How to Make a Hand Built Box or Jar From a Slab Using a Template

[@simplydee4522]

Thank you as always for taking the time to share the step by step tips - it's a really cute box! This is a lovely project. I appreciate you encouraging us not to be afraid of the bottom not being perfectly square because it actually turned out to be a cute accent and I absolutely love how you constructed the lid (who'd thunk it?!). I can easily see how this box can be turned into a whimsical box, a lantern of sorts for Halloween, or a fairy house.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

You are welcome! I learned how to make that lid from a former teacher. It's a pretty cool way to do it. I am so glad that you see you can do other things with this idea! that's what I was hoping for.

[@JC-gm3zs]

Hi Andrea, I've been going to weekly pottery lessons for nearly a year, here in England (I'm now retired from work). My next project is a tea caddy. Your design has given me a lot of ideas and inspiration. Thanks for a wonderful, fun and well presented video. 🧡

[@andreaakeribpottery]

So glad to hear that! Let me know what you end up making!

[@jgermano22ify]

Love the box. Where can I find a copy of the templates.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

@@jgermano22ify I have measurements and pictures on my website andreaakeribpottery.com. You should be able to make your own from that info. 😁

[@melanierotert7947]

Wonderful!!!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thanks!

[@xwolffang001]

I watched this video for a college pottery class. Thank you for explaining it. It helped me understand it better.

[@xwolffang001]

It looks very pretty too :)

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Your college pottery class used this video? Cool. So glad it helped you!

[@silvialawton656]

Thanks for making it simple to explain and create!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you like the video! Let me know if you end up making one

[@vilyat7]

Nice neat work!...coming from a fellow potter.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you!

[@albinanuhic1468]

Thank you for this video. According to your instruction I have made my first pottery! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I made it!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

So glad to hear that! 😁 you are very welcome.

[@veronicamartinez7955]

So cute!!!! Thank you for sharing

[@caroleaton8237]

This is a wonderful tutorial Andrea. Your directions are easy to follow, clear, concise and complete. I’m a thrower and rarely hand build but I’m going to try and make this pot. With your video I’m sure it will be a success. Thanks for making this video and sharing your creative skills.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! Enjoy. 😁 and by the way, I am a wheel thrower who has discovered a love for hand building. Maybe that will happen to you too.

[@jeanettesherratt1276]

Thank you. I’m a newbie potter and found your video very helpful. Your templates will help me make a box. Can’t wait to try it.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

So glad to hear that! Enjoy!

[@nexussever]

I am a new subscriber- just love your methodical teaching method.

[@barbka4009]

I loved this class so much!! I can hardly wait to try it.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I am so glad to hear that! Have fun with it! Let me know how it goes. 🙂

[@barbka4009]

@@andreaakeribpottery I’ve been looking for some new ideas and this was just perfect. I throw a POTTERY most of the time but I’m really enjoying hand building lately. You should do more classes like that you are a very good teacher! I will post a picture of my finished product!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

@@barbka4009 thank you. 😊 I want to do more but I just haven't had time recently. My studio was shutdown for a year and I am still catching up since setting up a new one this past summer. It's funny that you say you are primarily a wheel thrower. I was for years and not a fan of hand building and then one day it just clicked and I just love it.

[@Spinquilter]

GREAT video - thank you - your tutorials are great - you explain a lot - looking forward to seeing how you glaze this pot!!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you like the video! I put a picture of the fired pots at the end of the video. 🙂

[@janetmazor5131]

Thank you for taking the time to give me the dimensions of the box. Your measurements Allowed me to get the beautiful curve of the box Your videos are excellent. I can’t wait to try the box

[@andreaakeribpottery]

So glad you like the videos! 😊 Enjoy making the box and let me know how it goes.

[@jamescrisp7951]

How? I tried making a template and got nothing like hers?

[@joyceradesca408]

Hola, bellísimo trabajo 🤩👌Gracias por compartir el paso a paso He tomado nota de todo y lo intentaré hacer Gracias por tu generosidad bello persona ☺☺🙋‍♀️

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Good to hear! Have you given it a try yet?

