Jstock673 Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 I have a really weird question I hope someone can answer. Okay so I tend to use a lot of water when I'm throwing on the wheel and it can get really messy. So I use old t-shirts and towels to constantly clean up my hands, arm, wheel... Anyway my question is; what would a good way be to wash the clay infested linens? I don't think putting them in my washer would be a good idea since I dont want to clog my pipes with Clay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 You can hand wash clay towels in a bucket of water before putting them in the regular wash or hose them off on the patio or drive way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 When I first started throwing I used a lot of water, my second professor taught us how to throw with very little water. It was wonderful, I felt like I had more control and very little clean up. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 First let the towels/clothes/etc dry completely. Then soak them in a bucket for 20 minutes. Any clay on them will slake down and fall off. Then wring them out and thrown them in the washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jstock673 Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Awesome thank you for everything I will try all that and also working using less water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 On a side note ... some people throw with lots of water and some people use less ... the main thing is not to let the water stand in puddles inside the pot or around the base ... sponge down your work area more often if you use lots of water ... work quickly. I've seen good potters who work both ways ... granted you don't want to drown the pot ... but you also might enjoy the feel of a slick surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazenerd Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Been playing around with some body formulation that I have been throwing with no water at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jstock673 Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 On a side note ... some people throw with lots of water and some people use less ... the main thing is not to let the water stand in puddles inside the pot or around the base ... sponge down your work area more often if you use lots of water ... work quickly. I've seen good potters who work both ways ... granted you don't want to drown the pot ... but you also might enjoy the feel of a slick surface. Thank you for that! Robert Piepenburg was my professor in colloge for ceramics and design. He always made a point to teach the importance of keeping a clean work space, clean tools and a clean studio. I've learned with experience that by keeping all aspects of my work space organized and clean really does help to keep the vigor a drive to create strong. I think when throwing same is true. Keeping the pots clean gives them strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 I use a lot of water, but I throw quickly. They key is to get it centered and pulled up quickly, then you don't really need any water for shaping so you can take your time at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 I use a lot of water, but I throw quickly. They key is to get it centered and pulled up quickly, then you don't really need any water for shaping so you can take your time at that point. Neil cut to the chase on that. best, ..............john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preeta Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 laundry? why do you need to do laundry except your own clothes. my towels i hand wash in the bucket of water and rinse and that's as far as i go. once in a while i'll throw them in the laundry. wheel i wipe off with a sponge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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