How to make a Stoneware Pottery Stanley Cup, from Beginning to End - A Full Pottery Tutorial

What You'll Learn:
In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll create a hand-thrown pottery version of the famous Stanley-style cup! You'll learn how to throw the form, shape the handle, trim the base, and finish the surface to give it that modern tumbler look—complete with room for a straw lid. This is not your average studio mug... and you definitely can't find this in stores.

Whether you're a beginner potter or looking for a fun, creative challenge, this project is the perfect way to level up your pottery game.

Materials Needed:
Clay: Laguna Speckled Buff
Pottery Wheel
Basic throwing & trimming tools: https://amzn.to/42MrcZA
Giffin Grip (for trimming): https://amzn.to/4iDpWNr
Wooden Knife (for shaping): https://amzn.to/3YyH27G
Apron (because clay gets everywhere): https://amzn.to/3YuROf5

Optional: Silicone tumbler lid + straw for the full Stanley vibe

Materials I Use Personally:
Clay: Laguna Speckled Buff
Wheel: (please support your local pottery supply store!)

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