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    THROWN LANTERN

    Nov 24, 2020 6 minutes

    You will need:

    Stoneware clay if you intend to use the lantern outside, otherwise earthenware or stoneware type of your choosing

    Items for throwing – water bowl, sponge, rib cutting wire

    Two batts

    Turning tool

    Sharp knife

    Glazes to suit clay type

    THROWING THE BASE

    Before you begin: Prepare 900g (2lb) of clay by kneading it well to remove any possible trapped air, then fix a batt to the wheel head – for details visit claycraft.co.uk/how-to

    Form the clay into a rough cone shape.

    Dampen, but don’t flood, the surface of the batt or wheel head, and position the clay as close to the centre as possible.

    Dribble a little water over the surface of the clay, then pat it down to make sure it’s secure.

    Centre the clay – you can see full instructions on how to do this on our website – but begin by dribbling a little water over the surface then cone the clay up between both hands to get it to the correct

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