DIFFICULTY RATING
You will need:
■ Clay – stoneware or earthenware. See note about weights below
■ Tools for throwing – water bowl, sponge, rib, cutting wire
■ Turning tools of choice
■ Glazes of choice to suit clay type
Before you begin:
Prepare your clay in advance and weigh out as many balls as number of beakers you want to make, allowing a few extra to choose the best from when finished.
Store the clay balls under plastic until ready to start.
Clay weights:
We have made six beakers of each size, the larger one being made from 284g (10oz) clay and the smaller one from 171g (6oz).
The taller beaker is 12cm high with a diameter of 9.5cm at the rim The smaller beaker is 8cm high, with a diameter of 7.5cm at the rim.
However, the weight of clay you
