72. How to make square ceramic object - clay slab method
Clay is a material that has been used to make both functional and aesthetic objects since ancient times. Basic techniques for molding clay require little more than your bare hands. More advanced techniques can use a variety of tools, including a potter’s wheel. With a little practice, you can mold clay into a variety of forms, such as jars, jugs, mugs, bowls, boxes, and pots.
In this video, you will learn how to make a square objects.
Form slabs
You can form clay objects from flat sheets of clay in various shapes. Fuse the shapes together to make your object. For instance, to make a clay box:
Take a lump of wedged clay and roll it into a flat sheet using a rolling pin or similar tool.
Use a knife or semi-sharp object to cut the slab into the shapes you desire. To make a box, cut the clay sheet into squares or rectangles of the same size.
You can also use another object as a guide when cutting shapes. For instance, take a square sheet of paper, lay it on your clay sheet, and cut the clay by tracing around the edges of the paper using a knife.
Once you have all of your shapes cut, score them by making many small cuts along their edge. This will create a good surface to fuse them together.
Set one scored edge against another. Gently press using your hands or a small tool to join them together and smooth the edge out.
Repeat until all of your shapes are joined together to make the object.
The most important thing is to have fun!
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