Projects and Templates
WHAT EXACTLY DO I GET WHEN I BUY A TEMPLATE?
A complete handbuilding project, not just a shape to cut out. Each pottery template comes with:
A PDF template to print at home (A4 and US Letter)
A complete step-by-step follow-along video
A complete tools and materials list plus alternatives
Plus: a video on glazing techniques and the color combos shown in the project.
Every slab-building template has its own page on clayslab.club, where you can download the PDF, stream the videos, and get all the other info immediately. Everything in one place.
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CAN I SELL PIECES I MAKE FROM YOUR TEMPLATES?
Absolutely! Another thing that sets us apart from other template shops: We encourage you to make, sell, and make your coins. Just don’t resell the template itself, altered or not.
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DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS ON DIGITAL PRODUCTS?
Because our printable pottery templates are digital downloads, we can’t offer refunds once your download has started. The Club membership comes with a 14-day withdrawal period.
If something’s wrong or you have an issue, please reach out. We’ll sort it out!
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE ONE PROJECT?
It depends on the project and your pace, but most slab-building projects take between 30 minutes and 3 hours of active making time, plus drying time in between. Some projects are a quick win; others are a perfect chill weekend activity.
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ARE THE TEMPLATES SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS?
Absolutely. We’re here to take you all the way. Each pottery template tells you exactly what to do, in what order, and why, so even if you’ve never touched a slab roller in your life, you’ll be fine. Some projects are easier than others, and we’ll always tell you upfront what level you’re working with.
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WHAT FORMAT ARE THE TEMPLATES IN?
PDF. Print your ceramic template out at 100% scale to get the exact measurements when working.
For best results, print at A4 or US Letter size.
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WILL THERE BE NEW TEMPLATES?
Yes, and frequently. New slab-building projects drop regularly, so if your current situash isn’t giving what you need, check back soon, or send us a suggestion at hello@clayslab.club.
Good to know: New templates hit the shop only two months after they go live in the Club.
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CAN I USE YOUR TEMPLATES IN MY CLASSES?
Yes, with a Studio License. If you teach in a studio, a workshop, or a class, the Studio License lets you teach with all the Clay Slab Club templates you own. It costs 47,90 € per year. Just email us at hello@clayslab.club or add it to your cart in our online shop.
Good to know: Club members need a Studio License for teaching too. Selling pieces you made yourself? Always fine, no license needed.
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WHAT SETS CSC APART FROM OTHER TEMPLATE SHOPS?
We offer complete handbuilding projects and help you curate your own ceramics collection. Piece by piece.
Glazing is the part other template shops skip. We don’t leave you alone at this stage. You get tested color combinations and the hacks that actually work.
Plus: We have really good follow-along building videos, not just a PDF with images and text.
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I’VE NEVER DONE CERAMICS BEFORE. CAN I STILL DO THIS?
That’s literally what we’re here for. Slab building is one of the most accessible ceramic techniques out there, and our pottery templates are designed so you don’t need prior experience to get a great result. We walk you through every step.
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HOW DO I ACCESS MY FILES AFTER PURCHASE?
Right after your purchase, you’ll receive a PDF with a link to your personal download page. Everything lives there: your printable pottery template PDF, the project videos, and all the extras.
Bookmark it. You’ll want to come back.
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I LOST MY DOWNLOAD LINK. WHAT NOW?
Click the download link in your order email. If it’s expired, you’ll get a fresh one. No email either? Write to us and we’ll send it again.
Tools and Materials
CAN I USE AIR-DRY CLAY?
Technically, yes: you can use air-dry clay for any of our slab-building projects. The difference is that air-dry clay is never food safe or dishwasher safe. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make the projects: our Office Mug makes a really cute pen holder, and the Cookie Plate is a perfect little catch-all. Still cute. Still valid!
Bonus: We have really cool air-dry projects available! Check out how you find the perfect air-dry clay here.
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DO I NEED A KILN?
Nope. Loads of our projects work in air-dry clay, so no kiln, no studio, no firing, no problem.
Got access to a kiln? Everything works there too. We tell you per project what your options are. You just make.
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WHAT TOOLS DO I NEED?
Each project includes a full tools and materials list so you’re never guessing.
For most handbuilding projects, the basics are: a slab roller or rolling pin, a small kitchen knife, a work board, and some basic pottery tools. Nothing too wild!
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WHERE CAN I BUY THE MATERIALS?
Clay and tools are available at your local art supply store or online. Whenever we can, we give you worldwide resources or recommend brands and products. Remember, we’re just recommending stuff we really like and are not sponsored.
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I WANT TO MAKE DINNERWARE AND DON’T HAVE A KILN. WHAT DO I DO?
If you want to make kiln-fired ceramics and don’t have a kiln at home, many pottery studios offer bisque firing or kiln rental. Worth googling what’s near you. When you reach out, ask them about their bisque and glaze firing temperatures so you can choose your clay and glazes accordingly. Most studios will be happy to help you with that.
Ceramicists are genuinely good folks!
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WHAT TYPE OF CLAY DO I NEED?
That depends on the project! Each template tells you exactly what kind of clay to use. For kiln-fired ceramic projects, you’ll need a proper ceramic clay body. For air-dry clay projects, any good air-dry clay works. No kiln, no stress.
We can’t recommend a specific brand, though. Clay varies a lot depending on where in the world you are.
That said, a low-to-midrange stoneware optionally with a little grog (up to 20%, fine grain up to 0.5 mm) is generally a solid choice for slab building.
For air-dry clay, make sure you’re not accidentally buying modeling clay or polymer clay. Those are not suitable for larger objects, especially if you’re just starting out. Instead, go for a proper air-dry clay. Read this in order to find the perfect air-dry clay.
Club
WHAT DO I GET IN THE CLUB?
Every month, a brand-new project (template and videos) drops in the Club, two months before it hits the shop. On top of that:
The Club Collection, a curated template collection, free for members
The Video Library with all our courses
Club Originals (club-only projects), skills, and extras: mini projects, quick skills, printable glazing cards, illustrations for your pieces, and our member newsletter with stories, recipes, and recommendations
Everything from the Studio Starter Kit
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I’M A TOTAL BEGINNER. STARTER KIT OR CLUB?
Want to test the waters? Start with the Studio Starter Kit. You get the basics course, two complete projects, and the full tools and materials list.
Already know you’re in? Go for the Club. Everything from the Starter Kit is included, plus a new project every month and all our courses.
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HOW DO I CANCEL?
Hit ‘Cancel contract here’ in the footer of any page. No guilt trip, no hoops.
Monthly membership: cancel anytime. Upon cancellation, you keep access until the end of the month you’ve already paid for. No more charges after that.
Annual membership: the first 12 months are fixed. After that, it renews yearly, but you can cancel anytime. Your membership ends at the end of that membership month, and we refund the months you haven’t used.
Templates you’ve downloaded stay yours after you cancel.
Changed your mind right after joining? You have 14 days to withdraw.
About us
WHO’S BEHIND CLAY SLAB CLUB?
Clay Slab Club is run by Femke and Rosalia, a brand strategist and a communications designer who both really, really love clay.
Femke builds in her home studio in northern Germany; Rosalia brings her ceramics heritage all the way from Spain via Berlin.
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WHAT QUALIFIES YOU TO TEACH ME?
Rosalia is a pottery pro. Wheel or handbuilding, she’s done both. She designs every template and does all the math behind it, so everything actually fits together.
Femke has been handbuilding for five years and learned most of it the hard way: trial, error, repeat. She’s made pretty much every mistake there is, so you don’t have to. She runs the business side and puts every new template through its paces before it goes live.