Overview
Watch a detailed 30-minute tutorial on creating an angular stoneware mug, from throwing and trimming to handling and carving. Learn about clay preparation, batt attachment, and the unique angled design. Observe techniques for pulling handle blanks, attaching handles, and refining the final product. Gain insights into a potter's making philosophies and studio cleaning routines. Follow along with time-stamped sections covering each step of the process, from wedging clay to quality control.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Preparing and wedging clay
- Throwing the clay batt, onto which I attach my MDF batts
- Cross section of angled mug
- Throwing the mug
- Trimming the mug
- Preparing handling area and pulling blanks
- Handling then mug
- Carving the handle
- Quality control/tidying the base
- Discussing my cleaning routine in the studio
Taught by
Florian Gadsby