noelle
Creating Clay Forms by Slumping Slabs
View my profile
Clay
Wood Clay Tools
Plastic Clay Tools
Clay
Lace/Fibers
Laser Cut Wood Designs
Stamps
Assortment
Forms for Slumping
Rolling Pin
Assortment
Templates
Assortment
Seasonal Cookie Cutters
See All
Get App
Roll a slab large enough for your project. Cut shapes freehand or using cutters.
1
@noelle
on
Get App
Cut enough shapes to fill the inside of the container with shapes overlapping slightly.
2
@noelle
on
Get App
Use a tool to score clay pieces that will be joined. “Paint” the scores areas with slip.
3
@noelle
on
Get App
Remember to always score, slip, and smooth when joining two pieces of clay.
4
@noelle
on
Get App
It is important to not let clay pieces fold over the edges of the container or the edge will break.
5
@noelle
on
Get App
You can use anything with a cool texture to make patterns and designs in your clay slab.
6
@noelle
on
Get App
Once you have your pattern, place a container upside down on the clay to trace/cut around.
7
@noelle
on
Get App
Remove the excess clay and pick up the clay slab. Center the slab over the inside of the container.
8
@noelle
on
Get App
Gently press the slab into the container evenly, letting it ‘slump’ into the shape of the container.
9
@noelle
on
Get App
You can slump one slab, or multiple slabs in a container to create a dish.
10
@noelle
on
Get App
Discover the possibilities!
11
@noelle
on
noelle
Noelle
Fostering the love of art through clay.
Glazing With Underglazes
Preparing Greenware for Bisque Fire
Creating Surface Textures In Clay
Making Hollow Forms With Pinch Pots
View full profile