The Easiest "ONE PIECE" Jar to Make on the Pottery Wheel || Closed Form Container (Part 1 of 3)

Ready to create your first (or next!) stunning "ONE PIECE" jar on the pottery wheel? This video reveals the easiest way to make a closed-form container from a single piece of clay, perfect for potters of all levels.

We'll guide you step-by-step through the incredibly effective collaring technique, transforming a simple cylinder into a beautiful jar with a perfectly fitted flange for its lid. This is Part ONE of a THREE-part series focusing on throwing and shaping the form. Stay tuned for Part 2 and 3, where we'll separate and trim the lid and jar, and attach the knob!

In this tutorial, you'll discover:
Simple steps to prepare your clay and get centered.
How to efficiently use the collaring technique to narrow your form.
The trick to creating a perfect flange for a secure lid.
A must-have tool for closed forms (and why a clothespin might be your new best friend!).

Crucial tips to prevent cracks as your clay dries.
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Introduction
0:57 - Essential Tool for This Project
1:53 - Preparing the Clay, Centering and Digging Well
4:00 - Pulls and Collaring (Kamehameha Technique)
5:29 - Begin Collaring and Tips + Things to Avoid
6:50 - Collaring Techniques Explained
7:51- Advanced Collaring: Thinning & Compressing
8:28 Shaping the Top of the Lid
9:10 - More Collaring & Compressing
10:17 - Removing Excess Water from Inside
11:11 - Finalizing the Closed Form Shape
11:46 - Cleaning Up the Surface with Rib Tools
13:50 - Where to Place the Flange
15:39 - Creating the Flange with a Special Tool
17:10 - Removing Excess Clay from the Flange
18:28 - Cleaning the Base & Wiring Off
19:58 - IMPORTANT: Venting the Closed Form
21:37 - Next Steps: Drying & Trimming (Part 2 Preview)

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