Sculpting a Cobra Pot | The Feet That Change Everything

#Pottery #ClaySculpture #BonsaiPot In this pottery sculpture tutorial, I show you how I sculpt a bonsai pot with cobra-shaped feet — from the first coil of clay to the final textures. You'll learn how I approach clay sculpting, how I build snake-like forms, and how I create realistic scales using DIY texturing tools made from simple materials. Whether you're new to ceramic sculpture or just looking for new pottery design ideas, this video covers practical sculpting tips, hand-building techniques, and clay texturing methods. I also explain how to observe animal forms, build believable shapes, and avoid common mistakes when sculpting from memory. Tools, textures, anatomy, and process — everything I use to bring character into my pottery. Materials used: stoneware clay, iron oxide patina, handmade sculpting tools. •• 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) Small bubble level : https://amzn.to/3TYy8P1 (Amazon Affiliate links) Silicone sculpting tools : https://amzn.to/3TAayqq (Amazon Affiliate links) •• OTHERS VIDEOS •• First part of the Cobra pot : https://youtu.be/TFPmRQpktII 00:00 Presentation 00:32 Introduction to sculpture 02:32 Your memory is deceiving you 04:19 Document yourself 05:05 Sculpture with 2 points of view 07:44 Time-lapse on the body 09:21 Time to assemble 10:35 create your textures 12:28 Leveling 13:16 Patina 14:33 final firing