How to Make a Coil Pot Rabbit

The coil pot technique is very versatile. It doesn't have to be confined to making vases and bowls, clay coils can also be a handy way to make feature pieces with molded details.
In this video, I show you how I make a coil pot clay rabbit. Using the coil technique for the rabbit's body and lid. And hand molding the head and other details.

[@monicaparson6118]

You just helped me get an A in my potter class; I'm doing a horse's head and this helped me know EXACTLY what to do!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for this EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! This was amazing!

[@ThePotteryWheel]

That's great Monica, I'm so happy for your A!

[@janlewis9099]

I love the idea of the ears being part of the lid. This would make a brilliant biscuit jar. ❤️

[@akyalcasid90]

Love how you made the ears functional as lid handle 🐰

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Thank you - I'm glad you like it!

[@sharonhouck1152]

Would like to see the finished, glazed piece. So cute.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

sorry, I posted the video before I'd glazed it. I try to include glazed pieces in my videos these days, as it's nice to see the finished results. I'm glad you liked this one anyway :)

[@michellefoonk7912]

Beautiful work, so neat and precise. Some lovely tips, like wrapping smaller parts in plastic to slow drying.

[@katharineploeger6364]

This was very helpful for a beginner on how to coil clay sculptures.

[@darikabarker7473]

So lovely and relaxing watching your tutorial. You made it look so easy but I could tell it was well thought through and lots of moulding skills for such simple forms especially the ears. Thank you. This makes me want to have a go at making a coil rabbit.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

You are so welcome!

[@patriciaabuxapqui9976]

Love it, thanks

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

Great video, lovely voice and good camera work. 100\100

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Thank you :)

[@grace.harwood_3335]

This is so beautiful!

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Thank you :)

[@AvionOrr]

A+++

[@donnamari4259]

Love it!

[@Kirill3519]

This is so beautiful!)

[@ThePotteryWheel]

thank you :)

[@donnamari4259]

If you make more animal pottery , please upload the tutorial this was informative

[@ThePotteryWheel]

I'm really glad you found it helpful :)

[@karenfranceschini7253]

This is wonderful and inspiring video! Appropriately, how many coils did you use to build up prior to adding shorter coils for neck area?

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi Karen, I actually don't remember! Sorry. I just keep adding coils until it looks about right :)

[@karenfranceschini7253]

@@ThePotteryWheel thank you!

[@mainacht3509]

Love the little bunny. Thanks for sharing how to do this to a newbie. I have a quick question: why didn’t you do the head as a pinch pot? Wouldn’t it be easier than carve out later? Thank you.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Making the head as a pinch pot would be fine if that feels better for you. And yes, you wouldn't have to carve it out later :)

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[@azyempire7940]

How do you do the eyes I’m struggling with them

[@ThePotteryWheel]

I add simple balls of clay for the eyes, and then model the eyelids around them.

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[@thegamingpeople5077]

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