The Secret To Throwing Larger Pottery

What is Up Shaping Nation,

A while back I got to interview Tanner Gerstberger and he makes some incredibly massive pots that just look so cool If you don't believe me here is a screen shot I grabbed from Tanners Instagram

so I decided to ask Tanner, "What Are Your 3 Best Tips For Throwing Larger" and Tanner sent back excellent tips you can Check Out Tanners Website By Clicking Below

Tanner's 3 Tips For Throwing Larger

1. Preparation

The first tip Tanner gave me was preparation. that means thoroughly wedging the clay so there is no air bubbles to prevent structural weakness when pulling. Tanner also recommends centering is crucial before even pulling the wall if you are even slightly off when centering the piece will fail

2. Execution/ Pushing Limits

The simplest thing you can do to start throwing larger pots is to push your clay to its limits. Tanner says that pushing your clay to its limits allows you to understand the behavior and limitations of the clay better. If you can maximize the clays potential and yourself you can minimize risks and failure

3. Practice and Reflection

"Mastery of throwing larger pots takes time and dedication," says Tanner and I totally agree its not going to happen right away but the more you practice the better your skills will get. With that practice comes reflection on past attempts the more you combine practice and reflection the faster you grow and be able make some higher quality pottery

You give Tanners episode on Creating High Quality Pottery a listen by clicking below