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Throwing and Trimming a Teapot Pedestal or Giant Chalice

Florian Gadsby via YouTube

Overview

Explore the intricate process of creating a tall pedestal for teapots or a giant chalice in this 15-minute pottery tutorial. Learn the art of throwing a solid shape, carefully drying the form, and mastering the intense trimming work required to hollow out the stem. Gain insights into spiral wedging clay, throwing techniques for tall stemmed shapes, proper drying methods, and advanced trimming skills. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates each step, from the initial clay preparation to the final wrapping of the piece for slow drying. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts looking to expand their repertoire with unique and challenging forms.

Syllabus

- Introduction & spiral wedging clay
- Throwing the tall, stemmed shape
- Flipping the form & drying it carefully
- Trimming the pedestal
- Wrapping the pot with plastic sheeting so that it dries slowly
- Clean up

Taught by

Florian Gadsby

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