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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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How to Throw a Square Cup

How to Make a Square Cup

This video talks about how to throw a square cup. When making a square cup you’re not actually throwing the cup square but rather making a round cup and altering it after it’s been thrown. [...]

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Creating Large Forms on the Wheel

How to Make a Large Vessel

This video talks about creating larger forms on the wheel. Larger forms can be quite daunting if you haven’t tried them before. They can also be quite the challenge if you have! The most difficult [...]

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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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