How to Throw and Trim Large Stoneware Bowls — Narrated Version

How to Throw and Trim Large Stoneware Bowls — Narrated Version

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2 Video Views·Dec 8, 2025

This video shows how I throw and trim 3 lb, (1360 gram) bowls. Made from a high iron stoneware clay, I also discuss trimming technique and speak a bit about the tools I use towards the end of the video.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - Wedging clay
2:30 - Attaching wooden throwing batt
2:46 - Throwing the bowl
6:54 - Trimming the bowl
11:45 - Discussing and showing tools
14:13 - Finished bowls

My throwing gauge is made by Darren Ellis, (http://www.darrenellispottery.com/sho....

Bison potter's needle, link to his shop, (currently not accepting sales).
(https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/pdpbison).

Tungston Carbide trimming tool by @ovo_ceramics on Instagram
( / ovo_ceramics )

Thanks for watching and I'll catch you soon with a new upload.
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