Purple Thumb asked: "Could you do a video to show how to create large, deep cracks, almost like blocks? Thanks!"
Sure can. I first try with bird netting to create a square block pattern. It was a fail, due to the pattern being uneven in depth, making the expansion difficult. I did like the texture in certain areas. This pot eventually broke off camera while drying, so it didn't make it all the way to the end of the video.
I think that the bird netting idea still has merit if I could figure out how to secure it more tightly and evenly. So, this was as close as I got to making "large, deep cracks, almost like blocks".
I then try a Vertical/Horizontal cross hatch pattern using a pasta cutter. When expanded, the vertical cracks opened more than the horizontal ones. I think this one shows real potential for future use. I took the time to finish the rim with wet fingers, before moving onto the next.
I liked the texture on #2, but wondered if having the cross hatch at a 45 angle would make a difference, so I tried that on #3. Notice I run the wheel in forward and reverse when applying the cross hatching.
Lastly I wanted to try a totally different texture. At this point I only wanted to do one more demo-pot, and couldn't decide between the circle-cutting pipe and the V-shaped wire, so I did both. The results were interesting. I think I want to do a few more tests with the circle cutter.
#1 was 3lbs of clay, and #2, #3 and #4 were all 5lbs of clay.
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