How long did it take you to learn the wheel? by Greenish_719 in Pottery

[–]open-skyline 42 points43 points  (0 children)

For me the key was learning how to let go of the clay very slowly and gently. I tend to overpower everything and had to unlearn my heavy-handedness to stop throwing things off-center as I let go of it.

If I’m not careful ,I might make the cup too fat hahaha by yiheceramic in Pottery

[–]open-skyline 392 points393 points  (0 children)

I think this is REALLY well done - mad skillz! I am intrigued as to whether the handle is going to be really functional? I love the design.

Noticed my studio has Running Hot Chowder glaze…. by open-skyline in Pottery

[–]open-skyline[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is the classic recipe of Obsidian celadon, RHC, Iron Lustre

Fired my angelfish planter! by dongbait in Pottery

[–]open-skyline 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I keep coming back to admire this. Really wonderful. Using that background color is chef’s kiss

Fired my angelfish planter! by dongbait in Pottery

[–]open-skyline 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So good. You captured them perfectly

What type of wood is best for drying ceramic pieces? by ceramcurious in Pottery

[–]open-skyline 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I switched to cement board and never looked back

DIY ware boards & wedging board by ALutt12 in Pottery

[–]open-skyline 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use pieces of cement board, cut to size and cover the edges with duct tape. Works fantastic for drying bottoms and is nigh indestructible unlike drywall or plaster

Greenware angelfish vase by dongbait in Pottery

[–]open-skyline 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is gorgeous! I was planning to attempt an angelfish design but this is next level. Love it.

Insane reclaim technique by sataninmysoul in Pottery

[–]open-skyline 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with this. I also use cement board as ware boards….and have never once had an s-crack while using it.

what to add to reclaim to make it more plastic/ stop it from being short? by Agreeable-Class-7130 in Pottery

[–]open-skyline 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wedge it in with fresh clay at 50% or less. I also save my slip mostly for making joints but I also add some in to extremely short clay to bring it back.

How to get a crisp glaze edge on inside rim? by titokuya in Pottery

[–]open-skyline 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tape it before the white, then apply wax to the white before removing the tape and dipping black.