Throwing and Trimming a Lidded Salt Cellar! Day 25 Quarantine Distraction Video

Coronavirus Quarantine: Video 25
I will be trying to post simple daily videos for inspiration for my students, and my subscribers to help give us some learning and distraction during this national emergency. Here is a link to the playlist I am adding to: • Online Learning During...
This video shows how I throw and trim a simple little salt cellar pot with a gallery and domed lid. I trimmed the knob of the lid from the excess clay I left when throwing the lid rather than attaching a knob. A gallery is a (usually) notched edge on the inner edge of the rim of a pot which allows a perfectly sized lid to snugly fit within.
This video was shot in January, but I am just getting it up now! I thought it would be a good distraction video. Note the contact information below for ordering. I have used it multiple times and I LOVE it! It is compact, sturdy, and I have found no issues whatsoever! I would highly recommend.
The contact information for ordering the bat system is:
email is [e-mail]. The system comes with 1 Master bat and six, six inch inserts. Our price for the bat system is $80 and each additional insert is $3.50. Plus freight which so far everyone I have sent has been around $30. This is all Canadian dollar pricing
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[@faydiva8863]

Why do I always love the trimming section so much! thank you for sharing, I'm definitely going to attempt this.

[@kslade3320]

Because trimming is fun!

[@Elleffe]

This is beautiful, thank you for the lovely step by step explanations - I hope your daughter is feeling better and you and your family stay healthy x

[@DesenfoqueGaussiano]

Thanks for being there in these hard times and sharing this experience...! ❤️

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

My pleasure!!

[@charlottedonner6468]

Always enjoy your videos. Thank you for keeping our creative spirits up during this difficult time.

[@julipolito7761]

There are So many things that can be used for. Thanks, Karan! 👍. Juli in Tucson 🌵🌵🌵

[@pattywincek502]

Thank you so much for your videos. They have been a great help!

[@janiceblair9558]

Thank you Karen for your excellent videos. I will recommend them to my class at Kirkcaldy Art Club in Scotland. Your experience from years of teaching shows in how you explain the method at each stage of a project. So well thought through. Thanks again. Janice

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Thanks, Janice!!!! It sill gives me a thrill (and humbles me!) to think that people across the world can benefit from these!! I do hope to visit Scotland someday to see the gorgeous beauty in person! :)

[@arreolaartistry]

I think I can❗ I think I can❗ I KNOW I CAN❗ You'rere the best Karan. 💖

[@LyAceramica]

love your didactic!

[@kellydiver]

Nice. I’m a novice at the wheel, but I really need a sugar and creamer, so I’m going to give that a try. (PS - Queen City Clay has started doing home deliveries with a nominal delivery fee. I just got some BMix5 delivered yesterday.) 😊

[@DeniseMP82]

Thanks for the video and the shout out. By the way, I use a similar bat system made by Studio Pro ( used to be wonder bat). The master bat has rubber grommets that prevent the hole for the bat pin from getting stretched out or misshapen. Looks like your Canadian version does not have that feature. I've used my system for 5+ years and have never had a problem, really like the bats.

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Studio pro! Good to know- I was confused about the lack of information I could find regarding Wonderbat! I didn’t realize they had changed! I have wonderbats at school with my Shimpo tabletop wheels- and those are lovely! (Round ones- not the inserts!) I do love this system! I’ll look into studio Pro- thanks!! :)

[@tracymarchio6005]

How about a video about making a clay speaker amplifier? I have recently tried them and they are kind of fun! Love your videos!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Great idea!!

[@kimroberts3768]

Loving your videos! Would you do one with a slab built oval jar with a domed lid?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

That sounds great!!!

[@karri8998]

Adorable little pot. Can you please explain again when you would and wouldn't use clay with grog. Thanks.

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

I often use grogged clay when I am working larger, or may be concerned about warping. The bmix I use, I love the feel of it without grog, it throws beautifully, but when I throw big platters it isn't as dependably stable for me during high firing. So, I use bmix both with and without. I put all my reclaim together, so the reclaim has grog in it! Oh, and if i want to carve or sgraffito, without grog makes it easier for cleaning! I hope that helps!

[@karri8998]

@@KaransPotsAndGlass Thanks so much, I really appreciate your responses! Looking forward to tomorrows video!

[@sueishihara1182]

what brand trimming bat do you use? Would you buy it again? or is there another one that might be better?

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

♥ ♥ ♥ Have you ever soaked cotton string or cotton cloth in slip to use for decorating pots? I have done that and cotton yarn makes magnificent vines and trees. I so miss studio time.

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Yes, and I've also tried saturated paper towels with slip too! It's fun to experiment!! :)

[@diannaflynn8209]

What type of pottery wheel do use, do you have a peddle, and what type of motor does it use.

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Hi Dianna- my favorite wheel is my Skutt Classic. skutt.com/products-page/potters-wheels/classic/ You can see it in my new wheel series I started this summer. kzbin.info/aero/PLj0pNzEmvM_qbxpokQPWmnsAHarrSKSgS I like to stand at it, and it does have a pedal. I also have a Pacifica 400 which is a lovely affordable wheel with a reversing switch, (also with pedal) and I have an older artista tabletop wheel by CI which only uses a dial control- although they make them with wheels. At school we use Pacifica 400's, Brent C's and I have additional tabletop wheels - Shimpo Aspires- when I have more kids in a class than can fit on my 13 wheels at once.

[@sophiemookerji4590]

I am a beginner - how much clay did you start with for the pot?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Probably about 3/4 or 1/2 lb! :) plus, about 1/4-1/3 for the lid.

[@sophiemookerji4590]

@@KaransPotsAndGlass Thank you Karan - your videos are wonderful specially now !!!

[@maniacmikepepperhead3040]

I've been thinking about making a salt cellar for a while now. I made a sugar bowl that looks kind of like that. What's the real difference between the two?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Nothing! ;) Just don't get the two mixed up in recipes! ;). Lol!

[@maniacmikepepperhead3040]

@@KaransPotsAndGlass I was thinking the same thing. Would make tea taste very good.