Trimming & Refining · Cylinder Foot Ring

Hard

Trim matching foot rings on three mugs

A set needs matching feet. This is about precision and repetition.

Trim foot rings on three mug bodies, aiming for:

  • Same ring width on all three
  • Same height on all three
  • Same diameter relative to each base

Method

  • Trim the first mug carefully, measuring as you go
  • Use that as your template: match the second and third to it
  • Line them up upside down: the foot rings should look identical

Why this matters

When someone buys a set of mugs, they flip them over. Matching feet say "this potter knows what they're doing."