My 10 Best Hand Building Tips - INCLUDES FREE TEMPLATES!!
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Ann shares her best 10 (along with a number of other) tips that every pottery hand builder should know. Ann guides you safely through 3 projects that will challenge your Hand Building skills. With Ann's help, you will be building a ceramic Stairway to Heaven in no time. (What ever that means) Ann also includes links to the templates she uses in this video!
Enjoy friends!
Links to templates: imgur.com/a/8r2zvdI
Link to Leaf Candy Dishes: amzn.to/40ybqOH
(Links to other tools we use below)
Answers to questions we get all the time:
We typically bisque to Cone 04 and fire to Cone 5-6
Ann uses Standard English Porcelain no. 365 unless specified otherwise in the video
Here is a link to Ann's White Liner Glaze: imgur.com/a/w8PP8Gy
If you would like more in-depth information on how Ann paints check this out: vimeo.com/showcase/6725318
If you would like to BECOME A MEMBER of the the LSP Research Facility team and earn a cool title that you can put on your resume, we invite you to hit the "SUPER THANKS" button or the "Buy Ann a Coffee" button to help us unite the world through pottery. We so appreciate how generous you have been - THANK YOU!!!
Ann also creates sought after custom mugs that she paints exclusively for individual clients. If you would like to learn how Ann paints with underglazes - check out her Video Workshop Series here. These workshops are very detailed (typically 1.5 - 2 hours in length) where Ann provides step by step instruction and are designed to help potters take their work to new levels of craftsmanship and artistry. vimeo.com/showcase/6725318
Links to some of the tools Ann uses:
Plastic Pastry Mat: amzn.to/430oTjI
Banding Wheel I use: amzn.to/3KssUXc
Diamoncore Tools: diamondcoretools.com/
LINK TO ATOMIZER: amzn.to/3eA5mT2
Styrofoam Mold: amzn.to/39KoL0U
Painters Trim Guard: amzn.to/39C5TAX
Hole Punchers: amzn.to/3JutWyu
Brushes Ann Uses: amzn.to/3SqfZGk
Xiem Tools X-Bevel Bevel Cutter for Pottery and Ceramics:
amzn.to/3rZnmKi
ProPlus Sponge: amzn.to/3zkVy64
Best Red Ribs: amzn.to/3nEoQda
Good Cheap leel Tool: amzn.to/3lT8MnE
The Cameras we use: amzn.to/3JJfGCd
Best Cheap Lens we film with: amzn.to/3I6Eljy
Best Good Lens we film with: amzn.to/3s1NuUW
Laser Level (We just got one - cool!): amzn.to/40y9Lsc
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How to get the templates
Templates are in the description section.
@@LittleStreetPottery TEMPLATES
@@kathrynbechtold8899 Kathryn, look under the video at the description section and you will find the link. Have fun!!
There is no description section. Help!!
Where is the description section??
Your all piece of pottery’s are mesmerizing
Your languid is simple but effective and easily understandable
You are really really great
Now 112 likes, but it deserves many many more.
I love watching you work. Thanks for another wonderful tutorial. The leave plate is amazing and your artwork is gorgeous.
All of those found pieces are great! The Dollar General and The Goodwill seem to be good places to look. You sure do make some lovely artwork with them. ❤️🤗🐝
Such helpful tips guys! I would love for you to demonstrate how you draw such perfect little bees, hummingbirds and flowers! Thank you so much for creating such knowledgeable content. 💜
IKR?! 💕They are adorable.
I have a couple vids on painting and STAY TUNED, this week we are working on another painting vid!
I am so grateful for you sharing your talents. Your a great teacher.
Aw....that is so sweet Eileen.Thank you so much for watching. Happy potting to you,
Thank you for this from a beginner!! Your instructions are so helpful and detailed and I appreciate watching how gentle your hands are with the clay.
I'm so glad!
Beautiful pieces with very interesting decorations. Thank you again Ann for showing in detail how to make them.
