Pie Plates

Some deep dish pie plates that were thrown on the wheel.
These pie plates were thrown in one single piece. This method is good for achieving a tall pie plate side. Of course you don't ever have to make a pie that thick! But who doesn't like a 5" thick slice of apple pie??!?

This summer I had a commission to make 30 sets of Communion ware for the LCMS Synodical Convention. I made over 60 chalices, over 40 pattens, and over 40 flagons. Here is the months work.

Thrown Pie Plates

I have had several people ask how I make my pie plates. I decided to post a video on the process. This is probably the easiest way to make a successful pie plate that isn't over weight.

This method described below consists of making the pie plate in 2 separate pieces, the side walls thrown on the wheel, and the slab base.

This method ensures that the base doesn't s-crack. Some people choose to throw the entire object on the wheel. Throwing a base can cause s-cracking when drying. The way to ensure that s-cracks aren't happening is to make sure that, when throwing the base, you compress the clay very well. The other way is to not throw the base, rather use a slab as a base, score and slip the wall to the base. This 2 part piece is what is shown below.

Hope this is educational!