How I Throw Lines and Ledges in my Pottery

Watch a 13-minute pottery tutorial demonstrating how to throw lines, steps, and ledges on ceramic pieces. Learn Florian Gadsby's technique for creating these decorative elements that help unify his body of work and create interesting glaze interaction points. The video covers clay preparation, throwing the initial shapes, and specific methods for creating ledges on different forms like bowls and cylinders. Discover which tools work best for this technique, see what happens when clay is thrown too thinly, and understand the proper cleanup process. This tutorial addresses common misconceptions about the technique while providing clear, step-by-step instructions for potters looking to add subtle decorative elements to their work without traditional surface decoration.