Using the axel blade you can make a simple straight down flute on the jar.
How to make a ceramic flute.
You can also make a flute on the lid of the jar if you prefer but notably less is more.
Select a clay in the color or colors that appeal to you.
Keep it going straight and make it as smooth as possible as you move around the jar.
The flute you make will be dried out rather than being baked in the kiln whereas the one you paint will be baked in the kiln.
Simon leach teaches the easy way on how to flute a ceramic jar.
Remove clay from packaging and press flat about 1 4 with the back of a cutting board.
Pick up some non toxic modeling clay at your local artist supply store.
Here s a simple and fun way to make your own lovely clay flute.
Follow these pointers and you ll make a perfect flute for your jar.
The ceramic flute in this demonstration is an end blown ducted flute similar to a recorder or irish pennywhistle which has an airduct assembly at one end and a series of finger holes.