This kind.....
Last week I spent the entire 3 hour class trimming. NOT my favorite part of the potting process, but I generally like the results. On reflection, the dislike of trimming probably comes from my lack of confidence. I feel that I might trim through the bottom of the pot, or that I will not trim enough off the bottom and leave it too thick and it may crack in the kiln.
Practice makes prefect and I seem to have very little time to practice.
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Lookin good! I particularly like the one on the far left in the front row. Are you using cone 6 white stoneware? or some thing else?
I have some pretty good cone six recipes that would show off the throwing marks well
I'm very impressed with your pots.
They are all beautiful Jackie! Good luck with your glazing.
the feet are beautifully trimmed. I find that i am much more confident with the trimming when the tools are really sharp. It eliminates the pull and drag feel. I have less issue with trimming through the bottom as well, because I feel "done" faster when I have clean cuts each time.
Me, I'd go for a crackle glaze. They look like they might take it nicely, particularly as they'd fit the hand so well.
I was told that trimming was what saved you from getting your pottery too soggy, during the throw: you could trim off some of the excess or ridges, to make it smooth, so that you weren't fussing with it excessively.
Can't wait to see your beautiful pots fired.
I meant glazed and fired.
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