Madre Vessel — Booklet Nº3

Madre Vessel — Booklet Nº3

$8.00 USD
$8.00 USD

Create show-stopping vessels with dramatic silhouettes. The Madre Vessel combines three distinct sections in harmonious proportion. A sculptural pottery template form that celebrates the art of slab building.

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What's included

• Full-scale templates for multiple vessel variations
• Template layout diagrams
• Designed for intermediate to advanced makers comfortable with slab construction techniques.
What you receive

• Digital: Instant PDF download. Print on Letter or A4, reuse as many times as you like.
• Physical: Printed booklet, shipped from Brooklyn in 3–5 business days.
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Madre Vessel — Booklet Nº3
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Booklet note

A sculptural vase from the Nº3 series

What this template is for

Printed booklet with full-scale slab templates for the Madre vessel, a larger grounded vase form rooted in Pre-Columbian silhouettes.

Who it is for

Intermediate slab builders ready for a larger-scale sculptural vase with confident proportions.

How to use it

  • Print the templates from the digital PDF, or use the pieces in the physical booklet.
  • Roll a slab to around 3 to 5 mm thick and let it stiffen.
  • Cut the body, base, and shoulder pieces and assemble using the booklet instructions.
  • Dry slowly under plastic, then bisque and glaze.

What is included

  • Full-scale Madre vessel templates
  • Step-by-step build instructions
  • Available as physical booklet, digital PDF, or both
  • Sized for clay with 10 to 13% shrinkage

Finished size

The Madre vessel is 26cm - 10" tall. Dimensions assume clay shrinkage of 10 to 13%. Scale at print time if your clay shrinks differently.
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Product FAQ
How do I print this Madre vessel template correctly?

This templates is design for Letter size paper. If you have A4 use Fit to Page or automatic scaling.

Do I need a pottery wheel to build the Madre vessel?

No. This template is designed for slab building, so you can build the vase without a wheel.
How do I adjust this template for clay shrinkage?

You can scale your template when printing. Use your print settings to adjust from 100% to a lower or higher percentage. Templates are suitable for clay that shrinks around 10 to 13%.

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