Juicer Demo
Step-by-step Lemon Juicer Throwing Demonstration
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This form is very similar to a double-walled bowl.
Following, there are stills of Specific Steps, and details to help you work.
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SPECIAL CENTERING
To Center, begin with a mound that is low and wide.
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SPECIAL OPENING I
Open a channel about three inches from the center.
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SPECIAL OPENING II
Open the inner mound all the way to the wheel head.
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SPECIAL OPENING III
Pull opening about 2 and a half inches out and re-center Reamer.
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PULL REAMER
Pull normally into small bottle shape.
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CLOSE IN REAMER
With very wet hands, make a triangle with your fingers and squeeze the reamer closed at the top.
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TRIM REAMER
Trim excess clay from top with needle tool. It is normal for unevenness to migrate to the top when choking in a bottle. But you have to cut it off to finish it.
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CLOSE OVER REAMER
Close the reamer completely. This will trap air inside the reamer; this stabilizes the inner part so that it is harder to accidentally ruin it.
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SHAPE REAMER
Run a rib up the side in a spiral, by bringing it up "too" fast.
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PULLING/SHAPING WALLS
Pull walls normally, to a height slightly higher than the reamer if you want to trim the bottom.
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SPECIAL FINISHING
For the pouring spout: hold two fingers on the outside of the wall and pull one wet finger through from the inside.
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JUICER MOVIE
Step Sequence
Reamer: Center, Open, Re-center, Pull walls, Shape
Walls: Re-center, Pull walls, Shape, Pull spout
A normal size lemon juicer is about a two pound project.
Email me if you have questions or comments.
Painting the finished piece with lemons and leaves is especially pretty.
I hope you enjoy this project, it might be a challenge.