How To Make A Ceramic Sphere
It s ok to leave the balloon inside.
How to make a ceramic sphere. Ceramic mold making techniques. 4 minute video about making a sphere from terracotta clay. Once the ball shape is formed use the pin tool to pierce the clay and pop the balloon inside. It will just burn out in the kiln or if you decide to poke holes in the sphere as part of the design you may be able to gently remove it through a hole in the clay.
Remember you must pierce a hole in the sphere to allow air to escape. While the clay is still leather hard i paddle the sphere with the balloon inside to strengthen joints or to alter shape and create additional texture. If your sphere is larger than 2 or 2 5 inches in diameter you will need to hollow out the insides with a small scoop. Thirty five year art education veteran gary benna s 7 minute video uses synchronized views.
Jun 1 2020 explore christy johnson s board clay spheres followed by 999 people on pinterest.