Sam Oliver's "wobble vases" are undeniably charming, and today we are sharing the super straightforward way Sam develops her templates for them.
In this post, an excerpt from her Workshop from Home webinar video, Sam shows how she starts with scrap paper, a compass, and a ruler to create the basic template shape. Then she demonstrates how subtle adjustments like overlapping the sides and trimming excess paper can dramatically change the flare and personality of the final form. You'll want to rush to the studio and start playing after watching this one! –Jennifer Poellot Harnetty, editor
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Published Dec 5, 2025
In this post, an excerpt from her Workshop from Home webinar video, Sam shows how she starts with scrap paper, a compass, and a ruler to create the basic template shape. Then she demonstrates how subtle adjustments like overlapping the sides and trimming excess paper can dramatically change the flare and personality of the final form. You'll want to rush to the studio and start playing after watching this one! –Jennifer Poellot Harnetty, editor
This clip was excerpted from Workshop from Home with Samantha Oliver, which is available on CLAYflicks.
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