Throwing a large shallow bowl 

It was 2kg for this

I use a couple of different stonewares, but that probably just means you need to throw with more water. Mine will stick if I throw too dry, so I just keep chucking water on as I go

This would have been around 2kg, so about 4.5lbs

I think it's the extra water that helps. It stops the slip thickening up and coating everything. I'm not sure how well my approach would work on another wheel but the pan on my Skutt holds so much water than I can throw very wet. It also probably wouldn't work if I threw too slowly as the clay would get saturated after a while, but seems to be fine for anything thrown in 10-15 mins or less and is definitely fine for 2-3 minutes for mugs and smaller bowls

Old Forge Creations thanks for your reply, I’ve plenty of room in my pan so will use more water. Much appreciated.

It's a very good question, as you're right that you can't throw it down a drain. I reclaim most of it. The clay sinks and leaves a layer of water on top over time, which can then be easily removed and you're left with thick clay slip which can be turned back into throwable clay. I'm also lucky in that my studio sink doesn't drain into the mains waste water, it goes to a soakaway that can accommodate a little more clay waste.

Yes my same question

I use 2kg for the large fruit bowls

Probably around 2kg

Haha, the trick is to wear white tees you like! Then you're extra careful where you end up putting the clay

I thought the same what confidence to wear that bright white shirt!!!🙌🙌

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@@OldForgeCreations your t-shirt has a long face