Adding Text
Personalize your pottery piece with names, dates, or meaningful words using letter stamps.
Please Note:Letter stamps are located in the box on your table. Please return them to the correct compartment when finished for others and so we don't lose them!
Step-by-Step
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Select Your LettersChoose the letter stamps you need from the box on your table. Plan out what you would like to write.
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Support & PressIMPORTANT! Support the backside of your piece with your hand to stop the walls from warping inwards. Press the letter stamp firmly and evenly into the clay. Best to try on a scrap piece of clay first!
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Repeat for Each LetterContinue stamping each letter, maintaining consistent depth and spacing. Take your time for the best results!
Studio Secrets
Test first: Test on a scrap piece of clay to see how deep you want the text effect to be. This helps you get the perfect impression!
Paintbrush trick: Find one of the smaller narrow paintbrushes and push the text stamp onto the handle end. Use it to get a better grip on the stamp and improve accuracy.
Mark your spacing: Lightly mark out where you want each letter to go using a pin tool or something small. This gives you a guide for spacing and keeps your text straight.
Mistakes are fixable: If you mess up, you can use your finger to rub the text stamp away and start again. The clay is forgiving!