Flower Ball: Step-by-Step Pottery Guide

A textured sphere covered in hand-shaped flowers, with plenty of room to play with size, spacing, and pattern. This digital guide walks you through shaping each petal, layering the flowers into place, 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 petals and attaching flowers

What materials you will need:

• Grogged (chamotte) clay, wooden modeling tool
• Cutting ring, if available
• Wire loop tool, wooden skewer
• Bristle brush, sponge
• Knife

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