Overview
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Watch a narrated pottery tutorial demonstrating the process of throwing and trimming angular lidded jars using high iron stoneware clay. Learn techniques for creating both the jar and lid, including weighing clay, adjusting calipers, and trimming for a perfect fit. Observe cross-sectional views, base trimming methods, and how to stamp a maker's mark. Follow along as the potter guides you through each step, from initial throwing to finishing touches, with clear explanations and visual examples of completed pieces.
Syllabus
- Throwing jar
- Weighing out clay for lids
- Adjusting callipers
-Throwing lid
- Trimming lid to fit jar
- Lid cross-section
- Trimming outside of jar
- Trimming base
- Stamping my maker's mark
- Finished examples
Taught by
Florian Gadsby