How to throw PLATES out of clay!

In this video we go throw the steps and tools needed to throw plates on the wheel out of clay. We first make a smaller side plate and then we move to a larger style dinner plate. I hope this video helps you with your plates as they have proven to be a frustrating thing for me to make!

My 2 keys to making plates are....
#1 Compress the middle.
#2 Make sure they dry consistently and slowly.

Happy plate making!!
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[janicethepotter]

Ah plates... great explanation, tips and technique! Nowadays I make lazy plates... 1/2 inch slab clay, slap it onto a batt, cut a circle with a needle tool, clean up the rim and turn up an edge... I also make a swirl across the flat... lazy at 64 years old! or should I say enjoying being retired.

[ritakonig]

thanks for showing. I did it in art school with major in ceramics, but had forgotten. Now that I have a wheel, I would like to make myself a dinner set and needed some refresher course for how to throw a plate.

[JeffThacker]

Thank you for a great how to video, please keep them coming. A lot of us have no potters in our area, I have been at it for a while now, and learned most of what I do know about pottery from guys like you on YouTube.

[shyNsly]

@jonthepotter.... Love your personality in these vids. very informative

[MadeleineTimbes-vfsl]

Would love to see you trim the plates. Wonderful video of you throwing them!

[debbiemurphy]

Thank you for all you have taught me, in three months I have really improved since that first pinch pot (WOW). So again Thanks Jon you're the "BOOM".

[sharonbryant]

Really like the succulent pots. Yes, do another video on glazes!

[anamarievelasco]

Thanks. Finally no S cracks in the center. Also, I will try cutting them off the bat later when leather hard. I had problems doing it right away.

[susanmerriam]

I really liked the video angle used for the second plate 12 inch. My sense of pressure and technique was much improved by getting up so close. Thanks.

[debishaw]

I love making crazy funky plates with a lip around. I think they are fun.

[morenitapv]

I love this plates
, Cups, bowls end everything.... 😍

[emilygesky]

You should do a Q&A ... I have so many questions to ask like 1. which pottery wheel do you think is the best or what works for you? 2. where do you get your clay? 3. Was it hard startling off selling your pieces? 4. where do you sell your pieces? 5. Is it really expensive to gather all the materials at first? 6. Which type of Kiln would you recommend? ... I'm wondering because I've always had this dream of creating and selling my pieces and hopefully making it a career. Thank you so much for making these videos!

[amanibadur]

Your videos are always useful thank you for sharing .

[lorrainehanson]

I Loved this video. Great information and camera angles were excellent.!!!

[CeramicJim]

Yes! Another stand up thrower! Have you always thrown standing up? I just made a table for my wheel yesterday. Mainly for space.

[mayavalle]

Now how do you trim the foot after these plates have dried a bit? Because I can see that at the rim it’s quite thick, so I’d imagine you’d have to trim it up and give it a foot?

[zorgon]

Congrats on 2000 subscribers!! :D That's awesome! Look forward to your videos, lots of great tips and ideas :D

[Ateliebarropreto]

I just stared.... you are an inspirations ... thank you!

[cotraeger]

I LOVE your videos!! I just started pottery and you’ve given me some fantastic ideas! Keep em coming!! 💕💜💕

[lynnost]

Wow i love it! I'm going to try to make those plates!