Leaf Ball: Step-by-Step Pottery Guide

A textured sphere covered in overlapping pinched leaves, inspired by pinecones and layered petals. This digital guide walks you through shaping each leaf, building up the rows, and finishing the surface, all with clear step-by-step photos.

What's included:

• Step-by-step photo instructions (PDF)
• Material list
• Tips on layering and attaching the leaves

What materials you will need:

• Grogged (chamotte) clay, slip
• Sturdy cloth, rolling pin, wooden guide strips
• Cutting ring, if available
• Bristle brush, scoring tool
• Non-stick surface

Before you start:

This guide assumes you already have a basic clay sphere ready. Grab the free Sphere guide first:

👉 Sphere Basics (free)

Also helpful (optional, free):

New to clay, or want a quick refresher on the basics? These two general guides are handy to have on hand:

• Clay & Pottery Basics
• Glazing & Decorating
• Firing