How To Make Clay Plates At Home [Easy And Comfortable Method]

How To Make Clay Plates

Are you willing to learn how to make clay plates at home? A clay plate can be made at home using pinch techniques and earthenware clay.

The process is simple. You don’t need to spend any money on this creative art. So let’s get started.

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How To Make A Plate With Clay

We only need pinch techniques and earthenware clay.

The idea is to shape the clay through the pressure of the clay in our hands and with our fingers. 

As the name implies, it relies on pinching the clay to give it the correct shape.

If you did not understand perfectly, do not worry; later, we will give you a clear example of how to make a piece with this technique. 

You will realize that it is very intuitive and quick to do.

It is perfect if you want to have 100% contact with the clay and get a little dirty.

In addition, the clay you will use is earthenware, which is perfect for the occasion.

Step 1: This method was simple; everything depends on how you deliver it with your hands. The first step is to produce a well-kneaded ball of clay.

kneading  clay

Step 2: You must place that ball in one of your hands and put your thumb all over the center. 

Make a somewhat shallow hole where the salsa will begin to form. The hole should be about 1.5 cm deep.

Step 3: When the previous step is finished, press the clay from the center outwards to make the hole bigger and bigger.

how to center a clay

Step 4: To achieve the saucepan’s shape while applying pressure from the base to the mouth of the piece. 

You have to rotate it with your hand so that all the walls remain the same height and thickness.

Since the piece is not completely round, but has a point on one side, don’t forget to create this point. 

It will significantly help to serve the sauce on top of your dishes.

how to center a clay

Step 5: So that both the base and the mouth of the salsero are straight, you can place it on a table, flatten the base, and verify that the mouth is entirely straight.

Step 6: Since your saucepan has a perfect shape and the walls are smooth, you can take it in the oven at 1,000°C for 2 or 3 hours because the piece is small.

Step 7: You can’t leave your piece blank if you’re going to decorate your meetings and your meals.

 You should have a unique and eye-catching decoration. So, decorate your sauce boat with enamels or give it your touch!

Learn how to decorate your clay.

With these great saucers, we reach the end of the blog but do not think these are the only pieces you can do without a pottery wheel. 

Only with your hands can you create pieces such as plates, cups, vases, pots, and many more objects you can have as decoration in your home.

We hope you have learned much by making these three incredible pieces with the most straightforward modeling techniques. 

Remember that you do not need a pottery wheel to make valuable and beautiful objects.

Conclusion

Learning to make a plate with clay is easy and straightforward without stress.

I will follow the steps above to make the perfect plate of your choice. You are free to add any style. All do it your way, provided you feel comfortable.

Also, read how to learn pottery making at home.

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