Learn essential techniques for trimming pottery in this 16-minute video tutorial, part of a beginner's guide series. Explore different turning tools, proper holding techniques, and various methods for attaching pots to the wheel. Discover tips for fixing wobbly rims, trimming pot bases, and understanding cross-sections of trimmed pots. Gain insights into common mistakes like trimming too thin or working with overly soft clay. This comprehensive guide covers everything from tool selection to advanced trimming techniques, helping you refine your pottery skills and create professional-looking pieces.
How to Trim Pots - Tips and Tricks - A Beginner's Guide
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Which trimming tool is best?
- How to hold trimming tools!
- Attaching the pot to the wheel, 1st way
- Attaching the pot to the wheel, 2nd way
- Attaching the pot to the wheel, 3rd way
- Fixing a wobbly rim
- Trimming the base of a pot, 1st way
- Discussing the bevelled edge around the base
- Trimming the base of a pot, 2nd way
- Cross sections of trimmed pots
- What happens if you trim too thin?
- What happens if you trim too soft?
Taught by
Florian Gadsby
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