“Creating Rims and Handles”

Produced and directed by Jim Williams, Amberwood Video Production, Lake Ridge, Virginia.

Filmed in Fairfax, Virginia.

Contains 72 minutes of detailed demonstrations and instruction. Here are some of the highlights from the video:

Jane shows how to alter a collared-in rim.

This adds a nice decorative touch to a vase.

Jane flips up a flared-out rim to make a basket shaped.

Later she adds a twisted basket handle.

Here Jane is demonstrating three different pitcher spouts.

In the video, you will be able to watch this from the side and looking down from above.

Here Jane is altering a split rim containing red iron oxide wash.

These are just a few of the different rim designs Jane shows you how to create.

Jane demonstrates how to pull a handle.

Then she uses this technique of pulling it off the pot for a more attractive result.

Jane shows you how to create several different rolled handles.

Here she is attaching one of these handles to a casserole.

Jane shows you how to create a twisted coil handle and apply it to the basket seen before.

With a little practice and patience, you can adapt these techniques to your designs.