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One of the most important steps in trimming and finishing a pot is to study the curve or line of … Read More
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.
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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!
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One of the most important steps in trimming and finishing a pot is to study the curve or line of … Read More
This technique involves using templates to repeatedly create an even, symmetrical form. In the coil-building exercise, you position the template … Read More
About 10 years ago, in graduate school at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), I developed a keen interest in handmade … Read More
Center 4 pounds of clay on the wheel and open the interior quite wide, to about 4–5 inches in diameter … Read More
How do you hold your coffee mug on a cold day? Do you hold it by the handle, fingers safely … Read More
When you are attending a party or public gathering, do you ever feel a bit dubious about eating treats like … Read More
I’ve always been interested in the various ways that humans navigate the mysteries of our natural world. Specifically, folklore, ritual, … Read More
I love throwing bulbous bottle forms with elegant, narrow necks all in one piece. However, when teaching some of my … Read More
When throwing numerous open forms off the hump, the possibility of deformation is greatest at the moment of cutting the … Read More
At the beginning of each pottery class, I like to introduce one or two fresh projects for my students. Coming … Read More