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Pottery Basics: Throwing a 3lb Bowl
A simple wheel throwing tutorial on how to make a bowl using the Speedball Boss Bass opening tool.
Materials
3 lbs Laguna #16 porcelain
Speedball Boss Base
Pottery Sponge
Mud Tools Red Rib #1 & #0
Wooden Clay Knife
Wooden Pottery Rib
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Thrown Bacon Cooker
Movie + 1 extra
Learn how to make your own wheel thrown bacon cooker in this step-by-step ClayShare class. In this class you will learn how to throw a double walled form, to make and attached a handle and to pull a spout. You will also learn how to use dip and pour glazes to create a crisscross pattern.
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Thrown Cappuccino Mug
Movie
Learn how to make a wheel thrown Cappuccino mug. We will take the classic shape and give it a modern coffee house update creating a timeless design.
These mugs are perfect for Cappuccinos, Lattes, hot cocoa, soups, stews, ice cream, dips and so much more. In this class you will learn to throw a m... -
Thrown Apple Baking Dish
Movie
Learn to throw this apple baking dish just in time for autumn. In this class I am going to show you how to throw this form. I'm going to show you how to trim this form and I'm also going to show you how to glaze it to get this exact glaze effect. And I include not only the tools and materials for...
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Wheel Thrown French Butter Keeper
Movie
Learn to make this beautiful and useful French Butter Keeper.
Materials:
Pottery Wheel
1.5lbs of clay for jar and 1 lb for lid, I am using Laguna Bmix 5 clay
Medium red mud tool rib and Wooden rib
Pottery Sponge
Wooden clay knife
Needle tool
Cutting wire
Bucket for Water
Calipers and Ruler
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Thrown Test Tile Ring
Movie
Learn how to make a wheel thrown double walled test tile ring.
Test tiles are a great way to test out different clay bodies and glaze combinations and these test tiles rings are fast and easy to make. In this class we will walk you through each step in making these test tile rings, and this clas... -
Wheel Thrown Urn
Movie
In this class you will learn how to throw and trim a lidded urn. We will cover what size urn to make with “urn math” as well as urn etiquette for the Epitaph. You will also learn how to glaze with two different glazes while using wax resist and how to apply and fire laser decals for personalizati...
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Throwing Basics: Cylinders
Learn how to throw consistent cylinders on the potters wheel in this ClayShare live tutorial with Jessica Putnam-Phillips.
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Ring Vase
Movie
Ring Vases/Pour Vessels date back to ancient times and across many different cultures. Many people today call this shape a “Donut Vase” because of it resemblance to the sweet American pastry but I am going to stick with Ring Vase since I am pretty sure they didn’t have donuts in Ancient Greece. T...
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Thrown Candlesticks
Movie + 7 extras
Candlesticks are such a versatile project. You can make them elegant and fancy or county chic and casual. In this class I will show you how to make a candlestick on the pottery wheel.
This is a great project for testing out wheel thrown shapes and glaze combinations. They also are great sellers ... -
Thrown Chambersticks
Movie + 5 extras
Chambersticks are both beautiful to look at and functional. Before electricity Chambersticks were used to carry candles from room to room and the large base served to catch any wax that may have dripped. I like to add a glass candle chimney (also called a hurricane) to my chamberstick making it a...
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Dip Chiller
8 items
Dip Chillers are a must have for my family. We use them all year to keep dips and snacks cold. They are a huge seller at craft fairs, art markets and if you sell your work online.
In this class I’ll show you how to make an ice holder and bowl that will nest together. This is a challenging beginne... -
Funky Teapot
16 items
You are going to fall in love with this wheel thrown fun and funky teapot. In this class you will combine wheel throwing and handbulding techniques to make a one of a kind teapot that can also be used as a coffee pot or ewer.
Materials:
Pottery Wheel
5 lbs of clay (2lbs for teapot body)
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Magic Shaker
9 items
These double walled hollow bottomed Shakers are a fun way to make salt, pepper, herb and spice shakers and are a fabulous form to practice your throwing skills. This class is a bit challenging but with practice I know you’ll get it and will love making them!
Materials:
Pottery Wheel
.75-1 lb of... -
No Trim Vase
4 items
I love making these vases! They are fabulous to use for surface decoration techniques such as Sgraffito, Mishima, Stamping and underglaze transfers. There are also good form to practice your wheel throwing techniques on and because there is no trimming they are perfect if you don’t have time to g...
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Making and Using A Chuck
9 items
A chuck is a useful tool to have in the pottery studio. I use mine often to trim forms with long necks or delicate rims. This is a good form to practice your throwing skills on and a great shape to use for making composite forms.
Materials:
Pottery Wheel
2-3 lbs of clay (I am using Laguna bmix5 ... -
Thrown Petal Mug
12 items
Learn how to make this fabulous wheel-thrown mug with petals in this fun and easy-to-follow class. You won't believe how easy it is to create gorgeous sculpted elements on your thrown or hand-built pottery.
The techniques you'll learn can be adapted to work with any form. So, you can make peta...
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Throwing A Drape Mold
5 items
Making your own drape molds is a fun and rewarding project. I make these in all shapes and sizes and use them for hand building plates, bowls, and platters.
Materials:
Pottery Wheel
2-3 lbs of clay (I am using Laguna bmix5 without grog)
Medium red mud tool rib and Wooden rib
Wooden clay knife
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Using Underglaze Transfers on Thrown Mugs
12 items
Making a mug using underglaze transfers is a great way to add surface decoration to wheel thrown forms. In this class you will learn how to throw a mug and to make a handle. Then I will show you how to use underglaze transfers on both! This class is suitable for all levels of wheel throwing.
M...
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Using Underglaze Transfers on Thrown Forms
10 items
Using underglaze transfers is a great way to add surface decoration to wheel thrown forms. In this class you will learn how to throw forms, apply underglaze transfers and to shape the form. This class is suitable for all levels of wheel throwing.
Tools & Materials:
Pottery Wheel
3-4 lbs of c... -
Thrown Casserole Dishes
14 items
There is nothing like using your own pottery to bake! In this wheel throwing class I’ll show you how to make a super cute bean shaped casserole dish and a square casserole as well. I’ll discuss the best clays and glazes for ovenware and show you two handle styles. The skills you’ll learn in this ...
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Milk or Iced Tea Pitcher
9 items
I’ll show you how to throw a pitcher on the pottery wheel step-by-step. We’ll go over all the details including how to pull the spout and make the throat for a beautiful pour, trimming the bottom, and pulling and attaching the handle. Then I’ll discuss some options for surface decoration, glazing...
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Thrown Hand Bell
9 items
I’ll show you how to throw the bell and handle, make the clapper, and assemble them into this super cute bell.
Tools & Materials
2 lbs. of Clay (1.25 for the bell, .75 for the handle)
Sponge
Cookie Cutter
Medium Red Mud Tool Rib
Wooden Rib
Wooden Clay Knife
Dolan Clay Knife
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Side Handle Teapot
16 items
I love making these side handle teapots! Some say that teapots can be tricky to make, but with my step-by-step tutorial you’ll see how fun and easy they really are. I’ll show you how to throw all the parts and assemble them into a super cute teapot.
Tools & Materials
Pottery Wheel
5 lbs of C...