Throwing the same size plates

[@kkirsch3583]

Good afternoon, Vaughn! Thank you so much for your plate video! I am motivated to go back and throw a bunch of cylinders as a study now (in addition to lovely plates, carved tiles…😉)

[@susaneglinton9371]

Thank you for generous tips during demonstrations. Lovely pieces to practice here w atching from Hertfordshire UK.

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome.

[@victoriamiskolczy6336]

Thank you for this video on plates. It’s timely (as if you understand that I’m currently struggling with plates!) and very helpful.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks and good luck.

[@crisfer22]

Watching from Spain too :) You're very skilled, it's clear you've been doing this for a long time, I still struggle centering the clay, so I have a long way to go! Thanks for sharing, your comments on where you're putting pressure and such are very helpful.

[@Vsmithpots]

Try putting you wheel near a wall so you can jam your left elbow into the wall while the clay spins in your left hand. That way the clay cannot push your hand back and forth. Try with 500gms of clay and work up. I will do a new video on centering this weekend.

[@crisfer22]

@@Vsmithpots I never thought of that, I'll definitely try that way, thank you! Looking forward to that video!

[@stuhaysman135]

Very nice and impressively consistent! I’ve not tackled wheel thrown plates yet, but might give it a try 😃

[@Vsmithpots]

Easy as pie, just dry them slowly and lower the rim down about an a hour after you first throw them.

[@georgeRVI]

Thanks! Great tips.

[@marlyswilliams9949]

Greetings Vaughn. For me, the most challenging issues to manage with plates are getting them off the bats. I know some potters successfully leave them on bats until they release. I have not been able to get that to work without sticking and cracking, despite slow drying with plastic covering.

[@Vsmithpots]

Bailey pottery sells a version of my harp which I use to cut off plates and platters

[@marlyswilliams9949]

Thx for the harp suggestion and kindest regards.

[@Vsmithpots]

@@marlyswilliams9949 thanks

[@joeybillings780]

Try waiting a few hours until the rim stiffens up, then put your wire through. The foot will still be very wet so you’ll have no trouble getting the wire through, but the rim will not distort. This works for any shape that’s wider than it is tall

[@jocarson5310]

Have you tried using the Hydro Bats? I was watching a demo video and the clay naturally releases from the bat with no cutting off necessary.

[@Fire_And_Iron]

I’ve wanted to learn how to make pottery for decades and have finally had my first opportunity try my hand at it. I’ve had a grand total of two times to use the wheel at a local community center for “ Well seasoned Adults “ 😂 I wish that I had a wheel of my own because I’m hooked already. I have made several nice pieces hand building but look forward to gaining skill on the wheel. You make it look easy…

[@Vsmithpots]

Good luck and practice lots. Do you have a space for a wheel?

[@Fire_And_Iron]

@@Vsmithpots yes sir, I have the space for one. I just can’t afford one. P.S. I have truly enjoyed watching your videos.

[@Vsmithpots]

@@Fire_And_Iron The wheel I reviewed from Vevo is very good for such a low price, I know Simon Leach and Earth Nation Ceramics also reviewed lower priced models. I think in the States they are lower priced than in Canada, here the one I reviewed is $435 but I think they offered a discount from my video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6m9pGesdsinj6M

[@kellydiver]

Nice video. Thanks.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you.

[@carolkamaile1967]

Noticed all your batts are not the same thickness, doesn't that affect the height of the bowls?

[@Vsmithpots]

I measure from the bat to the rim edge.