How to Throw a Bowl on the Pottery Wheel
A well-thrown bowl is one of the most satisfying forms in ceramics — elegant, functional, and endlessly variable. Unlike a mug or cylinder where walls rise straight up, a bowl …
Types of Pulls in Wheel Throwing: How Each One Shapes Your Clay
Pulling is the core motion of wheel throwing — but not all pulls are the same. Different hand positions, pressures, and directions produce different results. Understanding the main types of …
Ram’s Head Wedging: How to Prepare Clay the Right Way
I use ram’s head wedging for smaller amounts of clay and spiral wedging for larger amounts. Ram’s head wedging is like kneading dough — except instead of making it more …
How to Throw a Ceramic Coffee Pour-Over on the Pottery Wheel: A Step-by-Step Guide
Coffee pour-overs have become a popular way to brew a perfect cup of coffee, and making your own ceramic pour-over on the pottery wheel adds a personal touch to this …
Middle of the Road: Cross between handbuilt and pulled handle
Crafting a handle for your ceramic pieces, whether it’s a mug, pitcher, or teapot, requires a blend of technique and patience. This guide will walk you through the process of …
Pulling a Handle
Creating a well-crafted handle for your wheel-thrown ceramic pieces is essential for both functionality and aesthetics. Whether you’re making a mug, teapot, or pitcher, knowing how to pull a handle …
How to Collar the Clay in Wheel Throwing: A Step-by-Step Guide
Collaring the clay is an essential technique in wheel throwing that helps you narrow the top of your pottery, creating beautiful necks for vases, bottles, and other forms. Whether you’re …
How to Pull and Shape Clay on the Pottery Wheel: Step-by-Step Guide
Mastering the process of pulling clay on the pottery wheel is essential for creating tall, even walls on your ceramic pieces. Whether you’re making mugs, vases, or bowls, pulling the …
How to Open Clay on the Pottery Wheel: Step-by-Step Guide
Opening the clay is a critical step in wheel throwing that sets the foundation for the rest of your piece. Whether you’re making bowls, mugs, or vases, learning how to …
How to Center Clay on the Pottery Wheel: A Step-by-Step Guide
Centering clay is one of the most important steps in wheel throwing. Without proper centering, your pottery piece can become uneven or unbalanced, leading to frustration and wasted material. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of centering clay on the pottery wheel, ensuring your clay is properly aligned and ready for shaping.