Pres Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 A long time ago I used to do a demonstration of the the 3 thrown forms, Cylinder, bowl, and plate using a set amount of clay that I would divide into 3 pieces to do the demonstration. Usually this was 4# making it easy to make a small bowl, a mug and a saucer. Larger amounts allowed for larger pots. The whole idea was to get the students to understand that those were the forms that were the basis for all other forms. I know that most of you throwers and some of you handbuilders are pretty meticulous about working with weights of clay. Give us some examples of weights for a coffee mug, or beer mug or a cereal bowl or other bowl. Pictures would be cool also. QotW: What can you do with ___ pounds of clay? best, Pres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 (edited) Apparently 100 lbs of clay is too much to handle... Edited January 8 by JohnnyK Kelly in AK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 3 1/2 pounds got me this "Little Brown Jug"... Pres and Kelly in AK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 20 oz mug, 1 lb (base isn't as narrow as it looks in the picture) Pres, Joseph Fireborn, Roberta12 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly in AK Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 This guy is 2-1/2 pounds, so I suppose it started with around three pounds of clay. It feels about right. No “ballast” around the bottom. I have to say, I put some real effort into throwing eggshell thin for a long time, and like to do that in demos for beginners, to show them what’s possible, but better too thick than too thin is my vibe now. Balance. Min, JohnnyK, Pres and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted January 11 Author Report Share Posted January 11 @Kelly in AK, I used to be the same, thinner was the mantra, especially in front of students. However, my old self would have gasped at the weight of the floor vases I have made for my wife and some others, but they do not tip over very easily and support long strands and branches without a problem. best, Pres Magnolia Mud Research, Hulk and Kelly in AK 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 I was told that the beautiful Chinese pots were very heavy, the potters were more interested in the shape and design than the weight. Denice Hulk and Pres 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 On the left, 600g (~1.3 lbs) mug. A normal/medium mug for me, 350g, however, as the large and extra-large ones, people pick them up, 600g is now "medium" size. The turquoise plastic tumbler is handy as a "rounder" - the taper fits most mugs, and the shape is, strangely ideal. Min and Pres 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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