102. How to Pull a Handle in Pottery

If you’ve ever wondered how to ‘pull’ a handle in pottery, this episode is for you! Welcome to the third episode of the How to Make a Raw-Glazed Mug on the Potter’s Wheel series, where we’ll be talking about how to ‘pull’ handles. I talk through the things I think about when pulling handles, and we’ll pull two handles live on this episode.  ✨ The importance of wedging (also known as kneading) the clay really well before pulling a handle. ✨ How much clay to use for pulling a handle (not too much). ✨ The importance of using lots (& lots) of water when pulling handles. ✨ The importance of making a few handles, even if you only need one, in case one goes wrong. All these episodes can be viewed as videos in the ‘How to Make a Raw-Glazed Mug on the Potter’s Wheel’ YouTube playlist here.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners):🆓 Download the Free How to programme an Electric Kiln for bisque and stoneware glaze firings (includes full kiln firing schedule)------------------------------------