150+ POTTERY PROJECTS · PRINTABLE TEMPLATES · $27 ONE-TIME

ClayPatterns

Hand-building pottery · No wheel required

Create beautiful handbuilt pottery with 150+ printable projects.

Explore mugs, bowls, vases and more—with printable templates, six guided builds and practical studio tools to help you choose a project and get started.

  • 150+ pottery projects
  • 6 step-by-step guided builds
  • Sizing & fit reference tools
  • A4 & US Letter · Inches & centimeters

Your projects, guidance and studio tools—all in one bundle.

  • Project Library

    150+ printable handbuilding projects with templates and shape references.

  • 6 Guided Builds

    Step-by-step projects that take you from printed template to finished form.

  • Sizing & Fit Tools

    References for print scale, shrinkage, lids, nesting bowls and matching sets.

  • ClayFit Included

    An optional custom template generator for supported vessel shapes.

Print formats: A4 and US Letter · Inches and centimeters.

The ClayPatterns bundle: the 150+ printable handbuilding pottery projects guide, printed template and guided-build sheets, finished bowls, mug, lidded jar and planter, and ClayFit on a tablet

The Complete Handbuilding Pottery Project Bundle

  • Project Library: 150+ printable handbuilding projects with templates and shape references.
  • 6 Guided Builds: Step-by-step projects that take you from printed template to finished form.
  • Sizing & Fit Tools: References for print scale, shrinkage, lids, nesting bowls and matching sets.
  • ClayFit Included: An optional custom template generator for supported vessel shapes.
  • 90-day guarantee: refund if it isn't more useful than what you've tried.
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What handbuilders are saying

Made for real handbuilding.

Handbuilt mug next to its paper template, shrinkage test tile, ruler, and pencil

Less shrinkage calculation

I used to waste so much time recalculating dimensions and worrying about shrinkage. ClayPatterns gave me a clear starting point, while the ready-made forms helped me move from an idea to a buildable piece without getting stuck in the math.

Daniel M.Verified Buyer
Hands placing a lid on a handbuilt clay jar next to paper templates and pottery tools

Better lid and set planning

These aren't just basic outlines. The sizing options, alignment marks, and fit guidance made the entire process feel much more organized—especially when building pieces that need to fit or match.

Emily R.Verified Buyer
Tablet showing a guided handbuilding project next to paper templates, a clay vessel, and pottery tools

Easier first project

As a beginner, I often knew what I wanted to create but didn't know how to plan it properly. The blueprints and guided workshops gave me a clear process to follow and made handbuilding feel far less intimidating.

Laura T.Verified Buyer

Why we created ClayPatterns

Choosing what to make next—and finding a reliable template for it—often takes longer than the build itself. We put our projects, guided builds and studio references in one organized place, so you can pick a piece and get your hands in the clay.

The project library

Find your next pottery project.

A few examples from the 150+ projects included in the bundle.

  • Handbuilt straight mug

    Straight mug

    Slab · Mugs & Cups

  • Handbuilt espresso cup

    Espresso cup

    Slab · Mugs & Cups

  • Handbuilt cup and saucer

    Cup and saucer

    Slab · Matching Sets

  • Handbuilt nesting bowls

    Nesting bowls

    Slab · Bowls & Dishes

  • Handbuilt oval serving dish

    Oval serving dish

    Slab · Bowls & Dishes

  • Handbuilt coil vase

    Coil vase

    Coil · Vases & Pitchers

  • Handbuilt bud vase

    Bud vase

    Pinch · Vases & Pitchers

  • Handbuilt pitcher

    Pitcher

    Slab · Vases & Pitchers

  • Handbuilt tapered planter

    Tapered planter

    Slab · Planters

  • Handbuilt lidded jar

    Lidded jar

    Slab · Jars & Lidded Forms

  • Handbuilt butter dish

    Butter dish

    Slab · Jars & Lidded Forms

  • Handbuilt carafe & tumbler set

    Carafe & tumbler set

    Slab · Matching Sets

Photos are illustrative examples of the kinds of pieces you can make.

A printed mug template laid on a rolled clay slab next to a knife and the finished mug

Example: the mug

See how a project comes together.

  1. 1

    Choose a project

    Pick a form from the library or start with one of the guided builds.

  2. 2

    Print and build

    Print at 100% scale, trace onto your slab, cut, join and shape.

  3. 3

    Dry and prepare for firing

    Dry slowly and evenly, then fire in a kiln or through a firing service.

Projects are made for ceramic clay. You'll need access to a kiln or a firing service.

Not sure where to start? Follow one of the six guided builds.

Each guided build is a step-by-step written project with printable notes.

  • Handbuilt mug from the guided build

    Mug

    Slab · Beginner

    Cutting, joining a seam and attaching a handle.

  • Handbuilt lidded jar from the guided build

    Lidded Jar

    Slab · Intermediate

    Planning a gallery and a lid that seats well.

  • Handbuilt nesting bowls from the guided build

    Nesting Bowls

    Slab · Intermediate

    Graduated spacing so a set actually stacks.

  • Handbuilt planter from the guided build

    Planter

    Slab · Beginner

    Building a tapered wall and an even base.

  • Handbuilt pitcher from the guided build

    Pitcher

    Slab · Intermediate

    Shaping a spout and balancing the handle.

  • Handbuilt vase from the guided build

    Vase

    Coil · Intermediate

    Following a profile guide and supporting height.

Sizing & fit tools

More confidence at the workbench.

  • Print at the right scale

    A control square on every printable project confirms true size before you cut.

  • Plan for your clay's shrinkage

    A printable test strip helps you measure how much your own clay shrinks.

  • Build coordinated pieces and fitted forms

    Clearance guidance for lids, glaze space, nesting bowls and matching sets.

Sizing and fit reference pages with clearance diagrams and finished ceramic pieces

Optional

Need a custom size? ClayFit is included.

Start with a ready-to-print project. When you need a custom size, ClayFit helps you create a template for supported straight, tapered and flared vessels using your target dimensions and your clay's shrinkage.

  • Optional custom sizing.
  • Printable templates for supported shapes.
  • Included with your one-time purchase.

You don't need to use ClayFit to get started.

The ClayFit template generator interface

90-Day First Fired Piece Guarantee

Pottery takes time to build, dry and fire. You have 90 days from purchase to complete a project cycle. If the bundle isn't clearer or more useful than the templates you've tried, email info.claypatterns@gmail.com from your checkout address with your order number, and we'll refund your order. Access is removed once a refund is issued. See the .

  • 150+ projects
  • 6 guided builds
  • Sizing & fit tools
  • ClayFit included
  • $27 one-time

Frequently asked questions

After you buy

  1. 01Complete your secure checkout
  2. 02Receive your access email
  3. 03Download your projects and guided builds
  4. 04Log in to ClayFit whenever you need a custom size