Thrown bird bath
19th March 2021
This bird bath is a challenging project that will test your skills, but to make it a little easier and avoid having to throw large amounts of clay, we’ve designed the form in three parts. For this to work, you…
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Bird bath decoration sprig ideas
12th March 2021
Here are a couple of sprig options we’ve previously covered Disregard the theme of each sprig (unless they happen to be topical – that depends on when you’re reading this!), the method is the same for whatever shape you want…
How to make an oya
10th March 2021
An oya, or olla, is a terracotta vessel that’s buried in the ground to water the garden. Not only does their use dramatically reduce water waste but also watering time. So, buried in the ground next to your courgettes, you’re…
Framed plaster batt
27th October 2020
Plaster batts are quick and easy to make and can be used for lots of different things. This one has a frame, so you can use it with slip YOU WILL NEED: Potter’s plaster Buckets for mixing Scales for weighing…
Christmas trees
19th October 2020
These simple tree decorations look especially good in groups of different sizes and proportions. They look lovely as festive table centre features or simply sitting on window ledges or shelves at any time of the year You will need: Clay…
Christmas tree decorations
19th October 2020
These porcelain hangings contrast beautifully with the dark green of a Christmas tree. They also make an unusual year-round feature display suspended on bare branches of corkscrew hazel if you’re able to source some You will need: Porcelain Clean rolling…
Christmas baubles
19th September 2020
Make these lovely baubles to fill a dish for your coffee table or as decorations to hang on the Christmas tree YOU WILL NEED: Porcelain casting slip Kitchen sieve Large jug Small ball-shaped mould Kitchen timer Foam block for…
Bird silhouette wall hanging
11th September 2020
Inspiration for this project comes from the silhouette outlines used to record the features of people in times before photography was invented. The principle is easily adapted to outlines of birds and animals You will need: Stiff card Cutting…
Gift tags
8th September 2020
These little gift tags make the act of giving truly personal and special. What better way can there be to show someone how much you care about them? They are easy to make for all occasions For your gift…
Pinch pebble planters
15th July 2020
Cacti and succulents look fabulous in these little planters, especially when grouped together. They are quick and easy to make so you should be able to turn out your own little arrangement in no time at all You will…