451. Throwing a 3 Lb Plate with Hsin-Chuen Lin 林新春 盤子拉坯示範

[@richardstoner8071]

Thank you for once again providing an incredibly instructive video. I have been learning from your videos ever since I began throwing four years ago. They are a treasure Trove, and you are an inspiration.

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

Slap centering sure is a whole lot easier on the wrists that what they taught me in pottery classes in high school and college.

[@PierreZaharakisPhotography]

When he did cut the plate in the middle my heart stopped

[@kjf729]

Hi, I have purchased many Hsin Tools and your videos have been a huge help in improving my technique and process. Have you considered using Amazon Affiliate links for some of the products you show? I was looking around for something to use like that Absorber towel, but I couldn’t find anything until today when you showed its name. I was able to find it on Amazon right away and bought it. I don’t know a lot about how it works, but if you had an affiliate link to that product in the video description, you would get some small commission for each purchase. I’d love to be able to support you in that way as well! In any case, thank you again for bringing so much joy to our lives!

[@hsinchuen]

Thanks for your suggestion, but I feel sorry for the sellers/manufacturers who make or sell the Bat-gripper. It would be better to just promote my own “Hsin Tools” but I think this material is very good to share with my viewers.

[@susied.b4094]

Thanks

[@hsinchuen]

Thank you 🙏

[@ruthmarshall1879]

You must be using porcelain or very soft clay. You move it SO easily!

[@evewilliamson3387]

Wonderful once again. Can I ask what clay you use?

[@hsinchuen]

Coleman porcelain

[@evewilliamson3387]

@@hsinchuen many thanks

[@ellane-d9w]

Just use slip to hold the bat

[@pavlentos]

Thx

[@julieirwin7329]

Thank you so much for this video! My sister has asked me to make 8 plates just this size and now I know how. Also, I have seen videos of firing plates on edge and in the past I have not had good luck with that (warping). Stacking is not much better. Any secrets you can share?

[@hsinchuen]

Warping is usually caused by uneven shrinking. Making sure your kiln shelves are clean, flat and no bumpy surface. You can also put a flat bisque slab underneath your plate to fire them together (we called the bisque slab “cookie”). Also apply aluminum hydrate on the foot of your plates.

[@julieirwin7329]

@@hsinchuen Appreciate your reply and suggestions. Thank you

[@marypeterson1011]

What are the dimensions of this plate? I just tried throwing one and I am hoping I am close to what you have here.

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

If I accidentally make the bottom too thin upon opening, is there a way to save the piece without having to scrape the clay off the wheel and start over again?

[@hsinchuen]

Try to squeeze the clay from the side to the center or make a slab to patch but be careful not to add bubble in between and before doing so, remove all the water and slip.

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

@@hsinchuen Thank you