Still Love the Griffin Grip!

I have been busy making lids for honey jars of late, and found that trimming the flat style lid that fit into a gallery difficult with the size of the lid 23" and the handle that is a hollow globe or cone shape. After a little bit of experimenting with using cushions around the handle and the Griffin Grip holding it, or using a cup or mug held in the Griffin Grip, I finally ended up with a solution. Several folks out there would say just to throw a chuck, and then trim using the chuck to hold each lid in place. However, I have always found that the amount of clean up after using a wet chuck was too time consuming.

My solution again comes from the plumbing section of the hardware store.  The 3" reduction collar shown has a narrow 2" and a 3" diameter. Two for one so to speak. At any rate, the plastic will hold a nice damp rim from the sponge, the lid may be set in center or tapped if needed. Once center press down lightly to seal. The Griffin Grip holds the collar in place well, and I was able to use my favorite band saw flat blade to flatten the bottom of the lid, and to join on the stem thrown for the spoon for the honey jar. After removing the lid by lightly prying one edge, I use a piece of thin pipe to cut the spoon and add a drizzle hole to the back side.

New Quick Tip in Ceramics Monthly

I had posted a tip on the Ceramic Arts Daily, Community Forum where I am a moderator. The folks at Ceramics Monthly believed it to be of value and asked me to write it up. Above is the article that appeared in the September issue.
It has been a busy Summer, and I am finishing up another order for Savannah Bee, and have orders for berry bowls, and have finished up an order for mugs at Oak Mountain Hideaway, an airbnb.
I have been doing teapots, mugs and honey jars for Savannah Bee, and will be glazing for a few weeks to deliver in October just before a long vacation trip.

Green ware waiting for firing. 

Teapot with bee on handle

Close up of handle lid area with bee