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2023 Daily updates September

Making A Little Vase

A little vase for today but it’s not me thats going to throw it down!! 😛

Got my good brother in on this reel 

As always I’ll put down some tips on how you can make your own:

*** Wobbly tops can be either a slightly off centre bit of clay but it can also be “clay” related, if the clay has a kink or… Read More “Making A Little Vase”

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2023 Daily updates September

How To Make A Dimple Vase

Playing with a vase at the end of this video, playing around with my pots after I have thrown them is becoming a reoccurring habit as of late! 😄

Few Tips On How I Made This:

Start with well-prepared clay; ensure it’s thoroughly wedged to remove any air pockets and achieve a consistent texture. Shape i… Read More “How To Make A Dimple Vase”

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2023 Daily updates September

Making Another Large Mug

Todays video is on throwing cups on the pottery wheel 😊

These are turning into one of my favourite things to throw on the wheel. While it may look huge atm once it’s been bisqued and glazed fired it will shrink down quite a lot!

Few Tips On How I Made This:

Start with well-wedged clay that’s at the rig… Read More “Making Another Large Mug”

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2023 Daily updates September

Carving clay bases

Here is a few carving tips for you! These particular pots turned out really nicely! Im excited to get them glazed in a few weeks time. First its the bisque firing THEN the glazing 😁

Sometimes you wish you could go straight to glazing a particular time but patience is important and all good things com… Read More “Carving clay bases”

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2023 Daily updates September

How to make a swirled design vase

Got a twist decorated vase today! This is the second vase I’ve done with this design, my goal is to create a texture that will play well with the glazes we have, Im thinking our stonewash blue should look pretty good on it but we will see in a month 

We have a big weekend ahead, I’m hopping to g… Read More “How to make a swirled design vase”

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2023 Daily updates September

How to make a big coffee mug

Todays video will be on how to make a cup or mug on the pottery wheel!

This is the second time I’ve made a mug of this size, the first one turned out so good i just had to make another one. What do you think of it? 

Here is a few tips to make your own! 🤗

1. Decide on the shape and style of your cu… Read More “How to make a big coffee mug”

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2023 Daily updates September

Trimming Bases

Let’s do some base turning today and add a good sized foot ring! 

Follow these tips to ensure a successful and secure process 😊

1. Prepare the trimming tools: Gather the necessary trimming tools, such as a turning tool with a sharp edge, and a good quality carving tool, Ensure the tools are clean… Read More “Trimming Bases”

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2023 August Daily updates

Well it’s time for a flop pot

It’s been a while but decided to make another one, I really liked how this design has turned out, reminds me a lot of a hair braid or ancient crown 😄

Few Tips On How I Made This:

  • Preparing the Wheel and Clay:

Start with a clean wheel head and select a lump of clay to wedge it, eliminate air pockets and… Read More “Well it’s time for a flop pot”

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2023 August Daily updates

Another day, Another vase

This little vase is very similar to a design i did recently on another pot, using a tool to give a nice twist up the side of the wall gives a good dynamic to the piece. I also presented this one a little differently tonight. Got some nice guitar for the background 😌

Few Tips On How I Made This:

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2023 August Daily updates

Here is a nice little vase for today

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
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