How to Make Pottery Sinks
Decide what kind and what dimensions of sink you want to make., Calculate your clay shrinkage and write down the wet diameter. , Weigh the needed amount of clay., Make sure your clay is soft., Wedge and knead your clay thoroughly., Place the clay at...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide what kind and what dimensions of sink you want to make.
Remember that sinks should be much thicker then most of the pots you have ever made.
You probably will need about 6-9 kg (13.2-19.8 lb) of clay for a 30 cm (12 in) external diameter sink or 12-15kg (26.4-33 lb) for 42 cm (16 7/8 in) diameter sink.
The quantity of clay depends on the sink type.
Vessel sinks need to be thicker than drop-down sinks. , If not, mix it with recycled softer clay or soak it in water for 24 hours before kneading. , If needed, divide your clay to smaller lumps and knead them separately.
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Step 2: Calculate your clay shrinkage and write down the wet diameter.
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Step 3: Weigh the needed amount of clay.
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Step 4: Make sure your clay is soft.
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Step 5: Wedge and knead your clay thoroughly.
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Step 6: Place the clay at the wheel-head and tap it with two hand to make it centered as much as you can before wetting your hands.
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Step 7: Wet your hands and center the clay.
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Step 8: Open it and make your way deep down until you make a hole and reach wheel head surface.
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Step 9: Enlarge the hole but keep it slightly narrower than the final diameter.
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Step 10: Pull and raise the clay to make a thick bottom and thick wall and get your final dimensions and final shape.
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Step 11: Leave excess clay at the lower parts for support.
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Step 12: Smooth the interior with wood
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Step 13: or rubber rib.
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Step 14: Cut with a wire.
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Step 15: Let your freshly thrown sink to dry slowly until it reaches leather hard stage.
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Step 16: Place clean bat over the rim.
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Step 17: Flip the sink upside down.
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Step 18: Trim off the excess clay.
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Step 19: Leave to dry slowly until leather hard.
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Step 20: Fix the to the wellhead.
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Step 21: Let dry slowly.
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Step 22: Slow bisque fire to cone 05 or according to your clay.
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Step 23: Decorate
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Step 24: glaze and re-fire to at least cone 6.
Detailed Guide
Remember that sinks should be much thicker then most of the pots you have ever made.
You probably will need about 6-9 kg (13.2-19.8 lb) of clay for a 30 cm (12 in) external diameter sink or 12-15kg (26.4-33 lb) for 42 cm (16 7/8 in) diameter sink.
The quantity of clay depends on the sink type.
Vessel sinks need to be thicker than drop-down sinks. , If not, mix it with recycled softer clay or soak it in water for 24 hours before kneading. , If needed, divide your clay to smaller lumps and knead them separately.
You will combine them later directly on the wheel head. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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