How to Make a Teapot Spout Fit Perfectly
Learning how to make ceramic teapots is a big milestone in any potter’s ceramic development. From handles to spouts, teapots have … Read More
Wheel Throwing Techniques
For some people, throwing clay on the pottery wheel can be addictive. If you are one of those people, you have come to the right place. In this section of Ceramic Arts Network, professional studio potters provide instruction as well as inspiration for anyone wanting to learn, improve and master techniques on the pottery wheel. Browse these articles and videos for helpful information such topics as altering wheel thrown vessels or trimming large platters with complex rims.
For a tool that really does one thing (spins in a circle), the number of techniques and results possible on the pottery throwing wheel are just astounding. From more traditional wheel thrown pottery to gestural thrown and altered pottery, the sky’s the limit on the creativity that can come from the wheel.
Strengthen your pottery throwing skills with our free throwing guide Five Great Pottery Throwing Wheel Techniques: Tips on Throwing Complex Pottery Forms Using Basic Throwing Skills.
Whether you learned to throw on an electric pottery wheel, or a traditional pottery kickwheel, there is always more to learn and Ceramic Arts Daily is the place to find great instruction and inspiration to help improve your skills on the pottery throwing wheel. If you’re looking to tackle a certain form you’ve never made, chances are you’ll find the advice and tips you need in our article archive. Or if you just want a boost to your creative juices, we’ve got that too! From tips on centering large amounts of clay, to how to create your own travel mug, to using wheel-thrown parts to make abstract ceramic sculpture, there is enough pottery throwing information to keep you busy for a good long while!
And, if you haven’t already, be sure to download your free copy of Five Great Pottery Throwing Wheel Techniques: Tips on Throwing Complex Pottery Forms Using Basic Throwing Skills, which includes detailed well-illustrated, step-by-step pottery making projects by nationally known potters, teachers and workshop presenters.
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Four Potters Share Advice on Making Teapots
Teapots are one of the most challenging forms to tackle when you are starting off in pottery making and teapots … Read More
Why Trim? A Simple Way to Define a Foot Without Trimming
Trimming is one of my favorite parts of wheel throwing. But with my limited time in the studio, it is … Read More
Practical Trimming Tips and Design Advice for Unified Wheel Thrown Forms
Trimming is a part of the wheel-throwing process that potters either love or hate. Regardless of where you fall on … Read More
An Interesting Pottery Trimming Technique for Sweet Feet
Pottery trimming is one of my favorite parts of the ceramic process. Whether you are trimming bowls or platters, trimming … Read More
3 Expert Tips for Throwing Large Pots
Improve your wheel throwing skills and make bigger pots!
For most people who are new to throwing clay, an early goal … Read More
How to Throw a Curvy Cup and Finish it Without Trimming
Throwing cups and mugs is one of my favorite things to do on the wheel. Partially out of habit, and … Read More
How to make a mug that has personality
Once you have learned how to throw a mug that doesn’t weigh too much and has a relatively graceful handle, … Read More
Thanksgiving Day Tradition Continues with a Peach Cobbler Recipe!
Today is Thanksgiving Day in America, and since Thanksgiving usually involves getting together with loved ones and eating yummy food, … Read More
How to Make a Pour-Over Coffee Set
Pour-over coffee has become quite the trend these days. So I have been thinking about taking a stab at making … Read More
Five Great Pottery Wheel Throwing Techniques
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