Elephant: Step-by-Step Pottery Guide

A charming standing elephant figure, built up from a sphere with rolled legs, a trunk, ears, and tusks. This digital guide walks you through every step with clear photos, from shaping the body to the finer details on the head.

What's included:

• Step-by-step photo instructions (PDF)
• Material list
• Tips on proportions, attachment, and stability

What materials you will need:

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

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