Throwing off the hump involves centering a single large mound of clay on the wheel and shaping multiple smaller pots from its top portion. It’s efficient for making small items like cups, bowls, lids, and bud vases. This technique is widely used in production pottery and traditional Asian ceramics.
Throwing off the hump
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