Two Free Pottery Templates: A Christmas Tree Template and a Simple Slab Planter Template
Printable Pottery Templates for Handbuilding and Slab Building
If you’re new here, welcome. I’m Fran, and I use clay as my canvas to create patterned slabs and handbuilt forms. Every month, I release a free pottery template you can download and print at home. These templates are designed to help you build consistent shapes, learn handbuilding techniques, and explore stained-clay patterns.
This month, I’m sharing two printable pottery templates you can use for your next slab building session:
The Christmas Tree Pottery Template
The Simple Slab Planter Template (December’s Free Template)
Both are beginner-friendly, quick to assemble, and perfect if you want to experiment with patterns, color, or stained clay.
Free Christmas Tree Pottery Template
Printable Shape for Slab Building and Handbuilt Holiday Projects
The Christmas Tree template is a versatile, beginner-friendly printable pottery template that works for a wide range of handbuilt projects. You can use it to create:
Decorative Christmas trees
Slab-built candle covers
Small sculptural trees for centerpieces
Shelf decor
Simple handmade gifts
It’s a clean design that adapts well to both plain clay surfaces and patterned stained-clay slabs.
Free Simple Slab Planter Template
December’s Slab Pottery Template for Beginners
The Simple Slab Planter Template is the free template for December. It’s a straightforward slab building template that works well for anyone starting with handbuilding.
This printable pottery template includes:
A clean planter body shape
Easy-to-follow assembly lines
A simple construction method suitable for beginners
A 3-page PDF with step-by-step assembly guidance
This template is intentionally minimal so you can use the slab as a canvas. Add stained-clay stripes, flowers, cutouts, or layered color work. I rushed while making my sample, but the template itself is solid and easy to use.
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If you’re interested in pottery templates, slab projects, or handbuilding ideas, the monthly template is a good way to stay inspired.
Explore More Pottery Templates for Slab Building
I offer a full library of handbuilding pottery templates designed for slab builders who want consistent, repeatable shapes.
These include templates for mugs, cups, vessels, planters, and sculptural forms. Community favorites include:
View all printable pottery templates here → insert link
Learn How to Create Your Own Clay Patterns
If you want to go beyond templates and design your own patterned slabs, you may want to explore my guide:
How to Add Color to Clay
This guide covers:
How to tint porcelain with Mason Stains
Color ratios and mixing basics
It pairs perfectly with any of the printable templates in this post.
Find the guide here.
These two free templates are an easy way to start a handbuilding project, explore slab-built forms, or experiment with stained-clay surfaces. Whether you’re new to pottery or experienced with slab building, templates help you achieve consistent shapes while leaving room for creativity.
If you use the templates, feel free to share your work. I always enjoy seeing how these printable pottery patterns come to life in your hands.
Happy making!
