docweathers Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I tried Peters drop lid making technique. I could never get the clay centered enough on the hump mold.. So I extended the idea a bit. I put three small countersink bolts from the bottom of a plastic bat,. 1 on center and 2 of them about 1.5 inches out from center. Then I made a series of hump molds on top of that bat (so I was sure the pin holes were lined up), similar to Peter's, for different size lids. You can put a slab of clay over it or just a lump on top to center and shape. This gadget makes very thin, even lids quickly. The thing I like best is that you can add knobs, and decoration in the same operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I do slump molds in the pot I have made, but only if of an odd shape. Most round ones take less time thrown, at least for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia UK Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I'm not familiar with Peters' drop technique - can you explain Larry? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerdry Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Celia, the best way to understand it is to see it. You will find it on CAD videos, probably can also google Mark Peters drop lid and come up with the utube version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerdry Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Doc, I'm not sure I follow. Do you throw the lid on the hump then drop just the hump or drop the bat with the hump or what?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia UK Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Now I know the full name, I'll check out YouTube. Thanks Doris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I usually just throw small lids off the hump(with lifter knobs) and trim them in the pot gallery (seat) upside down when dry enough to trim. If the lids get over 4 inches I'll just throw them on plaster bats.I used to mess with slump and hump throwingabout 4 decades ago but its faster for me without those tools now.Plus I throw so many forms at a time I would need about 30 of them every day. Great idea for some Larry thanks for posting. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Doc, I'm not sure I follow. Do you throw the lid on the hump then drop just the hump or drop the bat with the hump or what?.... Why is anything being dropped? I thought the idea was to throw the lid on curved plaster to form the bottom and let you form the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerdry Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Right. That's what's confusing me. For the "drop lid" technique, you throw the lid as a flat disc then transfer it to a hump and drop it. Not sure what Larry is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I think he is throwing on what I consider a hump mold which is centered on a bat. The only drop part is if one trips while moving it? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I think he is throwing on what I consider a hump mold which is centered on a bat. The only drop part is if one trips while moving it? Mark I lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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