Pottery for Beginners by Kara Leigh Ford

Author:Kara Leigh Ford [Ford, Kara Leigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Published: 2021-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

Top Tip #4: Water

Use your sponge as a water reservoir.

We are back to being water managers again. The amount of water you use while throwing is key; you don’t ever want your clay to feel sticky, which is a surefire way of getting a wonky pot. But at the same time, if you use too much water your piece is likely to get smaller and smaller because all the clay you’ve just spent 30 minutes centering will be washed away into your splash pan. If the clay absorbs too much water, the walls won’t be strong enough to hold themselves up and your shape will flop. To keep the balance right, try not to flood your pot with water, but instead keep it glossy with water at all times. Remove any excess water from the base of the pot regularly with your sponge. Only with a little experience will you be able to get your water usage right. I always throw with a trickle of warm water. It’s better for your hands. If you have ever tried to put a key in your door on a January morning after walking the dog, you’ll know that cold hands don’t quite respond in the way you want them to. The muscles and ligaments in your hands and fingers work better when they are warm, so do yourself a favor and throw with warm water! You want the entire process to be a nice one.

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