Quick Plates

[janicethepotter]

Thanks to your video I'm going to try to make a plate! How many pounds of clay do you use? Please and thank you, Janice

[jshremshock]

@janicethepotter i dont really ever weigh out the clay i use... a rough estimate for how much i use on the average size plate is about grapefruit or softball size chunk. thanks for watching and the kind words.

[claymoma]

Great plate - the best video on making a plate yet. THANK YOU!!

[bobthedude2]

haha uptown girl. i love that song XD

[angescobar]

when removing the plate after cutting it with the wire, do u leave it on the batt to get leather hard or do u take it off right then? also can u suggest wat pottery wheel i should get that is not so expensive but still works well?

[davmth1]

ofcorse you have to leave it on the batt to get leather hard 1st, afterwards you can take it off and let it dry upside down after trimming

[BibsyP]

@davmth1 I usually cut it, leave it on the bat till leather hard then trim etc. Not cutting it when it is fresh causes many problems I have found.

[tumalofalls]

Hi, thank you for such great videos! I recently came across them and intend to utilize your techniques. You explain things with great simplicity and demonstrate with such ease. Thank you ever so much for inspiring me to improve!

[jhizzleBLUNT]

ive never been able to make plates before untill i saw this video! way simple and easy! thanks!

[Crazy4Maui]

Excellent video. I learned alot. I love that you're not afraid of water! Everyone tells me water is bad.

I do have a question. I did a kiln opening yesterday and my plates warped badly. I used plate stackers and I'm not sure if they caused the problem or I did. If you can, please check out my kiln opening videos. If you have any advice I would certainly appreciate it.

[leeuw666]

nice plate!, how mutch clay do you use?

Gerda

[salinjazz]

I keep returning to this plate demo - it feels simple, concise and true. Thanks and keep posting!

[free2throw]

Great video! How much clay are you using for the plate? I tried the double walled pot and need LOTS of practice. Thanks for posting - you videos are excellent!

[credenza1]

Excellent plate demo. Very neat throwing. Thank you.

[womandy]

Hi Joshua

I think that this is possibly the best plate demo I have seen.

Many thanks for sharing!

(PS I had a go at the double-walled pot yesterday; more practice needed - but I can see that it is a possibility for me!)

Wendy

[Marihani]

That's a really nice sponge!

I have almost the exact same wooden rib! I like wood, since it floats in my water, so I can clean it later and grab it whenever

That plate looks absolutely marvelous! Please post how you decorate it and how it turns out in the end!

[offcenteredpotter]

I agree! I would love to see you trim this also. I need to check your website. I'll bet you have some finished work there.

[offcenteredpotter]

This is very timely, as I've been trying out the "plate" thing recently. Any secrets for making plate sets?

Thanks again for a another great post.

[Marihani]

So! You are subscribed to the word "pottery" as well? I keep bumping into you on new posters! Pretty cool feature, really!

Hope you are having a lovely Easter! HUGS!

[jshremshock]

well the best advice i have to to prepare your balls of clay before you begin.. so if u want to make 10 plates make ten clay balls that are as close to the same amount ...then as along as you keep each step simple and basicaly follow a kind of formula you used on the first you should come damn close to the same size everytime.. using the rib helps a lot with that too to keep consistancy in shape also calipers can help but eventualy you wont need them...sooner than you would think

[offcenteredpotter]

okay.. that makes sense. I have a friend that wants me to make a set of plates... like I can just whip those right up! LOL.

I will try a few and take your advice. I have already started a doubled-walled pot. Thanks so much... your videos are so good.