5 Ways to Add CURVES to slab ceramics // hand building ceramics for beginners

Do you build slab ceramics, but are bored of all the straight lines? Believe it or not, there are various ceramics techniques that can add curved to your slab ceramics! This ceramics tutorial for beginners shows the WHOLE process of building a handmade ceramic mug, and includes 5 different way to add curves to your pottery. Let's get into it!
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[@claremarsh300]

Really enjoyed this style of tutorial video. Not too fast, not too slow. Music was good and the camera angles gave an excellent view of the techniques. Love the final product too! I also enjoy your voice over style videos. Much love x

[@PotterytothePeople]

thanks so much! 🥰

[@berdoolan9906]

What Clare said. I like your speaking on other videos too:)

[@ClaytonCurry-il8yn]

Nice tips! Definitely gonna give these a try. Who knew adding curves to slab ceramics could be so fun and beginner-friendly? Can't wait to see the results! 👌🏼

[@elizabethmoorman7434]

Love your instruction techniques and curved handle.

[@jackiemorrison2661]

Love this,, going to make some

[@PotterytothePeople]

yeah! 👏👏

[@treelore5100]

Did you wax the bottom before you dipped?

[@KarenRivkaKaufmannTzuriel]

I prefer voice over because i understand English better than I read. I read prety slowly so i had to stop the video every few seconds to read the subtitels and also could not pay close attention to the demonstration. What was the clear liquid you put befor the glaze?

[@lesliereed1033]

Voiceover, no music

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

I like the written text but it goes too fast for me to read. I'm not a fan of music with these types of video. Ideally I would love to hear you explain what you are doing and why but that's just me. I recently discovered your channel and I absolutely love that you are speaking now!! I'm watching from last to first because I'm not sure how to change the setting

[@BellaDonna49]

I'd rather you do a voice over, I'm so busy reading I don't get to watch you work. You don't need slip to attach your pieces together?

[@7tub3r]

Personally I prefer no music with text over. Just make sure the text stays on the screen long enough. This video was perfect for me. I am curious just how many quarts of tea does that cup hold?

[@joannesarlo518]

Very informative tutorial. As a "newbie" your explanations were great. Hearing your voice is nice as well, Mia. Thank you for all your videos.

[@PotterytothePeople]

thanks for watching! I’m so glad it was helpful ☺️

[@joannesarlo518]

@@PotterytothePeople I have a question. how thick is your slab? thank you.

[@TheSouthernLights]

Great pace, love music in it, and I love the subtitles although I usually like hearing people speak along with it. Love your tutorial! Thank you!

[@skullsarecute]

On format, I love the pacing, but I do prefer voice because I tend to “watch” a video the first time while doing dishes or such and glance over at the pottery occasionally, then the second time if I’ve decided to try it, I am watching while also trying to do my own pottery. Most of the time I just skip videos that are subtitles only.

[@fidgetfeet5515]

I’ve learned so much from your videos and 100% plan on making my own giant mug like this! I loved the video angles and style. It’s nice to read the instructions and “forced” my ADHD brain to pay close attention, but I like hearing your voice too! Thank you for a great video and all the work that goes into making it! 😊

[@anujadeshmukh1622]

The steps after the glazing are not clear. What was that white liquid you poured the mug into ?

[@cliffordadams8353]

Your voice would add a human touch . Much nicer music

[@thomasinaw9814]

Loved the instruction via text, the pacing, ‘unobtrusive’ music. Good job!

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you! 🥰🥰

[@maryfromthemountains]

When I first started listening I heard music, so I listened to without the sound, so I would vote no music. It's easier for me to pay attention without it. Other than that I have not suggestions and I love the way it turned out!

[@rachaeldaltrui4966]

I really enjoyed this format with the music and the writing. I learned so much from your short video. Thank you!

[@sharonmiller758]

I think this is great. Beginners will like the explanations. They are good reminders for everyone.

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you! yes it always helps to hear things more than once 😆

[@lorihry6236]

I prefer listening to you as opposed to reading. But I might be in the minority

[@kevinskudalski5838]

All great things; text speed, pacing, music.

[@csldc]

This was really satisfying to watch.

