How to Make a Hand Built Two-sided Vase from a Slab Using a Template

In this video I show how I make hand built "flat" vase using two templates. It's a fun project where you can use lots of texture on the different parts. This technique can be applied to lots of different shapes.
It's fun to make your own texture and personalizes your pottery.
You should give it a try!
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[@annewatkis5824]

Love the vase. It reminds me of a cowboy saloon girl dress! Beautiful

[@bonniegarson80]

Wow. Great tutorial!

[@cholong_succulent]

본인이 직접 만든 작품이네요 멋진 예술가의 포스가 느껴집니다 ^^

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you!

[@AvionOrr]

Excellent job ✅

[@texasgemtree]

Thank you! I needed this!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

😁

[@milkpuddles68]

This was great!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Milk Puddles thank you!

[@elenalepehova2079]

Замечательная ваза,очень понравилась ваша идея и работа! Спасибо!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you like it! :-)

[@bbjo787]

Great video!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@SalehALsalem]

Great video thank's all ..

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you liked it!

[@helenhill9482]

I love the box that this is based on.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! I did another video showing how the box is made.

[@delanemack9437]

Thank you 😊

[@moniquejacquemin530]

Super sympa, merci

[@potteryisfun]

thank you!

[@silviasuarez4561]

Hermoso trabajo, mil gracias por compartir tu conocimiento.😆

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! You are very welcome. :-)

[@jacdavis9]

I'd love to see the vase glazed!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Are you on Facebook or Instagram? If so look for Andrea Akerib Pottery and you will see the finished vase posted there.

[@marymary5494]

👌💕

[@laurastrider7991]

Would you do a demonstration on how you made the box in the video?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Laura Strider it is on my list to do but not sure when. I'll let you know when I make the video! ☺

[@mahialttnchy2338]

The work is very beautiful ... What kind of colors are used in the work and are they painted using heat.. Thanks .

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you. I use glaze and the pottery is fired in an electric kiln to about 2200 degrees Fahrenheit.

[@tuesmondieu7]

do you have the link for the trimming tool that you used to cut the bevels? Love watching you!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Glad you like the videos! www.xiemtoolsusa.com/X-BEVEL_p_207.html

[@helenhill9482]

I have found that juggling with slabs that are still very soft and wet is very difficult, and it’s hard to get a neat result. I let my slabs dry out more now, and construction is so much easier.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I agree! 🙂

[@a.s2786]

How did you make such a perfect flat thick surface to start with? Did you purchase it like that or did you make it?

[@a.s2786]

This is terracotta clay right? I made a tag with terracotta clay but it's dusty I believe in supposed to find a glaze and bake it I'm not sure I'm so new at this. Do you know if that's right that after it air drys is the next step glaze then bake in the oven? And also do you know where to find the best deal on clay and glazes? I want to do this more often.

[@furryboots5629]

How did you get that great texture on the 4 sided lidded jar Andrea? 💕💕💕

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I made a texture mat using craft foam. It is really fun! I showed how to do it in another video

[@andreaakeribpottery]

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[@furryboots5629]

Andrea Akerib Pottery I just watched that video. Thank you. 💕👍💕

[@marciasilviajohnson6461]

Where you got the texture ball?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

I got it a couple years ago. The company that makes them I believe is called clay planet. shop.clay-planet.com/texture-spheres.aspx

[@a.s2786]

Oh, where'd you get your name stamp made at that's really neat all of this is really neat!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Thank you! I had it made years ago at claystamps.com. really good quality!

[@a.s2786]

@@andreaakeribpottery thankyou I'm gonna check it out

[@andreaakeribpottery]

@@a.s2786 let me know how it goes!

[@rosannmckenna5512]

How can I get your templates

[@janetmazor5131]

can you tell me how tall each piece is (top and bottom) are they the same height?

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Next time I am in the studio I will get the measurements and let you know.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

The top is 4 and a 1/2 inches tall and the bottom is 5 and a 1/2 inches tall. The top piece is 4" wide at the top and 4 and 1/2 inches wide at the bottom. The bottom piece is a 3 and a 1/2 inches wide at the top and 3 and a quarter inches wide at the bottom. Hope that helps!

[@treelore5100]

What is the name of the tool you used right at the end to push out the vase, the long tool. Can you tell me the name and the company name any info as I would like to order one!

[@andreaakeribpottery]

It is a throwing stick. Normally used when making vases on the wheel that have narrow tops. I can't remember where I got this one. If you Google throwing sticks you should see a bunch in all different styles. This is a small one.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

Add pottery to the search to make sure you get pottery throwing sticks. 🙂

[@treelore5100]

@@andreaakeribpottery :-) not boomerangs

[@treelore5100]

www.amazon.com/Kemper-Tools-Clay-Pottery-Throwing/dp/B00THL0CY2/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_2?keywords=throwing+stick+kemper&qid=1555597454&s=gateway&sr=8-2-fkmrnull will this do the trick? hard to find a soft curved one.

[@andreaakeribpottery]

@@treelore5100 😁

[@lofimusicvibe]

Hi can your share the measurement of the template

[@andreaakeribpottery]

The top is 4 and a 1/2 inches tall and the bottom is 5 and a 1/2 inches tall. The top piece is 4" wide at the top and 4 and 1/2 inches wide at the bottom. The bottom piece is a 3 and a 1/2 inches wide at the top and 3 and a quarter inches wide at the bottom. Hope that helps!