Throwing off the Hump

After Ken makes pots that need lids, he throws the lids "off the hump." This means he starts with a large lump of clay, centers it,






And starts throwing lids.

















It take a while to get the right shape and size.










Excess water is removed with a small sponge.












Ken checks for size with a small wooden measure.










Once a lid is thrown, he uses a wooden tool he made to shape it up from the hump.















Then the lid is sliced off the hump with a wire.










Then lifted off and set on a ware board to dry. Later the handles are put on the lids.









Pots and their lids -with a few extra.