DIFFICULTY RATING
You will need:
■ 900g (2lb) clay – earthenware or stoneware
■ Tools for throwing – water bowl, sponge, cutting wire, rib
■ Turning tools of choice
■ Hole-making tool
■ Glaze of choice – to fit clay type
Before you begin:
This form is best thrown on a batt unless you’re really 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 for the batt
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, at the same time resting the forefinger of your other hand on the rim and applying gentle pressure
1 If you don’t have a 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
