THROWN SALT PIG

You will need:

■ Clay – earthenware or stoneware
■ Throwing tools – water bowl, sponge, rib, cutting wire
■ Wooden boards for the thrown items
■ Glaze to suit clay type

Before you begin:

■ The weight of clay you choose will depend on the size of pig you want to make.

■ Here, approximately 680g (1 ½lb) was used for the body and 85-115g (3-4oz) for the opening ring. This produced a finished item 15cm (6 inches) high. Scale up the weights accordingly to make a larger pig. each section will be lifted off as it’s completed.

Prepare your clay by kneading it well to remove any trapped air.

You can work directly on the wheel head if you’re confident about lifting the body off when finished, otherwise fix a batt to the wheel head – for details visit.claycraft.co.uk/how-to

Position the clay at the centre of the wheel head, using the concentric lines for accuracy.

Centre the clay – you can also see full