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Throwing & Trimming a Narrow Porcelain Vase

Florian Gadsby via YouTube

Overview

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Watch a detailed pottery tutorial demonstrating the process of throwing and trimming a narrow porcelain vase. Learn techniques for preparing 900 grams of porcelain, throwing the vase on a wheel, and using various turning tools. Observe proper arm placement and hand positioning during the trimming process. Gain insights into attaching the pot to the wheel, shaping the base, and achieving the final form. Discover recommended tools from artisans like Jaejun Lee, Richard Carter, and Spencer Penn. Follow along with helpful timecodes to navigate specific sections of the demonstration.

Syllabus

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- Introduction
- Preparing porcelain, 900 gram lumps, 2 lbs
- Throwing the vase
- Discussing different turning tools, see links above
- Attaching the pot to the wheel
- Trimming the vase
- Discussing arm placement, hand position etc.
- Turning the base
- The finished piece... for now

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Florian Gadsby

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