Bat Molds


#1 Dinner $45


#1 Salad $35


#3 Dinner $45


#3 Salad $35


#2 Lid and Bowl $45


18" Bowl $85


Quick Release


18" Adaptor

 


10" Flat $35


13" Flat $35


15" Flat $45


18" Flat $65

 

 

                         Product Description                             Finished Pieces

14" Dinner Plate (A #1)
Ample rim for border patterns.
Holds shape well at high temperatures.
$45

10" Salad Plate (AA #1)
$35

 

14"Dinner Plate (C #3)
Simple curve won't interfere
with decoration.
$45

10" Salad Plate (CC #3)
A large enough plate for a sandwich.
Can reduce size if desired.
$35

18" Platter (D)
Large format with lots
of room for decoration.
$65

13" Lid & Bowl (B #2)
Great for cassarole lids or
medium sized bowl.
$45

18" Bowl (E)
"Quick-Release" compatible:
throw a foot for it at the wheel.
Reversible for hump or slump.
$85

10" Flat (F)
Designed for small pieces.
Conserves shelf space.
$35

13" Flat (G)
This standard bat will get the most use in your studio. A little larger than most wheelheads for easy lift off.
$35

 

15" Flat (H)
Larger than standard bat for bigger work
and a larger canvas for decoration.
$45

18" Flat (I)
For throwing large forms and platters. Cover with foam for a "grabber pad" for trimming.
$65

 

The "Quick-Release" System (J)
Wheelhead attachment centers and secures bats to wheelhead. Easy on/off. Smaller piece mounts on wheelhead; larger used when casting bats.
$35
Extra part for Additional Wheelheads
$17.50

18" Adaptor (J-3)
Extends "Quick-Release"wheelhead device
for use with 18" molds.
$20

 

Of Bats and Bright Ideas

Back in 1978, when I was 24 years old, I worked for a production potter. I was paid by the piece, so it was very important for me to increase my productivity. But I got frustrated with the difficulty of making uniform plates, and figured there ought to be a more consistent and profitable approach.

I began to look at how other potters worked, and other fields, and found no suitable answers. The production tools I could find were geared toward industry, not toward studio potters like me.

So I began to develop my bat molds. I liked the idea of throwing on a domed bat. It assures a consistent wall thickness and it allowed me to eliminate trimming.

By combining the dome approach to making plates and lids with my unique tongue-in-groove wheelhead attachment, I had an efficient, streamlined system.

The "Quick-Release" feature allowed me to automatically center and secure the bat to the wheelhead while at the same time utilizing the time-saving strategy of the domes.



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