Still Think You Can’t Do Pottery at Home? (Novice to Master - Level 1)

New to pottery? This is the perfect handbuilding tutorial to start with. In this Level 1 video of my Novice to Master series, you’ll learn how to make your first clay slab pot — step-by-step, using just your hands, a rolling pin, and some clay. No pottery wheel, no fancy tools! What you’ll learn in this beginner slab pottery tutorial: • How to prepare, roll and dry your clay slabs • The ideal slab consistency for handbuilding • How to cut your pieces accurately • How to assemble them with slip and scoring • How to reinforce your joints and avoid cracks during firing Whether you're looking for easy clay projects, beginner handbuilding techniques, or a full pottery course, this tutorial gives you all the basics to get started with slab-built pottery at home. 🧱 Ready for the next step? Subscribe and follow the full journey from Novice to Master : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH5Fqye0mrsczcd1lMQoG1k0DnsLZnSVg&si=rffL0aDI1GT6l9bZ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– •• 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) •• OTHERS VIDEOS •• Playlist Novice to Master : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH5Fqye0mrsczcd1lMQoG1k0DnsLZnSVg How to Make Slip : https://youtu.be/6C42EwlPO9c A big rectangular pot : https://youtu.be/ltZVJo3gIZs –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:00 – Meet the Apprentice (Again) 00:34 – What is the “Novice to Master” Series? 01:15 – Tools & Materials You Need (Spoiler: not much!) 02:00 – Preparing Your Clay Slab 03:00 – How Dry Should the Slab Be? 04:10 – Cutting the Base and Walls 05:45 – Beginner Assembly Method (No Angled Cuts) 08:00 – Scoring and Applying Slip 09:30 – Joining the Pieces & Reinforcing the Corners 11:15 – Cleaning and Finishing the Pot 12:50 – Drilling Holes and Adding Feet 14:30 – The Apprentice’s “Masterpiece” 15:00 – Introducing the Alternative Method (Level 1.5) 16:00 – Using a Mitre Cutter (Angled Cuts Explained) 17:00 – Benefits of the 45° Technique 18:00 – Assembling the Angled Version 19:00 – Straightening and Finishing Touches 20:00 – Why This Method Works Better Long Term 21:00 – Final Words & Next Steps #clayslab #handbuilding #beginnerpottery #slabpottery #potteryforbeginners