Throw a heavy-bottomed cylinder on the potter’s wheel using durable specked stoneware clay. While the clay is at a soft leather-hard stage, use vintage metal or wooden letter stamps to press your pet’s name into the front exterior wall. Apply a clear or soft matte white glaze over the body, filling the stamped letters with a dark oxide wash (like iron or cobalt) to make the name pop.
Idea 2: Speckled Clay with Drip Glaze Accent
Step-by-Step Guide
Combining a raw, unglazed speckled clay body with a fluid, cascading glaze creates a modern organic aesthetic.
