How to make a Ceramic Colander

One of the things that happens when you focus too much on pottery is that you only make cups and bowls and vases… you forget that there are loads of other things to make – like ceramic colanders! Well don’t worry, Patricia Bridges from Bridges Pottery is here to show us how to make a ceramic colander. She specializes in functional stoneware for the kitchen , table, and home. Her work shows her dedication to high quality craftsmanship and over three decades of working in clay.

Part 1 – creating the ceramic colander:

Part 2 – Glazing the ceramic colander:

See more of Patricia Bridges’ work on YouTube

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How to make a Ceramic Colander