A while back I told you about a tall vase I'd custom made for a customer. She was looking for a tall vase to match the previous items she'd ordered and would fit in a perfect location in her home. I'd included a picture of the vase shortly after it had been thrown and while it was sitting drying. Well, that vase has been completed and it turned out gorgeous. Previously it was around 20" tall, but after drying and firing, it is currently around 18" tall. Shrinkage is common in making pottery. When making an item, you always have to consider the size you want it to be when it is completed, know your clays shrinkage rate and then figure the size to make it while the clay is wet. This is also important in making pieces that need lids or other parts that fit together. Thanks for stopping by.
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