Beginning Throwing week 6: plates

Hi folks,

For next class, please throw 8 plates and keep 2. Plate dimensions are as follows:

• salad plate:
• 1 1/2 pounds of clay;
• bottom is 3/8 inch thick at center, thinner at the edges;
• 6 1/4 inches diameter inside bottom.

• dinner plate:
• 2 1/2 pounds of clay;
• bottom is 3/8" thick at center, thinner at the edges;
• 8 1/4 inches inside diameter bottom.

Resources
Potter Emily Owen of Little e Pottery in Austin, Texas (http://www.littleepottery.com/) makes plates:

Part 1
Making Ceramic Plates and Platters : Ceramic Plates & Platters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgg-qwOXt5w

Part 2
Making Ceramic Plates and Platters : Ceramic Plates & Platters Clay Prep
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RvULYq-5DU

Part 3
Making Ceramic Plates and Platters : Ceramic Plate Clay Centering
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbIVJmfI9So

Part 4
Making Ceramic Plates and Platters : Ceramic Plate Throwing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNQT_RMF7zg

Part 5
Making Ceramic Plates and Platters : Ceramic Platter Throwing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Daimyu40cbo

Part 6
Making Ceramic Plates and Platters : Ceramic Platter Rim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-35UdyFHUM

Part 7
Making Ceramic Plates and Platters : Ceramic Plate & Platter Foot Prep
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLnD70_yvhU

Part 8
Making Ceramic Plates and Platters : Ceramic Plate & Platter Foot Trim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lUP0wjuNTQ


Have fun!
-Jay

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For next week:
Please have 2 of any shape leatherhard and ready for finishing.

Resources:
Handout: clay weights & measurements for various pottery shapes
This is the handout from class; includes clay weights and measurements for making a bowl, 12 oz. mug/pitcher, 24 oz. mug/pitcher, bud vase, side plate, dinner plate, and serving bowl.

Next week we'll look at making plates on the potters wheel. Also, hopefully our pots will be bisque fired by then!

Thanks,
Jay