Wheel Throwing (Beginning)

How to Center Clay — A Beginner's Guide

This is my ultimate guide on how to centre clay on the potter's wheel, (centre, center? Yes I'm using both spellings, both English and American, so it's searchable for people ...all over the world). I've tried to go into as much detail as possible to thoroughly explain each little step along the way as well as showing you how to fix certain errors and discussing all the little tips and tricks I have. Enjoy, and I hope this video is useful! Let me know if it is in the comments below.

• How to wedge clay video: https://youtu.be/hYdLGLztT-Q
• How to center clay: https://youtu.be/-YCGK33c0xs
• How to pull up the walls of clay: https://youtu.be/VM8SJZ4lNRY
• How to open up and form the base: https://youtu.be/HF5IAJ0x2g0
• How to lift pots off the wheel: https://youtu.be/05CsVxlULo0
• How to throw a bowl: https://youtu.be/xPgPKRuFia4

• Trimming tips and tricks: https://youtu.be/XhlJLVL-Zg8

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⏱ • Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction and discussing the importance of preparing clay, (wedging)
0:50 - What shape to make the wedged up balls of clay
1:23 - How to sit at the wheel properly
1:41 - Positioning of left arm, the 'anchor'
2:02 - How to slam the clay down effectively
4:21 - How to position left arm and push upper body weight onto the clay
5:10 - Water/slip usage
5:36 - Using little finger to seal the base of the clay
6:00 - Introducing vertical pressure
8:01 - The centred shape I'm after
8:26 - Scraping the ball of clay if it feels gritty
9:02 - Discussing the speed of the wheel
9:53 - How to position hands as to not grind your skin
10:32 - Pinching fingers and focusing on stability
11:18 - Using the leftover 'skim' of clay to help stick down the balls of clay
11:37 - Coning the clay
13:50 - How to remove your hands from the clay as not to introduce a wobble
15:20 - The importance of centring
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How to Center Clay — A Beginner's Guide

This is my ultimate guide on how to centre clay on the potter's wheel, ...

This is my ultimate guide on how to centre clay on the potter's wheel, (centre, center? Yes I'm using both spellings, both English and American, so it's searchable for people ...all over the world). I've tried to go into as much detail as possible to thoroughly explain each little step along the way as well as showing you how to fix certain errors and discussing all the little tips and tricks I have. Enjoy, and I hope this video is useful! Let me know if it is in the comments below.

• How to wedge clay video: https://youtu.be/hYdLGLztT-Q
• How to center clay: https://youtu.be/-YCGK33c0xs
• How to pull up the walls of clay: https://youtu.be/VM8SJZ4lNRY
• How to open up and form the base: https://youtu.be/HF5IAJ0x2g0
• How to lift pots off the wheel: https://youtu.be/05CsVxlULo0
• How to throw a bowl: https://youtu.be/xPgPKRuFia4

• Trimming tips and tricks: https://youtu.be/XhlJLVL-Zg8

📖 • PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: http://ow.ly/9wYn50MQXV5

⏱ • Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction and discussing the importance of preparing clay, (wedging)
0:50 - What shape to make the wedged up balls of clay
1:23 - How to sit at the wheel properly
1:41 - Positioning of left arm, the 'anchor'
2:02 - How to slam the clay down effectively
4:21 - How to position left arm and push upper body weight onto the clay
5:10 - Water/slip usage
5:36 - Using little finger to seal the base of the clay
6:00 - Introducing vertical pressure
8:01 - The centred shape I'm after
8:26 - Scraping the ball of clay if it feels gritty
9:02 - Discussing the speed of the wheel
9:53 - How to position hands as to not grind your skin
10:32 - Pinching fingers and focusing on stability
11:18 - Using the leftover 'skim' of clay to help stick down the balls of clay
11:37 - Coning the clay
13:50 - How to remove your hands from the clay as not to introduce a wobble
15:20 - The importance of centring
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A Beginner's Guide to the Wheel/Throwing a Bowl

Welcome to the ceramic wheel! We begin with an overview of our setup ...

Welcome to the ceramic wheel! We begin with an overview of our setup before diving into a step by step tutorial on making a bowl. Feel free to leave ...any questions/requests below!

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Beginner Wheel Throwing Class

If you are just starting out here are some tips and such that should ...

If you are just starting out here are some tips and such that should help ya out a little. Too long? Didn't watch?
Keep it wet
keep it moving
Anchor as much as ...you can.
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Wheel-throwing - common mistakes

Common mistakes that beginners make on the wheel and how to remedy them.

Common mistakes that beginners make on the wheel and how to remedy them.

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THIS Is Why You Struggle to Center Clay on the Potter's Wheel

More tips on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinkerandthink/ You can see ...

More tips on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinkerandthink/
You can see my work here: https://benshane.com/pottery-shop/

If you struggle to master centering clay on the potter's wheel, check out these three tips that made all ...the difference for me when I was learning.

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How to Center Clay and Throw Pots on the Pottery Wheel

This video goes over the basics of how to centre clay, throw a pot on ...

