If you've ever wanted to add a sculptural, dimensional twist to a simple pottery form, darting is a technique worth mastering. In this excerpt from her video Darted & Decorated, Jennifer Allen walks through how to cut and manipulate darts to transform a basic oil cruet into a piece with a striking form.
Whether you're new to darting or looking to refine your technique, this quick tutorial breaks down the process step by step—helping you turn a standard cylinder into an elegant, oil cruet. Watch on to see how a few well-placed cuts can completely change the character of your pottery. –Jennifer Poellot Harnetty, editor
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Published Aug 1, 2017
This clip was excerpted from Darted & Decorated with Jennifer Allen, which is available in the Ceramic Arts Network Shop.
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