The Template Collection
Our Templates Collection is designed to help makers create consistent, well-proportioned pottery forms with confidence. Whether you’re handbuilding slabs, experimenting with new shapes, or producing small batches of work, these templates take the guesswork out of sizing and proportions so you can focus on the creative part of the process.
Each template is carefully designed to provide reliable dimensions and clean, repeatable shapes for your pottery pieces. Simply trace, cut, or build around the template to achieve balanced forms that fit together beautifully.
Ideal for beginners and experienced makers alike, our templates make it easy to streamline your workflow, improve consistency, and bring professional-level precision to your hand built pottery.
We believe in what we make. Every Pearl & Fern–manufactured pottery supply tool comes with a 2-year guarantee. If it breaks under normal studio use, we’ll make it right with a replacement - no fuss, no stress.
The Soap Dish Cutter Template is designed to take the guesswork out of creating perfectly functional and beautifully finished soap dishes. This tool allows you to cut three clean, evenly spaced drainage holes with ease — no measuring, marking, or second-guessing required.
Simply press the cutter into your slab at the leather-hard stage to create consistent, professional-looking openings every time. It’s the perfect addition for anyone looking to streamline their process while elevating the final look and functionality of their pieces.
Ideal for both beginners and experienced potters, this template ensures your soap dishes not only look great but function exactly as they should.
Dimensions
Height: ¾"
Length: 2½"
Width: 2"
The Classic Square Template creates a clean, modern form that’s perfect for baking, serving, or everyday use. Designed for handbuilders, this template helps you achieve consistent proportions and sharp lines every time.
The template measures 5.25 inches wide at the top, 5 inches wide at the base, and 2.25 inches high, creating a beautifully balanced square dish once assembled and fired.
To use, simply place the template on your rolled slab and cut out the shapes. The pieces are designed to fit together easily, allowing you to assemble a perfectly sized form with clean edges and a professional finish.
Ideal for everything from baking dishes and serving bowls to modern tabletop pieces, this template takes the guesswork out of creating well-proportioned slab-built pottery.
Weight & Dimensions
Weight: 4g
Flap Width: 6.5 in
Width: 10 in
(Dimensions are approximate)