Throwing / making a small pottery salt jar / salt pig on the wheel

Throwing a clay salt jar keeper or as it's known a Salt Pig on the wheel.
Don't know why it's called a salt pig though.
This is a bit of a tricky pot to make as you need to throw an enclosed pot and a mouth then stick the two together.
These keep salt dry,and stop it sticking together even in damp weather and I don't know why this is,maybe the design with the big mouth opening,but they really do work.
Anyway here's my take on the salt pig.

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[hdemont2]

I'm interested in the bats as well could you tell us what they are made off.

thanks

[RoCkbunny769]

I had to google a salt pig, because I had never heard of them before. Or at least I have, but I've never heard them being called that before. Ha, they're so cute! Very nice vid!

[tee1812]

What are you using for bats, are they home made. Also you must relocate the mic as the motor sounds are drowning out your voice

[tokyorosa]

I love those things. Wish I had the skill to throw one!

Do you glaze the inside or is it better to leave it unglazed?

[credenza1]

Thanks Dan.

[ichangedtheworld]

Scottish definition of "pig" is a jar or pot made of earthenware. In this case it holds salt..

[Spart248]

Is this the same video camera from before the summer?

Because this new camera looks perfect.

The sound is balanced perfectly between you and the wheel(maybe a little much on the wheel), and the picture quality is great,

[leeuw666]

verry nice!! i likz your work verry much!!

[potterylady1]

@supercoolpokemon Aw :). Go for it!!!