TMC | BlogGenerally, I pull my bowls up from the base upwards, slowly bringing the clay out to get the shape but this time around, I decided to actually open it from the inside out to see whether or not it would give me a different look
One of the most important things when you are with throwing is to constant… Read More “Have you ever made a bowl using this technique before?”
Most important thing is to get the right amount of clay. I’m using roughly about 800 g of clay for this throw, and then centre it on the wheel head before forming the base and pulling up the walls, using a throwing sponge.
Yeah, the most important thing is to leave a little bit of thickness in the wa… Read More “How I create this lovely lipped swirl decoration pot”
Today’s video, I am back using the black clay which gives a lovely finished look, especially with our wacky wombat glaze, but it is also a very nice clay to turn and trim tools seem to glide effortlessly through the clay body once leather hard
To make your own let’s break down the process step by ste… Read More “Wheel throwing this spiral pattern vase”
Pulling up walls on the pottery wheel is a skill that requires probably the most amount of patience you’ll ever need in your life 😂
But also one of the most fundamentals in wheel throwing, mainly allowing you to create wheel thrown pieces simply by using this one technique
Let’s break down the process… Read More “How to pull up walls on the pottery wheel”
To begin throwing this large bowl, centre around 1100 grams amount of clay on the pottery wheel. As the wheel rotates, apply steady pressure to shape the clay into a centred lump. Then form the base
After creating the base. Start pulling the walls up and slowly and steadily increase the height … Read More “Making A Large Bowl With Ripple Decoration ”
Throwing this simple little vase today, I had a moment in the studio where I was at odds as to what to make. So in an effort to free myself from overthinking, i made a quick little vase to at least get the creative ball rolling. Which it did!
The wheel, a symphony of spinning and moulding, is the bed… Read More “Carved Swirl Pottery Vase”
Today, we’ll walk you through the process of crafting a decorative bottle vase. Follow these steps to fashion your distinct masterpiece:
Step 1: Collect Your Supplies: Start by gathering the necessary materials:
Step 2: Mouldin… Read More “Creating an Artistic Bottle Vase: Step-by-Step Tutorial”
When faced with a greenware cup that has suffered the unfortunate fate of a broken handle during the drying process, fear not – for with a small carving tool and a dash of creativity, you can salvage it into a charming small pottery bowl. 🤩
Begin by delicately carving away the excess clay from the si… Read More “Cracked Handles? Try This…”
On day 2, Aidan guides me through the delicate process of trimming the now-dry enough pot.
Ensuring the clay is stable and won’t deform, Aidan instructs me to centre the pot on the pottery wheel, accounting for slight wobbling. Using a cutting tool, I trim any overhang around the base. A steady hand … Read More “Teaching My Dad To Wheel Throw, Trimming & Carving”
So today’s video is a little different than the usual one.
Today I’m actually teaching Daddy how to wheel throw!
Dad worked in a small studio 30 years ago but mainly did hand building, In the studio today. He works on glazes and glaze chemistry which takes up a majority of his time.
But that doesn’t me… Read More “Teaching My Dad To Wheel Throw”