Round/Circle

Creating with Round Pottery Forms

GR Pottery Forms Round and Circle forms provide a simple, symmetrical starting point for shaping clay slabs. Use them to create plates, shallow bowls, dishes and other ceramic forms, then develop the shape through your choice of rim, foot, handles and surface decoration.

The circular profile gives you an even shape to work from while still leaving plenty of scope to make the finished piece your own. Alter the rim, add a raised or footed base, or change the way the clay sits over the form to create different results from the same profile.

Individual Sizes and Sets

Individual forms allow you to choose a particular diameter for the piece you have in mind, while sets give you several related sizes to work with. This can be particularly useful when making a collection, repeating the same shape at different scales or producing pieces intended to sit together.

Remember to consider the clay beyond the edge of the form when choosing a size. The width and treatment of your rim will influence the overall dimensions and appearance of the finished piece.

Working with a Circular Surface

A round form can give you plenty of options when planning decoration. Centre a motif within the piece, divide the surface into sections, follow the circumference with a repeating pattern or use decoration to draw attention to the rim.

Because the underlying shape is consistent, you can also use the same form to explore different surface treatments while keeping the proportions of each piece similar.

Choosing Your GR Pottery Forms

If you’re deciding between individual diameters and a set, our team can help you compare the available dimensions before you order.

You can also explore our wider GR Pottery Forms range to combine Round and Circle forms with oval, rectangular, geometric and other profiles for your handbuilding projects.