DIFFICULTY RATING
You will need:
■ 1.8kg (4lb) clay of choice for the body of the jug plus extra for the handle
■ Tools to throw with – water bowl, sponge, ribs, cutting wire
To decorate:
■ Three or more glazes of choice in colours that work together
■ Wax emulsion with a brush for application
Before you begin:
This form is best thrown on a batt unless you’re confident about lifting work off the wheel head. If you don’t have a quick-fit mechanism for your wheel, you will need to throw a pad to secure the batt onto.
A note to prevent wordy repetition
Always compress the clay at the rim after each lift – pinch the rim gently between your fingers and thumb while resting the forefinger of your other hand on the rim and applying gentle pressure.
1 Unless you have the quick-fit mechanism for your wheel, begin by throwing the pad for a batt.
Fix the batt onto the pad, ensuring it’s central, then secure it with a thump at the centre.
Moisten the surface of the batt with your fingers, or a barely damp sponge, to give some purchase for the clay, but
