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December 7, 2009
How to Make a Gauge for Throwing Consistently Sized Pots on the Pottery Wheel
If you've ever tried to throw multiple pots of the same size and shape, you know that it's tough. Sure, calipers can do the trick, but if you are on such a tight deadline that every second counts, it is nice to not have to stop what you are doing to measure. That's where a throwing gauge comes in handy. Today, Don Adamatis demonstrates how to construct a simple, easy-to-make throwing gauge.June 23, 2009
Square Dancing: Creating a Diamond-Shaped Baking Dish with an Undulating Rim on the Pottery Wheel
Today, Dick Lehman shares his techniques for throwing "dancing" baking dishes on the potter's wheel, a technique inspired by a demonstration at a workshop years ago.March 25, 2009
Making Multiples: Using Templates to Throw Uniform Shapes on the Pottery Wheel
Today potter Bill Schran explains how he makes and uses templates to throw multiples on the pottery wheel.July 14, 2008
Gallery and Spout Sizing with Corks: A Great Tip for Getting the Right Fit
[caption id="attachment_3499" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="A fired ring with a spigot inserted into its proper hole. The corresponding cork used as the gauge for this hole will be used when throwing."][/caption] Today’s tip addresses a question sent in by a Ceramic Arts Daily reader. This reader wondered if we had any tips for judging the size of a hole on a piece of pottery that is designed to receive a cork, stopper or clock ...June 25, 2008
Readers Chime In: More Pottery Uses for Old Credit Cards and Other Quick Tips for the Clay Studio
Today, readers share more good ideas for using old credit cards in the ceramic studio, plus a host of other great ceramic tips!February 15, 2008
In today's Tip of the Week, ceramic artist Sylvia Shirley explains a quick-change bat system she developed to make throwing mugs and small bowls in series more efficient.
