How To Make A Ceramic Flute

Keep it going straight and make it as smooth as possible as you move around the jar.

How to make a ceramic flute.

The ceramic flute in this demonstration is an end blown ducted flute similar to a recorder or irish pennywhistle which has an airduct assembly at one end and a series of finger holes. Select a clay in the color or colors that appeal to you. Remove clay from packaging and press flat about 1 4 with the back of a cutting board. You can also make a flute on the lid of the jar if you prefer but notably less is more.

The flute you make will be dried out rather than being baked in the kiln whereas the one you paint will be baked in the kiln. Follow these pointers and you ll make a perfect flute for your jar. The ceramics you make on the spinning wheel cannot be taken home as the shape of the pottery could change during transportation. Pick up some non toxic modeling clay at your local artist supply store.

Simon leach teaches the easy way on how to flute a ceramic jar. Here s a simple and fun way to make your own lovely clay flute.