Using a Plexi Template on the Potters Wheel

Want to know how to make a precise shape on the potter's wheel? Well here's one way I've used to make a specific form. It is sort of a mash up of techniques between a plaster wheel and a potters wheel.

I used this to fabricate a series of urns based off Google searches entitled recollections. Here's a video of the process in case you wanted to see:

recollections from Jen Cotton on Vimeo.

Step 1: Getting Started

For this instructable you should be comfortable with throwing on the potter's wheel and should have access to one. You should also have access to a band saw, wood shop, laser cutter or something that will help you make your plexi template.

You should also be familiar with pottery terms like throwing and centering and pottery tools like ribs and needle tools.

For this you will need:
-clay
-potters tools: rib, sponge, needle tool
-plexiglass at least 1/8" thick, 1/4" preferably
-bucket of water