[@patriciafurr4771]

I am old so I dont like music, my brain cant handle both, i like the text, i liked you showed final result. Got some great ideas, I dont rinse my piece in a bucket, great idea. I think it was just the right speed. Looking forward to seeing more videos. Can you do one on square bottom mug? Thanks

[@katiakatiakat]

This was a great video. Perfect pace. I think i would prefer voice over and then if I need to I can turn on closed captioning to read along. Thank you for your wonderful content.

[@Angels-3xist]

The format helps the viewer and the creator concentrate on the process and makes conveying information concise. As a fan of cooking some of the best food I’ve ever made was based of the most simply put instruction. I find it really difficult to convey the information I want to all the time without having it be all cluttered up, but you did a really good job here. There are times where you want to engage directly with people and be verbal and there are times where showing works better than telling. I think good teachers know how to give as much space as possible to their students minds. In fact, some of the best art teachers can teach without even needing to speak the same language. It’s why if you’re quite brave and strong you can move across the world and learn the trade from a master with minimal language skills. All that said this looks quite difficult. It seems like a fragile process. Definitely got me interested and thinking.

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you! ☺️

[@ninnebonato]

Hello. I would like to know the size of this Kiln 😉

[@lubieananasyzpuszki]

Luv this style and without music is extremely satisfying and ASMR i like it more

[@ShastaLin]

Love this! I'm getting ready to teach ceramics to my class and I have NO CLUE what to do! I like the sound of the video, I struggle with text overlay because I end up reading and not watching the video. Fantastic mug!!

[@tanyarussell3990]

This video is so dope! Loved the relatively simple (I'm still a beginner, so it'll probably be more challenging when I try it 🙂) yet very effective methods of adding curves. I like the music, and the text allows me to focus on watching the techniques. I also appreciate showing the end result. Can't wait to try this! Thank you!

[@kalieris]

I love how huge and pleasantly organic this mug is! This would absolutely become my daily mug. The tutorial was very clear and well paced. I tend to watch videos silently with closed captions on, so however you prefer doing it works for me. I did appreciate that the words were accurate, unlike KZbin’s auto captions, which are sometimes a hot mess.

[@KSCPMark6742]

Soft music like this is fine, explanation in the form of voiceover or text is unnecessaty. I can tell that you're making the handle, , using two fingers, that you're shaping by slapping with a spoon. No need to write or say that. Small, occasional notes on non-obvious aspects are fine. Never seen anyone dunk the bisque before sanding. Nice work.

[@PotterytothePeople]

thanks for the feedback! I always overexplain with my students too 😆😆

[@PotterytothePeople]

ps the water saves your lungs! always wet sand 🙏

[@stephaniekeith3361]

I have to politely disagree. Had she not added the text (or a voiceover), i would have been left with several questions. I guess some of us just need over explaining to fully understand how certain things are being done. But that’s what makes the world interesting, we are all so different 😄

[@mindygeist7157]

I don’t think you over explain and I love an explanation of why, voices make it like hangin out with a friend and seeing their personality. If explanations are unnecessary you could always just turn the sound off.thanks for working so hard on these videos☕️

[@Creativeseams7]

Thank you for the video. I put one together today.🤞🏻 What kind and color of glaze did you use? Yours is beautiful!

[@jaynedavis3388]

I prefer voiceover to reading the screen because I like to “watch” this stuff while I’m drawing & I can just glance up when the voiceover is telling me to look at something specific. I think the pacing is good. It’s slow enough to make sense without being painfully slow. Edit: you should use that clay mix to make an oval box where the outside & lid are painted like a dragon fruit & when you open the box, the inside looks like the seeds!

[@micheledickey4066]

Nice big mug. I don’t think you needed to explain every single thing as long as it’s obvious what you’re doing. The music did get a little loud but it’s better than no music at all. If you do have to write a caption then please leave it on the screen long enough to read. Great video.

[@PotterytothePeople]

thanks for the feedback! super helpful 🥰

[@janeycole3327]

I definitely like hearing only the sounds of the craft and occasional commentary. To me music is a distraction. Me, I listen to music or I listen to the craft sounds. Good 'ealth, John Warner, Australia.

