Beginner Throwing Plates, video 4 of 10 on becoming a potter.

Three simple to throw plates and how to trim them. Fourth in the 10 video series to becoming a potter.

[@sheenamayo8912]

Excellent video as usual! Maybe I need to get someone to make me one of those wiring off tools. I seem to leave too much clay on the bat with an ordinary wire and it puts me off making plates. Feeling inspired! Thank you for giving your time and the benefit of your expertise. It is sooo much appreciated!

[@shirishpatel45]

Thanks for the way to do.

[@janedunworth4622]

I love your videos, Vaughan, and learn so much. How do I find the first 3 videos?

[@Vsmithpots]

Just click on videos on my home page, they are released every two weeks, starting in March.

[@CatherynMason]

Vaughan, are you just using a pebble to polish, like one from the yard? Thank you. Your videos are super useful.

[@Vsmithpots]

Yes it is off the beach. Thanks.

[@cleogottert6025]

Thank you so much, I love your videos. The yoga-bat to trim have to be dry or moist?

[@Vsmithpots]

damp but not wet.

[@lee-annmccleland9554]

Hi. Does polishing the plate make a difference after bisque and glaze firing? Would you leave more clay if you wanted to trim a footring?

[@Vsmithpots]

Yes a foot ring needs a thicker base, polishing the bottom just makes it smooth. Thanks for watching.