My 10 BEST Handbuilding Tools and How I Use Them to Make These Pieces!

[@micheledickey4066]

I truly can’t thank you enough for all that you have taught me!! You have truly helped me in my journey as a potter and I am so grateful for you!! I pray one day we can meet!! Thanks again Ann!!!!❤

[@annruel1982]

Michele!! You are so sweet!!! You know we appreciate you. And dont forget to watch our future videos as we will thank you at the end of the video and Jim will give you a brand new title as our way of thanking you. 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@micheledickey4066]

Thrift store items are my ABSOLUTE favorite things to hunt for and use to drape clay over!! For glass pieces I use light coat of cooking spray. When the texture is on the outside of the piece it’s the absolute best!!! This is the perfect piece for drippy glaze combos!! Love it!! Using the dowel to make the mug is amaaaazing!! How cool is that!!! May I ask why you go back and press the clay back onto the tube? Thanks so much h Ann. Those handle extruders are life savers aren’t they? I don’t buy the Diamond core ones as the cheaper ones work just fine! That chickadee mug is adorable!! Omg I forgot about the tar paper thing!! I have some a friend gave me but I forgot what it was for!! Hahaha. You’re soo awesome Ann!! The little snake and ball at those seems before is just a fabulous idea!! My gosh. I Can’t thank you enough for all you teach us!!

[@annruel1982]

Thanks for sharing that Michele. I can tell you really have a potters mind. As far as why I work backwards and press the clay to the tube ----my tube is the sze diameter of the mug I want. It is actually a little wider than I like. When I am stretching the clay out to insert the tube, i have to stretch it largert than the tube which is too wide for a mug so I work it back to shrink i down. It makes the cylinder even too as it can be difficult to get exactly even. Which handle makers do you use. I havent found another one as wide as the Diamoncore ( or as adjustable)

[@micheledickey4066]

@@annruel1982 You’re so very welcome. Thanks for the explanation. I wasn’t sure if that step was something we needed to do or if it was just to get it the size you wanted.

[@annruel1982]

@@micheledickey4066 I understand. It is not something you need to do, but give that technique a try and you will see that it can be easy to loose control of the size of the cylinder. Working the clay backward helps you get the size you want. 🙂

[@lenorehamel9807]

The glaze on the fluted bowl is stunning. 😊

[@annruel1982]

Wow, thanks Lenore.

[@bellecampbell9298]

You are so talented Ann! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world ☺️

[@annruel1982]

That is so sweet. Yhanks Belle.

[@beinghere1494]

Thank you Ann from Australia. You are a wonderful teacher and a very generous human as well as a great artist. Truly thank you 🙏🏼🤗

[@annruel1982]

Wow, thanks so much Being Here. that is so kind of you. Im glad you are enjoying the videos. Jim and I really appreciate it very much. Cheers to you in Australia from Florida! I still cant believe that I am reaching people around the world. Amazing! Ann

[@denisenoble4010]

Ann, the glaze on the fluted bowl was so pretty. So many tips and advice, thankyou for sharing your skills, tools and all your 'how to do' anything, it great that you make such beautiful pieces and show us how we can use your skills and tips in our own clay journey ❤️ thanks Ann😊

[@annruel1982]

It is my pleasure, Denise. We appreciate your kind words and for you watching. Happy potting to you.

[@Bbhappy21]

Wow, your works are amazing. Especially the painting birds

[@annruel1982]

Hi Bb. That is so nice of you. Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching. 🙂

[@jackiemorrison2661]

Ann is amazing

[@easterazali9237]

As usual absolutely stunning work of art dear Anne ! 🥰

[@annruel1982]

Hey Easter. You are always so sweet. Thanks so much for the kind words. We really appreciate you. 🙂

[@1812coffee]

Wonderful video! I love the chickadee mug! I used to make all kinds of projects with tarpaper for the templates! One of my favorite hand building tool! Thank you Ann!

[@annruel1982]

Hey Sharon. It really does come in handy, right. Thanks as always for watching, my friend. Ann

[@embee7434]

Beautiful outcomes as always. Your ability to water color with underglazes (I think it is) continuously blows my mind.

[@annruel1982]

Hey Em. Aww...thanks so much. Im glad you enjoyed it :-) ...and I reallyt appreciate the kind words. Happy potting.

