Why your pots look basic — and how to fix them (Novice to Master - Level 3)

Want to make your slab pottery look more professional — without adding complexity? In this Level 3 project of the Novice to Master series, we build an 8-sided rectangular pot with angled joints. It’s an easy upgrade from basic rectangle pots — and a great way to improve your precision, sharpen your process, and add style. 🎯 Still beginner-friendly, but with a more elegant result. You'll learn: – How to cut and assemble angled walls – How to make clean, recessed feet – An alternative method for flush, seamless feet – Tips to get tight joints and clean finishes 🧱 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 0:00 Why Your Pots Look Basic — And How to Fix It 0:23 A Small Change That Makes a Big Difference 1:34 Simple vs Advanced Pot Versions 2:00 Cutting and Preparing Clay Slabs 2:37 Beveling and Scoring Angles for Clean Joints 3:46 Assembling the Pot Step-by-Step 5:52 Smoothing and Refining the Shape 7:00 Making and Attaching the Pottery Feet 9:25 The Flush-Foot Pottery Upgrade 11:21 Scaling Up Your Pottery Projects #PotteryTutorial #SlabPottery #CeramicTips #BeginnerPottery #PotteryForBeginners #GregCeramics #BonsaiPot #HandmadePottery