Pottery Top Tip: How to Use Plaster Hump Moulds - Pottery Video/Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- In this video I show you how to use the plaster hump moulds we made in the previous video (see the Top Tip Tuesday playlist if you missed this episode). From rolling out the slab, pressing it over the mould, then finishing using the pottery wheel and adding texture from my handmade stamps - this video shows you how I finish the pieces ready for bisque firing. I use my Giffon Grip for turning/trimming the pieces and a nylon scrubby to smooth the edges for a professional finish.
Sets of my handmade stamps are available from my Etsy shop (link below) if you’d like to purchase some that I have made.
Hi I’m Sarah Amos. I gave up my day job and am now living the dream as a full-time potter and teacher, running courses from my studio, The Pottery Corner, in a little village just outside Chichester on the South Coast of England. With Cissy and Charlie, my studio companions, we welcome students of all abilities from complete beginners to the more experienced, teaching throwing on the potters wheel as well as handbuilding techniques.
I love to share my clay experience and knowledge by passing on pottery techniques in my Top Tip Tuesday videos; which include full tutorials on items to try out yourselves. I also sell my work via my Website and Etsy Shop. So grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and let’s dive into what’s going on in The Pottery Corner today.
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I'm new at pottery at 70 yrs. old and i can not stop thinking about it !!!! I'm so smitten with it and I thank you so much for your generosity of spirit. You are a fantastic teacher and i've watched everything you have done. I'm so happy to have found you and hope you never stop sharing and teaching. Thank you so much. all the best from New England.
Hi Carleen and thanks so much for watching my channel and for your kind words. How wonderful to find clay and be so smitten - you have a whole world of endless possibilities to explore- enjoy! 😁
I’m from Yakima in the state of Washington, USA. I’m so delighted to have discovered your videos today!
I just finished watching the video on making your own molds, then followed up with this video.
As I’m new at working with clay, all my work has been done by hand making. Your instructions are so precise that I do believe I will be able to expand my skills. Thank you so much for the generosity of sharing your time and your vast knowledge.
I look forward to watching many more of your videos.
@jankrug8076 thanks so much for watching. I'm so pleased my channel is helping you in your work. So good to hear. Many thanks for taking the time to comment. 😍
Just watched this excellent video again. Thank you for teaching me. I found a handbuilding class-6 weeks starts in May. The teacher was actually my teacher years ago at the Art Center in Spartanburg. I am told she may only give this class one time. Art Center in Spartanburg, SC gave great day long demos but was miserable for classes. We had shared drying shelves and my stuff got banged up. My stuff rarely got fired. I saw one kiln opening and kiln was full of huge fabulous pieces- nothing like the students would have made. So I believe the teachers were just focused on firing their own work!
Thanks for watching Sharon. I had the same experience at a community class. That's why I set up my studio. Amazing in what direction life takes you. 😊😊
I am from Flanders, Belgium. I love your YT stories and learned already a lot… And having an American grandson I love to hear your so very British accent 😉
Welcome along! Great to have you here 😀
Another delightful video! Just can't get enough of your accent "bits" and all! Thank you for so generously sharing your expertise!
Thanks for watching Joyce and for your kind words 😁
I’m from Australia and I’m really enjoying your videos. Thank you 🙏
Hi Helen- thanks for watching from across the globe 🌎😀. Great to have you along
Hi Sara,my name is Chaya Nordheim,and I live in Israel.I learn a lot from you.like this video that I just saw now.It will help me a lot in my pottery hobby. Thank a lot
Thanks so much for watching Chaya and for your very kind words. I'm so pleased that I've been able to give you some ideas for your pottery pieces. ☺️
Hiya from a South African living in New Zealand. Your videos are so lovely to watch, thank you for taking the time to teach us.
Thank you Tanya for your kind words. Much appreciated 🙏.
Hi there. Today I watched your UA-cam recordings - first time. My road to pottery began in July this year.
I live on a farm in the Breede Valley winelands, two hours from Cape Town, South Africa. I find your recordings most informative and really enjoy your firm confidence with working with clay.
Hello Marleen and thanks so much for watching my channel. Thanks also for your kind words 😁
The cone of shame! Genius!
I'm in San Diego California, I'm a new potter, long time artist.
Thanks for watching Susan. Sometimes the simplest tips help the most! Great to have you along 😀
I'm from Northern Ireland, you've taught me so much already!
Thanks for watching Aine and for your kind words 😁
OMG...the cone of shame is brilliant! I use cardboard but the cone of shame is perfect!!!!!! Thank you!
