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In this installment of the Ceramic Arts Daily Presents video series, Jennifer Allen draws on her years of teaching ceramics at the college level to present a thorough introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel. Jennifer starts off with an introduction to the essential tools and an excellent wedging demonstration. Once at the wheel, she begins with basic cylinders, providing an in-depth demonstration of the centering process and throwing the walls, complete with cross sections of the pots at every step along the way. From cylinders, it’s on to mugs, bowls, and bottles, and she explains the considerations for each from centering through trimming and adding handles. For every form covered, Jennifer demonstrates a variety of options for shaping, which will help spark your creativity. If you have been struggling to conquer the wheel, or if you are just starting out, Jennifer Allen’s instruction in this video is exactly what you need.
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Chapter 2 - Cylinders
Chapter 3 - Cup Forms
Chapter 4 - Teabowls
Chapter 5 - Bottles
Chapter 6 - Bowls
Chapter 7 - Finishing without Trimming
Chapter 8 - Trimming Cups
Chapter 9 - Trimming Bottles
Conclusion
Bonus - Trimming Fluted Bowl
Total runtime: 2 hours 45 minutes
About the Author
Jennifer Allen
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