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Posted On: July 24th 2026, 09:28 pm
A simple studio secret 🤎
If you’ve ever wondered how to get those soft, rounded edges on clay cutouts this is one of my favorite little tricks that is genuinely so easy (and satisfying to do)
Lay a piece of thin plastic over your slab before using your metal cutter gives your pieces a softer, more organic edge while keeping your cutter cleaner too. It’s a tiny detail, but details like this are part of what gives handmade work such thoughtful craftsmanship.
A few tips:
• The thinner the plastic, the better. If it’s too thick, your cutter won’t make it all the way through to your work board, leaving an incomplete and kind of scraggly cut.
• Thick plastic can also leave unwanted impressions instead of creating that soft edge. (Think the texture of a Mylar balloon.)
When I can I reuse the thin plastic bags that come wrapped around glaze materials, raw ingredients, or shipping supplies. I use the same piece over and over until it starts leaving marks. Then it gets one last job covering my pottery while it dries. Nothing fancy, just making the most of what’s already in the studio.
I hope this little trick is helpful. If you try it, I’d love to hear how it works for you.
🤎Follow along for more studio notes, creative encouragement, and thoughtful ways to elevate your craft.
#studiotips #arttips #ceramicstudio #fyp
If you’ve ever wondered how to get those soft, rounded edges on clay cutouts this is one of my favorite little tricks that is genuinely so easy (and satisfying to do)
Lay a piece of thin plastic over your slab before using your metal cutter gives your pieces a softer, more organic edge while keeping your cutter cleaner too. It’s a tiny detail, but details like this are part of what gives handmade work such thoughtful craftsmanship.
A few tips:
• The thinner the plastic, the better. If it’s too thick, your cutter won’t make it all the way through to your work board, leaving an incomplete and kind of scraggly cut.
• Thick plastic can also leave unwanted impressions instead of creating that soft edge. (Think the texture of a Mylar balloon.)
When I can I reuse the thin plastic bags that come wrapped around glaze materials, raw ingredients, or shipping supplies. I use the same piece over and over until it starts leaving marks. Then it gets one last job covering my pottery while it dries. Nothing fancy, just making the most of what’s already in the studio.
I hope this little trick is helpful. If you try it, I’d love to hear how it works for you.
🤎Follow along for more studio notes, creative encouragement, and thoughtful ways to elevate your craft.
#studiotips #arttips #ceramicstudio #fyp
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