A Detailed Guide to Making a Stoneware Bowl - Part Two

Dive into the second part of a detailed video tutorial on crafting a stoneware bowl, focusing on the intricate trimming process. Learn essential techniques for refining the form, including how to trim the inside, center the bowl, define the foot ring, and hollow out the foot well. Gain insights into proper tool handling, clay condition assessment, and stability techniques. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates each step, from initial preparation to adding the final maker's mark. Discover valuable tips on wheel head maintenance, thickness checking, and tool selection to enhance your pottery skills.

- Introduction
- Explaining the trimming process
- Keeping the wheel head clean
- Trimming the inside of the form
- Checking the thickness of the bowl prior to turning it
- Centring the bowl ready for trimming
- Refining the groove around the rim
- Defining the outer boundary for the foot ring
- Discussing how to check if the clay is the right condition to trim
- Pushing down to keep the pot pinned in place
- How to hold trimming tools
- Adding stability by joining your thumbs together
- The trimming finally begins!
- Defining the foot region
- Hollowing out the foot well
- Stamping my maker's mark
- Talking about the tools I use