Tag: Wheel Throwing

I had a few attempts at getting the top lip finished and had some fun, the white clay is definitely a different clay to work with, i find its a lot more susceptible to water, I find its a lot easier to dry out and it can be hard to work with once it does, but every clay has a different character and… Read More “Here is me making a little pottery vase!”

I’ve been playing around with different shapes and designs on the wheel lately, you could say it been a bit of experimenting and this pot is no exception 

Technically it could be a lot better, the lower part of the wall is a fair bit thicker then the top rim but I’m honestly not that phased, its… Read More “Well this was a fun shape to do!”

While I’ve done a few videos on this, you may learn something different! 

Centering the Clay:

* Place the clay on the wheel’s center (centre is key) and apply pressure with your hands to secure it firmly.

* Begin the wheel at a slow speed and gradually increase it as you work to center the clay.

* … Read More “Throwing a bowl today”

I recently wanted to create a double bulbous vase and decided to give it a go

While I’ve don’t bulbous vases before this was the first time I’d done two! Fair to say I thought I’d be a little easier but hey that’s how you learn! Fair to say the next one should go more smoothly 

Few things I did l… Read More “Experimenting is the best way to learn”

I haven’t done one one these in a while so it was good to make one again 

Some tips!:

1. Begin by centering the clay on the wheel, ensuring it’s well-wedged and free of air bubbles.

– Use gentle pressure to create an even, flat base. Compression is key!!

– Apply equal pressure with your… Read More “Little pinch vase for today!”

This shape was actually inspired by some west German vases we have in our living room. I wanted to recreate it in a smaller form and see how it looks with some of our new glazes! 

Some Tips!:

1. Setting the clay centre:

Begin by centering the clay on the wheel, ensuring it’s symmetrical and balanc… Read More “West German Inspired Vase”

When working with a pottery wheel, the size of the clay you use plays a crucial role in determining how large a piece you can throw. As a beginner, starting with a small amount of clay and gradually working your way up to larger pieces is a wise approach.

1. Clay size and piece size:

The amount of cla… Read More “Clay Ball Sizes When Throwing On a Wheel”

Throwing a functional piece of pottery today, you could say it can be either a little soup bowl or maybe even a nut bowl!

Here is some tips to help you with your own piece:

1. Throw it all in one go:

If you can do this form in one go that will give you the best result, what this will do is give the pot… Read More “Throwing a Small Bowl Today”

Hope you enjoy this video! As always Ive included some tips for making your own. Because if you’re going to make a big bowl why not make it a planter!!

1. Prepare the clay:

– Take a suitable amount of clay for your desired bowl size. Large bowls require more clay.

– Begin by kneading th… Read More “Making a Clay Flower Pot”