How to slab build a darted cup with soft slabs and a cutter

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Step 1 : making your slab from soft clay

Create a slab and compress it on both sides. Apply texture to your slab if you want.

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Step 2 : cut out the forms

Use the cutter no 01-1 to cut out the cup,

use cutter no 01-2 to cut out two squares,

use cutter no 01-3 to cut out a rim out of one of the squares

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Step 3 : Cleaning up the edges and adding texture

Clean up the edges as much as you can.

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Step 4: assemble the cup

Bevel the edges so you can ‘fold’ your cup. Since the clay is still soft you can use a little bit of water, no slip or scoring needed. Press de edges firmly together and clean up.

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Step 5: adding the foot

Add the cut out square to your cup and tap slightly on the bottom.

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Step 6: adding the foot ring

Add the cut out square ring to the bottom of your cup and clean up the edges

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Step 7: clean up!

Have a good look at your cup and clean up all imperfections.

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Have a good look at your cup and clean up all imperfections.