Thursday, February 4, 2010

Matching Handles






I don't have an extruder, so when I want to make matching handles with a vertical bead, I use my wheel. I can throw a ring large enough to cut handles for about eight mugs in the diameter of the wheelhead, or use a larger bat if I need more. After I cut the necessary length, I give it a few quick pulls to straighten the curvature that comes form being made as part of a circle, and to smooth out the slight roughness on the underside. Quick & easy, and no extruder to take apart and clean!

5 comments:

That Lynn Girl said...

ACK!!! YOU'RE A GENIUS!!! I'm jacking that idea for sure!

Lori Watts said...

I was hoping someone would say that! Go for it.

DirtKicker Pottery said...

You Smartie Pants!! Those are very nice handles.

SHANNA WHEELOCK said...

genius!

Jerry said...

Brilliant!!! That's coming to class with me next week, for sure.