How to Make Great Lids for Your Pottery - Throwing Lids and Pots

Ann shares her techniques for creating the 3 primary lids used in pottery. Ann demonstrates not only the construction of the lids but the pots that go with them. Beginners and Intermediate pottery students will find this instruction helpful and those that want to watch Ann work her magic will find it relaxing and entertaining. Enjoy making these great pots and lids!
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[@carolthomas6337]

What I love about your videos is that you simply state what you do. Using the universal pin tool to define and clarify your shelf, seeing it immediately. helps so much. Thank you Ann.

[@jennigaynor4350]

fabulous clip on lids

[@halraines9]

I've watched this video before. Without a doubt, I'll return... Your throwing, trimming and style overall are always helpful. My lids and I thank you for your help.

[@rebeccasherrod4966]

I have fallen in love with your videos. I hear your voice, and I smile! Thank you so very much. :)

[@evelouise79]

Thank you very much for this video. I was having trouble throwing lidded forms and your tutorial has really helped! Turning the lid upside down to check fit whilst it’s still on the bat was a revelation 😍

[@migzz7976]

Love the lid carving and the newspaper trick!

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Will have to remember using the paper strips while drying.... Another really neat instructional video. Cheers..Freddie

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks as always Freddie!

[@wilbmoore]

Yea. I never thought of the paper strips. Great idea.

[@stevecontreras3520]

News paper strips are not needed. The pieces will not stick together unless sopping wet. This is a well done and informative video, but the paper strips are a waste of time.

[@janiceholt8146]

Excellent! Great instruction!

[@clairebradbury11]

thanks Ann, very helpful and practical. Just what I needed!

[@pau.lacassie.q]

Sooooo good!! Thanx ❤

[@workofartgreeley7065]

Love your videos! You're an excellent teacher 🥰

[@rebeccakumi5369]

This is absolutely fantastic instruction!

[@brendasad6231]

Excelente video, muchas gracias!

[@5668374]

Fantastic video!

[@barbaragilson4852]

Thank you Ann ,it is so nice seeing you use the tools I learned with. This gave me a gentle reminder to use what I know feather than trying so many new tools.

[@jerialexis5647]

Thanks so much Ann for this tutorial. I have always had problems getting lids right and this is so helpful. I live in rural Alaska and there is no access to workshops except online. Thank you for your teaching skills and sharing :)

[@barbaragilson4852]

Ann , I have not ever been introduced to using the needle tool as you have done. What a clever way to even out and define your pieces. Thank you as always for the great tips and improved ways to define and simplify great results.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Glad it was helpful Barbara - thanks for watching!

[@heleneguiffant5391]

It's great ! I like it very much ! Thanks

[@janinedeutsch63]

One of the best videos for lids- I refer to it often- thank you for sharing your experience.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks Janine! Appreciate you watching!

[@margotsweed8238]

This is one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen. Sooo helpful!

[@Annie-wu7kc]

Brilliant thanks 😊

[@milagroolcinabrotons6802]

Geniales trabajos I demostraciones, enhorabuena, profesional👏👏👏👏

[@hkhodges8487]

Nice trimming tip with the needle tool. Thanks!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks for watching!

[@KatAtkinson]

Great video. My next attempts on the wheel was going to be lidded jars. Perfect timing :-) thank you

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks Kat! Would love to see them!

[@Lyddiebits]

I made my first jar and lid from your instructions:) Thank you Ann!! I shared your video on my IG and credited you for showing me!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Awesome thank you!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Awesome thank you!

[@margotsweed8530]

Best instructional for lids!!!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks for watching!

[@bethbishop5408]

Wonderful video.

[@nln1897]

Very good instruction. It helps a lot. Thank you.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

So glad you found it helpful - that is why we started this channel! Thanks for watching!

[@melodyadams]

I also like the tip on leveling out with the needle tool. Great video. Keep them coming. You do beautiful work!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@Lyddiebits]

Agreed!!!!

[@eileenc5159]

Ann, thank you so much for your demonstration of kids. It was so helpful. I love your carved flower. SO BEAUTIFUL.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks Eileen! I appreciate you watching!

[@eileenc5159]

Ann, sorry just noticed that my comment said kids instead of lids.

[@nancyltate2943]

Awesome as usual you are the best teacher yet

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank you! 😃 thanks for watching!

[@muddyotterspottery569]

I absolutely love your videos! Your explanations are clear. Your voice is pleasant. The music doesn’t overwhelm the narration. And, your work is lovely and inspiring.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback and you watching!

[@jimjohnson2987]

thank you

[@adi17oct]

Your videos are very relaxing. The narration has a postman pat sort of feel which is really pleasant to follow or just leisure watching.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Glad you like them!

[@jossycaro354]

Awesome video and explanations! I’ve subscribed! ☺️

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks, welcome aboard!

[@paintingandceramicartstudio.]

Very nice

[@theabristlebroom4378]

Ann, I really enjoy your work and your narration. (I'm assuming your husband does the photography, and that's quite good as well!) I have learned so much from you! Blessings on you and yours!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

You are correct, hubby does the videography...thanks for the kind words and blessings to you as well!

