In this video I'm going to show you how to make some cool looking at Functional
Handles with the help of my hand held Clay Extruder.
Hi, Marie here, Welcome to Pottery Crafters. When it
comes to making handles it's fun to see what kind of designs you can come up
with. Handles can make a unique statement while still being very functional, but
when your not so good at making them the prospect of making something more than a
plain handle can be a bit more challenging, but not the way I'm going to
show you today. Here are five fun and easy handle designs I came up with. Let's
dive right in. For this handle, I'm going to use the
large coil die. If you're not familiar with how to use the handheld extruder I
left a video for you in the comment section below.
Squeeze out a long coi.l
Fold it over and twist.
It's that easy.
if you see any cracking rub some water on the cracks.
Make sure your clay is nice and soft when you do this. There you are a cool
twisted handle. Cut to the length you want your handle to be and let it dry to
leather hard. Don't cut off too much. You can always cut off a little more when
you're attaching it to your mug.
I left a video for you in the description below on attaching handles.
This is what the handle looks like when it's finished.
It not only looks good, it feels good too. I like this handle, one of my favorites.
I'm going to use a small coil die to make a different twisted handle.
Squeeze out a long coil
That should do it. Fold it over to have three coils
then start to twist.
Keeping the coils separated until they twist together.
So far I haven't had any of my handles crack. Again if your coil starts to crack
just rub some water on the clay.
Cut the length you want your handle to be and let it dry to leather hard.
This is what the finished handle looks like. This handle is nice for smaller
mugs or cups. Underglazing each coil with a different color really makes the
handle pop.
For this handle, I'm going to use two different dies. This die with a groove in
the middle and this medium size coil die. This design makes your handle a bit
thicker.
Squeeze out the groove die.
And set it aside. Score in the middle groove
and the medium coil.
And attach them. it's as easy as that.
Cut the handle to the length that you want.
And let it dry before attaching it to your mug. Here's how the finished handle
looks. I like this design. I like how the glaze floats down on the handle and it
has a nice feel to it too. For the next handle I'm going to use this die with
the two grooves and the medium coil die. This handle is great for heavier pieces
like pitchers and larger mugs.
I already have the medium coils.
Score the middle of the grooves and the medium coils.
Put a little slip on.
And put them together. It's that easy
Little crack or imperfection, just put a
little water on it.
Cut the length you want and set it aside.
Now that's a cool-looking hand. This is what the finished handle looks like. A
cool design was such a nice feel. Really smooth, very sturdy.
I love this handle.
I'm using the medium coil die to show you a cool handle design for lids. Fold
the coil in half and then cut the length you want your handle to be.
Then score and slip the ends and attach them together.
Make sure they're attached.
Here we go.
Once they're attached
take your coil and pinch it. Then
arch it. Let it dry to leather hard and attach it to your lid. This is what the
finished handle looks like. It has a nice feel to it. It's large enough to grab on
to. I like the look of the handle it can spruce up any jar or pot yet be very
functional. With the little help from the handheld excluder you can easily get
fancy and put a new twist on your handles while still being functional
like these. When you make your handles are you a hand puller or Extruder
user. Let me know in the comment section below.
Some of the best tips and feedback come from you. Now that you've learned a thing
or two on how to make your own fancy handheld extruder handles. I'll bet you
can come up with a few unique designs of your own. Check out my other videos from
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