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Handmade Tableware: A Complete Step-by-Step Set

Coordinated Mugs, Plates, and Bowls

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About this course

This course guides you in creating a coordinated set of ceramic tableware, including mugs, plates, and bowls. It is designed for those who wish to learn basic and advanced clay working techniques to make functional and decorative items. The path is structured into practical modules with guided exercises, from clay preparation to glazed finishing. Artificial intelligence is used to suggest combinations of shapes and decorations based on your input, facilitating the design of your unique set.

Course contents

5 modules · 27 lessons · 3h 2m

1 Foundations and Digital Design
Prepare materials and define the set's design using AI. 6 lessons · 40 min
  1. Welcome and Required Materials
    An overview of tools and types of clay suitable for beginners.    6 min
  2. Types of Clay and Preparation
    Understanding clay properties and how to store it correctly.    7 min
  3. Wedging (Kneading)
    A technique to eliminate air bubbles and make the clay homogeneous.    8 min
  4. AI: Generating Ideas for Shapes
    Using AI prompts to visualize innovative shapes for the tableware set.    7 min
  5. AI: Designing Coordinated Decorations
    Developing a consistent decorative theme for mugs, plates, and bowls using AI.    7 min
  6. Sketching Your Unique Set
    Transferring AI ideas into a technical project on paper.    5 min
2 The Mug: Pinch Technique
Create a functional mug starting from a ball of clay. 5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Introduction to the Pinch Technique
    Learning the basic 'pinch pot' technique to create volume.    7 min
  2. Shaping the Mug Body
    Giving shape and uniform thickness to the mug walls.    7 min
  3. Creating and Attaching the Handle
    The 'score and slip' technique for securely attaching additional elements.    8 min
  4. Finishing the Rim
    Making the rim ergonomic and pleasant for daily use.    6 min
  5. Exercise: Decorative Texture
    Adding decorative elements to the outer surface of the mug.    6 min
3 The Bowl: Slab and Mold Technique
Create a balanced and durable bowl. 5 lessons · 35 min
  1. Rolling Out the Clay Slab
    Achieving a consistent thickness using guide strips.    7 min
  2. Using Support Molds
    Using existing bowls as molds to shape the clay.    7 min
  3. Shaping a Functional Bowl
    Adapting the slab to the mold and finishing the interior.    7 min
  4. Creating the Bowl Foot
    Adding a ring base to provide stability and lift to the object.    8 min
  5. Guided Exercise: Symmetry
    Checking and correcting the shape to ensure a uniform set.    6 min
4 The Plate: Advanced Slab Techniques
Constructing flat or deep plates that do not warp during firing. 5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Advanced Techniques for Large Slabs
    Managing large surfaces without creating internal tension.    7 min
  2. Cutting and Shaping the Plate
    Using templates to cut precise and coordinated shapes.    7 min
  3. Managing the Drying Process
    Techniques to prevent plate edges from lifting or cracking.    6 min
  4. Relief Decoration
    Applying AI-suggested decorative patterns to the rim of the plate.    7 min
  5. Exercise: Batch Production
    Optimizing time to create multiple identical plates.    7 min
5 Finishing, Glazing, and Care
Bringing objects to the final stage, making them waterproof and food-safe. 6 lessons · 39 min
  1. Leather-Hard Finishing
    Smoothing imperfections when the clay is partially dry.    7 min
  2. Final Sanding and Cleaning
    Preparing the surface for the first firing (bisque).    6 min
  3. Introduction to Glazing
    Types of food-safe glazes and how to prepare them.    7 min
  4. Applying the Glaze
    Dipping and brushing techniques for uniform coverage.    8 min
  5. Inspection and Kiln Preparation
    Cleaning the foot of the objects to prevent them from sticking to the kiln.    6 min
  6. Maintenance of the Finished Set
    Tips on how to wash and store handmade tableware.    5 min
Final project

Your First Coordinated Tableware Set

Create a set consisting of a mug, a bowl, and a plate, following the unique design developed with the help of AI at the start of the course.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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