How to Slab Clay
Set the thickness on the slab roller.. Place the clay between two pieces of canvas.. Ensure the clay will fit through the roller.
Steps
Set the thickness on the slab roller.
Set the thickness on the slab roller.
Place the clay between two pieces of canvas.
Place the clay between two pieces of canvas.
Ensure the clay will fit through the roller.
Ensure the clay will fit through the roller.
Taper the edge of the clay.
Taper the edge of the clay.
Roll the clay using the slab roller.
Roll the clay using the slab roller.
Cover your work table with canvas.
Cover your work table with canvas.
Use a wide rolling pin.
Use a wide rolling pin.
Place flat wooden sticks on either side of the clay.
Place flat wooden sticks on either side of the clay.
Roll in multiple directions to create a slab.
Roll in multiple directions to create a slab.
Smooth out the clay using a drywall knife.
Smooth out the clay using a drywall knife.
Create a template using cardboard or paper.
Create a template using cardboard or paper.
Place your template on the clay.
Place your template on the clay.
Use the pin tool to cut around the template.
Use the pin tool to cut around the template.
Cut the clay without a template.
Cut the clay without a template.
Wait for the clay to be firm but malleable.
Wait for the clay to be firm but malleable.
Taper the edges of the clay.
Taper the edges of the clay.
Wet the edges with water or Slip (watery clay) and press them together.
Wet the edges with water or Slip (watery clay) and press them together.
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