DIFFICULTY RATING
You will need: For making
■ Clay of choice – earthenware or stoneware, but preferably a smooth variety
■ Rolling pin, 3-5mm thick roller guides, plastic sheet
■ General tools and ribs
■ Small sponge
To decorate
■ Sticky dots
■ A colourful glaze
■ A strongly contrasting glaze
■ Brushes for application
Before you begin:
For this project, you will need two moulds. One large mug or small vase sized in a simple flared shape similar to the pink vessel shown.The second is a small/medium semi-sphere.
Both types of mould can be purchased from pottery suppliers and some craft outlets – a quick search online will help you, OR you could make the simple dropout moulds from objects you already have – like a drinking glass or small vase, and a ball or other spherical object.
Prepare a large block of clay, large enough to fill the body mould twice and make
