Karla Marie | Pottery lessons Wellington | Online Glaze School on Instagram: "Rubber Bats 🦇 Here it is folks… my most prized tool in the studio that has saved me hundreds of $$$ on not having to buy wooden bats… On not trimming through the bottom of pots and loosing them… On my beginners not destroying their pots when trying to remove them off the wheel!!! I used a paper alternative for over a year until on one fortuitous day I found butynol at the hardware store 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 This tool alone is
Jaspreet | Handmade Ceramics for everyday on Instagram: "A question I get asked very often is how do you keep large plates and platters flat without warping. Here are my tips to make sure you get nice flat bases every time. First and foremost, make sure that you have a uniform slab of clay. Uneven slabs can lead to uneven drying, resulting in warping. Step 2 is to compress your clay before you start building. It might seem like a small step, but it can make a big difference! Another effective trick is to ensure slow, uniform drying. Cover it with plastic and add some weights on top to keep the base flat. You can use kiln posts, glaze bottles or other pieces from your studio to weigh down your pieces. The plastic covering helps promote uniform drying, which is essential for avoiding warping
