The Clay Corner Throwing Series: Episode 3 – Chip & Dip Platters

chip & dip platter from start to finish. We'll cover throwing the individual components, shaping and refining the platter, attaching the dip bowl, and design considerations to create a functional serving piece that looks great on any table. This project is perfect for potters looking to move beyond basic bowls and mugs while learning techniques that can be adapted to a variety of serving ware forms. In this video you'll learn: • Planning and designing a chip & dip platter • Throwing the platter components • Creating large oval serving forms • Attaching and blending the dip bowl Timecodes 0:00 Intro 1:30 Trick(s) for centering larger amounts of clay for Plates/Platters 2:12 Getting the perfect size centered piece 3:20 Quick rundown of design choices & how to do it 3:40 Spiraling Design 3:48 Lip design for throwing slab to reduce edge problems 5:02 Using excess from slab to make bowl 8:45 Throwing Slab to shape 10:50 Cleaning up slab edge 11:42 Sponge Choice for cleaning up slab 13:45 Drying Techniques for larger slabs/plates 14:20 Transferring to plasterboard 15:10 Cleaning up bottom side of slab after leather hard & how to handle slabs 16:56 Scoring and Slipping Bowls onto Platters 18:26 Attaching Bowls & Compressing joint with wooden knife