Gather all your supplies to get started.

Cut away some clay and repack the rest in an air-tight package.

Knead the clay with your hands until lump-free, soft, and pliable.

Next, use a rolling pin or glass bottle to roll the clay over a flat surface, about 5 mm in thickness.

Grab a bowl and place it over the clay. Use a craft knife to cut around the rim and carefully peel the excess clay away.

Remove the bowl, and, using your fingers, gently press the clay into the bowl with a mind not to press too deep or leave fingerprints on it. You can add a drop of water to help you smoothen the edges or any cracks that may appear.

For the next few bowls, you can press a leaf, or a ball chain, or any other engraving you might have over the clay first. Use a rolling pin to imprint the design on the clay and then gently pull it back.

Then, repeat the process of placing a bowl over the design, then cutting around it before you smoothen the clay either into the bowl or around the outside.

Allow the clay to dry for 48 hours. The hardened clay should detach easily, but if it doesn’t, use a sharp knife to cut around the rim.

Next, use a sandpaper to smoothen the clay all around the sides, under it, the rim, and also the inside. Grab a brush or a paper towel and dust all excess dust and particles out of the way.

Paint and decorate the bowls as you see fit and feel free to add color to the finer details and designs.

Finally, seal the paint by layering a clear gloss or matte-finish sealant like Mod Podge or varnish. Let that dry completely, as well before you use your clay bowls. Alternatively, you can eschew a sealant for a more rustic-chic finish.