Such great tips! Thank you!❤
I learn so much from you! Many thanks!
Free templates, yay! 🎉 Thanks, Anne. Beautiful work.
Brilliant channel, brilliant tips, so good, thanks, Ann!
Loving this!!
I need to head back to Lowe’s today & hope nobody found the two bird feeder platforms that were on the clearance aisle. Of all the shapes in the world, they were BOTH leaf shaped! I pondered on getting them for 20mins. I only left them there after running across a 2-pack of led bulbs that can be screwed into the light bulb fixture in my little studio barn. The bulbs are Wi-Fi connected & are able to be turned on/off from home digital assistants. Once the bulbs are changed out, I’ll be able to turn the (overhead) lights on before walking out there & turn on when I’m back in the house.
The hard plastic seed feed platforms with the center bar and hook were like $2 each.
Thank you, fantastic tutorial. Summarized excellently!!!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. It helps alot
Thanks for your sharing👍👍
Thank you so much! ❤
Really awesome!
Hi. Thank you for some great tips 👍
Thanks, as always for all your useful information. You have such magical fingers. No matter how much I try, my seams are always so visible.
Aww...thanks Mary Ann. Seams can be quite tricky for sure. I have faith in you!! Dont give up. 🙂
THANK YOU!!
Muchas gracias ❤❤
My best friend, Enjoyed watching this video my friend Really awesome views Thank you Stay connected
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Thanks Deborah (again!) - we really appreciate the support!
Your templates are wonderful, but it remains your clay that I long for! It looks like such a delight to work with. Or maybe the magic is you. 🤔
Hi! I love watching your tutorials, which I do very frequent since I started pottery in Jul 21. Love your calm way when dealing with clay.
I just have one question: how do I do to print the templates? I am having lots of difficulty. Thank you very much for teaching us so beautifully!
Most people just do a screen shot and size on their printer accordingly. 95% of my templates fit on a 8.5 x 11" paper. Good luck!
Great tips! As always of course!! I have yet to make an oval piece by hand, I have only used push molds to do them. Thanks so very much for sharing all you do. I just suggested to my sister that the next time she’s in town that I walk her through making a few pots! This will be helpful. I found a glass leaf bowl at a thrift store and did the same thing you did!! It had quite a bit of texture so I used a thicker slab than I usually would. It is my absolute favorite piece I’ve ever made! I LOVE LEAVES!! I also use many other glass pieces that have the texture on the back for hump molds. They are so much fun!!! How may I ask did you make the black and white leaves on the oval dish??
Great ideas Michele. Thanks for sharing. that is so nice that you will share your knowledge with your sister. Maybe she will get excited about pottery too. As far as the slabs go, I didnt want to make them too thick as I was afraid the piece would be too heavy, so I just add extra clay pieces to the most vulnerable areas, but both ways will work well. Good thinking. As far as how I did he black/ white gingko leaves, I painted the top section and the bottom section black, then used a stylus to carve the leaves into the clay. Then over the white sections I filled in the carved ditches with black underglaze. Does that make sense.
@@annruel1982 I’m glad they are helpful. Your ginkgo leaves were so perfect I absolutely thought they were decals! Lol. My gosh you have absolutely beautiful style in all you do. Thanks again!!
@@micheledickey4066 Oh, I see, I dont do a lot of decals except if I am demonstrating for a video 🙂 Maybe I will do a video of me demonstrating how I created that particular pattern. Thank you for the idea. .....and thank you so much for your kind words. 🙂🙂🙂
These are great! Is the clay leather hard or soft when you're wrapping/connecting the mug?
Soft porcelain right from the block!
Do you have any advice about how long to keep the clay on the mold? I have trouble timing it. If I take it off too soon, it sags and loses shape. Too late and it cracks from shrinkage.
I let the clay set up a little before using it on the mold - its all clay dependent, but my porcelain takes a couple hours to set up - not quite leather hard.
