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Learn five underrated pottery throwing techniques that can transform your ceramic practice in this 14-minute instructional video. Discover essential tips for working with clay of different consistencies, including how the condition of your clay affects the throwing process and why soft clay centers more easily. Master the push and pull method for centering firmer clay, explore techniques for handling larger lumps of clay, and understand what to do when clay feels too sandy. Gain insights into the importance of releasing clay gently during the throwing process and learn how even small movements can significantly impact your pottery results. The tutorial includes timestamped sections covering clay conditioning, centering techniques, troubleshooting common issues, and cleanup procedures, making it easy to reference specific techniques as needed.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Firstly, the condition of the clay
- The ease of centring soft clay
- Why you need to release the clay gently
- Centring the firmer clay via the push & pull method
- Another tip for centring larger lumps of clay
- What to do if the clay feels too 'sandy'
- Even a small amount of movement helps
- Clean up
Taught by
Florian Gadsby