[@luciafantin]

Nice video! Very useful indeed ❤ to answer your question, I personally prefer voice over rather than text. And although I really like your music choice I found it a bit too high in volume compared to the sound of the video itself, maybe lower the music just a bit. But yeah, great video overall and very helpful. New subscriber here :)

[@staceybrister1315]

Thank you! I'm about to give this a try . I won't have to attach a handle though, because I'm going to make a container for my pottery paint brushes. I'll try to find tthis comment and edit for my results. 🙂

[@sallybrown9194]

I watched w/out sound, excellent video. How did you prevent the cup from sticking to the shelf when you fired? It looked like you dipped the entire thing (love the glaze!), including the bottom. I was taught to leave 1/4" naked at the base and nothing on the bottom. Thank you!

[@tonivergara5725]

New Subscriber here! So far I'm loving your channel! This is a nice style occasionally, but as a beginner I prefer it slower paced. Honestly I'm a slow reader and constantly pausing changes the viewing flow...

[@nicolewise1866]

Love the video and the text .. goes at a great pace with clear viewing of what’s happening. I found the music annoying with the ding 🛎 that continues throughout.. so I put it on mute and was able to just watch and read the text 😊

[@Foydali_hamna_uchun]

Hello there. I know English, can you please translate your videos into Uzbek? please

[@HandyPaladin]

I thought the pace was good. I like the written text. I didn't like when the title cards obscured what you were doing (perhaps pause for the title card). Can take or leave music.

[@polinastegnienko5933]

I like when there is a music for repetitive things, like hitting the cylinder with a wooden spoon, but when it is something important, where you need to pay attention to details, such as attaching the bottom to the wall, there is no music, it makes me more focused during this moment :)

[@jonnyoakland8134]

Excuse me please. Why the dip in water before glazing? Or was it not water? Thanks

[@wendydee3007]

Brilliant! But for someone like me who has big fat hands that won't fit inside the mug, how could I make that belly curve shape? Thanks

[@hahahihi9691]

the video was good But I have questions as I am a beginner I wanted to ask which clay is good for making cups and stuff I have been using air dry clay but i can't make cups with it so i wanted to ask which clay should i use

[@karenmchugh5511]

I thought it was great as is, look forward to more. BUT, I would LOVE to know what you dipped the mug into at about 9:15 min into the video, looked like water??? Is this what made the final glazed mug look kind of speckely?

[@ireneteiger6545]

Really enjoyed the video. It was very clear, both the clip and the comments. Liked the music less..

[@joichihana5418]

I liked the speed of your lesson, written instructions instead of spoken, & clarity of tips & lesson. For my taste only, lose the music. Keep up the good work!

[@annaberstein]

Hi, thank you for a great tutorial! I love the style, but I can live w/o the music. Ciao!

[@rs2447]

I really liked this format!! This video is super helpful, thank you for the inspiring content :)

[@hannahstansbury6976]

Can u take away blue centered techniques. It be nice to hear at least these and I can keep my eyes fixated on your hands. Thankyou, Enjoying

[@theabristlebroom4378]

Regarding music: never at the same time as talking, and get the volume the same as the volume of the talking, please and thank you. This was a lovely video. 👍 👍

[@alixrix8335]

I've been enjoying the varied formats :) this was really relaxing and still informative.

[@heidiort]

I like the captions but the music is very distracting and doesn’t add anything.

[@ninoncali6478]

This is perfect! Text is very useful and the music is the visual, learning experience more fun! Beautiful piece!!

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you! 🥰

[@connecticutaggie]

That is a LOT of hot tea!

[@donnaberlin1199]

Thanks for the great ideas! I prefer a voice over. Don't like to read while watching

[@karenmchugh5511]

Hi, what kind of clay did you use and what glaze did you dip the mug into? Thanks

[@CGKFPV]

Great video :) but i prefer when you have your voice instead of titles. Although titles can help in addition to voice also in some parts!

[@riecph646]

How Long Did you wait from water to glaze! Nice video❤

[@carolmayer8138]

I enjoy your videos. Thank you for creating them! My only suggestion would be leave the longer descriptions on screen for a second or two longer. I found myself backing the video up numerous times to see what action you were talking and reading the rest of the text that I missed

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thanks for the feedback! That is super helpful 🙂

[@nzanireginaezung4965]

What that liquid call which you dipped at last to give that Mable kind of print ?

