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Kirsty McKie

Based in Bali, Indonesia, sculptural ceramic artist and Faithfull Girl Kirsty McKie takes us through her step by step process of creating a vase so that you can make your own at home.

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“Step 1”

Start with two equal-sized balls of clay that fit in the palm of your hand.

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“Step 2 ”

Make a hole in the ball with your thumb and turn it as you gradually open it up into a bowl shape.

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“Step 3”

Repeat for both balls of clay until you have two small bowls of the same size.

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“Step 4”

Score the edge of your bowls with a fork or sharp tool and add water to make them sticky.

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“Step 5 ”

Press both pieces firmly together.

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“Step 6 ”

Join the pieces securely by pulling clay across…you can add extra clay to reinforce the join.

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“Step 7”

Use a wooden spoon to shape your sphere into the desired shape for your vase.

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“Step 8”

Smooth the surface with a tool, sponge or your fingers and cut an opening for the neck of your vase.

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“Step 9 ”

Add a coil of clay to form the neck, using your fingers to make sure all edges are securely joined.

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“Step 10 ”

Add a handle if you desire! Your vase is complete.

Allow your creation to dry then take it to a local pottery studio for glazing and firing… it’s likely that you'll have many studios in your area offering this service. After glaze-firing your piece will be water-tight and can be used for fresh flowers for many years to come.

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