How Do You Make Handles For Pottery?
You will want to make handles for many pots such as mugs, pitchers, teapots, and so on. Here are several ways to make handles that are commonly used in pottery.Strap and Coil HandlesPhoto © 2008 Janet L. Giles The simplest way to make a handle out of clay is to cut them from a slab. Another way is to roll out a coil for a handle. These straps or coils should be of the same general thickness as the walls of the pots they will be attached to. They should also be of the same clay body as the pot. This will avoid problems that could occur due to differences in shrinkage and coefficient of expansion.zSB(3,3)Pulled Handles
