick as a roll of chapstick. This is your rope.

2. Coil your rope round and round on top of itself, creating your desired shape.

3. Leave the coils showing, or smooth the bowl down, depending on your preference.

4. Add Dextrine to the surface of your bowl. This will cause the clay to harden without the necessity of firing it in a kiln.

5. Paint as desired.

Tips & Warnings

• You may want to use enamel instead of paint.
• Once the bowl is finished, be careful! It will always be fragile.