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Beginner Templates

The best place to start with slab building — simple, forgiving forms with clear proportions. 
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About Beginner Templates

What this collection is

A curated set of our simplest templates, organized for makers new to slab building or new to FromFran patterns. Each one is designed to introduce the method in a single sitting, with fewer pieces and gentler assembly.

Who it is for

Anyone learning handbuilt ceramics without a wheel. First-time slab builders, returning makers easing back in, and teachers introducing students to pattern-based pottery.

Collection at a glance

15+ beginner-friendly pottery templates. No wheel required. Letter or A4 printable, ready to use.
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