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QuestionHow do you center clay on a wheel?
Deanna RanlettDeanna Ranlett is a Pottery and Ceramics Professional and the Owner of Mudfire Inc. in Decatur, Georgia. With more than 22 years of experience in the ceramics industry and eight years of experience owning a studio, they specialize in glaze formulation, firing ceramic and pottery pieces, general clay projects, and screen printing for ceramics. Deanna holds a BFA in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics from Georgia State University.
Pottery & Ceramics ProfessionalStart by aligning your nose over the center of the wheel. This way, you'll be more centered when you go to center your clay. -
QuestionWhy can't I center my clay?Deanna RanlettDeanna Ranlett is a Pottery and Ceramics Professional and the Owner of Mudfire Inc. in Decatur, Georgia. With more than 22 years of experience in the ceramics industry and eight years of experience owning a studio, they specialize in glaze formulation, firing ceramic and pottery pieces, general clay projects, and screen printing for ceramics. Deanna holds a BFA in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics from Georgia State University.
Pottery & Ceramics ProfessionalYou might not be using the right amount. Centering too much clay can be too overwhelming, while not centering enough can be difficult when you have average-size hands. One or 2 pounds of clay (0.45 to 0.9 kg) is a good amount to start with. -
QuestionHow do you perfectly center clay?Deanna RanlettDeanna Ranlett is a Pottery and Ceramics Professional and the Owner of Mudfire Inc. in Decatur, Georgia. With more than 22 years of experience in the ceramics industry and eight years of experience owning a studio, they specialize in glaze formulation, firing ceramic and pottery pieces, general clay projects, and screen printing for ceramics. Deanna holds a BFA in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics from Georgia State University.
Pottery & Ceramics ProfessionalFocus on anchoring your body in some way that's comfortable. You can start by anchoring your elbows into your side; if this doesn't work well, try leaning over a little further and anchoring your elbow into your thigh. This way, your arm can't move, and you're creating a stable push with your body. -
QuestionHow hard is it to make a vase?
Community AnswerDepending on your level of skill and your past experience, the vase can be a semi-easy shape to throw. -
QuestionWhy would you throw a pot?
Alcyone RainbowCommunity Answer"Throwing" here refers to the technique with which the pot is made (on a pottery wheel), not the act of tossing a pot.
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