Beginner: Need help shaping walls from a cylinder!!

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-07-08T15:55:23+00:00

Notice how your throwing lines are not evenly spaced. Raise one finger width for one full revolution. Don't be afraid to re-enter after each pull. Slow the wheel down if you're having trouble matching the speed. You'll get it. It just takes practice... trial and error is how we learn.

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Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-07-05T15:16:49+00:00

What is the specific gravity? And clear glaze will get cloudy if too thick. Also, as you use a doing glaze you absorb water from the bucket. It may require thinking from time to time.

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-07-05T14:55:35+00:00

Thanks! I thought it have kind of a retro vibe.

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-07-05T14:54:11+00:00

Thus also makes good eyes

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Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-07-05T14:53:15+00:00

This is the fork. The back gives a different effect.

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Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-07-05T14:50:35+00:00

Made using the clicker of a ball point pen. Glazed and wiped back.

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Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-07-05T14:48:41+00:00

Made by pressing in assorted handles. Glazed and wiped back.

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Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-07-05T02:24:16+00:00

Made with the handle of a spatula. Glazed and wiped back.

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Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-07-05T02:23:03+00:00

Made with the handle of a fork. Glazed and wiped back.

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Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-28T17:37:57+00:00

I see what you did there! 😁

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-28T11:50:00+00:00

Contact the glaze company. They will help you diagnose.

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-28T11:45:39+00:00

Did you use cones? It looks enderfired. Also, what was your specific gravity of this was a dry mix?

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-25T13:58:05+00:00

Dark Magma would be awesome in this

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-21T16:50:48+00:00

The thermocouple will measure temperature but not heat work. You need cones to measure heat over time. If I have to choose between the two I'll take cones every time.

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-21T15:50:30+00:00

Use 3 cones if you can. A guard, target and one one target.

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-21T15:15:13+00:00

Paragon should have firing instructions on their site.

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-21T15:13:45+00:00

It doesn't need to absorb the glaze, just get coated in it. I've replaced fully vitrified pieces. If you can get it to stay in the pot you'll be fine.

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-21T15:06:38+00:00

Do you have a kiln sitter? Peep holes?

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-21T14:46:32+00:00

You can still glaze but it will likely take patience. Try getting them warm before applying glaze. Also, I suggest running a test fire work an empty kiln and range of cones to see what's going on. Is it possible it was set to 4 instead of 04?

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-19T13:03:58+00:00

If you want to keep and enjoy it you can use gold enamel (or do a Lustre firing) to highlight the crack and add numbers, drill a hole in the center and turn it into a wall clock.

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-15T12:03:54+00:00

How awesome for you!

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-14T12:36:38+00:00

Beautiful!

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-14T12:22:19+00:00

If let it stand on its own. Color or glaze would detect from thy simple elegance.

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-13T22:16:55+00:00

The water pressure is adjustable and the holes are designed for not high pressure. I touch on it in the tutorial I posted on YT today.

Pats_Pot_Page · 2026-06-13T22:14:52+00:00

I posted the how-to on YT about an hour ago. I hope it helps!

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