[@joyceradesca408]

@@andreaakeribpottery Hola 😊Hice los moldes como usted y la caja quedó muy bien Thanks so much 🙌

[@andreaakeribpottery]

@@joyceradesca408 that is great to hear!

[@joyceradesca408]

@@andreaakeribpottery 🥰

[@juliedeters3542]

Thank you, Andrea. I appreciate the way that you taught this lesson. It was very clear and helpful. :)

[@andreaakeribpottery]

You are welcome! So glad you liked it.

[@Na_ta_s_h_a]

Wonderful 👍🏼🤩

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you!

[@marialintel420]

Love your work. Thank you.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you like it! 😊

[@ombrettalomanto8331]

Thank u for all your tips.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you find the helpful!

[@ludouglas1]

Wonderful and well structured tutorial, Andrea. I have a thing for lidded containers and I've taught similar to this using my linocuts pressed into the clay.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! I took a class last year on printing with linocuts with the idea that I might be able to use with clay. But I haven't had a chance to try it yet. 🙂

[@patmartin9042]

Very well done video, it was so easy to follow. You are a natural born teacher! Thank you for sharing your expertise with us!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

That is so nice of you to say! I'm glad that you liked the video and found it helpful. 😁

[@swagster7]

Looks beautiful! Thanks for the help :)

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thanks! Glad you found the video helpful. 🙂

[@jeffreyrobinson2155]

Thank you I think this old bloke might have a go at this one.😘

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Did you give it a try?

[@LambentLark]

Really like your video. I have a small 12'x 16' well insulated, dry shop that has electricity but no heat. I use an electric enclosed oil heater by DeLonghi. Keeps my shop warm as toast which is saying something. I live in Alaska.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thanks! Smart you got that heater! I have actually moved out of my cold garage and now have a nice basement studio. Much warmer. 😁

[@LambentLark]

@@andreaakeribpottery I am looking forward to getting a bigger work area in the near future. I'm a multi medium artist with a shop that is too small to do more than one medium at a time. I have to put all my equipment away and pull out the stuff for the next project. Right now I'm digging my wheel out so I can throw a bunch of african violet pots. I have a bunch of African violets I started last fall. Now they are ready to transplant and I procrastinated myself crazy again. Lol

[@andreaakeribpottery]

@@LambentLark That must be difficult to have to take everything out and put it all away each time. I used to have hard enough time switching between making and glazing. Hope you get your bigger space soon!

[@LambentLark]

@@andreaakeribpottery From your fingers to Gods eye.

[@allin1window991]

Hi Andrea...everything is so good to see and learn as well..I am also a clay artist from Pakistan. Where is your studio..please put comment..Regsrds, Riaz

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I am in the US. Glad you like the videos!

[@suejensenart3501]

I don't even do pottery and I want to make this! Thank you!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

😁 I love hearing that! Thank you. 😁

[@noregrets7469]

I enjoyed your presentation very much and of course the box/jar is lovely...Thank You🌹

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@kamanamuley4232]

Lovely!👌 I guess the knowledge of the exact hardness or softness of the clay for making such things comes with experience.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

yes, it definitely comes with time. And each clay is different. Some you can work with when they are dryer - but some, like porcelain, will seem ok and then cause you issues later on.

[@diannameyers8163]

Beautiful piece... Has an Asian flair🎉❤😅

[@sallyweiner4180]

Very nice, thank you!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thanks! 😁

[@mandywilliams6825]

I made the large box, and I LOVE IT!! Its so cute, I'm waiting for it to dry now so I can put it in the bisque kiln!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

So glad you love it! 😁

[@mandywilliams6825]

@@andreaakeribpottery wish I could send you a picture?

[@hkg.ofw.myvlogs.4286]

madam, very love yuo made it may i know where you buy your stamps and your pottery tools i want to them also. many thanks wonderful such a good examples. hope to hear from you God bless😍😍

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! I make my stamps. I have a video where I show how to make a few simple stamps. As far as the pottery tools, I have bought them from many different places.

