Select a clay in the color or colors that appeal to you.
How to make a ceramic flute.
The flute you make will be dried out rather than being baked in the kiln whereas the one you paint will be baked in the kiln.
This flute is challenging to make but easy to play.
Here s a simple and fun way to make your own lovely clay flute.
Using the axel blade you can make a simple straight down flute on the jar.
The ceramics you make on the spinning wheel cannot be taken home as the shape of the pottery could change during transportation.
Follow these pointers and you ll make a perfect flute for your jar.
Remove clay from packaging and press flat about 1 4 with the back of a cutting board.
You can also make a flute on the lid of the jar if you prefer but notably less is more.
Keep it going straight and make it as smooth as possible as you move around the jar.
Pick up some non toxic modeling clay at your local artist supply store.