We have a natural design for this one, I kept the throwing lines on the vase as I liked the way they looked and thought they give a very “handmade” look to it, sometimes clinical can be too mundane
Few Tips On How I Made This:
- Choose a wheel speed that complements your comfort level and the size of the vase. Moderate speeds often work well for controlled elevation. Not too fast not too slow, this is personal preference but thought I’d mention it 🤗
- As you start pulling up, apply more pressure at the base. This helps establish a stable foundation and even thickness.
- As you move upwards, gradually lessen the pressure. This ensures the walls elevate more delicately, avoiding distortion.
- Keep the motion smooth and fluid. Abrupt movements can lead to uneven walls. I anchor my left forearm on the edge of the pottery wheel to give my a good stable base to push from, sometimes you can also use your body such as locking your elbow into your hips or stomach
Developing this technique requires practice. Don’t be discouraged by initial attempts; every vase is a learning opportunity. I’ve spent a good amount of time making vases, while it seems almost impossible at the start, getting high walls and tapered bottoms is only a little big of practice away 🙂
Once again hope you enjoyed this post and Happy Potting! 🥳🥳
We will be back tomorrow with some more tips and ideas ❤️
