How Thick Should Clay Slabs Be?

How thick should clay slabs be for slab-built pottery? In this video, I explain how to choose the right clay slab thickness depending on the size of the pot, your experience with clay, and the look you want to achieve. There is no single “perfect” thickness for every clay slab. A small pot, a large pot, a beginner project, or a more refined piece may all need different choices. I’ll show why slabs that are too thin can deform, why slabs that are too thick are not always the safe solution, and why uneven wall thickness can create problems during drying and firing. This pottery tutorial is especially useful if you are learning slab building, handbuilding, or making bonsai pots from clay slabs. In this video: • how to choose clay slab thickness • why pot size matters • the difference between thin and thick clay walls • common beginner mistakes in slab-built pottery • why thick slabs do not always prevent warping • why even wall thickness matters • how slab thickness affects the final look of the pot This is not a strict rulebook, but a practical guide to help you make better decisions when building pottery with clay slabs. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– • WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? •• If you want to help me tame more clay and make more videos: Patreon – low fees, great vibes (8% cut): 👉 https://bit.ly/3G9yOtf YouTube Membership – convenient, but they take a big slice (45%!): 👉 https://bit.ly/46p3fpX One-off tip? A coffee is always appreciated: ☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GregCeramics •• SHOP & TOOLS •• Pottery & creations: https://www.greg-ceramics.com/ Pot templates (digital): https://gregceramics.gumroad.com/ My homemade tools: https://www.greg-ceramics.com/?page=tool Beginner tool recommendations: https://amzn.to/3V76ZZ2 (Affiliate link) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #pottery #clay #slabbuiltpottery