How To Make Ceramic Plates

If you want to make a standard sized dinner plate use a plate that you already own as a guide for the shape and size.

How to make ceramic plates.

Learn about throwing a plate from an artist in this free ceramics and pottery video series. Today i am going to show you how to make a plate or platter. Food safe paints are often labeled as such and can be found at your local art supply store. Make a ceramic plate through the process of throwing clay.

This is a simple overview of how to make ceramic plates using a plaster mold. A step by step video on how to use the slab roller to make a plate with a unique foot. Craft retailers often stock specialty ceramic paint that you can apply freehand with a brush or to kick it up a notch use stencils or stamps in your design. Cut the sheet of clay into your desired shape using a pointed knife or specialized clay cutting tool.

Add tip ask question comment download. They also make thoughtful gifts for loved ones. Hand painted ceramic plates make beautiful decorations for your home or office. Then use your hands to smooth the corners and edges.

Some ideas include a circular square or abstract shape. All it takes is a little creativity patience and ceramic paint. Painting your own design is an easy way to customize a set of ceramic plates. If that s too much for you you can personalize your own plates by using food safe paint on white ceramic plates you pick up at the dollar store.

Using either a slab roller or a simple rolling pin roll out a slab of clay to about 1 8 1 4 thick. Using molds ensures that your pieces are all identical if that s the look you re going for. How to make plates and platters as part of the expert series by geobeats. Part 1 of 12 how to make ceramic plates.