THROWN TWO-PART BOTTLE FORM

You will need:

■ 900g (2lb) clay for body

■ 115g (¼lb) clay for each neck shown – clay can be earthenware or stoneware, white or coloured, as preferred

■ Tools for throwing – water bowl, sponge including a version on a stick, cutting wire, batts, ribs – wooden and metal

■ Surface decoration as preferred

Before you begin:

A reminder when throwing – to save wordy repetition!

Always compress the clay at the rim after each lift. Gently pinch the rim between your fingers and thumb, at the same time resting the forefinger of your other hand on the rim and applying gentle pressure

Prepare the larger weight of clay by kneading it well to remove any possible trapped air, then form it into a rough cone shape.

Throw a pad for a batt, then fix the batt to the wheel head, giving it a thump with your fist to secure