A comprehensive guide to the art of slab-building with molds. Thanks, Rich! | The Great Pottery Throw Down

Hand-building pottery using slabs of clay is an exciting way to create shapes that could never be produced using a potter's wheel or that would be difficult to achieve if you are doing hand construction using coils of clay. What makes these creations unique is the hand artistry and the type of potter's clay you use. Slab pots can be produced using soft slabs and stiff slabs. Many potters have developed a style that uses slabs that have been freshly rolled out and are still damp. These soft slabs