Clay weights for throwing

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“How much clay do I need?” is a common question from potters. Truthfully, the amount will vary based on how you throw and if you trim a foot or have flat bottom. But these measurements are a starting point and if you keep notes, over time you will develop your own approach. Below is a chart of sugg

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The Craft Pottery Studio on Instagram: "It’s demo day! This week, @nadiajonesstudio takes us through throwing a closed form for a teapot lid and body using 1.5kg of clay.

Creating a lid using this technique is just one way to do it - you can throw them separately. In order to achieve this result, you need to retain plenty of thickness and structure in your clay wall whilst throwing. Even and slightly thicker walls enable you to close up your rim without it buckling or warping, have enough excess for a finial (knob), and enough clay to push downwards to form your sunken gallery. 

Next week, Nadia will show you how she separates the lid from the body, trims the lid and gallery for a snug fit, before removing excess weight and defining shape with trimming." Pottery Throwing Ideas, Beginner Clay Projects, Craft Pottery, Clay Wall, Thrown Pottery, Pottery Ideas, Pottery Studio, The Craft, Next Week

The Craft Pottery Studio on Instagram: "It’s demo day! This week, @nadiajonesstudio takes us through throwing a closed form for a teapot lid and body using 1.5kg of clay. Creating a lid using this technique is just one way to do it - you can throw them separately. In order to achieve this result, you need to retain plenty of thickness and structure in your clay wall whilst throwing. Even and slightly thicker walls enable you to close up your rim without it buckling or warping, have enough…

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