Learn how to centre clay and throw pots on the pottery wheel in this 25-minute video. The course covers the basics of wedging clay, centring clay, coning the clay, pulling up walls, using a sponge to throw, cleaning up the pot, discussing the rim, cutting off an uneven rim, and removing the pot from the wheel. The teaching method involves step-by-step demonstrations and tips. This course is intended for beginners and pottery enthusiasts looking to improve their throwing skills.
How to Centre Clay and Throw Pots on the Pottery Wheel
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Importance of wedging clay and a recommended weight to begin throwing with
- How to centre the clay
- How to cone the clay up and down
- Removing the gritty surface
- Opening up the lump of clay
- Pulling up the walls of the pot
- Using a sponge to throw
- Cleaning up the pot to be lifted away
- Discussing the rim of a pot
- Cutting off an uneven rim
- How to remove the pot from the wheel
Taught by
Florian Gadsby