Watching from Rockport Texas! 😃
Thanks Chris- glad you liked the tip. My lovely studio companion, Cissy, dives for cover every time I get it out! Hilarious 🤣
Hi Sarah this is Lorraine from Adelaide Australia. I have learnt so much from your tutorials.
Thanks Lorraine- very glad you've found the content helpful. Great to have you along 😄
Viewing from Laguna Hills California south of LA. I have a tiny studio with no place for a wheel. It's sitting in my patio dying a slow death and I am hand building now. It's ok...my body was starting to suffer using the wheel and I am in my late 60s. This video is very useful. Thank you.
Thanks Bonnie for watching. I do about 60% handbuilding and 40% throwing and altering so I'm on the fence about my favourite processes! My daughter is called Bonnie too. Great to have you along 😀
I am from Luxembourg, thanks a lot for your really helpful videos…love them!!! So nice watching them and getting all these helpful details ❤
Hey Susie and thanks so much for watching. I'm so pleased you found it helpful.😊
I am learning so much from you, THANK YOU,. I am watching from North Carolina USA.
Thank you Jill. I'm glad you found it helpful 😄
Hi Sarah my tuppence contribution from Land O Lakes, Florida USA
I really like my Giffin Grip and watching this video I just figured you must be supporting the wee bowl from the inside, DUH!
This has given me an idea of printing up an attachment for the Giffin Grip Sliders that would support the pots from the inside meaning that you could trim all the way down on the outside of the pot. I will keep you posted if I get something that works well.
I felt for the poor puppy having to clear off in fear.
Be well!
Great idea Freddie - I love the Giffon Grip too but it does mark from the feet somewhat. Sounds like an interesting project! Good to hear from you.🙏
Thanks for making this video. I’m in India and a complete beginner with hand-building. It’s been most helpful to see the complete process of making a plaster mould and then figuring its use. Appreciate the insights you’ve shared.
Thanks Jyoti for your kind words 🙏
Brit living in Barcelona, where we have a great ceramic community. Thanks for making these really useful videos
Thanks for watching Claire. Glad you found it helpful 😀
Hello from Ukraine! Thank you so much for your videos❤️
Thanks for watching Tania - great to have you along 😀
I'm Maggie watching from Yuma, Arizona. You have been so helpful to me . Thank you for so much-needed information.
Hi Maggie and thanks for watching. I'm so pleased it was helpful. Lots of other tutorials on my channel 😊
You gave me some new great tips to combine my hand work with the wheel. Thank you.... I am from South Africa.
Thanks so much for watching. Check out the other videos on the channel for more clay related fun!
Watching from Réunion island in the Indian Ocean. I am really enjoying your videos, thanks a lot!
Hi Claudine - thanks for watching. Just looked up where you are. Amazing! So good to have you along 😀
Watching from Central Mississippi in the USA ❤️
Thanks for watching Lisa - Great to have you along from across the pond 😊
Hello Sarah! How lovely you and your work are and how I enjoy your fabulous videos! We live on the Gulf Coast of Florida, better known as the Nature Coast, where the manatees live.
Thanks for watching Rosanne, good to have you along. Bet it's warmer where you live! 😁
Hello, this is the first time watching, I really enjoyed this video and found it very informative. I live in the middle of the United states. Thank you for sharing.
Hiya Belinda and thanks for tuning in. Glad you've found it useful. There are about 100 videos on my channel for you to enjoy! 😊
Found you a bit ago and catching up from Pittsburgh, PA, USA..enjoying so much, thanks!
Hi Sara. I look forward to watching your videos every week. I live in Florida, USA. I am an experienced potter but I learn something new from you every time. I sincerely appreciate your videos. Thank you. Kathleen
Thanks so much Kathleen for your very kind words. I don't think we ever stop learning about ceramics 🙏
Watching your videos from New Hampshire, USA. Great content and you usually cover many subjects I have been wanting to learn about. Keep them coming, thank you!
Thanks for watching Rebecca. Always great to welcome a new viewer from across the pond 😁
What a great way to start the day... cannot wait to make time to luxuriate in watching your video... made my day... cannot wait. Thanks Sarah.
Aw thanks Fern. What lovely thing to say. Bless you 🙏
Thank you Sarah for making it so easy to follow! Always a delight to watch. best wishes from South Africa.
Is it much different slumping inside a mould...? I have store bought bisqueware with rim/feet so i "slump" on the inside!!! Would plaster stick to bisqueware and not release if i use them as moulds? ((i will have to watch your mouldmaking video again!)) Thnx Sarah. With much Appreciation and gratitude. F.
