Lori's first mug - updated 3/13 with final pics of #3 - Other Crafts

M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11040	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 5:44 PM Lori, I have always found people here to be very helpful and encouraging, especially in the "Other Crafts" forum (just watch out for the lushes in "Food & Drink" below :lol: ) Very cool that you are trying your hand at ceramics, it's a great hobby. Symmetry is always a problem for me. If you are looking for intentional asymmetry, that's cool, if not here's a trick I use. Draw out one side of your face in the size you want, lay your paper on the damp clay and trace it with a ball-point pen or other similar tool. It will transfer to the clay. Now flip the paper over and do the same for the other side. Both sides will be the same and you'll have guide lines to carve and built clay on. Most of all, ENJOY!!!

Lori, I have always found people here to be very helpful and encouraging, especially in the "Other Crafts" forum (just watch out for the lushes in "Food & Drink" below :lol: )

Very cool that you are trying your hand at ceramics, it's a great hobby. Symmetry is always a problem for me. If you are looking for intentional asymmetry, that's cool, if not here's a trick I use. Draw out one side of your face in the size you want, lay your paper on the damp clay and trace it with a ball-point pen or other similar tool. It will transfer to the clay. Now flip the paper over and do the same for the other side. Both sides will be the same and you'll have guide lines to carve and built clay on.

Most of all, ENJOY!!!

Post #621601 by MadDogMike on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 5:44 PM