Making Pottery Mugs - My Thoughts Explained

Explore the art of crafting pottery mugs in this detailed 21-minute video tutorial. Learn the entire process from throwing a medium mug using 290 grams of clay to the final handle cleanup. Discover the importance of rim formation, proper drying techniques to achieve leather-hard consistency, and trimming methods using a chuck. Gain insights into creating sturdy mug bases, pulling and shaping handles, and preventing cracks during the drying process. Throughout the tutorial, benefit from expert explanations on why certain techniques are employed and how they contribute to the finished, glazed fired mug.

– Introduction
– Throwing setup
– Throwing a medium mug from approximately 290 grams
– The importance of the rim
– Discussing drying to leather hard
– Trimming the mugs on a chuck
– All about the bases of mugs
– Pulling the handles
– Discussing the shape of my handles
– How to dry pots so they don't crack
– Final clean up of the handle
– THANKS!