Open and Trim a "ONE PIECE" Jar ll Easy Steps for the Perfect Fit! (Part 2 of 3)

Welcome back everyone for Part 2 of our three-part Closed Form Jar Series! In this episode, we'll walk you through the precise steps for trimming and fitting the lid and base of your closed-form jar. We will cover advanced pottery wheel techniques like the water tension centering method, effectively separating your lid and base, and using calipers for flawless measurement. Discover how to avoid common pitfalls like cracking and working out of order (like I did) and achieve a satisfying snug fit. We'll jump into attaching the knob (handle of the lid) and trimming the bottom of the jar in Part 3, so stay tuned! ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Introduction 0:13 - Centering the Closes Form (Water Tension Method) 2:42 - Trim the Overhanging Clay on the Lid 3:25 - Separating the Lid from the Base (Choosing Cut Location) 4:04 - Techniques for Cutting the Lid (Needle Tool vs. X-Acto Knife) 5:27 - Cutting Through the Clay Body 7:35 - Trimming the Opening of the Jar 9:58 - Centering the Lid for Trimming (Should do this after measuring with caliper) 10:42 - Securing the Lid with Wads 11:33 - Marking the Lid and Base for Alignment 12:29 - Trimming the Lid's Flange 14:50 - Preparing for the First Fit Test 15:40 - Using Calipers to Measure and Adjust (should do this before trimming the lid) 17:00 - Adjusting the Base's Opening 18:20 - Recalibrating and Resecuring the Lid 19:00 - Final Trimming of the Lid for a Perfect Fit 20:59 - Final Fit Test of the Lid and Base 21:30 - Adjusting the Angle for a Better Fit 23:49 - Trimming the Excess Clay from the Base Opening 25:21 - Attaching the Knob Teaser and Outro #pottery #ceramics #clay #potterywheel #wheelthrowing #potterytutorial #clayart #clayvideos #ceramicvideos #handmade #ClosedFormJar #PotteryLid #TrimmingPottery #PotteryTrimming #LidFitting #CeramicTips #PotteryTips #PotteryWheel #HowToPottery #Part2