I generally “guess” how much clay I need to make a mug, bowl, or plate. But as I’m trying to become a better potter and more productively consistent in my work, I decided that I needed to figure out a way to get the right amount of clay before starting! What a novel idea!
Anywho…found this great website page that gives the weights of clay needed for making various pots! Most helpful!
Have a look HERE at Lakeside Pottery. They have heaps of other great stuff too!
|
No.
|
Finished Item |
Clay’s weight |
Height |
Width |
|
1
|
6 oz. coffee mug |
10 oz. |
3.0 |
3.0 |
|
2
|
8 oz. coffee mug |
14 oz. |
5.0 |
3.0 |
|
3
|
14 oz. beer mug |
1 lb. 5 oz. |
7.0 |
3.5 |
|
4
|
Saucer |
13 oz. |
1.0 |
5.5 |
|
5
|
Large dinner plate |
4 lb. |
1.25 |
11.5 |
|
6
|
Medium dinner plate |
3 lb. |
1.0 |
10.0 |
|
7
|
Side plate |
2 lb. 3 oz. |
1.0 |
8.0 |
|
8
|
Bread and butter plate |
1 lb. 5 oz. |
.75 |
6.5 |
|
9
|
Large bowl |
5 lb. 12 oz. |
6.0 |
12.0 |
|
10
|
Medium bowl |
4 lb. |
4.5 |
10.0 |
|
11
|
Small bowl |
1 lb. 6 oz. |
3.0 |
6.0 |
|
12
|
Large mixing bowl |
4 lb. |
4.5 |
10.0 |
|
13
|
4 quart casserole |
5 lb. 12 oz. |
8.0 |
12.0 |
|
14
|
2 quart casserole |
4 lb. |
4.5 |
8.5 |
|
15
|
1 quart casserole |
2 lb. 3 oz. |
4.0 |
6.5 |
|
16
|
cream pitcher |
14 oz. |
5.0 |
3.0 |
|
17
|
1 pint pitcher |
1 lb. 8 oz. |
6.5 |
4.0 |
|
18
|
4 pint pitcher |
5 lb. 12 oz. |
14.0 |
6.0 |
|
19
|
Large teapot |
4 lb. 6 oz. |
8.0 |
8.0 |
|
20
|
Medium teapot |
3 lb. 6 oz. |
6.0 |
6.0 |
|
21
|
Small teapot |
2 lb. 3 oz. |
4.5 |
5.0 |
|
22
|
1 liter wine decanter |
4 lb. 6 oz. |
12.0 |
6.0 |
|
23
|
Small wine decanter |
2 lb. 11 oz. |
8.0 |
5.0 |
|
24
|
Large storage jar |
5 lb. |
12.0 |
5.0 |
|
25
|
Medium storage jar |
3 lb. 6 oz. |
10.0 |
4.0 |
* “Finished Item” assumes Clay’s total shrinkage is 11-12%
** Height and width are to be measured on the freshly thrown pot.
(as seen on website)
Weigh away, clayers!
Just need to convert it to metric and round it a bit.
It’s on my to-do list. When I get back from the USA!
Hugs!
Marian