Learn the process of throwing and trimming a small pottery plate in this 15-minute narrated tutorial. Begin with clay preparation techniques, including wedging and weighing. Master the art of throwing a clay batt and attaching wooden batts. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates throwing a 680-gram plate, adjusting the throwing gauge, and creating the perfect side profile. Discover tips for flipping plates and cleaning throwing batts. Explore various trimming tools and observe the detailed trimming process. Gain insights into packing a bisque kiln and view finished examples. Perfect for both beginners and experienced potters looking to refine their plate-making skills.
How to Throw and Trim a Small Pottery Plate - Narrated Version
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Wedging clay
- Throwing the clay batt, on which to attach the wooden batts
- Weighing out and wedging up 680 gram lumps of clay
- Throwing the plate
- Adjusting my throwing gauge
- Plate side view
- Flipping plates
- Cleaning throwing batts
- Trimming tools used
- Trimming plate
- Packing bisque kiln
- Finished examples
Taught by
Florian Gadsby
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