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How to make a ceramic sphere.
If one has not been left in the forming process an opening big enough to insert a hand is carved out at this point.
Thirty five year art education veteran gary benna s 7 minute video uses synchronized views.
It s ok to leave the balloon inside.
Ceramic mold making techniques.
Remember you must pierce a hole in the sphere to allow air to escape.
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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.
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.
4 minute video about making a sphere from terracotta clay.