Hi, thank you! How do you make sure your clay doesn’t dry out? Mine gets super dry just as I roll it. If I make coils it takes minutes for them to dry out
what kind of clay are you using? So many factors like clay type, humidity in your area/work space etc.
Hi Ann. I am new to handbuilding. I was surprised you removed the form before cutting all the excess clay away. I was thinking keeping the form in place (upside down) would have ensured a more accurate trim of the edge. Did I miss something?
Me again! I was referring to the maple leaf form in my initial comment 🤦 I just re-watched the video and saw the rim on the form. The way you finished it (without a rim) is much nicer. Thanks for making these videos. They are always helpful.
@@lorirosner9763 Hey Lori. You re right. That form had a rim on it that I couldnt quite make out hwen it was upside down, but it left a nice impression that when I turned it over, then I could go ahead and make the cuts. I did try to cut it upside down, but it didnt work as. well as cutting the rim right side up. Good eyes to catch that. Thanks so much for watching Lori. Im so glad you are enjoying the videos. We put a lot of work into them 🙂
Hello, I am creating the templates for the Frustum Cup with Recessed Bottom. I noticed that the template for the top arc is missing a dimension. The overall length is 8 3/4 inches, but how thick are the sides? They look to be about an inch thick but I don't want to just guess. Much thanks!
Yes! 1" will work. Love to see them when you finish!
Where can I buy the plastic matts with concentric circles ?
Check the description for link - thanks!
Where is the best place to find banding wheels that are decent quality while also being affordable?
Good question - I use the Shempo (link is description) and its about $100 but its so well made I dont anticipate ever having to buy another one. Ive had cheap ones and you end up spending money in the long run. There are some decent ones on Amazon for around $25 but I'd make sure they are all metal and have a heavy base. Perhaps others on this post will have some good ideas.
Hi Anne, when attempting to download the templates I get the following message, download link expired. I hate to ask because you are so generous with your time, but is it possible to to update the link? Thank you
Hi Kathleen. Thanks for letting me know. Huh, I didnt know that an Imgur link could expire. I hadnt heard that. Actually, i am terrible with technology but I think the way that people have been getting the templates is to screenshot the pictures then print that out.. Will that work for you?
@@annruel1982 Thanks for replying Ann. So, I printed out the templates and I'll have to use a compass to get the correct sizes, but I think it will work. Thank you.
@@kathleenfreeman1696 I wouldnt go to the trouble of using a compass to resize...... I only put the sizes on the template pieces because a lot of people ask me to put those on there, but then they print the pieces out and make them bigger or smaller to the size they want anyway. It might be that whatever size you printed the pieces out will fit together without any reshaping. Give them a try first before going to all that trouble. i wish I knew how to use some of those fancier template software programs but for now, this is the only way I know to get them to you. 🙂 (Im much better at pottery, haha)
@@annruel1982 Hi again, I thought that I had replied to your last message, but I don't see it. I will take your advice and can't thank you enough for your generosity with your time. You are an amazing instructor and I would much rather watch you work than see you waste time battling technology. Thanks
@@kathleenfreeman1696 Haha, watching me battle technology is something that is probably not appropriate for a G rated show for sure 🙂 Thanks Kathleen for watching and good luck with your pottery endeavors .
PS I just ran thru far too much ink printing a template. Can you eliminate the color on future templates?
good to know - thanks..
Hey Fran, when you go to print the picture, on my computer I have the option to print it out in either color or ---black and white? does yours have that? Will that help? Thank you so much for watching and have fun making these :-)
@@annruel1982 Yes, but color comes out black or gray
@@franhenry1719 That should work for the templates you are printing, right. It can be black or gray I would think and you can save your colored ink. 🙂
how do i find the free template
in the description. Lots of good info there. Good luck.
@@LittleStreetPottery the pictures of the templates came up but not in a form that could be printed. Is there a way to get them PDF?
Where are the templates, please?
In the description - thanks.
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