Trimming foot rings is the process of carving a raised ring on the bottom of wheel-thrown pottery. A well-trimmed foot ring lightens the form, stabilizes the base, and gives the piece a polished, professional finish. It’s a hallmark technique of quality functional ceramics.
Trimming foot rings
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