Throwing Off the Hump to Make Hollow Handles
Throwing off the hump is a great way to maximize efficiency in the studio. Starting off with a large amount … 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.
Amp up your throwing skills when you download this freebie, Five Great Pottery Wheel Throwing Techniques.
Five Great Pottery Wheel Throwing Techniques
Two Slick Ways to Make Distinctive Rims and Feet on Pottery
We’ve all heard the saying, “it’s all in the details.” This sentiment rings especially true in functional pottery, or any … Read More
How to Make a Spouted Batter Bowl That Tells a Story
It is a lot of fun to use pots to tell stories. It can be even more fun to not … Read More
An Unconventional Way to Make a Handmade Pitcher Spout
I’ve seen a lot of different ways to make handmade pitcher spouts – from a traditional pulled spout to a … Read More
Pottery Video of the Week: How to Make a Textured Sushi Plate Using a Wiggle Wire
Wiggle wires are a super fun way to make texture on pottery. You can get wiggle wires from pottery suppliers … Read More
Tips for Throwing a Perfect Tall Cylinder
Not only does Adam Field go over his meticulous carving techniques on his new DVD, Precision Throwing and Intricate Carving, … Read More
Wheel Throwing Stoppers for Bottles and Decanters
Throwing clay decanters and bottles can be a good way to challenge yourself when you become proficient at pottery wheel … Read More
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
How to Make Agateware Vessels on the Pottery Wheel
Agateware is a type of pottery that is made from a prepared mixture of various colored clays and mimics the … Read More
How to Make an Ordinary Lid Extraordinary
This clip was excerpted from Precision Throwing and Intricate Carving, which is available in the Ceramic Arts Daily Shop!
If there is … Read More
Five Great Pottery Wheel Throwing Techniques
Amp up your throwing skills when you download this freebie, Five Great Pottery Wheel Throwing Techniques.
Download Today!