Rustic Cheese Board & Chutney Bowl

Pinch Pot

1) Take a small amount of clay and

roll it into a ball that fits just inside

your palm.

2) Gently push your thumb into the

centre of the clay and pinch between

your finger and thumb.

Work from the centre, out towards

the edges.

3) As the bowl begins to form, support

in the palm of your opposite hand

while gently smoothing into a bowl

shape, trying to keep the walls as

even as possible.

4) Use your finger to smooth the edges

of the bowl. The bowl does not need

to be perfectly round, rustic is beautiful!

Rustic Board

1) On a large piece of paper (or baking

parchment), draw the outline of the

desired shape for your cheese board

and cut out (we went with 20cm x

15cm with neck of handle starting

7cm in from each side).

2) Using rolling guides, roll out around

1kg clay. Allow clay to dry to a leather

hard state (firm to the touch but still

has a bend in it).

3) Using your paper cut out as a

template, mark the outline and cut

out the clay.

4) Using a round cutter, cut out a hole

in the handle shape (it can be used

for hanging the board for storage

or for placing the chutney bowl in

when serving).

5) Run a wet finger around the edge of

the cheese board for a nice, smooth

edge. Allow clay to dry completely

before bisque firing at 1100°C.

6) After bisque firing, brush on 2-3 coats

of VitraGlaze Earthenware glaze. We

Used White Zircon.

TIP* Masking tape can be used to achieve

crisp lines where glaze is not wanted.

7) Make sure to wipe off any glaze from

the bottom with a damp sponge and

fire again at 1040°C.

Follow the same glazing and firing 

process with your pinch pot.

Products Used

VitraClay Terracotta with Grog

VitraGlaze Earthenware: White Zircon

*Any of our VitraGlaze Earthenware colours 

could be used.