animated houses using slab-built clay ceramic techniques Texas grass house Contemporary architecture Scandinavian log house Tia house SanFran Cal. Painted ladies Juan Girs Carol Sheldon David Stabley Carolyn Pedraza Shoe House by David stabley Start with a sketch and draw a pattern, cut it out and lay it on a slab of clay Cut out all the sides you will need for your house Start to slip and score all the edges that meet. Smooth out seams.. After all seams have been smoothed out use a pencil and draw in the windows , doors etc… Continue to finish off all edges and details … Remember this is a 3-D clay sculpture that can be seen from all sides so add details that will create interest at all sides.