[@johnw3629]

i have been watching this video i love these boxes and thank you so much for sharing with us, i would also like to know what glazes that you use, love the colors that you have chosen,

[@andreaakeribpottery]

So glad you like the video and the boxes. They are really fun to make. And you can change the shape to something different and make it your own. Or just make the shape I make. :-) I use a mix of commercial glazes except the box at the beginning which was a studio glaze I no longer have access to. The glazes are a mix of Amaco and Clayscapes glazes. Starting from the left: Amaco Ancient Copper, Clayscapes Pacific Blue, Amaco Tourmaline, Amaco Indigo Float, Clayscapes Clinton Pottery Red.

[@isabelfrutos7979]

Hola le quedó hermoso y quiciera si puede compartir los moldes de sus jarrones gracias saludos de argentina

[@nyawina3431]

Thank you so much... I actually needed this for my final exam

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Cool! Hope you did well. 😁

[@artemisarrow9545]

so fun, thanks!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you like the video! 😁

[@cindyperry4721]

It's so nice that you show and explain all your steps. Thank you! Would you mind showing a close up of your signature stamp and sharing where you purchased it from?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I got it at claystamps.com. I drew it and they made a metal stamp from the drawing. I have 2 if these... use them all the time and they are in great shape! Glad you enjoy the videos! I will try to remember to share the stamp in an upcoming video.

[@willemh3319]

love the stamp where to get?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you. I made the stamp. I think I show this one in the stamp making video but I'm not 100% sure. It's been a while since I looked. :-)

[@alexvoiceteacher]

I can't thank you enough for this video! I fell in love with your jar as soon as I saw it and decided to try it in a larger size. Now, I'm making a whole series of them with carved designs as gifts. What types of glazes have you used to bring out the designs? Celadons were suggested to me, but I would greatly appreciate your advice.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

So sorry for not seeing this comment sooner and replying. Thank you! I really like that you took the video/project and then made it your own by changing the size. I think that is great! I used a dark clay so the celadons don't look good on it. What kind of clay are you using? These glazes are a mix of Amaco and Clayscapes glazes. Starting from the left: Amaco Ancient Copper, Clayscapes Pacific Blue, Amaco Tourmaline, Amaco Indigo Float, Clayscapes Clinton Pottery Red. They are all good at showing texture which I think is key. Celedons are also good at that on a white/porcelain clay.

[@maeveanne1]

Absolutely fantastic video I have never tried pottery before but you have given me the bug thank you

[@natashacloutier3285]

Would love to see your designs ❤

[@steppingstonesplayschool1385]

Beautiful. Very patiently done. What is the material you have used?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! This is made with a stoneware clay fired in an electric kiln to about 2200 degrees.

[@ofthewoods963]

where can we get the templates or maybe make a video on making them? Thank you! love your videos!!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

So glad you like the videos! I put directions on how I make the templates and their measurements on my website andreaakeribpottery.com in the handmade tools section

[@marisabiale2125]

I love this project!! I am wondering if you have any tips for me. I had my left index finger amputated and find it a little hard to do smaller projects. But I would love anything you van give me.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Sorry to hear that! You don't have to make this project small. In fact you don't have to use the template that I used with the measurements that I used. You can make it any size so if it's easier for you to work big make a bigger one. 🙂 hope that helps!

[@marisabiale2125]

@@andreaakeribpottery Thank you I will try that.

[@alphonsechanekayebone7871]

Wonderfull..

[@KatetheskateStudio]

Thank you for this tutorial. I'm going to do this with my ceramics class in high school.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

You are welcome! How fun! Would love to hear how it works out. 😁

[@PS-qk7ktp]

Lovely, what are you using to join the four walls of the pot... Glue mixed with clay?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

It is slip - a mixture of clay and water. I add some toilet paper to it which gives added strength.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

And thank you! 🙂

[@PS-qk7ktp]

@@andreaakeribpottery Thanks Andrea.

