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Jug Vessel Template Set

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Booklet Nº6. Caudal and Hilo. One jug in two sizes, the larger for pouring at the table, the smaller for a creamer, a bud vase, or a quiet shelf object. Build one, build the pair.

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• 2 jug sizes, one shape
• Step-by-step guide for marbling two clay bodies
• Designed for intermediate to advanced slab builders

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

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Booklet note

One jug in two sizes, a pouring vessel and its smaller echo

What this template is for

Printed booklet with slab templates for one jug shape rendered at two sizes, Caudal and Hilo. Includes Marbled Clay Pattern guide.

Who it is for

Beginner and intermediate slab builders who want to work with carinated forms and explore how a single shape behaves across two scales.

How to use it

Print the templates from the digital PDF, or use the pieces in the physical booklet.
Prepare a marbled slab following the guide, or use a single clay body.
Roll the slab to around 3 to 4 mm thick and let it stiffen.
Cut the pieces for each vessel and assemble using the booklet instructions. Dry slowly, bisque and glaze.

What is included

Full-scale templates for Caudal and Hilo
Marbled Clay Pattern guide

Finished size

Caudal stands roughly 22cm - 8.6" tall when fired. Hilo stands roughly 14cm - 5.5" tall when fired. Both share the same carinated waist and flared foot.

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Product FAQ

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

No. Both Caudal and Hilo are designed for slab building, so you can construct them entirely by hand without a wheel.

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%.