In this short video, we explore the essential tools used in wheel throwing.
From the pottery wheel itself, which spins the clay, to bats and bat pins that secure the clay for easy removal. Trimming tools help shape and refine the forms, while ribs compress and smooth the clay’s surface. Sponges maintain moisture and cleanliness, while callipers ensure consistent sizes. Wire tools cut and separate the clay, and a water bucket keeps everything lubricated. Finally, some other tools such as sponges on a stick and potters bumps.
Creating your own wheel throwing tool kit is a great way to be prepared for pottery sessions at a community studio, even if you don’t have a wheel at home. With your personalized tool kit in hand, you’ll be ready to unleash your creativity whenever you visit a community studio. Join us as we delve into the world of wheel throwing tools!
This is a rather short blog post, but you can check out some of our previous blog posts on wheel throwing including how to throw walls on a pottery wheel, How to make this little pottery pot you can also check out our blog post tag wheel throwing where we have all our wheel throwing videos.
Hope you enjoyed this post and as always, Happy Potting! 🥳
We will be back tomorrow with some more tips and ideas ❤️