This video goes over the basics of how to centre clay, throw a pot on the wheel and thereafter how to remove it neatly, alongside many other tips and tricks ...that might help you learn how to throw. These tips reflect my way of making and there are, in fact, numerous subtlety different ways of doing each step, so definitely search for others videos to find another perspective on how to do things. I hope you find this video useful and thanks for watching!

If you'd like to watch the other parts of this series you can find them here:

• How to wedge clay video: https://youtu.be/hYdLGLztT-Q
• How to center clay: https://youtu.be/-YCGK33c0xs
• How to pull up the walls of clay: https://youtu.be/VM8SJZ4lNRY
• How to open up and form the base: https://youtu.be/HF5IAJ0x2g0
• How to lift pots off the wheel: https://youtu.be/05CsVxlULo0
• How to throw a bowl: https://youtu.be/xPgPKRuFia4

• Trimming tips and tricks: https://youtu.be/XhlJLVL-Zg8

📖 • PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: http://ow.ly/9wYn50MQXV5

Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:41 - Importance of wedging clay and a recommended weight to begin throwing with
1:20 - How to centre the clay
4:20 - How to cone the clay up and down
6:45 - Removing the gritty surface
7:34 - Opening up the lump of clay
10:34 - Pulling up the walls of the pot
15:22 - Using a sponge to throw
16:25 - Cleaning up the pot to be lifted away
18:38 - Discussing the rim of a pot
20:02 - Cutting off an uneven rim
21:15 - How to remove the pot from the wheel
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Beginning Throwing - Wheel Throwing Workshop

Beginning wheel throwing can be challenging and there are so many ways ...

Beginning wheel throwing can be challenging and there are so many ways to do it. I have been teaching beginner wheel basics for over 15 years and I have developed ...a process that anyone can follow. Use the timestamps below to begin your wheel throwing journey today.

Stick- 05:50
Center- 10:18
Enter- 20:18
Open- 22:09
Pinch/Pull- 25:28
Troubleshooting - 34:25
Trimming the rim 36:08
Shaping 40:03
Wheel Process Side view 41:40


After you have learned the wheel process you can now begin to develop a cup or mug shape. I recommend using tried and true cup shapes from any culture or time period. You can easily search the internet a find these idea sheets. Once you have chosen a few learn how to shape your cylinder into your newest cup style. Hope this helps on your journey. Comment what you for favorite cup shape is.

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Step by Step How to Throw a Mug on the Pottery Wheel

#shorts #pottery #potter #outpostpottery

#shorts #pottery #potter #outpostpottery

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5 Tips & Tricks for Centering Clay — A Beginner's Guide

There always some things I miss in my more instructional videos, so, ...

There always some things I miss in my more instructional videos, so, this week, I'm speaking about 5 tips and tricks I missed in my last 'How to Center Clay' ...video. I hope this helps! And thanks so much for watching.

If you'd like to watch those more IN-DEPTH films, you can find them here:
• https://youtu.be/PUAwDPUNyrs
• https://youtu.be/-YCGK33c0xs

You may also be interested in my 'A Beginner's Guide' series, which you can find here:
• https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2WJhtTF0eGhQwf8g2LHcom_KrvJpH_JT

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⏱ • Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Preparing clay

0:50 - Tip 1: Using clay that's the right consistency
3:59 - Tip 2: Make the sides and top flat
5:28 - Tip 3: How to keep your hands steady and level
7:04 - Tip 4: The Importance of wheel speed
10:08 - Tip 5: Keep the clay moving

I throw using both a Rohde HMT 500 & 600 potter's wheel and fire using Rohde kilns too, the electric is a TE-200 and the gas kiln is a KG-340.
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Throwing a Bowl- Back to Basics

Learn to throw a bowl intentionally on a pottery wheel- (not cause the ...

Learn to throw a bowl intentionally on a pottery wheel- (not cause the wheel is telling you its a bowl) Tips and Tricks to control the process.

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How to Center Clay on The Wheel Easy A 5 Step Beginners Guide

How To Center Clay On The Wheel Takes A Little Practice To Get Good ...

How To Center Clay On The Wheel Takes A Little Practice To Get Good At. Follow Me as I Take You Through the Quick 5 Step Process. Tools, Supplies, and ...Links Are Listed Down Below in the
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Beginner tips on how to throw a pottery bowl

Pottery isn’t as easy as it looks. Ceramics expert and judge on The ...

Pottery isn’t as easy as it looks. Ceramics expert and judge on The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down, Natalie Waddell, demonstrates how to throw a simple bowl on a wheel.

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The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down is a competition series where ten of Canada's most talented potters will compete to be crowned best at the wheel. It’s hosted by award-winning actor Jennifer Robertson and judged by expert judges Natalie Waddell and Brendan Tang along with guest judge, pottery enthusiast and actor Seth Rogen.

Featuring clever challenges, beautiful creations, and personal stories, the series unearths what inspires the potter's passion for clay.


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Start your pottery journey with beginner-friendly wheel throwing videos. In this playlist, you’ll find tutorials and demonstrations covering basic techniques like centering clay, throwing cylinders, and making bowls. These videos are designed to help you build confidence at the wheel and develop strong foundational skills.