I threw a large platter and a large vase last two days. I used a really soft clay for the platter and a semi-soft clay for the vase. Vase is three sections. I wanted to two sections, but cut off too much clay from the top early on. I probably leave the platter undecorated and have a fun with the glazing, and decorate the vase with carving and stamps. The bottom section of the vase is a bit taller than I wanted. So I need to disguise it. There is lots of trimming for them.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Throwing large
Firing went well. I got ten nice teapots. They are for the two-men exhibition in Syracuse in March.
I threw a large platter and a large vase last two days. I used a really soft clay for the platter and a semi-soft clay for the vase. Vase is three sections. I wanted to two sections, but cut off too much clay from the top early on. I probably leave the platter undecorated and have a fun with the glazing, and decorate the vase with carving and stamps. The bottom section of the vase is a bit taller than I wanted. So I need to disguise it. There is lots of trimming for them.

I threw a large platter and a large vase last two days. I used a really soft clay for the platter and a semi-soft clay for the vase. Vase is three sections. I wanted to two sections, but cut off too much clay from the top early on. I probably leave the platter undecorated and have a fun with the glazing, and decorate the vase with carving and stamps. The bottom section of the vase is a bit taller than I wanted. So I need to disguise it. There is lots of trimming for them.
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Wow amazing work! I used to throw my plates with clay on the slightly firm side but after experimenting I much prefer it softer even though it means you have to throw quickly!
Thanks. I prefer the firm side of the clay,but am trying to switch to soft clay. It's hard. I may learn to throw loosely,that I can't do.
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