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About Throwing Large Ceramic Platters
Large Ceramic Platter Wedging
Large Ceramic Platter Clay Placement
Large Ceramic Platter Clay Moistening
Large Ceramic Platter Clay Centering
Large Ceramic Platter Wheel Wedging
Large Ceramic Platter Flattening
Large Ceramic Platter Rib Tools
Large Ceramic Platter Walls
Large Ceramic Platter Curve
Large Ceramic Platter Wall Extension
Large Ceramic Platter Trimming
Large Ceramic Platter Lip
Large Ceramic Platter Slip Decoration
Large Ceramic Platter Scraping Decoration
Large Ceramic Platter Distortion
Summary: Flatten out clay for a large ceramic platter by using the heel of your hand to push outward from the center. Learn how to flatten out clay with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Jeff Zamek started making pots 36 years ago while working toward a business degree at Monmouth University. After which he went on to obtain B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in ceramics from...read more
"With the wheel going at full speed, you want to have your left hand resting lightly on the back pushing in and the heel of your right hand pushing down and out towards the 9:00 position. And you repeat this process several times, keeping a concave shape; left hand pushing in a little bit, heel of your right hand pushing out. It might be necessary with large piece of clay to repeat this process several times; slowly leave the piece."
eHow Article: Large Ceramic Platter Flattening
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