The Cinderella Trick - Transform Your Pottery With This Tip!

Ann transforms a Plain Jane pot into an interesting carved piece by using this simple carved line process that transforms your pumpkins into Cinderella! It's an easy process that just requires some planning or doodling - check it out and give it a try!!

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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[vkumra]

It's like Zentangle for pottery. Love it!

[williamblack]

I love this mug. Love carving, I find it very therapeutical. You provide some of the very best lessons on you tube. Thank you so much

[itsmesuzq]

Ann I love doing zentangles and of course I love working with clay. This method brings both of my “Loves” together! Thank you so much for sharing. I really enjoy your videos.

[isaiahkoranda]

I really love how simple you made the task seem! I've always strayed away from it because it's always felt too daunting, but this makes it seem entirely more manageable and gives me loads of great ideas!

[alilaforce]

It’s amazing how much of a difference the carving makes. Wonderful textures & lovely results.

[micheledickey]

Beautiful!!! I wish I didn’t have so many bisque pieces that I want to transform like this!!

[LuuBiLu]

Thank you Anne. This was really practical advice with great tips 😊

[neilahalter]

Thank you for the great tips . I found some very helpful and I appreciate you taking your time to share with all of us. Thank you again

[embee]

Better late than never! Love this piece and the approach! Your carving is always to notch.

[meredithinserra]

I love your trick with the paint brush to steady your hand with the banding wheel. I found success very quickly during my first class in throwing. They said I was a "natural" at the wheel. I very quickly discovered SGRAFFITO during that class and never looked back. I found out early on I detested doing all the calculations and markings to make mathematically perfect patterns as you've done here on this beautiful form. I only enjoy carving when I'm doing random, organic, free-hand, designs. The only calculating I do is some general marks to make sure my design is balanced all around my form.

[vzeimen]

Another fantastic video Ann and coming at an opportune time for me. My goal right now is to go whole heartedly into surface texture decoration. One of my passions is carving on pottery but I have so many passions with pottery that I don't get particularly good at any of them so right now I'm trying to start thinking of surface texture while the pot is on the wheel trying to set up my surface ideas early on in the process.

[Natalie-walkerpottery]

I counted all the spaces and you missed a few! 😂 just kidding! Love this video Ann - such fun ideas. Your methods of measuring are really great ideas & so helpful! Happy Saturday! 💜

[ArtemensiaK]

Yes, yes they count. I count, most definetly and it drives me bonkers, when its not right. My favourite small mug has a lobsted pattern and it drives me crazy. I count and it has to be level

[TinyChickPottery]

Bought you a coffee! Can’t wait to get my job title at Little Street Pottery research facility!! (See end of video ppl.)

[angelacarrdus]

Hi Ann, nice piece, I’m looking for a good turntable or sculpture wheel but not sure what brand. I noticed you’re using precision so could you recommend please? Thanks

[vzeimen]

Keep meaning to ask you, have you ever used sprig molds? I would love to learn more about this if you are looking for video ideas.

[Tom-cpef]

Hi Ann, do you do anything to keep the cup from drying out too much while carving?

[KrisIsInVenice]

What brand of carving tool are you using?