How to Visualise Your Pottery Design Before Making It

Professional potters know the secret: visualisation before creation saves time, materials, and prevents costly mistakes.

Why Visualisation Matters

Creating pottery is an investment of time, materials, and energy. Visualising your design beforehand helps you:

- Identify potential structural issues

- Plan proportions accurately

- Experiment with variations before committing to clay

- Communicate designs to clients

- Build confidence before starting

Traditional Visualisation Methods

Sketching

The classic approach - draw multiple angles of your design. Time-consuming but valuable for developing ideas.

Clay Sketches

Create quick, rough prototypes to test concepts. Uses materials but provides tactile feedback.

3D Modeling Software

Digital tools offer precision but require technical skills and learning time.

The Modern Approach: AI Mockups

AI-powered pottery mockups combine the best of all methods:

- Speed: Generate designs in seconds

- Multi-Angle Views: See your piece from all sides

- Easy Iterations: Try variations without waste

- No Special Skills: Simply upload a photo

Step-by-Step Visualisation Process

1. Define Your Concept

Start with a clear idea of what you want to create.

2. Gather References

Collect photos that inspire your design.

3. Generate Initial Mockup

Upload your reference and create your first AI mockup.

4. Review from All Angles

Generate left, right, and back views to fully understand the design.

5. Iterate and Refine

Make adjustments until you're completely satisfied.

6. Plan Your Creation

Use your mockups as reference while working with clay.

Pro Tips

- Keep a digital library of successful mockups

- Print mockups for workspace reference

- Share mockups with instructors or clients for feedback

- Document the evolution from mockup to finished piece

Start Visualising Today

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