Sheep: Step-by-Step Pottery Guide

A charming sheep with four sculpted legs, a detailed head with ears and mouth, and textured wool covering its body. This digital guide walks you through every step with clear photos, from attaching the legs to adding facial features and creating the distinctive wool texture.

What's included:

• Step-by-step photo instructions (PDF)
• Material list
• Tips on leg attachment, head sculpting, and wool application

What materials you will need:

• Grogged (chamotte) clay, slip
• Spatula, wooden skewer
• Bristle brush, scoring tool
• Wire loop tool, wooden rod

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 guides are handy to have on hand:

• Clay & Pottery Basics
• Glazing & Decorating
• Firing