9. Modern Curved Bookends
What This Idea Means
Heavy, sculptural clay bookends functional enough to support books while serving as eye-catching bookshelf decor.
How to Make It
- Cut thick slab pieces to build hollow, structural solid shapes (arcs, half-circles, or U-shapes).
- Internal clay struts can be added inside hollow structures to prevent sagging.
- Miter slab edges at $45^\circ$ angles for clean, seam-free corner joins.
- Seal all joints thoroughly and leave a tiny air pinhole in the base so trapped air can escape during firing.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Weight is key; keep base walls substantial so the bookends remain functional.
- Variation: Coat with textured matte granite effect glazes or leave raw and burnished.