TMC | BlogCracking bases or (S Cracks) as they are also known as. Are very disappointing results to see, especially when you have worked hard for a particular pot. But fear not! There is always a solution to every problem
Few things I’ll mention that I could not include in the video:
1: Compression and Th… Read More “Let’s Talk About Cracking Bases in Pottery”
As you can see at the beginning of this video, I have already used this design recently with a smaller form
I did use a different shape, you could almost say it’s a rippled bottle. But ill leave that for you to decide 😉
Few things ill mention that I could not include in the video
1: Throwing your clay … Read More “THROWING A RIPPLED LIPPED CLAY POT TODAY”
This is one of the quickest and easiest forms to throw on the wheel, It uses the simplest of tools and doesn’t require too much effort if you do the right steps to begin with
All you need is a straight metal rib or credit card and a throwing sponge
1: Centre and cone the clay
2: Begin To Fo… Read More “Throwing A Pot In Under 20 Minutes ”
These are defiantly one of my favourite shapes to throw, not only for the finessing it takes to get a nice top, but also because of how different it looks compared to most other shapes
Did you know that bottle vases have been around since the 1500s? Wow
Few other things I’ll mention, for when your thr… Read More “How to throw bottle vases”
Now you can throw a pot and then deform it to create a different shape but you’ll have problems with the base so you’ll be limited to how far you can deform it, using this technique gives you the ability to create almost any shape or size.
This is also a great way to create a nice and consistent wall… Read More “The wheel is not just for making round circles”
For something different I thought Id run through a few pointers while throwing this pot.
Even though I can fit a lot more information in the captions I thought Id be a good idea to tell you on the video as well, I’ll be doing a few videos like this in the future just running through my throwing proce… Read More “How To Throw a Pot (basic)”
Throwing a bulbous pot today allows for the creation of a piece that can be both decorative and functional. While it can serve as an attractive display item on a mantle or in any part of the house, it also has practical applications. For instance, it can be used as a planter for small plants or to s… Read More “Throwing a bulbous clay pot today”
The art of shaping clay into beautiful and functional objects, has captivated peoples creativity for thousands of years. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, delving into the world of pottery can be a transformative and fulfilling experience. Here’s why you should consider giving … Read More “Why you should try pottery making”
Throwing a small vase today!
As I show in the video I mainly use a wet sponge for the clay pulls, I’ve been using this technique for a while now and find it’s been one of the best things I’ve used for getting consistent results on the pottery wheel
What a good throwing sponge will do, is i… Read More “Throwing a small pottery vase today! ”
Little bowls and vases have been a real joy for me to throw lately! Possibly because of the fact that my throwing has improved over the last few months. They are a nice and quick little bit of joy, not too hard, not too simple.
Im using about 100 or so grams of mid-fire clay, giving it a good knead b… Read More “Throwing a little bowl today! ”