Handle pulling can be one of the most tedious and stressful parts of the functional pottery making process. That's why many potters choose to handbuild handles for their pottery. And while handbuilt handles have a charm and beauty all their own, sometimes you just want that subtle flow and grace that a well-pulled handle offers.
So today, in an excerpt from his DVD Get a Handle on It, Tony Clennell shares his expert advice on handle pulling. Tony shows us that, with a little practice and patience, great-looking pulled handles are within any potter's grasp. - Jennifer Poellot Harnetty, editor
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Published Jul 15, 2011
So today, in an excerpt from his DVD Get a Handle on It, Tony Clennell shares his expert advice on handle pulling. Tony shows us that, with a little practice and patience, great-looking pulled handles are within any potter's grasp. - Jennifer Poellot Harnetty, editor
To learn more about Tony Clennell or to see more image of his work, please visit his blog at http://smokieclennell.blogspot.com/.
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