Wheel Thrown Pottery Pulling A Handle

[offcenteredpotter]

This video is very useful, as I don't join handles well at all and gen to avoid them. I should give the a better shoo.

Also, if you're looking for equipment, you have find used kilns at estate sales. Little old ladies used them for china painting.

I see them all the time. Too bad you weren't closer,,, I could hook you up.

[xxsolidshrimpxx]

ill take one haha

[rapidac]

When joining handles potters either will score up the adjoining pieces or simply add water to make the clay tacky and pressing firmly. If you notice the cups/mugs drying out (not bonedry)... spray them, let the clay absorb the water and repeat a few times. You should be able to have a good attachment without fear of cracking.

[Marihani]

OOO - I like that signature on the bottom! Mine is very geometric. The joins on my handles have a severe tendency to crack :-( What am I doing wrong?

That is one man-size handle! Hehe!

I like the thumbholder! Fun idea!

Would be kinda nice to see more than your hands and your jeans once - just to see who you are. How about giving us a tour of your workshop?

[DShopePots]

When joining handles, you want the handle and the piece to be about the same dryness. The handle I joined in this video did end up cracking today because I let the cup dry a bit to much. As you can see in the vid, I had a tough time joining it. Also the handle could be to thick, this causes uneven drying which cracks will occur.

-DS

[Marihani]

Thanks for the advice. I will try to have the same dryness (that's probably my biggest sin, when I think about it) and wrap in plastic for a slower, more even drying.

[DShopePots]

Funny you mention "MY WORKSHOP"... Right now all my workshop consists of is a single wheel in my basement. At 19 years old my money doesnt stretch very far, but the way I see it, every potter starts somewhere. As I sell work I would love to invest in an Electric Kiln and things needed for my own studio. As of now I rely on a buddy of mine to help me with firings, glazes Ect... If any1 has any tips that can help me keep moving in positive directions, I am all ears and very thankful!!!

[Marihani]

Ideas - an old kitchen table to wedge on. Shelves for drying. (Transporting dry pieces is a PAIN! - I used boxes and newspaper and careful driving back when.)

I have an old kitchen counter and cupboards that make getting water and such easier. In general, feel free to go to livevideo-dot-com-slash-mariha­ni and have a look at my workshop videos. A lot of "home-made" stuff in my workshop.