Ps. I have tried hammock slumping for smaller curved surface (i.e. a soap dish)... but it warped ever so slightly... Enough to make it unpleasing. ...Heres to making pleasing pottery and to pottery being a pleasure. Bye for now. Thanks again.
@@fernmocke7059 - you could put a bit of cornflower (or talc) on the slab so it releases when slumping. Easiest way i think😁
Hello I'm from Belgium I love your English accent, I learn English in evening class and the teacher always says that you have to put the tonic accent on the words otherwise the English peoples do not understand us and I must say that I understand everything what you say. Thank you for your videos they are all interesting.
Thanks Josi - clay tips and English accent lessons all in one! Thanks for watching.😁
I'm viewing your videos from South Carolina, USA
Great to have you along Suzanne- thanks for watching 😀
I have just found you and I am so glad - just started making at a coop studio and need all the help I can get
Thanks Victoria- good to have you along 🙏
I'm from Kent, I've just had a studio built at the back of my garden. I love your videos I've learnt so much from your tips. I'm looking forward to making my own pieces and selling them. Thank you for all the time you give to these videos.
Thanks for watching Wendy and for your kind words. Much appreciated 🙏 ☺
California USA enjoying your generous sharing of information. 🌺stay safe and well🌸☺️
Thanks so much for watching and takling the time to comment. Much appreciated
From Puerto Rico. I have to say, I look forward to Tuesdays. Your videos have been key in my pottery learning process. I appreciate you sharing your wisdom with us. Cheers!
Hello Marta what A lovely thing to say! Very kind. You are my first commenter from Puerto Rico too 😄
North Queensland Australia. And I love that you call the banding wheel 'the whirler'. It makes me giggle everytime
Haha - thanks Tredington- that's made me giggle too😁
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From Winnipeg, Canada. Your videos are very helpful. Thank-you!
Thanks so much for your kind words. Good to have you along 😄
I’m Jean from Pennsylvania in the U.S. I just stumbled across your channel. You are fantastic. I’ve learned so much already. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and time. Lovely work!
Hi Jean- welcome to the channel. Great to have you along 😀
Thanks for all the great videos Sarah, viewing from Ottawa, Canada.
Thanks for watching Pia. Another Canadian viewer! Hope you found it helpful 😊
😀👍 Australia! Gotta say that's a fantastic piece of opal you've got on your necklace!!🥰😁
Thanks Tara - it was my mother in laws opal - I love the simplicity of the setting. Opals come from your lovely country! Thanks for watching 😀
I’m watching from upstate New York, Cooperstown, to be exact. Cold & snowy here today. ❄️
I traveled to Oz in 2012 for a total solar eclipse which was visible only from Cairns, Australia. It was a lovely trip!
I have since learned a lot more about opals, especially from watching Justin on Black Opal Direct. (I have no idea why UA-cam suggested that I should watch his channel, but I love it!)
Hi Sarah, Watching from the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. I learn something each time I watch your videos! Thank you. Karen
Thanks for watching Karen. Glad you found it useful 😀
Czech Republic 🥰
I love your videos so much, very inspirative for me, lovely ideas and evwn better thw teacher 😚
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Thank you Gabriela 😊
This video is extremely helpful, thank you! I’m in hot and dry Tucson Arizona USA where drying clay takes only a few minutes in the sunshine.
Thanks so much for watching. Its always a game getting the clay to the right dryness to work on it. You have a difficult climate to manage! 😊
Hello Helena from Sweden again. Always inspiration videos!! (Now I have many stamps 😄inspiration from your last video😍👍🏼)
Hi Helena - great news - you can never have too many stamps in my opinion 😉
Hello! Love your videos - I’m currently taking my very first ceramics class right now and really enjoy your helpful videos! Your accent is beautiful. I’m watching from Maryland USA - on the east coast.
Hi Natalie and thanks for watching. I'm so pleased you're finding the videos useful. Do have a look at the playlists for previous content which hopefully will help. 🙏
Hi I'm from Hobart, Tasmania Australia love following your videos your amazing!
Thanks so much for watching Belinda- great to have you along 😀
I love your videos! Projects are amazing and the hair is good too! Corpus Christi, Texas
Aww thanks so much- what a lovely comment 😊
Thanks from Southern California! Very useful and well done. I’ll be looking for more - Kathleen
Thanks so much for watching Kathleen and for your kind words 😊. Plenty more on my channel 😀
The 100 👍🏻,back to your video Sarah.Thanks for all your tips !
Thanks Brigitte. Great to have you along again 😀
Cloverdale, Indiana… Hello! Thank you for sharing your process. Beautiful bowl!
