12. Braided Handle Serving Dish
What This Idea Means
A spacious, shallow ceramic serving dish elevated by intricate woven or braided clay handles on either side.
How to Make It
- Drape a slab of clay over a shallow plaster form or existing bowl to form the main dish shape.
- Trim edges neatly when leather-hard.
- Roll three long, flexible clay strands and braid them together smoothly.
- Cut the braid into two equal handles, score, slip, and secure them firmly to opposite sides of the dish.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Keep clay strands moist while braiding to avoid surface cracking.
- Variation: Use two thick strands twisted together for a rope-style handle look.