iandol on wed 11 oct 00
Bob Hamm wrote, after giving the number of lids he makes
< I trim the lid and without scoring, smear thin slip (sometimes almost =
water) on the lid. Then I take wad of clay, roll it in my hands to a =
cone shape, rock it on a shelf to round the bottom a bit. I set it on =
the lid, pressing it down with a slight twisting action while slowly =
rotating the wheel and then use as much water as I want to throw the =
knob.>
Well, you hear teachers talking about getting to know your clay and the =
best way to do it. Well, I would say that this young fellow knows all =
about clay. Yes, well in tune with the stuff.
Great reading Bob. BTW I thought this was a standard technique taught in =
all pottery courses.
Regards,
Ivor Lewis, Redhill, South Australia
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