How to Make a Large Oval Bonsai Pot – Slab Pottery Tutorial

Want to make your own large oval bonsai pot? In this pottery tutorial, I show you how to build one using flexible clay slabs, step by step. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced potter, you'll learn essential slab-building techniques to create a strong and elegant hand-built bonsai pot—no wheel needed. ▶️ In this video: – How to knead and prepare your clay – Cutting templates for consistent shapes – Building solid walls with flexible slabs – Adding feet and interior reinforcements – Tips for clean joints, angles, and rims – Final steps before drying and firing This pot measures about 64cm (25") before firing, and is ideal for larger bonsai trees. 📌 Techniques covered: slab building, handbuilding, joining clay, large format pottery, oval shapes Check out more tutorials on making bonsai pots and handbuilt ceramics on my channel! •• SUPPORT THE CHANNEL •• Support me by becoming a Patreon member: 👉 https://bit.ly/3G9yOtf (Patreon takes 8% commission.) Support me by becoming a YouTube member: 👉 https://bit.ly/46p3fpX (YouTube takes 30% commission.) For a single donation, you can use: ☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GregCeramics •• SHOP •• To view all my creations or purchase my pottery: https://www.greg-ceramics.com/ To purchase pot templates : https://gregceramics.gumroad.com/ •• MY TOOLS •• Buy my homemade tools : https://www.greg-ceramics.com/?page=tool Essential tools for beginners (or advancing): https://amzn.to/3V76ZZ2 (Amazon Affiliate links) •• OTHER VIDEOS •• Oval pot from 2020 : https://youtu.be/WLLdRf6rRJU Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/peaceful-morning License code: QKVIN5ABNL0DS25R Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/all-the-things-you-love License code: GUHBUVNKKE4HTLZP