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Clay Garden Sphere

Susan Ryles sculpts a garden sphere with speckled stoneware clay.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-315 -- More Projects »
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9. Once the ball shape is formed, use the pin tool to pierce the clay and pop the balloon inside.
  • Note: It's okay to leave the balloon inside. 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. Either way, be sure there is a small hole in the sphere to allow heat to escape in the firing.

10. Allow the ball to dry to a "leather hard" stage.



Clay Garden Sphere

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Susan Ryles


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That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-315
•Rubber Band Powered Tugboat
•Clay Garden Sphere
•Dichroic Leaf Bud Wall Sconce
•Puffed Heart Clay Rattle
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