The Ultimate Pottery Handle Pulling Guide

Dive into a comprehensive 35-minute video tutorial on mastering the art of pottery handle pulling. Learn the intricate process from start to finish, including proper clay preparation, hand positioning, pressure application, and attachment techniques. Discover how to avoid common errors, create the ideal cross-section, and achieve the perfect arch. Explore advanced techniques like pulling grooves and using wax to prevent cracks. Gain insights on drying methods and troubleshooting for handles that are too large or small. Watch a real-time demonstration of a successful handle pull and learn finishing touches like trimming and clean-up. Perfect for both beginners and experienced potters looking to refine their handle-making skills.

- Introduction
- Trimming the mugs and making sure the clay is in the RIGHT condition.
- How soft should the clay that's being pulled be?
- HAND POSITIONS
- How much pressure to use & pulling the blanks
- Segmenting off the individual handle blanks
- The orientation they're attached & the desired cross-section
- Flaring out the end of the blank
- How to attach the blanks to the cups
- How to avoid two common pulling errors
- How to arch the handle down & join it to the body
- Pulling the grooves in the back of the handle
- Don't overwork the clay
- HOW TO DRY THEM PROPERLY
- How to use wax to prevent cracks
- Pulling a handle that's TOO large
- Pulling a handle that's TOO small
- Pulling a successful handle with no edits
- Trimming away smeared clay on the base & rounding the rim.
- Clean up