Revisiting Porcelain - Throwing and Trimming Jars

Revisiting Porcelain - Throwing and Trimming Jars

Explore the intricate process of throwing and trimming porcelain jars in this detailed pottery video. Learn techniques for wedging and weighing clay, throwing jar bodies and lids, and creating makeshift drying setups. Discover the use of ultra-sharp trimming tools and observe the meticulous trimming process for lids, bodies, and bases. Gain insights into using a torch to check the thickness of translucent porcelain and see the final result of bone-dry porcelain jars. Follow along as the potter revisits working with porcelain after a six-year hiatus, sharing both the challenges and joys of the material.