Coil built pots have an extremely long history. Hand building allows for a variety of form that cannot be matched by throwing alone. Pitchers also have a long history. People have created pots that allow for easy pouring, including pitchers, for centuries.
Begin by wedging two to four pounds of clay, depending on the size of the pitcher you wish to make. Be certain to use clay that is in the same maturation range as the glazes you will be using later.
Our example pitcher was made with a mid-range tan clay body, white slip, Amaco's Chun Plum glaze and Spectrum's Nova Stoneware Clear glaze. The pitcher was fired to maturation at cone 5.
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