How to Create a Chip and Dip Tray On The Pottery Wheel

This wheel throwing video will show you how to make an earthenware clay chip and dip. It has a small bowl for salsa, cheese dip or what not in the middle of a large plate. All of it is created together in one clay piece.

[@Pankaj-Verma-]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Mathchickey]

How do you get it to dry evenly without warping if the middle bowl is not the same height as the plate sides? I really want to try this and love your video. Just nervous about the drying process.

[@lakecountryfinearts8930]

If you use a stoneware clay with grog, the chance of warping is reduced. I made over 100 and had no warping. I dried it out slowly. I only sponged the bottom smooth instead of trimming it on the wheel. I hope this helps.

[@lakecountryfinearts8930]

Sorry for the late response. I wire them right away and then a couple times through the drying process. I dry them very slowly to prevent warping and then sponge the bottom smooth when they are leather hard. There are other methods of trimming them when they are leather hard propped upside down on a chuck. It is much more time consuming but offers a more professional end result.

[@neilanthonyhaywardlewis8978]

I make these with an egg cup in the middle, all one piece, I have made them for 12 years now...

[@deborahhazelwood856]

How many pounds of clay did you use?

[@lakecountryfinearts8930]

About 2.5lbs

[@lakecountryfinearts8930]

2lbs

[@Zhaanaay]

How do you trim it?

[@lakecountryfinearts8930]

When it is this small I only smooth the bottom edge with my thumb first and then a damp sponge. I will trim bigger Chip and Dip plates, by flipping them upside down onto a centered bisque fired bowl. I fasten the bisque bowl with soft clay keys and then center and fasten the upside down chip and dip plate to the bowl and then trim as I would any plate. It takes patience and a gentle touch.

[@lakecountryfinearts8930]

I only sponged the bottom smooth instead of trimming it on the wheel. I hope this helps. Sorry for the late response.

[@lakecountryfinearts8930]

Sorry for the late response, I wire it and the sponge the bottom when it is leather hard.

[@williamhupy-ui7df]

How many pounds?

[@lakecountryfinearts8930]

For this one it was just about 2 lbs. Bigger ones really should be trimmed with a foot.

[@williamhupy-ui7df]

Oops. Saw answer.