Alternative Techniques: Large PLate

As teachers, we are always interested in other potter's techniques and tricks that might help our students and ourselves. Sometimes it is the use of a new tool or an new twist on an old way. Recently I tried a new technique to remove a small pot from throwing on the hump. Normally people use a wire to cut off the pot. I used a method of taking a pin tool and using it as a knife as the pot is turning. Works very well for small pieces and makes a much straighter cut on the bottom.

Below is in interesting technique for a large plate. I have never tried this but it clearly works for this potter.