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DIFFICULTY RATING ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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You will need:
■ 900g (2lb) clay – earthenware or stoneware 2
■ Tools for throwing – water bowl, sponge, cutting
wire, rib
■ Glaze of choice, to suit clay type
Before you begin:
■ Prepare your clay by kneading it well to remove any
possible trapped air.
You can work directly on the wheel head if you’re
confident about lifting the bottle o when finished,
otherwise fix a batt to the wheel head – for details
visit claycraft.co.uk/how-to

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Cone the clay up between both hands to get it to the
correct consistency. Then, push it down with the right
hand while supporting the edge with the left. This will
level it o and bring it to centre.

Centre the clay. You can see full instructions on how to
do this on our website but begin by forming the clay
mass into a rough cone shape, then position it at the
centre of the clean and dry wheel head.
Dribble a little water over the surface of the clay,
then pat it down to make sure it is secure.

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