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How to Throw a Plate

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This video is about how to throw a plate. There are three main things to focus on when creating a plate; leaving the base thick, compressing the clay and condensing the rim. It is important [...]

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Creating a Double-Walled Vessel

How to Make a Double Walled Vessel

Double-walled vessels are one of the more difficult forms to create. However, once mastered it can be utilized to create a variety of incredible shapes and forms. In ceramics it’s common knowledge that air pockets [...]

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How to Throw a Bottle Neck Form

How to Make a Bottle Form

This video talks about the bottle neck form, a tricky form at first but after a bit of practice will become like second nature. The bottle neck form can be used for all sorts of [...]

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How to Throw a One-Piece Planter Pot

How to Make a Planter Pot

This video explains and shows how to create a one piece planter pot. I prefer these because you don’t have to worry about fumbling around that stupid plate that sits underneath, it’s all nice and [...]

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New Instructional Videos!

How to Make a Goblet

Recently Chris worked with a video production company called Geobeats on their Expert Pottery Series. There are several videos highlighting different techniques and forms you can create on the potters wheel. The first video has [...]

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