[@SetGozo]

Nice I will try to find my own shape that will respond to my hand building skills, thanks a million.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Cool! Love that you will come up with your shape. Have fun!

[@dawnjones7706]

I love this

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! 😁

[@fatimabh9595]

Thank you so much. It's very nice 💞

[@amyharry3071]

olá de Portugal! Gosto de muito os seus vídeos! Can you share your slip recipe? I made a first batch with 4 squares of toilet paper and 1.5 cups vinegar, mixed with immersion blender. Then added my bone dry clay bits. It is very thick now and not at all like yours. Help!!

[@lhgrubbs]

Great little signature stamp on the bottom. Where can I get one?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I got mine many years ago from claystamps.com. great quality!

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

That was really wonderful! I have some air dry clay, could I make a box like that with 1Kg of it? You make fantastic pots. I want to make one for my.sister whose birthday is at the end of September. She would totally love it!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! I have never used air dry clay but I would guess that you could make a box with it. You should definitely try it! 😁 let me know how it goes.

[@angelarainsberger8484]

I am going to give it a try but I am a little nervous as I don’t know any magic spells. Why do you require incantations?

[@darleenwohlfeil815]

Can we get your template?

[@TammieMandeville]

I would love template as well

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I have measurements here www.andreaakeribpottery.com/hand-made-tools

[@jabeenirfan8218]

Loved your video. Want to ask about the angular cutting tool, from where to get them. Even the blue handle knife that you use, from where can I get this knife, I had a knife like this but lost it.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! Google Xiem bevel tool. Many pottery supply stores sell it. I could not remember where the knife came from. I just looked it up and it looks like it is also from Xiem. Hope you can find both tools!

[@nerminkalayl5047]

Thank you so much.Nice .

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you!

[@poulionne]

Je ne comprends pas l’anglais , mais la vidéo est excellente! I do not understand English but the video is excellent

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you!

[@mcdowell356]

I just made this and it was a fun project . My plan is to Raku .....thank you

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you had fun with it. Will look great Raku fired! 😁

[@naomistroud7423]

great video!!Thanks so much

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you liked it! 🙂

[@SetGozo]

Love to rewatch this video

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you enjoy it! 😁

[@vickieblair2160]

what kind of clay are you using? High fire or low? I like this box so now I need to see how you make your sprites as well.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! I am using Laguna 90 cone 6 red-brown stoneware. But you should be able to do this with any clay.

[@vickieblair2160]

@@andreaakeribpottery Thanks. Do you also show how you glaze the lid and what not to glaze? I assume you fire the lid with the box but not attached correct? If you can refer me to any more of you videos I would appreciate it. Thanks

[@andreaakeribpottery]

@@vickieblair2160 I don't have a video showing how I glaze the lid. You have 2 options. You can leave the parts the touch each other unglazed or you can do what I do which is completely glazed the base jar and then leave a portion of the lid unglazed that touches the shelf. Because these are hand built the lids tend to not fit all that well anyway so I don't worry about firing them together.

[@illbeback-24]

Can you give the sizes of the templates for this container...pls

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Sorry that I missed your initial comment. If you go to my website www.andreaakeribpottery.com you will find the templates there in the hand made tools section

[@poulionne]

hello, I would like to know on what work plan, do you work? what do you put on the board as a material? thank you

[@andreaakeribpottery]

The board is called wall board. It is a plaster board covered in a thick paper. I get it at a hardware store. Hope that helps!

[@poulionne]

Andrea Akerib Pottery thank you very much for the information. In France I do not know which store to find this?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

@@poulionne maybe ho to a hardware store? Do you have Home Depot? That is where I got it

[@OldAsh]

This is a great shape! Well done!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you!

[@dayookfallinlove]

Good👍👍👍 Thank you❤❤❤

[@andreaakeribpottery]

You are welcome!

