Throw a Wide Shallow Bowl on a Hydrobat on a Wheel

NJ based potter, Melanie demos how to center, open and pull walls of a wide bowl using a plaster bat called a HYDROBAT. She addressed tips on how to center larger clay, creating a wider mound, while maintaining a centered piece of clay.

[@reneerubertino3743]

I love the quick change in the middle ha ha. Thank you so much I finally learned why I have a “mote” in my Bowls and cups!! Great tip!!

[@MudgirlPottery]

Thanks so much the word and I'm sorry for the delayed response! Opening a new studio and it been nuts! Are there any videos you'd like to see?

[@candybenteu8717]

I am loving your video. Thank you so much. I have been potting for 50 years and am always learning new things

[@MudgirlPottery]

THANKS SO MUCH! Its funny I learn something new whenever Im teaching a beginner. We do things so automatically, we dont realize HOW we do things!

[@kateszaruta4506]

I just love your videos!!! Learning a lot. Too bad I am nowhere close to your studios 😢 Keep making videos!!!

[@aileenhammer7230]

Great demo with excellent narration explaining everything! Loved the video!

[@MudgirlPottery]

Thanks so much! Funny glitch to the video.. When I did the beginning portion .. My camera was too high. I have to redo the centering part and match it to the audio! Lots of learning! You will notice the water splashes do not meet up!

[@wadewoehrmann2835]

Putting in an order for a few Hydorbats now - I was looking for the encouragement there at 13:20+-.... thanks for your thoughts and lesson.

[@MudgirlPottery]

They arent cheap.. but worth it. Be super careful with them They chip!

[@addisonsmethie9061]

How much clay was that?

[@barbaraloiselle8448]

Thanks for a great video! How much clay did you use?

[@MudgirlPottery]

Approx 3lbs

[@bolinderfamily]

Any idea how big, width/height, it turned out to be?