How to coil a bowl. (Part 1 - Using hand rolled coils of clay to build a ceramic bowl.)

Coiling is one of the traditional techniques for hand building in clay. In this video I demonstrate how to make a simple bowl shape from coils including smoothing and finishing. (Part 2 - glazing a coil bowl, shows the glazing and finish of this bowl.) For the full hand building basics that you can learn at your own pace check out my beginners course at https://parmstrongceramics.co.uk/product/beginners-clay-hand-building For more inspiration and support check out my online membership! https://parmstrongceramics.co.uk/online-membership Along with all my regular videos you get a fabulous, friendly clay chat community and monthly extended videos as well as supportive resources and useful links 😊 If you're looking for some fantastic potters accessories including hoodies, t'shirts, aprons and water bottles check out my merchandise at https://parmstrongceramics.co.uk/product-category/potters-accessories/ The clay I use is in my videos is Potterycrafts raku modelling clay https://www.potterycrafts.co.uk/Products/pottery-crank-raku-sculpture-clays/P1361 It’s a fantastic beginners hand building clay! The brands of brush on glazes that I use at the studio include Amaco, Mayco, Terracolor, Spectrum, Potterycrafts, Scarva, Vitraglaze (hot clay) and Duncan. I’m based in the UK and suppliers I use regularly for glazes, tools, slips, etc. are: • www.potterycrafts.co.uk • www.potclays.co.uk • www.scarva.com • www.bathpotters.co.uk • www.corbykilns.co.uk