Clay Pinching Tips

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Part of the video series: Making a Clay Plate Set

Summary: When pulling a clay plate it is important to create a rim around the end so the food won't fall off. Learn tips on how this is done to prevent cracking in this free video clip from a clay pottery expert.

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By Chris Cook
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Chris Cook received a BFA in ceramics and sculpture from Southern Oregon University where he studied raku, studio ceramics, stoneware, and various firing techniques under Jim Romberg....read more

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"Alright so just like the other one, you are going to take your sponge that is split for rims and start pulling this guy up and also see how these plates they just want to get off center. You just got to keep forcing them in on center, compressing them down. If you feel anything starting to get off center or wobbly, you just want to stop and correct it, do not proceed on because it is going to come back and if it does not come back while your throwing, it will come back in the kiln and it will just be all messed up, it is just easier to take care of it while it is still green. Or if it just gets out of hand, cut it off the bat and start over again. So there I have gotten to the desired width of the wall that I want before I start pinching, but right now you can see this little hump here, I am going to go ahead use my rib and drag all this clay over to here."

eHow Article: Clay Pinching Tips