In this week's video I'm throwing and trimming a batch of narrow cylindrical vase forms. They're tricky objects to make and I discuss their creation, how and why I do certain things, together with sharing some tips and tricks along the way.
How I recycle clay: https://youtu.be/mco55yi_U6s
Phil Poburka makes a majority of the trimming tools I use for stoneware.
Phil Bison tools: http://bisonstudios.com
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Preparing clay (400 grams)
1:06 - Discussing the tools used for pots like these
1:23 - Throwing the vase
5:10 - Cross section to explain how I push out the bottom of the pot
7:35 - Trimming the vase
10:29 - Trimming the base of the vase
13:22 - Glazed examples
14:16 - Tidy up
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