5 Ways to Trim a Cup or Cylinder on the Wheel- Demos Explained! (And Two Additional Bonus Methods!)

This is part of the new wheel series I am working on this summer! I am remaking my wheel videos on my new SKUTT wheel!!! Here is a link to my wheel- available from most good pottery suppliers. skutt.com/products-page/potte...
The video is focused on 5 different ways to TRIM a cup or a cylinder. These are the most common ways that beginners normally would choose from when learning to trim.
Using a Giffin Grip-
Using a thrown domed CHUM
Using lugs on the rim
Using a sticky bat
Using a film of water
And the bonus items I describe:
Using a foam bat
Using a chuck
For links to the giffin grip and the sticky bat, just consult my searchable googledoc of links here: docs.google.com/document/d/1X...
My new series will offer new videos with tips and tricks to successfully wheel throw pieces- from beginner to intermediate to advanced. I will be offering a good deal of EXPLANATION within the videos to help people understand the mechanics of why things work the way they do! I often tell my students they learn more from their mistakes than from their successes in throwing. In these videos in my series, I will try to distill my best tips I have learned from my successes and failures, and my students' struggles as well. Two things have led me to becoming the potter I am today. Countless hours of making pots, (and explaining how to make pots), and understanding and learning from my failures when pots didn’t work out! These are the things I want to share with you- to help YOU become a better potter!
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Wheel Throwing Series: 5 Ways to Trim a Cup or Cylinder on the Potter’s Wheel! (And 2 Bonus Explanations!). • 5 Ways to Trim a Cup o...
I show how to RECENTER the wall, and if you would like more detailed information on that, check out this slightly older video which also has a pdf graphic for your studio wall! • Centering Clay and Rec...
Check out your local pottery suppliers- I love my favorite local supplier- Cornell Studio Supply in Dayton… give them a call, they’re super helpful! (And tell them I sent you!) cornellstudiosupply.com/
For the great tools, materials, and suppliers I recommend check out this link to a live searchable (control F) Googledoc I continually update with lots of my favorite tools on Amazon using my associate links! docs.google.com/document/d/1X...
I am a public high school ceramics teacher at William Mason High School in Mason, Ohio. (Mason is currently the largest high school in Ohio!) As a potter, I have been working in clay for over 33+ years, and I have been teaching for over 30 years, the past 22 have been specifically teaching high school ceramics. I love what I do! I have my own studio in my home basement, where I work on my personal pottery for my Etsy site; www.etsy.com/shop/KaransPotsA...
I started my RUclips channel a few years ago, to make videos to help my students if they are absent and miss a demo, or if they would like to explore more advanced techniques independently.
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I am in a partnership with Skutt - as they sent me the new wheel to use for the videos! I am not receiving any compensation from them beyond the wheel. Check out the gorgeous Skutt wheels to see which one meets your needs! skutt.com/pottery-wheels/

[@louisequinby7110]

Thanks Karan, the part about trimming straight down, was exactly what I was missing from all of the other numerous trimming videos I have watched. As a self taught potter starting out during covid this video was vital to my continued learning process. Because you have taught beginners for decades, your explanations are far superior to most other potters' content. I will benefit greatly from your caring attention to detail! Much gratitude, Lou

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Thanks for the kind words, Lou!!!

[@luciemaragni]

Thanks for this very informative trimming video!

[@debranickles4617]

Great video and information! I love your plastic wheel shield! Just GENIUS!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Thanks, Debra!!! I just wish I had thought about it 20 years ago!! 😉

[@bonniebradbury855]

Thank you for this great video. I have been coming in from the sides to make my rings. In future I will definitely come in from the top!!!! Can't wait to try this! What brand trimming tool do you use?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

I bet that in the video I’m using an inexpensive Kemper- I like Dolan- only have a few- I’d love to try Diamond core and bison- but have to save up for those!!!