Drum Slab Mug Template

Drum Slab Mug Template

$5.00 USD
$5.00 USD

A printable slab mug template for handbuilding a tall ceramic mug, no pottery wheel needed. The Drum is the most architectural cup in the collection: flared at the rim and the base, pinched at the waist.

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What's included

• Printable slab mug template, full-scale
• Three interchangeable handles (Cocoon, Drum, Swan)
• Slab thickness, finished size, and clay shrinkage notes
What you receive

• PDF: Instant PDF download. Print on Letter or A4, print as many times as you like.
• Sheet + PDF: Printed sheets, shipped from Brooklyn in 3–5 business days.
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Template note

A tall slab-built mug, broad at the rim and the base

What this template is for

A printable slab mug template for handbuilding a tall ceramic mug, no pottery wheel needed. Comes as a single-sheet pattern plus an extra page of three interchangeable handles and three bases, printed on pink pastel paper.

Who it is for

Beginner and intermediate slab builders who want a tall mug template for handbuilding a sturdy, sculptural ceramic cup without a pottery wheel.

How to use it

Print the pottery template from the digital PDF, or use the printed pieces to trace and cut your slabs. Build and attach pieces in alphabetical order, adding the base and handle last.

What is included

  • Full-scale slab building template for the Drum body
  • Three interchangeable handles (Cocoon, Drum, Swan) designed to pair cleanly with any body in the mug collection

Finished size

The Drum stands roughly 9cm / 3.5" tall and holds approximately 12oz / 350ml when fired. Final size depends on your clay's shrinkage rate (10~13%).
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Product FAQ
How do I print the templates in this booklet correctly?

This template is designed for Letter and A4 size paper.
Do I need a pottery wheel to build the mug?

No. The Drum is a slab-built mug, designed for handbuilding so you can build it entirely by hand without a wheel.
How do I adjust the template for clay shrinkage?

You can scale your template when printing. Use your print settings to enlarge the template by your clay's shrinkage percentage (most clays are 10~13%) so the fired piece comes out at the intended size.

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