Clay cylinders

Anjali | QUIRKY CERAMICS on Instagram: "Tip for closed forms: 👻Even walls with a wooden rib so the cylinder won’t flop while closing 👻 Leave an inch or more at the top of the cylinder to close and to avoid buckling 👻 Use rib to strengthen the walls and collar it while pulling towards inside 👻 Compress the top after closing! I have used Kota porcelain here which is great for this form! It’s a translucent clay great for pumpkins and ghost luminaries! You could find it and more at…

Kim Lê on Instagram: "A cylinder single stem vase, thrown on the wheel. To achieve this shape, I throw a normal cylinder, which I then narrow from the outside, starting from the bottom and trying to bring both hands up evenly across the height. I use a stick with a sponge when I pass the rib, so I can remove the slip without the cylinder coming off centre. Generally speaking, once thrown, the cylinder is always more or less wider at the base and its shape is not quite perfectly vertical…

5th work finished. Carved detail on a rolled cylinder.

Just Noah on Instagram: "This is a how to throw a cylinder tutorial. Hope this helps and let me know if you need me to elaborate on anything or if you would like me to do a tutorial on anything else. #ceramics #pottery #potterytutorial #howtothrow"

Artisan-made clay candy corn lanterns are a unique and charming decorative item that adds a touch of whimsy and spooky delight to any space. This set of two lanterns is handcrafted with great attention to detail and made by artisans who specialize in working with clay. Each lantern features the shape of the classic Halloween candy with a different expression. Each lantern is crafted from high-quality clay that has been meticulously molded and sculpted. The clay used is typically air-drying…

Artist Kim Le, a ceramic artist from Paris, France shows amazing skill in throwing a cylinder. Once she has the cylinder made the top is collard in to create a vase. https://www.instagram.com/kimle/