[@Pherine1]

Forget the music, i had to turn my sound off x x great video though x x

[@MummaMia5]

Good speed, prefer voice over . Not a fan of music….at all tbh.

[@RedEftDesigns]

i like the text with music, rather than voiceover. thanks, a great video!

[@angelaronco3126]

Pacing is perfect, and yes, have to have some soft music or voice over.

[@annadragula8681]

Is it only the illusion or the mug did shrink after the burn?

[@nathaliecarriere1]

Text is great when listening to other music, or for the benefit of the hearing impaired.

[@sheilaleonard7408]

Why did you dunk your mug in water before glazing it?

[@jessdudley5875]

Love all your videos! I get so excited when there's a new one. Personally I prefer you talking in the videos or voice overs, mean I can concentrate on what you're doing, rather than reading 😊

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thats a good point! Thanks for the tip :)

[@donnacowell7415]

I prefer no music but add talking.

[@francinejoncker2719]

Well done but I don't like this music at all, sorry

[@63yearoldskater]

Voice. I can't watch what you're doing and read at the same time

[@dagisha9197]

Its very good vidio but what is white fluid liquid is?

[@LunovaLabs]

What would you rec for sanding? what grit?

[@sdupjfa]

Does anyone know the track starting at 7:12 😭😭

[@parorefinery9712]

What are the ingredients we need to make this cup?

[@joannec39]

Love these tutorials. So helpful to us beginners x

[@heididerksen8227]

Thanks so much for the great tips just tried a mug and those tips work awesome especially the curve on the bottom. I've been wanting to make stemless wine glasses and I think this technique will work great and cutting the bottom off the same way. I enjoy watching your videos, and am learning lots.

[@PotterytothePeople]

glad to hear it is helpful! 🥰 thanks for watching!

[@lenicebatista157]

Olá, esse esmalte seu já vem assim preparado ou não ?

[@dc3120]

How did it not stick to shelf when glazing ?

[@bobbyc.1111]

neat, What made the freckles on it?

[@vickivanneste4583]

I don't want music. I do like text.

[@CelestinNzambimana-m7i]

I like text but don't forget its pause

[@marymatagne8458]

I thoroughly enjoyed this

[@thomaswarchol5321]

What kind of clay did u use? Thanks

[@jewelrussell8288]

Hello there, I like your videos as they are😊

[@cy4523]

Great instruction! Thank you! Good views of what you're doing all around and inside the mug. Good use of text--I did not miss the voice. BUT I prefer no music--you don't need it, and for some of us it is actually an annoying distraction. But since you weren't speaking I just silenced it.

[@mariakeenan4908]

How did you get the speckled look?

[@Schatzie301]

I enjoyed this. Pacing was great. I would prefer voiceover to music though. Thanks.

[@alexandrafrazer8269]

I’ve enjoyed watching your creative process with your voice, because you’re not shy about the surprises and disappointments of the possibilities of ceramics. So without music is my choice AND I’m looking forward to your next video whichever way you care to do it.

[@kristintourville948]

I like this style, chill music, good pace, i like both words or voiceovers, very relaxing video, but if id be in the mood to do something while listening/watching, i would for sure prefer voiceover, thanks for the content!

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

Also, would the clay crack if you made a thinner lip on the mug? Is that only possible with porcelain or something like that? What is the type of clay you’re using and does that impact these techniques? Thank you! ❤

[@jmdimenna]

The use of arrows to indicate an area of interest and to indicate direction of pressure with the fingers is fantastic. I like the text versus spoken. The music can go either way; I like the music but there's also an asmr quality that's really nice without the music or talking over.

[@lawrenceg1821]

Very nice! I quite liked the video style. Music, with text. Great shots of what's going on with steps to final result! Thanks for uploading!

[@yolispence]

Great video! LV the music and all the detail instructions! Beautiful pitcher! Thank you for taking the time to post!

[@ginnymaurer2580]

I’m not picky! I’ll watch either. I enjoyed reading your descriptions and hearing the music as much as voice over. Great video! I’m a beginner hand builder so please continue hand building videos.

[@mariecastillo6870]

With music i like very much