Ceramic Cupcake
- a ball of clay
- canvas board
- wire cutter
- needle tool
- magic tool
- water (to smooth the clay)
- vinegar (to dissolve clay together)
Form the Base
work with a piece of clay about the size of a softball. Form the clay into the shape of a marshmallow as shown. Next, turn the clay onto it's side and roll one side so that it resembles the base of a cupcake.
Choose Your Toppings
This is where you can get creative and decide how you want to make the top of your cupcake appear.
Hollow It Out
Use a wire cutter and from the top of your cupcake cut straight down the middle. Then, use a large loop tool to remove excess clay, leaving at the very least a half inch on the borders so that it can easily be put back together.
Score & Slip
To put your work back together, you will need to score and slip. Use a needle tool to carve X's around the edges of each side. Apply vinegar on the X's and put both pieces together.
Smooth It Out
Smooth out the line where you put the cupcake back together using water. Smooth out any imperfections as well.
Be sure to carve a hole at the bottom of the cupcake so that there is no air trapped inside.