Thanks Tammy - great to have you along 😀
Much appreciation from Julie in Florida
I’m watching in a little town on the edge of the Cotswolds called Cricklade. Really enjoyed the video and got some ideas for some things in my kitchen I can make moulds from, thank you 🙂
Thanks for watching Lynne from the lovely Cotswolds. Glad it was helpful to you. Really useful if wanting to makes sets of things the same. 😊
Hi, great video again. I’m watching from Lanzarote in the Canary Islands., feeling inspired
Aw thanks Maureen - what a lovely thing to say - much appreciated 🙏
Brilliant thank you. I’m from Gretna Green and I love your videos. I’m new to pottery and am learning so much from you. All your tips are amazing x
Thanks for watching Sheena. Glad you're finding the tutorials useful. Check out the other tutorials on my channel and also kiln opening videos for glazing tips and tricks. 😁
I love your videos. I am viewing from Perth, Ontario Canada
Hi Pat and thanks for watching 😀
Hi Sarah, wow! So many people from fabulous places!....I'm in North Wales, not too far away. Another great video and nice to see some wheel work too. Looking forward to your next video x
Hi Lisa. Lots of viewers from right across the world 🌎 - fascinating! Watch out for a special video in a couple of weeks time (you get a shout out!!).😄
@@thepotterycorner woohoo! thank you, I'll be watching as always 😄
Hi, Sarah. I’ve moved, so no longer in Natchez, Mississippi. Now I am in Spring Hill, Kansas. Love the way you use the wheel to complete your hand built pieces. Thank you.
Thanks Polly I'll need to move your pin to Kansas - more will be explained next week!!😁
Hello Sarah
I am watching from Switzerland and thank you for sharing of all your knowledge of pottering. Your hints and tipps are always very helpful. Looking forward to your next video..
Hi Edith - I hope your stamps arrive soon! Thanks for watching and commenting 😍
Belgium. Thanks for your videos, they are lovely and helpful.
Thanks so much for watching Arlette. Great to have you along 😀
Hi Sarah, I’m a fairly new potter and I’ve only been watching your videos for a couple of weeks but I have picked up so many tips. Thank you so much. Lynn
Great to have you along. Glad you've found it helpful 😊
Oh my goodness!!! What a great idea. I have been using the Geffin grip and was only upset that the cut off flew all over everywhere. Wow you have saved me so much time as well as being able to recover the trimmed off clay to recycle!!!!!
Thanks Frances- sometimes it's the smallest ideas that make the biggest impact! Thanks for watching again 🙂
viewing from Hermosa beach, ca. All your videos are fantastic. thank you!!
Great to have you along again Cathy 🙂
Thank you so much for your straightforward and very helpful tips and advice! Just stumbled onto your videos and am enjoying them immensely! I am watching from New York, USA.
Thanks so much for watching Joyce. Great to have you along from across the pond 😄
Sarah, nice video, great helps!!
I'm Sheila, born and live my life in the Netherlands. So, just a lil bit of water between us 😂.
Live watching your vids.
Keep on making them.
👋 👋 bye
Sheila
Thanks for tuning in again Sheila. Always great to hear from you. I'm glad you enjoyed this one.
@@thepotterycorner you are welcome Sarah 🌸
Brilliant tutorial. I'm from Hampshire in England X
Hi Wendy- not far away from me! Thanks for watching 😊
Hi Sarah, I use lots of plaster molds (and bisque molds). I put a foot on the pieces on the wheel, either using an extruded coil or a cut strip from the clay scraps. Using the same scraps keeps the moisture content and compressed clay the same. Love your videos.
Thanks Carolyn - absolutely- sound advice. Thanks for watching 😀
Really love your videos, watching from the Netherlands
Thanks for watching Anita 😀
Thank you from Dayton, OH USA
Thanks for watching Tina. Great to have you here from across the Pond. 😊
Medicine Hat, Canada. So enjoy your videos!
Thanks for watching Kathy- great to have you along 😀
Excellent video, Santa Cruz, CA USA
Thanks for watching Susan. Great to have you along 😀
Great idea using the cone of shame!
Thanks Kim - it works so well and cheap and easy to source too. Thanks for watching ☺️
I’m Sandra from Prees in Shropshire. I haven’t done any pottery for about ten years and have been watching your videos like a reminder crash course.
I d like to know what clay you use for the Amaco glazes please. Thank you for being so instructive with no time wasted on unnecessary information.
Thanks for watching Sandra. I use several in my studio depending on the project. Mostly use Earthstone Original for student throwing and Earthstone Handbuilding. I use Craft Crank for the outside stuff like the poppy heads as it can stay outside all year. Hope you're relearning and enjoying working with clay again. 😊
Thank.you Sarah I enjoyed this video! Thanks for the tips about the finishings. I also like to have a smooth finish as I think it looks very professional! I watch you from Cape Cod, Massachusetts USA, Linda
Thanks Linda. Very kind words. Much appreciated 🙏.
