muddslinger

Hi Jay,
I did some ovals today and wound up tossing the first four. That's to be expected whenever trying a new method, I guess. I threw some more and wound up with four I like.
When throwing something you’re going to alter before it’s “trimmable”, you can use a wooden knife and ribs to trim the sides while it’s still on the bat. Then it won’t need much trimming later.
I've had a blast the past few days making bonsai pots all day. I should have them finished in a week or so. I hope to share them here and get some constructive criticism.
You're right, it is challenging to make pots in someone else's studio and it really limits you. Of course, when you have your own kiln, you have to fill it all yourself. Keeping in mind how all the pieces will fit in the kiln for best efficiency, and so forth. When I first started, I’d hand built at my kitchen table, later I set up a makeshift studio with a used $100 wheel in the spare room. It’s taken me quite a few years to collect the equipment to set up a “real” studio….. and I’ll always need more and better stuff.
Happy potting.
Best,
Kevin