Pottery Trimming Demonstration: Learn To Make Candlesticks

In this instructional pottery video we will trim all of the architecture from our paper template into our solid thrown candlestick. This technique is really fun and very different from most forming methods. Learning this technique will help you in your studio practice in many ways beyond the scope of this project. It will help you trim more articulate profiles for feet and finials as well!
Hi there! I’m Adam and I teach pottery at www.patreon.com/spectorstudiosporcelain. You can also find me @spectorstudiosporcelain on IG. For the rest of this 5 part series and many others including detailed instructional videos on all aspects of pottery making and decorating, join my Patreon!
*this technique is not well suited for most porcelain clay bodies

[@poppyred1578]

Fantastic technique and instruction! Thanks!

[@clifforddalton3067]

Very nice demo, thank you.

[@westendgirl6213]

Great demo - thanks!

[@lunar1992]

Great stuff man!

[@aljoljo]

🔥🙌 Thank you!!

[@kellydiver]

It seems like you could make a negative space jig out of plexiglas or something and push it up against the form to duplicate the shape.

[@jaclynsbeach1307]

What type of clay are you using?

[@edstud1]

The paper cutout is a lot taller, why is that?