A Detailed Guide to Making Pulled Clay Pottery Handles

Learn the intricate process of creating pulled clay pottery handles in this comprehensive 23-minute video tutorial. Explore every step of the handle-making process, from preparing and trimming cups to attaching and shaping handles. Discover techniques for checking clay consistency, scoring and slipping, and proper drying methods. Master the art of pulling handle blanks, attaching them to cups, and blending joins. Gain insights into quality control, mass production, and see finished examples of pulled handle pottery. Follow along with detailed timecodes for each section, ensuring a thorough understanding of this meticulous craft.

- Introduction
- Preparing cups
- Trimming cups
- Checking the cup for the right consistency for handle attachment
- Cup cross-section
- Preparing the clay pulling block
- Tools used
- Pulling handle blanks
- Storing handle blanks
- Scoring and slipping
- Preparing handle blank
- Attaching handle blank onto cup
- Blending top join
- Pulling handle
- Discussing drying
- Wrapping up pots
- Final check, quality control
- Pots en masse
- Finished examples