1 The wheel head must be clean, dust-free and moist for the clay to adhere. Wipe over the surface with a damp sponge – DO NOT use excessive water, or the clay will slide off the wheel head as it gathers speed.
Remove excess water from the wheel
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PROJECT
ONE
■ Clay – stoneware or earthenware, See note about clay weights below right
■ Tools for throwing – water bowl, sponge, rib, cutting wire
■ Turning tools of choice
■ Glazes of choice to suit clay type
Prepare the clay in advance and weigh out a ball for each mug you want to make, allowing a few extra so you can choose the best at the end. Store the balls under plastic until ready to throw them.
The weight of clay you’ll need is determined by the size of the mug you want to make and the clay type.
Stoneware clays will shrink more in firing, so 397-454g (14-16oz) is a good weight for a generous-sized mug.
Earthenware will shrink less, so you can achieve a similar size with 284-341g (10-12oz) of clay.
The example in this project used 341g (12oz) for the mug and 114g (4oz max) for the infuser. The clay type is a white mid-range that will fire to cone 6.
1 The wheel head must be clean, dust-free and moist for the clay to adhere. Wipe over the surface with a damp sponge – DO NOT use excessive water, or the clay will slide off the wheel head as it gathers speed.
Remove excess water from the wheel
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