Making the Most of Clay Moulds for Pottery

If you've been spending any moment in a studio lately, you've possibly noticed how very much easier things get once you begin using clay moulds for pottery. It's not about taking the shortcut or "cheating" at your craft; it's really about opening up an entire new world of forms that are just a little too tricky to off by hand or on the wheel. Whether you're looking to make a perfectly matching set of dinner plates or perhaps you want to test with weird, asymmetrical textures, moulds are the unsung heroes of the ceramic world. ...

April 7, 2026 · 7 min · Tabina Coby