Peruvian paddle and anvil bowl

Rob learned this fun method for making bowls from Kate Tremel, the original founder of Good Dirt. She learned in Peru from a traditional potter. You will make a thick bowl either by pinching or wheel throwing and as the piece dries, you will paddle the walls thinner by compressing the clay between the paddle on the outside and an earthenware anvil on the inside.

[@MakeItPrimitive]

Great tutorial, thanks! I've wanted to try this technique for a while and was wondering how it worked in practice.

[@fruitlessbeast]

Thanks for taking the time to share. Nice technique. I never understand why anyone goes to the trouble of hitting dislike on this sort of thing. Churlish and petty. Anyway you got a like from me.

[@salimshafi432]

Incredibly well done video
Thank you for sharing your expert knowledge

[@Zane-It]

Out here in califorina we also did the paddle and anvil I also found variations of this technique from the Philippines and Africa.