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THROWN COFFEE MUG AND FILTER

DIFFICULTY RATING ★★★★☆ 

A reminder when throwing

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

THROWING THE MUG

1 Working directly on the wheel head, barely dampen the surface, then position your clay for the mug at the centre and pat it down to ensure it stays in place.

Centre the clay – you can see full instructions on our website: claycraft.co.uk/how-to but begin by dribbling a little water over the surface, then cone the clay up between both hands, applying equal pressure from both sides to raise it vertically.

Continue by pushing the clay down with your right hand while

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