[@emmk8289]

Thank you so much!!!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Glad you liked it - thanks for watching!

[@madajuarez7073]

Excelente!

[@rachserra]

Thank you so much for this informative video. I have one question... How do you check the fit of your lid again the beautiful pot with out scarring or distorting the rim?

[@janettewilson5368]

Thank you for sharing this…. the tips you share have made the muddy water clear…definitely going to give each of them a whirl😜

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Awesome! We love to hear it as it’s the reason we started the channel!

[@aprildawn9578]

GingerJar! Yeah!😊

[@nowvoyagerNE]

you are clearly a master potter. i haven't binged watched your videos. you pay such close attention to details and additions to your pieces to make them more interesting, like the tiny bird you added to a vase (if i remember correctly) recently. i am wondering if you have ever done a bee design pottery piece?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

I was on a run for a while doing (underglaze painting) bee bowls. I may have to revive....we need the bees!

[@nowvoyagerNE]

@@LittleStreetPottery : will it have little 3-D bees on it?

[@steve2359g]

I enjoyed this video and have watched many by you. On this particular project, maybe you could help me. I am getting very good at throwing lidded jars this way. I've even experimented with several types of lids. However, I am having a problem when I glaze my lidded jars. Too often they come out of the kiln and the lids have fused to the jar. I'm not sure if either I putt too much glaze fused together, or the glaze on top of the lid ran down to the space between lid and jar, or if my lid was just too snug and the lid clay fused to the the jar clay. Would love to see you do a part two to this and show us how you glaze it and what it looks like when done.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Will do Steve - good topic idea!

[@cornpop6666]

Great video i really love the detailed instructions. Can you glase the edges of the lid and the inside rim Of the jar does it still fit with glaze?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

I never glaze where the lid will touch the body because of that reason. The glaze will add a layer that is too thick some times.

[@isabellepietrantoni3164]

Superbe.

[@considinemusic]

Great video - the graphic of the 3 different designs at the start is very helpful! Question - how much clay did you start with for the jar, and how much for the lid? The jars you ended up with are an ideal size so I'd like to know what amount of clay I should aim for to achieve that :)

[@LittleStreetPottery]

We are using Standard English Porcelain #365 (shrinks 15%) and started with just over a pound for the jar and about 10oz for the lids. Good luck, would love to see your work!

[@considinemusic]

@@LittleStreetPottery Thank you! If I end up with a successful jar, I'll send a pic :)

[@micheledickey4066]

Have you by chance made a video of how to make lids for handbuilt pots? I would love to be able to do this. I have tried many times and my lids alaways end up warped in some way or another. They never fit flat. I don’t know how to add a flange. I mean I’ve seen it done but I can’t seem to get them to work for me. Thanks so much Ann.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Hi Michele - this is the closest thing I have now but will probably do a more "functional" lid video in the future. Thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJPCqIh9q91or8k

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Danke 👍🌞🍀🪻

[@cariadwales1979]

What clay are you using please Ann?

[@tricialee5]

So helpful! When you glaze-fire your jars, do you fire them separately or together? For your first style jar (with the cap lid): I can't seem to glaze them so that they (1) look good, and (2) don't fuse together. Even tried using wax w/alumina added. And for the other lid styles, I'm left with a white margin of unglazed ceramic that just messes up my intended 'design'. Thank you, Ann!

[@annruel9142]

YOu are so right Tricia. It is always a gamble. to fire them together. I just ruined a 12 inch cookie jar by trying to fire them together at the glaze fire. The fit was too tight , it stuck and I couldnt pry them apart but I didnt want to take a chance the pot would warp and they wouldnt fit together. I think I would definitely fire them together in the bisque fire. But for the glaze fire, it depends on how tight the fit. If the fit isnt as tight you have a better chance of it prying apart after the firing. If the fit it very tight, chances are that the lid will stick and you wont be able to pry them apart. As far as the white margin of unglazed clay, remember that and make it part of the design for next time. Be creative with it. Dont try and eliminate it but use that and make it part of the design. Good luck. They are always tricky

[@greybeardedman]

Ann What is your clay body…stoneware or porcelain?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Standard porcelain #365. Thanks for watching!

[@rebeccasuper2309]

Ann, how much clay do you use to make a lid?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

That's a lidded question 😀 Just depends on the type of lid I am making and the size. I never really weigh the clay - just size it up against what I need it for. If I had to guess - 1/2 lb?

[@rebeccasuper2309]

@@LittleStreetPottery Thank you Ann. Your videos help me a lot. I am a new potter trying to make lids for my jars.

[@righteousferret5416]

So as a utter novice the lid is basicly a removable tiny pot that some how is attached to the main pot

[@LittleStreetPottery]

yep! Each piece is treated as such!

[@alfonsodeponce178]

OMG!! I needed this so much for today! Thanks!!! 🤍

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Great, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@photondance]

It’s so cool to watch a wheel throwing video, where I understand every aspect of it, but I still gain so much from watching it.

[@witchplease77]

What clay are you throwing with? It's such a glorious creamy and white color!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

standard porcelain #365