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How to Throw and Trim a Small Pottery Plate - Narrated Version

Florian Gadsby via YouTube

Overview

Learn how to throw and trim a small pottery plate in this narrated video tutorial. The course covers the process of wedging clay, throwing the plate, adjusting throwing gauge, trimming tools, and packing the bisque kiln. The teaching method involves a step-by-step demonstration with timecodes for each stage. This course is intended for individuals interested in pottery and looking to enhance their skills in throwing and trimming small plates.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Wedging clay
- Throwing the clay batt, on which to attach the wooden batts
- Weighing out and wedging up 680 gram lumps of clay
- Throwing the plate
- Adjusting my throwing gauge
- Plate side view
- Flipping plates
- Cleaning throwing batts
- Trimming tools used
- Trimming plate
- Packing bisque kiln
- Finished examples

Taught by

Florian Gadsby

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