87: How to Make Perfectly Flat Pottery

Flat rolled out clay has a very annoying tendency to curl up as it dries! 

In this episode I talk about the three things I do in my pottery to make ‘perfectly’ flat (although nothing in pottery is ever perfect!) drinks coasters. 

✔️ Wedging (or kneading) the clay very well before making anything.

✔️ Rolling the clay out at an even thickness using rolling guides. 

✔️ The importance of gently compressing the wet clay as it dries.

You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.

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Resources for Potters:

⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from Amazon

Free Pottery Guides:

🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners):

🆓 Download the Free How to programme an Electric Kiln for bisque and stoneware glaze firings (includes full kiln firing schedule)

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