[@m.b.5407]

45 degree angle the other side angle is 30 or 60 degrees depending in which side no big deal.

[@lorriechase6853]

Is there a place to download the template?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I don't have a place to download. But if you go to my website www.andreaakeribpottery.com and then go to the Handmade Tools section, I have a picture of the templates with all the measurements. Hope that helps!

[@funarty01]

what do you cut your templates out of

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Sorry for missing responding to this comment sooner. I start with paper and then use craft foam when I am ready to make it more permanent.

[@어시놀어느시니어놀이]

Wow nice video new friend!!!🌷🌷🌷🌹🌹🌹

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you!

[@clubfishersd]

I realize this is older... But the actual vessel appears quite nearer leathery... But the lid seems more wet, especially after sponge-indenting the lid... How do you be sure that they will dry and kill to the same size?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Because it's not a really tight fit it's never been an issue.

[@teresawelcome8354]

In my ceramics course, we dubbed the "soft-leather-hard" as just "leather-soft." We think it makes sense of the in between clay stages. :)

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I like that. 🙂

[@maryannanderson2249]

My friend & I have been working with clay for years now & thought this box would be easy. Not so. As we had a difficult time joining the sides! We used our tool for beveling but the edges gapped. Any tips?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

When did the gap happen?? When you were putting together or when you started pushing out the side? Maybe do less of an angle with the bevel?

[@amymccrate5309]

So was the bottom piece also "soft leather hard" when you applied it? It looks softer than that when you rolled the edges

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I cut it out at the same time from the same slab but it may not have dried as much since it was wrapped

[@jens7465]

Where can I find the template

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Go to my website andreaakeribpottery.com and then go to the handmade tool section. There you will find a picture with measurements of the craft foam templates that I use in the video. I don't sell or have printable copies so you'll need to make your own. Enjoy!

[@ritarita1963]

what's the tool for cutting?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

It is a bevel cutting tool by Xiem

[@merclaycrafts1608]

Where can we buy that clay ?what brand name?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

It is Laguna #90 red brown clay

[@merclaycrafts1608]

What kind of clay you using?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

This is a red brown stoneware clay from Laguna that is fired to about 2200 degrees.

[@hobbyhermit66]

Sweet

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thanks!

[@Emerald1dx3]

Where did ylu get your turntable?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

It is by Shimpo. I don't remember where I got it but I have seen it for sale at many pottery supply stores - both online and in person. They make different sizes. Very well made but on the heavy side. Highly recommend them!

[@Emerald1dx3]

Can these be done with air dry clay?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I have never used air dry clay but I would assume so. Give it a try. 🙂

[@gaillockeyakathemessycraft658]

Also. Do you have printable templates I could download 😬😬😬 pleeeeease

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Sorry I don't. But I believe I gave some measurements in the video? If there is not enough info I can send you additional info. If you are on facebook or Instagram you can contact me there and I can send you a picture of the templates I used in this project with the measurements.

[@BerfDerkel]

Hi Gail you can also try drawing some yourself and I think you'll make some pretty good ones if you try several times. As you can see, the top and bottom are parallel lines. Easy to draw on paper with a ruler. Your decision is how far apart to make them: this will determine the height of the container. The curves are harder because you want each curve to be the same. What I do is use some curved object like a plate or frisbee to make ONE curve. Then I fold the paper in half like you would when you cut a paper heart. This lets you copy the curve and make a perfect match to the other side. I hope this explanation makes sense. :-) Make several tries on ordinary paper until you get a good one. Then transfer it by tracing to a stiffer paper so it is usable when you place it on clay.

[@chriswilson7923]

What are your templates made out of?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I use craft foam. Inexpensive and very durable... and it comes on fun colors. 😁

[@gaillockeyakathemessycraft658]

Ok. So I’ve just started to watch clay making videos. I don’t have a great budget and wonder if you can build things using a clay that you don’t need a kiln for, perhaps oven clay (if such a thing exists) ?? Help advice all greatfully received xx😀😀

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I have heard of but never used air dry clay. It is not food safe but you can make decorative pieces. I have seen it at craft stores. Is there a community center near you? Maybe you could take a clay class?

