




What slab thickness for a large lattice lamp?
Hi everyone
I’m making a large slab-built lattice lamp inspired artist araybyrach the attached video/photos and could really use some advice 😅
I’m using Witgert 254 white/cream stoneware with 25% chamotte (0.2 mm).
Current dimensions:
• around 24 cm diameter
• slab thickness around 1 cm
• openings around 6 × 6 cm
• bridges around 1.5 cm
After cutting the lattice and reconnecting a few stretched areas, the slab feels VERY heavy while wet and I’m wondering if 1 cm is too thick for a lamp this size.
For people experienced with pierced/lattice slab builds:
• what slab thickness would you use here?
• would 8 mm be too risky structurally?
• at what stage would you wrap it around the form?
• any tips to avoid cracking while bending/wrapping?
I’m using rounded corners everywhere and planning to dry it very slowly.