Building more complex forms from simple pinch pots (with minimal tools)

A tutorial for handbuilding more advanced ceramic forms from simple pinch pots. Kick your pottery up a notch.

This is a workshop I originally filmed for The Ceramic School’s online Ceramics Congress earlier this year.
You can see the finished piece on my Instagram here:

Most of the tools I use can either be purchased at your local ceramic supply shop, or an many online shops like Clay-King, Big Ceramic Store, or Dick Blick.

[mosayits]

Absolutely the best video I’ve seen in a while.

[loisbutcher]

Thanks for showing how you take your time. As a novice I can get stressed when the clay doesn’t seem to cooperate. You show how to model clay lovingly.❤

[Lyddiebits]

I never think to look for my favorite potters on YouTube!!! 🙈

[chrisjohnson-nqsx]

This is a fantastic video. It demonstrated so many techniques. Your talk about refinement shows your professionalism. Beautiful piece! I'm excited about my ceramics class tomorrow!! TY!

[cinty]

My daughter loved it, found you honest and soothing to listen to and inspiring

[terrylust]

Incredible!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to go all the way from beginning to end! It’s beautiful, and you must keep recording! I’m a hand builder too, and you’ve truly inspired me! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[rachellea]

Feathery, floofy, bloopy bits! I love your teaching style. :)

[artsail]

This was such a useful video with wonderful tips I can’t wait to try. Thanks for sharing Lori!

[leonalii]

This was absolutely useful! You have the talent!

[Bringidon]

well.. crikey.. my jaw has dropped.. fantastic video.. totally enjoyable and inspirational.. liked.. a lot :)👍

ps. @8:35 "nom nom nom nom nom" lol

[melissagraham]

Thank you so much for this. A really enjoyable video and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[kimwallace]

This is amazing! I really want to try adding some more texture to my vases and this has really inspired me

[katryanaorange]

More videos, please!!! Love watching your ideas. Skilled hands🤗

[Midnight-rjed]

Thanks for the skills. I am retired and just beginning !

[gailwright]

Fabulous .love bugs too. I taught art 17 years but am jealous of your quirky relaxed style. I've made many joined pinchpots but you have opened my eyes to many new creative possibilities. Perfect music fit

[carrolmoxham]

Thank you so much! I learn a lot watching your videos!

[rosemaried]

Sehr schöne Optik hat dieses Vasen-Objekt! 😍👍

[Lorenmcdee]

These are so amazing and I really hope you make more content for youtube.

Seriously, this is wonderful. I was raised doing wheel thrown ceramics and I'm just more inspired than I've ever been

[MeldaRavaniel]

I took a class with a local artist who does almost exclusively pinch pot forms and I'm so happy to have found your channel afterwards. Most handbuilding on YouTube is the basic cup or slab stuff. I've learned so many new things to try from just this video than all the other ones out there. No pressure, cuz I know doing YouTube videos takes a bunch of time, but if you make more, I'm here for them! :)

[marciabarnhart]

You are absolutely delightful and your pieces are stunningly marvelous! Thank you so much!