[@rosemaryjanuario2460]

😯👏👏👏👏👏😞que pena que vc não mora procimo da minha casa pq eu buscar o modio deste porta joia pq não sou boa para faze modio.👏👏👏👏👏🤗😘

[@PiddlnMan]

Thank you, Andrea. Great video ! Can you share the width of the side pieces as measured across the middle ? Thanks again.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you liked it! It's about 4" across in the middle.

[@PiddlnMan]

@@andreaakeribpottery Perfect ! Thanks.

[@andthen2315]

Xiem is pronounced sim, as in simmer. I know this as my instructor used to work there.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I did learn the correct pronunciation when I was at NCECA. 😁

[@Mahtabsoni1976]

Nice

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you!

[@yvesbanniere711]

Merci !!!😂

[@gaillevine3188]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! ☺

[@ericacarter7328]

Haha. Finding that spot!!!!

[@madisonfletcher2686]

I wanted to make this in class with a mad hatter theme but i was wondering what the height of the slabs were in the large box

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Sent you pics thru messenger

[@gato_fofo]

TOP!

[@lilianaresler390]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👌🇦🇷

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! 😊

[@jpgolan1944]

When she says 90 degrees she means 45 degrees...

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Oops! 😂 you are right. Thanks for the correction.

[@clayw9905]

omg lady, you need to moisturize your hands

[@clayw9905]

I think your cuts on the edges need to be opposite on half of the pieces: so perform one cut on the front side, and then to form the better edge cut the next piece on the back . This will make it easier to for the seams.

[@clayw9905]

They wont bulge in or out if you do that.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

yes I probably do need to moisturize... bad about that. ;-)

[@andreaakeribpottery]

@@clayw9905 Have you tried this yet? It works with the cuts the way I am doing them. and they do bulge out correctly. Feel free to try using the cuts the other way. Would love to hear if that works for you and how different the box looks.

[@darnellsprmla47]

There are many similar projects in Woodglut's plans.

[@kiraEmperor]

omg……those 4 legs😂😂

[@andreaakeribpottery]

😁

[@desertblbuesman]

Ghost @ 21:50

[@andreaakeribpottery]

😂

[@laelhouse]

잘배우고 갑니다 응원 합니다 구독 좋아요 누르고 갑니다 라엘하우스 놀러오세요 감사합니다

[@brendahooks4607]

Where do you get what you call slip

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I make it by mixing dry clay water and toilet paper. The fibers from the toilet paper strengthen the slip. Some people mix their slip with dry clay water and vinegar. I haven't tried that but I hear it works well.

[@denisemcclain6416]

What are the dimensions of the larger box..how tall too

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Sorry for not responding sooner... I will have to go and measure the template and get back to you.

[@carolehochman5315]

@@andreaakeribpottery Hi Andrea, love your videos. Feel like I know you! You refer to a larger sized box, per above question - do you have the dimensions so that I can make templates for it? Or is there a way to scale up the smaller box? Thanks in advance!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

@@carolehochman5315 really sorry for not answering the previous message, life got away from me. I don't have access right now to the larger template. But the templates were just really hand drawn things I did myself. So I would think you can take the smaller dimensions and make it taller and then wider to suit what you would like. Then make the bottom and top based on the new dimensions. You can make it in paper first to see if it's the size you want. or you can just try it out in clay - which I is what I did until I found the shape and size I liked. :-) The fun part with this is you can make all different kinds of shapes with this idea. Some work, some don't. I had some shapes when I first started making this that were just awkward with too wide a top for the narrow bottom. Just play around and have fun with it. :-) Thank you so much for watching the videos and enjoying them. It's really nice to hear!

[@carolehochman5315]

Thanks so much Andrea . I will play around with the template and scale it up!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

@@carolehochman5315 great! Let me know how it goes. 🙂