Oh Miss Sarah, your video was just what I needed....thank you for this content... I got some great new “brown bear” clay and was slabbing all day... will be going back to the mono printing soon... my first go was just too “sparse”. I like the results... but need to go a little “deeper”..... greetings to all--from Gosport, Indiana, USA.
Thanks Kd. Great to hear you've had some time to give monoprinting a go. You could, of course, use monoprinted slabs over these plaster moulds! 😁
Great tips thank you from mid north coast of NSW Australia 😊
Thanks for watching Tracey. Always great to hear from our southern hemisphere watchers! 😁
Viewing from Amsterdam. Thanks for your wonderful video's
Thanks so much for watching and your lovely message 😊
Hi Sarah, your videos are very inspiring and helpfull for me! I live in Germany near the netherlands and look forward to watch your next demonstrations.
Loving your videos,this one is really helpful thank you for sharing from the Illawarra on the East Coast of Australia.
Thanks so much for watching. I'm so glad you found it helpful. 🙏
Love your videos from Manitoba Canada
Thanks for watching Karen. Great to have you along 😀
I am in sunny (but not today) JAMAICA 😎😎. Really enjoy your videos.
Hi Sally - I'm sure it's better weather than the hail we have! 😁. Thanks for watching
Love your videos. I'm in Cicero, New York, USA ill be sending a pix of my garden pop pie that I made soon. Thank you for your classes.Kandace Anne Servello.
Thanks for watching Kandace - would love a pic of your piece - sounds intriguing 😀
Love your videos Sarah they are very helpful😊I am in Denmark🇩🇰
Great to know where you're from Gina. Thanks for watching both plaster mould videos. 😊
Hi Sarah, just found this video as I’m making quite a few pieces on hump moulds. Very helpful and thankyou for sharing. I’m from the isle of Sheppey, in Minster, Kent.x
Thanks June - always good to hear from you and to know where you are! I always giggle at your comments😊
Thanks very helpful. New Zealand Kiwi girl watching. :-)
Thanks for watching LeeAnn from the other side of the world 🌎 🙃
Hi ! Love your videos ! I’m from Beavercreek Ohio !
Hello April- great to have you along. Do look at the playlist on my channel for more clay tutorials. 😁
Iam loving your videos.....I am in Australia
Thanks for watching Tina. Great to have you along 😀
Very helpful video. Thanks a lot! 💐
Thanks for watching. Great to have you along 😀
Thanks for sharing. I live in Italy and I am a beginner.
Thanks for joining me. Hope you enjoyed it 😊
Beautiful!
Thanks for tuning in Sandy. Glad you've found the channel 😀
Thanks for this nice video great makeup 💄 too
Thanks for watching Mystie 😀
thanks for your very helpful videos
Thanks so much for watching 😊
Bonjour de France. Merci beaucoup pour vos vidéos tellement instructives!
Merci Carmen. Thanks for watching 😀
Hi Sarah, I just happened on your you tube channel and what you are doing is just what I’ve been looking for.
I am a sculptor but am very keen to learn new skills and pottery seems to be the next skill for me as I use clay for modelling most of my sculptures. I was wondering what kind of slip you use as I would very much like to give this technique a go.
Great work good step by step instruction. Brilliant 🎉
Sarah
Hi Sarah and thanks for watching. I'm glad you've found it helpful. I use my own homemade slip which I make myself. There is a video on my channel about how to make slip - I think it's on the preparation for monoprinting video. Have a look 👀 😉
Viewing from Norfolk, UK! Not as exotic as some viewers, but a very lovely place to live! You now have me addicted to monoprinting, so thanks for that 😂😂😂 (I know, I know, you did warn us... 😉)
Hello Stu. I'm as much in love with my UK followers as the others. We live in such an amazing country even with a global pandemic 😄. You're not the only one addicted to monoprinting- I seem to have started a new craze! Do email me pictures of your work via the website if you have a minute. I love to see the different interpretations. Thanks for watching
I love love your videos!!
Thanks Denise - very kind. ☺️
Hi. I’m watching from Edgewood, Kentucky, USA.
Welcome along Clementine- great to have you here 😀
Hey I'm watching from Belgium!
Thanks for watching Ria - great to have you along 😁
Great help. Many thanks. London
Thanks so much for watching. 🙂
thanks sarah from hertfordshire uk!
Hi Jane great to have you along. Especially a fellow Brit!😁