Turtle Dish

We will be using a template to cut out and assemble clay, using a few different methods. You are welcome to bring your own texture tools, however we do have many stencils to add letters, shapes, stamps, etc. to create your masterpiece.

Process:

1. Preparing the clay: Start with a lump of clay and knead it to remove air bubbles and achieve a consistent texture.

2. Rolling out the slab: Using a rolling pin and guide sticks (or a specialized slab roller), flatten the clay into a sheet of desired thickness.

3. Adding texture or design: Before cutting, you can impress textures using various tools, materials, or even found objects like lace or stamps.

4. Cutting the slab: Once rolled and textured, cut the clay into shapes using cutting tools, templates, or freehand, depending on the desired form.