We were introduced to trowing clay on the wheel last week as well as the pug mill which recycles clay scraps.
slug's for trowing
We began trowing 5cm clay in equal amounts. I started by throwing the clay with a bit of force, the foot pedal's each side act as an accelerator. I continuously added water as I placed my left hand to the side of the clay and applied pressure to gain control of the clay and shape the form of the bowl. Pushing with the heel of my hand, I slowed it down and slide my finger to the centre of the clay minding not to hit the base. I started to lift a grove and started to lift it out to form the bowls outer frame. I then used the kidney to shape and clean the bowl up pushing towards the edge of the rib. I used a sponge to tidy it up and used a wire cutter placing pressure on the base to slice the bowl from the plate. I then lowered my fingers and tilt and lift off gently
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