1. Roll Your Slab
Roll your clay slab to 5–6 mm thick (approximately ¼ inch).
2. Cut the Clay Using the Template
Place the template on your slab and cut around the outer edge using a pin tool or fettling knife.
3. Mark the Alignment Guides
Before removing the template, use a pin tool to lightly score the guide dots and lines onto the clay.
These marks help align stamps and allow the template to be repositioned later for accurate re-trimming.
You may notice slightly more clay on the right side of the piece. This offset is intentional and provides extra clay for beveling without cutting into the stamped design.
4. Stamp the Clay
Remove the template.
Lightly dust the clay with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
Press the stamp firmly into the clay and lift straight up.
5. Re-Trim the Piece
Place the template back onto the clay. Use the alignment marks you scored earlier to realign the template before trimming.
Re-trim the edges using a pin tool or fettling knife so the piece returns to its correct shape.
Handle the cut pieces carefully so they do not stretch or distort.
6. Bevel the Edges
Edges that will be joined must be beveled before assembly.
Unless otherwise specified for a particular design, side seams are beveled at 45°.
*Keep the beveled edge you cut off, you will use it after assembling. Keep hydrated.
Refer to each product's bevel guide.
7. Assemble the Piece
Score the joining edges.
Apply slip.
Join the pieces.
Compress the seam thoroughly.
For the best fit, ensure that all slab pieces are at a similar moisture level before assembly.
Press the beveled scrap cutoff in between the two pieces of clay you just joined to reinforce the interior seam of your piece.
Smooth.
8. Enjoy!
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