Centering clay is a critical step when throwing pottery on the wheel. It can be tricky to learn but these 5 keys will help you center clay on the pottery wheel. How to Center Clay: Video Centering Clay: 5 Keys 1. Clean Throwing Surface Start with a clean surface to throw on. Wipe your wheel […]
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In the video above, Michael Kline shows how to use unique stamps to create amazing patterns on his pottery. Making Unique Pottery Stamps Stamps are great clay tools for adding interest to handmade pottery. In the video, Michael shows a few that he has made out of clay. Some are bisque fired and some are
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Ram’s head wedging is an easy way to prepare clay for making pottery. Follow the guide below to remove air bubbles and make your clay one even consistency.
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Spiral wedging is one way to prepare clay for making pottery. It is more advanced that ram’s head wedging but it allows you to wedge more clay at one time.
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Stack and slam wedging is one way to prepare the clay that you can use to make pottery. Follow 6 short steps to learn how to stack and slam wedge your clay.
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Why you can’t download the perfect clay weight chart anywhere on the internet but what you can do instead. Have you ever asked yourself these questions? If you haven’t been throwing pots for very long you may be asking yourself these questions right now. As a beginning potter masters basic throwing skills they often want
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Have you ever been using the pottery wheel and wondered how to throw taller pots? Maybe you’ve mastered centering, opening, and have even made some nice small pots but are ready to try making something bigger than a mug or cup. Here are 7 tips for throwing taller pots on the pottery wheel. Use More
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