Search CLAYflicks

Watch Preview:

 
In this video, Kari Radasch shares her expertise on creating beautiful and unique cake stands combining wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques. 

Cake stands are a fun project for any potter who loves celebrating special occasions or baking, or both! A handmade cake stand is a perfect addition to any celebration, adding a personal touch and making the event extra special. After watching Kari's clear instructions and tips, you'll gain the confidence to create a beautiful and unique piece that you will be proud to show off.

Total runtime: 1:02:39

About the Author

Kari Radasch

Kari Radasch was born and raised in coastal Maine. She received her BFA from the Maine College of Art (MECA) in Portland, Maine, and her MFA from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She was an Emerging Artist at the 2004 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference and was the first potter awarded the Evelyn Shapiro Fellowship at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia. Kari has taught workshops at art centers and universities around the country and currently teaches at MECA. She lives and pots in Portland with her husband Ian Anderson, daughter Ruby May, son Heilo Blue, and dog Max. To learn more about Kari, please visit www.kariradasch.com.
Unfamiliar with any terms in this video? Browse our glossary of pottery terms!
CLAYflicks Testimonials

“Wow. [The Stroke and The Splash] is such an informative and helpful video. As usual, professional and well thought out demonstrations by Mr. Scott. This video alone is worth the price of my CLAYflicks membership.” -William

“I’m not a total beginner but I learned several techniques that I plan to implement.” -Kathleen

“OMG! This is fantastic! Mel [Griffin], you are such a good teacher and are so fun! I love the gestural impressions around the drawing. Mel’s tips while drawing are so helpful. Thanks, Mel!” -Beverly

“Merci beaucoup pour tout ce partage de techniques et de conseil!!! [Thank you very much for all this sharing of techniques and advice!!!]” -Suarez

“Great. I love it. So much to learn in a short and beautifully presented clip.” -ADI

“These conversational workshops mixed with handling and demonstration were magical to watch and truly inspirational. It’s wonderful that they have been recorded for us to watch via clay flicks. Thank you so much.” -Joanna

“The videos are an excellent way to bring out more creativity that I feel I sometimes lack. Love, love, love watching and learning from such patient teachers in the videos” -anonymous

“Thank you very much for this tutorial. Sam [Scott]’s instructions and considerations are so generous and obviously developed through a lot of experience. I really appreciate how explains the “why” of his various processes.” -Kathleen

“Keep doing them (videos). I can’t get anything like them in Australia and I have learned so much! -LM, Australia

“Whether you are a new potter or a seasoned one, there is information for everyone.” -M

“For me your videos have been extremely valuable! My minor in college was ceramics, but we didn’t learn anything like what I’m getting out of the videos! So keep them coming.” -KLI

“All together charming!” -TG, Arizona

“Worth every penny! Lots of great “small gifts” of technique and details of finishing a piece to make it look professionally done.” -MB, South Carolina

“Keep on doing what you’re doing with encouraging a variety of ceramic artists to share their knowledge via your video productions…and I’ll keep enjoying & adding to my library of your videos. You’re doing great!” -KIB. Washington

“We want more. It’s so good!” -M, France, Cannes

“The level of difficulty in the video was what I expected, and then some. Some was a challenge which is what I wanted. I wanted to learn something completely new and this was the perfect answer.” -KHB, California

“Very inspiring. Techniques were demonstrated clearly. I’ve already incorporated some of them in my work.” -Angela. NY

Load more comments
Thank you for the comment! Your comment must be approved first
avatar
Log In or Sign Up to be able to comment