Throw a dinner plate (750 g)

The dinner plate. 22–24 cm across. This is a real test of floor compression and patience.

Specifications

• 22–24 cm diameter
• Even floor throughout (check with a rib: no bumps or ridges)
• Clean, defined rim
• No S-cracks visible when you pull it off the bat later

Critical drying protocol

Plates warp because the rim dries before the center. To avoid this:

• Cover loosely with plastic immediately after throwing
• Dry slowly over several days
• Flip it onto a flat surface when it's firm enough to handle

The truth about plates

Most beginners lose their first few plates to S-cracks. Don't be discouraged; just compress harder next time.