how to make bowls?
I've been trying to make hollow miniature bowls--less than 1" across--but not having much success.
The problem is how to hold it; if I punty the bottom, it never sits flat. Punty the rim, and it stays wonky.
I've even tried starting with the contents of the bowl, then building the bowl around it. I can punty to the contents, but then they're funky.
Any suggestions? For shaping, I'm using a brass dopping set, with cavities like a marble mold and...um...ball-tipped brass pushing things. (I bet there's another name for them, like dopping stamps or something)
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