Unique Ceramic Plant Pot Creation

Meet Mónica, founder of La Pomona. She talks about her brand that was created for #plantlovers, and shares her influences and references. Then, she explains the steps involved in creating your final project: creating a home for a plant.

Start learning about the requirements and sizes of plant pots as a way to meet the needs of each plant. Go through shapes, colors, and how they can act as an extension to the design of a pot. Then start thinking of your concept.

See the types of pots made with clay, concrete, and high-temperature ceramics, going through the pros and cons of each. Look at different shapes and colors, and how they can become an extension of the design to come up with ideas for your own.

Delve into high-temperature ceramics techniques and learn about the four phases of clay. See different kneading techniques for creating your base mold; then see how to polish and create a mold with ceramic plaster.

Explore the carving and polishing process for creating your piece. Decorate using engobes, create textures and add the slip, seeing how to give a personal touch to your design.

Lastly, Mónica gives you some advice on how to cover your plant pot and take it to a kiln for bisqué or enameling. Finally, see how to transfer your plant to its new home.