After taking Helen Charles Workshop last month (Click here to see that post), I decided it was time to try my hand at making one without her supervision!

I was so impressed with the large bowl that a complete pottery virgin made that I decided to see if I could make one too.

This was the drawing and measurements that I worked from.  As you can see, I have trouble following a map!
This was the drawing and measurements that I worked from. As you can see, I have trouble following a map!
I decided to extrude pieces rather than coil and flatten.  This speeded up the process.
I decided to extrude pieces rather than coil and flatten. This speeded up the process.
I tried using a smaller torch, but found that on a piece this large it is too small - not adequate at all.
I tried using a smaller torch, but found that on a piece this large it is too small – not adequate at all.
I used a raku torch and propane canister to dry the pot as I built.
I used a raku torch and propane canister to dry the pot as I built.

Here is the photographic record of my efforts.

Now what to do with this large bowl?  Popcorn, ice cream…planter…or object de art?

Pot big or go home!

Marian