[@НатальяАндреева-ю8й]

Спасибо большое за прекрасные идеи. Всегда приятно смотреть как вы работаете. Потрясающе ❤

[@annruel1982]

Aww....thanks so much for the kind words. Jim and I really appreciate you watching. Happy potting to you. Ann

[@christinalucas5540]

Thank you, Ann! Very helpful tips ! I always appreciate your videos.

[@cindyrhodes]

I really appreciate your videos!

[@annruel1982]

Hi Cindy. Thank you so much for watching. It is our pleasure to make these for you. Happy potting. Ann

[@darlink57]

Thanks so much! I will definitely use your tips. Especially the little feet from the measuring spoon. Love it! ❤

[@annruel1982]

It is my pleasure. Im so glad you could pick up that tip. Love those round spoons. I really appreciate your kind words and for you watching. Happy potting to you.

[@BakewithAlina]

So helpful! Loved your ideas ❤

[@BS-detector]

Thank you for making such a clear and comprehensive video! Your work is beautiful 💐💜🦋I can't wait to try these techniques!

[@Adnancorner]

I would love to see your glazes you use, something economical for newbies. :)

[@annruel1982]

Hey Adnan. That is a good video idea. I would just need to fugure uot how to approach it for an intersting video, right.

[@ellenl5626]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@mariaf.767]

Thank you very much for your advice!🌼

[@annruel1982]

Wow thanks so much Maria!!!! We appreciate you and thank you for watching. Also, keep an eye on our future videos for your name and a brand new Little Street Pottery Research Facility title!! 🙂

[@kathleenfreeman1696]

I learned some new cool tricks from your video that I will start using. Thanks Ann.

[@annruel1982]

Hey Kathleen, It is my pleasure. Im so glad. I appreciate your kind words and for you watching. Happy potting to you.

[@streetsmartintelligent]

Hi Ann! Thank you for your wonderful shortcut tips... Beautiful work as always.. Question: On your supply list, I see things on their that I didn't see you use in this particular video. The items with ** I'm assuming these are what you used for the design? Such as: Polymer clay Leveler *Hole punchers *Painters trim guide Styrofoam bowls *Atomizer *Needle point tracing wheel *Icing bottles Lazer level-not avail. LASTLY WHERE THE SUPER THANKS BUTTON😊

[@nirupmaanand2315]

Thanks so much.

[@annruel1982]

It is my pleasure, Nirupma. I appreciate you watching. Happy potting to you.

[@phoenibubbles]

Thank you 😊

[@annruel1982]

It is my pleasure, Phoeni. Thank you for watching. Happy potting to you.

[@dangillespie7052]

Awesome, informative info. Thanks so much, Anne!! What size dowels do you normally use?

[@DeniseStephens-td3kn]

Thanks!

[@annruel1982]

Wow thanks again Denise!!!! You know that we appreciate you and thank you for watching. Also, keep an eye on our future videos for your name and a brand new Little Street Pottery Research Facility title!! 🙂

[@JanetScholten-oz2xo]

I really love your chickadee mug can you explain how you made it? I just signed up for a pottery class so excited!

[@jeffreyrobinson2155]

Thank you i learned some thing

[@jaclynsbeach1307]

As always, it's a great video. What kind of clay do you use?

[@annruel1982]

Thanks so much Jaclyn.. I appreciate you watching. I use Standard brand English Porcelain. Check out the show notes under the video for all the things I use in these videos.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

In the description

[@carolinenitzl6343]

Danke!

[@annruel1982]

Wow thanks so much Caroline!!!! We appreciate you and thank you for watching. Also, keep an eye on our future videos for your name and a brand new Little Street Pottery Research Facility title!! 🙂. Hello to you from Florida!

[@manishakayal9305]

This video is really helpful! Just wondering what is the mat that you are using to roll out the clay on? The dimensions looks perfect and also does not leave any cloth like impression on the clay

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Check the link in the description - thanks!

[@doninis1354]

It is a gift and and a curse to see things you can use in other purpose as ment. I live in a small flat and I filled up all spaces with things that I can use. I am no horder, I am crafter. 😁 and yes I keep packaging just for the pattern.

[@annruel1982]

You are someone after my own heart, haha. Thanks for watching. Ann

[@streetsmartintelligent]

Giving a super thanks, gets you on what team? Whats involved?😊

[@LittleStreetPottery]

its an imaginary team 😃 if you look at the end of our vids you will see names and "titles" of new team members. Thanks

[@miamendoza5649]

Thanks!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank you so much for your support! We really appreciate it - welcome to the team!