Slab Pottery

  

The slab method is a technique used in pottery building in which thick pieces of clay are first rolled out, flattened, then cut into shapes and joined together to form an object. 

A famous slab ceramic artist is Lisa Pedolsky. She constructs her slabs in Terra cotta, a low-fire, earthenware clay. She adds depth and design to her pieces by applying multiple layers of clay, slips, stains, various colors of glaze, and carving into the clay. The second picture above is an example of Pedolsky's work using the slab technique.