Babs Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 OK, now revising some throwing skills, changing how I turn feet, after those process I have been compressing foot with metal rib when necessary then applying a sponge touched with a little slip to the turned surface to fill in any scrapes scratches to enerally make the turned surface of the pot merge with the rest of the outside of the pot. How are you all finishing the pot at this stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 If you use a damp wooden modeling stick rather than metal, you don't need to do anything else. The wood pushes the grog down and smoothes the scratches. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizteacup Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Hey there, I just signed in and am new here. I was wondering if anyone knew the process for using the "tongue depresor" foot trimming tool. I saw it earlier but now cant find it. thanks,Cinda aka Mizteacup location: Myrtle Beach,SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Puckett Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I'm with Marcia. I use a variety of wooden tools to smooth any rough spots, sometimes even burnishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Depending on the size of the pot, I use a variety of tools at hand. Larger bowls usually a wooden rib of size, or a broken hack saw blade laid at and edge. Rubber ribs work well. Lots of times for want of a tool of a specific size I will use my thumb nail. Don't cringe ladies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Thank you people, you are changing my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidpotter Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 if the clay is soft enough usually the metal rib will do the work for me. but i also like to use my finger nails too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I use my fingers for smoothing while trimming and often wear the skin down to nothing. Its faster than getting tools. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I've considered getting a pistol license, but if needed to get finger printed, know that they would not get any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I have difficulty using a wooden rib, I have only been able to use a blue rubber one. I have been grinding my feet with the dremel tool if they are groggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Red Mudtools rib or metal rib usually do the trick.All depends, how much grog clay has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChenowethArts Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I'll put my vote in for Red Mudtools as well. The Red Number 3 seems to be one I use often to compress trimmed bottoms. Even after that, my OCD side has me texturing every trimmed bottom...it has become part of my signature, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 So first we abuse our fingers: I use my fingers for smoothing while trimming and often wear the skin down to nothing. ........... if needed to get finger printed, know that they would not get any. Then we start on our toes: .......... I have been grinding my feet with the dremel tool .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I find my turning tools are blunt enough to leave a smooth footring xD and my clay is not very grogged. If not I apply a little pressure with my fingers to smooth it up. Never tried any other tools but I might have a go now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I use my fingers for smoothing while trimming and often wear the skin down to nothing. Its faster than getting tools. Mark So first we abuse our fingers: I use my fingers for smoothing while trimming and often wear the skin down to nothing. ........... if needed to get finger printed, know that they would not get any. Then we start on our toes: .......... I have been grinding my feet with the dremel tool .............. Just flesh wounds Mark, not as if you need your hands! Rebbylicious, Save on podiatry fees, must try this. Pres, your past life? Beginning to wonder about this group. Pot at all costs. Thanks again for all the tips How soft do you trim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I trim when the clay is cheese hard to leather, not after. . . if I can help it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJR Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I use my fingers, like Mark. no time to look for special tools. Cynthia Bringle says the fewer tools you use the better. TJR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc McMillan Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Red mudtools rib and a wet sponge. It creates a slip, fills in minor scratches and smooths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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