How to Make Slab Plates

[@corinnenygren428]

Now I learned what to do to keep my platters from warping, a bag of rice. Thanks for the great idea. You’re an excellent teacher. Thanks for a great video.

[@leslieharris2211]

i just started hand building and find your tutorials extremely helpful. Thankyou!

[@jseal21]

The foam hair rollers were a fantastic tip. As a man with a shaved head I didn't even know those existed in that length. Definitely gonna keep an eye out for them, thanks.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Great! some of the best pottery tools are DIY hacks :)

[@jseal21]

@@ThePotteryWheel I have definitely noticed that, bought a ton of tools just starting out and they're still in their packaging while I use cut up key cards, forks, and clothes pins 🤷‍♂️

[@siiiriously3226]

Amazing video! Your working area is so clean, your voice so soothing, the tipps are gret...the hairrollers are a genius hack..watching this in bed recovering from covid.

[@suzanneadams9371]

Hair roller tip !!!!! AMAZING !

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Lol, I'm glad it helped. I was a little embarrassed to include it because I thought it was a bit weird, but a couple of people have said it was helpful, so I'm glad I did!

[@jillbenson4189]

This was a fabulous, comprehensive, thorough, video and I've learnt so much from you! I'm making a dinnerware set for my daughter as a wedding present. You have now made it possible. You're so gentle and calm. Thank you so much 👍

[@beinghere1494]

Your work is beautiful and your instructions are so comprehensive. And your voice is gentle and soothing. Thank you so much 🙏🏼🤗 Blessings from Australia.

[@janlewis9099]

Brilliant video!! I love your tricks using the small foam hair rollers and the use of a turning tool for the foot ring... fantastic!!!!

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cindyrhodes]

Just discovering your channel and beginning clay work. Thank you! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@kimowen339]

This was so informative! Looking forward to seeing more. Thank you.

[@rosehill1595]

Best plate making video I've seen! Wow using hair foam rollers to support he rim of the plate to dry and weigh it all down with a bag of rice. Subscribed!:)

[@zoidarkel8928]

fabulous demos!

[@micheledickey4066]

The foam rollers are a brilliant idea!!! Went to take a look at how you made the mold and it’s soo awesome!! I can’t believe I have never put my strips together BEFORE I make the foot! So sillly how we get used to doing something and don’t think about how it could be done more easily!! Thank you sooo very very much for your videos.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

I'm glad you found them helpful Michele :)

[@cindypope6122]

Thank you so much for your video and the wonderful firing technical articles on your website. I was wondering in your first example at which point you should add a texture.❤

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi Cindy, thanks for your kind comments. I'd say, add texture after you've cut the slab with the template and allowed it to firm up a bit, then add the texture before you curve up the edges.

[@cindypope6122]

@@ThePotteryWheel Thank You. Just watched your mold making video too fabulous.

[@evangeliemourouti]

Hello you help me so much with your video and instructions! Please could you tell me where I can find the support you just put it around and under the plate so when drying will help to keep the shape around? Thank you!

[@ThePotteryWheel]

funnily enough they are foam rollers used to curl hair. You can buy them on amazon. Just search for foam hair curlers!

[@evangeliemourouti]

@@ThePotteryWheel Thank you 🙏!

[@itadakiharu6272]

Thanks so much for the tutorial!❤What is the thickness of the clay when rolled out?

[@ellesanity]

this is a really inspirationanananal a=videio trahnks you for the assistance, I will be useing a similar technique to make my wife's urn.

[@ArabellaPottery]

To make a notched rib. Like you said cut from credit cards or plastic. Except use a hand held hole puncher then cut down the middle of the hole. You get two ribs.

[@Sheepdog1314]

thank you

[@jilltramontano]

Lovely

[@charleighann7366]

Great video. I love the foam hair curlers tip. What type of material did you have the rice in and about how much rice? A few cups of rice? Thank you for sharing.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

sorry for the slow reply! I just use an old cut up t-shirt or sheet. Nothing special. And I vary the amount of rice depending on the size of the plate. I don't think there is a 'correct' amount. Just make sure that the rice bag isn't to big and putting pressure on the rim of the plate. Hope that helps :)

[@AhmetElhann]

I love the video. But I am very new to this idea, and I couldn't understand how it gor the color and became shinny. Can you give more information?

[@Tricia.Changes_2023]

What type of table cloth are you using? Is it vinyl with a cotton type backing or an actual cloth?

[@carlaschmidt3610]

how thick is the slab on first plate

[@arvolina]

Can these go in the microwave and dishwasher?

[@sharonsabbagh1457]

When is it nesseary to add a foot to the plate