My 10 BEST Handbuilding Tools and How I Use Them to Make These Pieces!

Ann shares her 10 favorite handbuilding tools and how she uses them in three projects that you will enjoy watching! Ann shares tips on how to use them so you can achieve maximum benefit...huh, I sound like AI. Enjoy friends! There are links to many of the tools below. Ann even includes a template for the vase if you like:

Answers to questions we get all the time:
We typically bisque to Cone 04 and fire to Cone 5-6
Ann uses Standard English Porcelain no. 365 unless specified otherwise in the video

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Links to some of the tools Ann uses:

Xiem Tools X-Bevel Bevel Cutter for Pottery and Ceramics:

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[micheledickey]

I truly can’t thank you enough for all that you have taught me!! You have truly helped me in my journey as a potter and I am so grateful for you!! I pray one day we can meet!! Thanks again Ann!!!!❤

[micheledickey]

Thrift store items are my ABSOLUTE favorite things to hunt for and use to drape clay over!! For glass pieces I use light coat of cooking spray. When the texture is on the outside of the piece it’s the absolute best!!! This is the perfect piece for drippy glaze combos!! Love it!! Using the dowel to make the mug is amaaaazing!! How cool is that!!! May I ask why you go back and press the clay back onto the tube? Thanks so much h Ann. Those handle extruders are life savers aren’t they? I don’t buy the Diamond core ones as the cheaper ones work just fine! That chickadee mug is adorable!! Omg I forgot about the tar paper thing!! I have some a friend gave me but I forgot what it was for!! Hahaha. You’re soo awesome Ann!! The little snake and ball at those seems before is just a fabulous idea!! My gosh. I Can’t thank you enough for all you teach us!!

[lenorehamel]

The glaze on the fluted bowl is stunning. 😊

[beinghere]

Thank you Ann from Australia. You are a wonderful teacher and a very generous human as well as a great artist. Truly thank you 🙏🏼🤗

[embee]

Beautiful outcomes as always. Your ability to water color with underglazes (I think it is) continuously blows my mind.

[Bbhappy]

Wow, your works are amazing. Especially the painting birds

[Adnancorner]

I would love to see your glazes you use, something economical for newbies. :)

[christinalucas]

Thank you, Ann! Very helpful tips ! I always appreciate your videos.

[denisenoble]

Ann, the glaze on the fluted bowl was so pretty. So many tips and advice, thankyou for sharing your skills, tools and all your 'how to do' anything, it great that you make such beautiful pieces and show us how we can use your skills and tips in our own clay journey ❤️ thanks Ann😊

[bellecampbell]

You are so talented Ann! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world ☺️

[coffee]

Wonderful video! I love the chickadee mug! I used to make all kinds of projects with tarpaper for the templates! One of my favorite hand building tool!
Thank you Ann!

[darlink]

Thanks so much! I will definitely use your tips. Especially the little feet from the measuring spoon. Love it! ❤

[НатальяАндреева-юй]

Спасибо большое за прекрасные идеи. Всегда приятно смотреть как вы работаете. Потрясающе ❤

[streetsmartintelligent]

Hi Ann!

Thank you for your wonderful shortcut tips...

Beautiful work as always..

Question: On your supply list, I see things on their that I didn't see you use in this particular video.

The items with ** I'm assuming these are what you used for the design?

Such as:
Polymer clay
Leveler
*Hole punchers
*Painters trim guide
Styrofoam bowls
*Atomizer
*Needle point tracing wheel
*Icing bottles
Lazer level-not avail.

LASTLY WHERE THE SUPER THANKS BUTTON😊

[easterazali]

As usual absolutely stunning work of art dear Anne ! 🥰

[BS-detector]

Thank you for making such a clear and comprehensive video! Your work is beautiful 💐💜🦋I can't wait to try these techniques!

[kathleenfreeman]

I learned some new cool tricks from your video that I will start using. Thanks Ann.

[dangillespie]

Awesome, informative info. Thanks so much, Anne!!

What size dowels do you normally use?

[manishakayal]

This video is really helpful! Just wondering what is the mat that you are using to roll out the clay on? The dimensions looks perfect and also does not leave any cloth like impression on the clay

[jaclynsbeach]

As always, it's a great video. What kind of clay do you use?