Ceramic Arts Daily – How to Throw a Fluted Serving Bowl with a Decorative Flange and Rim

When Sarah Jaeger started making her fluted serving bowls she decided to add a decorative flange about three quarters up as a way of dividing up the space for decoration. But this was one of those happy coincidences when the decoration also enhanced the function by creating a natural place for hands to rest when carrying the bowl. In today’s video, an excerpt from her DVD Throwing, Altering and Glazing for Function and Beauty, Sarah explains how she makes and trims these beautiful bowls. – Jennifer Harnetty, editor.

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This clip was excerpted from Sarah Jaeger’s DVD Throwing, Altering, and Glazing for Function and Beauty, which is available in the Ceramic Arts Daily Bookstore.

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Sandra Whyles February 27, 2013 at 5:13 am -

Always love to watch a tutorial. Practice makes perfect. Thanks.
Lyn Pettman February 23, 2013 at 6:17 pm -

That was cool thanks
Lyn Pettman February 23, 2013 at 6:16 pm -

What a great pot and the ideas are wow…thanks
Gil Mosko February 22, 2013 at 1:35 pm -

I love watching trained hands at work. As with every master potter I have heard or read, Ms. Jaeger sees the finished pot, even while she is throwing. This sensitivity to the process only enhances things. BTW, chopsticks are underutilized tools–I think they are great. Obviously this video did not discuss the glazing of the bowl. But how can I neglect to look at it and appreciate the beauty? Finally, the flange…..its functions are many. Already mentioned were the visual statement it makes, and also the functionality for handling the finished piece. I would like to add that it is also a structural member, adding a great amount of strength to the bowl. Thank you so much for this excellent post.

How to Throw a Fluted Serving Bowl with a Decorative Flange and Rim