Throwing a Split Rim Bowl with Squared and Flower Alterations

This video is a tutorial on how to throw a bowl with a split rim and then alter. I review the very basics of throwing a bowl, and then demonstrate how to split the rim (and I use a kemper wooden knife to do this, although you could use your fingernail) and then I alter using the wooden knife when I do the flower alteration from the exterior, and another wooden tool when I do the squaring from the inside. Tip: Always do opposite alterations first before dividing it to get it even if doing an even number.
The trimming of these is a little different, and here is a link to that: • Trimming Unusual Shape...
I will also show a future video of glazing these to play up the features of the split rim. I will link that when done.
I happen to be using Standard 153 stoneware for this demo- as that is the clay my students use on the wheel.
For the great tools I used in the video (including the Kemper wooden knife) check out this link to a live searchable (control F) Googledoc I continually update with lots of my favorite tools on Amazon using my associate links! docs.google.com/document/d/1X...
I made this video for my Ceramics II and III students at Mason High School. The wheel class practices a few weeks on just centering and opening. So, this is designed to lessen their struggle.
I am a public high school ceramics teacher at William Mason High School in Mason, Ohio. (Mason is currently the largest high school in Ohio!) As a potter, I have been working in clay for over 30 years, and I have been teaching for over 28 years, the past 20 have been specifically teaching high school ceramics. I love what I do! I have my own studio in my home basement, where I work on my personal pottery for my Etsy site; www.etsy.com/shop/KaransPotsA...
I started my KZbin channel a few years ago, to make videos to help my students if they are absent and miss a demo, or if they would like to explore more advanced techniques independently. I have been amazed to reach such a wider audience than my own students!
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[@jackiedavenport4455]

I'm new to pottery and LOVE your videos! I plan to try the split rim effect on a flower pot today! Thx for the inspiration! So grateful you are continuing your videos through COVID! Thank you!!!

[@pottersjournal]

Very nice, I like a very, very shallow split rim on a fluted pie, the pooled glaze accenting the fluting. I've never seen this kind of 'flower bowl', thanks.

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

I am SO happy to see a new video from you!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Awwww! Thanks!

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

@@KaransPotsAndGlass Will you show what the bowls look like after the glaze fire?

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

@@KaransPotsAndGlass Are you going to do a video on glazing these rims and show the pots after the glaze firing?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

@@renaebettenhausen3611 sure! They are drying now!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

@@renaebettenhausen3611 - yep! I can do that too! :)

[@Jenny-nz4mi]

They are so lovely!

[@DarcieGlam]

Really nice tutorial!

[@karthik-yu9px]

Excellent

[@karenmccampell1125]

These would make great orchid pots.

[@chowfun1976]

You centered and pulled those bowls at the speed of light. You make it look so easy. I still have difficulty centering the clay.

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

It comes eventually with repetition- I tell my kids it’s like muscle memory in a sport- it gets to the point where things are naturally happening and you don’t even realize it! Practice, practice, practice!! ;)

[@sandgrains3418]

Good 🌹

[@eddiespottery8439]

Very nice Young Lady, I like the split rim. eddiespottery.

[@tricialee5]

I so love your instructional videos! Please, how much clay (weight) did you use for each bowl??? Thank you.

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

I believe those were between 2 and 2.25 lbs!

[@bentebrunsvelt319]

👍👍👍❤

[@sakelly29]

"Hockey Puck" Yes! Wine cups next?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Ooooh!! Great idea!!!

[@timkrav843]

I really enjoy your videos, thank you! Im searching online for a ceramic teplate and i cant find it , im not sure what its called... You throw clay on the wheel and on top comes this teplate that shapes your clay into a plate or any other form, do you know what they are called? but not the home made ones but rather professional equipment!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Could it be this: www.strongarmpotterytools.com/shop Strong Arm Centering Tool??

[@sandgrains3418]

ممكن ترجمة 🇮🇶