You Can Build This — If You Do It Right (Novice to Master – Level 4)

#pottery #handbuiltceramics #clayslabs Here’s how I built an octagonal bonsai pot using only clay slabs — no wheel, no shortcuts. It’s part of my “Novice to Master” series, and this project is level 4: ideal if you’ve worked with clay before and want to improve your hand-building skills. You’ll see the full process in real time: from cutting precise slabs to assembling them with slip and coils, then finishing for a clean, sharp result. It’s a quiet tutorial, with detailed subtitles throughout. Perfect to watch, learn, or just enjoy the making process. 🧱 Ready for the next step? Subscribe and follow the full journey from Novice to Master : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH5Fqye0mrsczcd1lMQoG1k0DnsLZnSVg&si=rffL0aDI1GT6l9bZ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 👑 A pot that won’t hold a tree. But maybe it holds something else. • 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 •• The series "Novice to Master" : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH5Fqye0mrsczcd1lMQoG1k0DnsLZnSVg –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:00 – Intro & Materials 03:48 – Joining the Slabs with Slip 04:50 – Reinforcing the Joints (Why Coils Matter) 06:47 – Adding the Base Slab 07:07 – Securing & Smoothing the Bottom 07:25 – Trimming the Rim 08:42 – Final Finishing Touches 09:03 – Want More Pottery Tutorials? #bonsaipot #potterytutorial #ceramicart #slowmaking #fromclaytoform