Wheel Throwing Series, Step 3: Dropping the Middle and Opening the Centered Clay!
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2021
- This is part of the new wheel series I am working on this summer! I am remaking my wheel videos on my new SKUTT wheel!!! Here is a link to my wheel- available from most good pottery suppliers. skutt.com/products-page/potte...
The video is focused on the dropping of the middle of the centered hockey puck, and how to open the interior while throwing. I show how to RECENTER the wall, and if you would like more detailed information on that, check out this slightly older video which also has a pdf graphic for your studio wall! • Centering Clay and Rec...
If you did not previously master centering, you will want to watch my former video on centering here!
One trick I show in this presentation is using the left thumb as a jig. By holding the left thumb, and controlling the thumb with the right hand, I find my students have greater success getting their dropped middles centered. I tell my students they all need to find the way that works best for them. I encourage them to hold the outside of the wall with their left hand as they pull open the wall with their right hand. This helps keep the wall stable and of even thickness.
Just remember, you must always have pressure from all sides, top, side, (bottom=bat) and if opened, the interior when you are trying to center. If you remove pressure from any one of those areas, the off centered clay will move to the place of least resistance, and will stay off centered. I show how to create a “channel” through which the opened wall must pass, and with correct hand pressure, this can recenter the wall which is off.
My new series will offer new videos with tips and tricks to successfully wheel throw pieces- from beginner to intermediate to advanced. I will be offering a good deal of EXPLANATION within the videos to help people understand the mechanics of why things work the way they do! I often tell my students they learn more from their mistakes than from their successes in throwing. In these videos in my series, I will try to distill my best tips I have learned from my successes and failures, and my students' struggles as well. Two things have led me to becoming the potter I am today. Countless hours of making pots, (and explaining how to make pots), and understanding and learning from my failures when pots didn’t work out! These are the things I want to share with you- to help YOU become a better potter!
Subscribe to my channel to get the latest updates on this video series, AND, subscribe to my NEW wheel throwing playlist too! • NEW Wheel Throwing Pla...
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Check out your local pottery suppliers- I love my favorite local supplier- Cornell Studio Supply in Dayton… give them a call, they’re super helpful! (And tell them I sent you!) cornellstudiosupply.com/
For the great tools, materials, and suppliers I recommend check out this link to a live searchable (control F) Googledoc I continually update with lots of my favorite tools on Amazon using my associate links! docs.google.com/document/d/1X...
I am a public high school ceramics teacher at William Mason High School in Mason, Ohio. (Mason is currently the largest high school in Ohio!) As a potter, I have been working in clay for over 33+ years, and I have been teaching for over 30 years, the past 22 have been specifically teaching high school ceramics. I love what I do! I have my own studio in my home basement, where I work on my personal pottery for my Etsy site; www.etsy.com/shop/KaransPotsA...
I started my RUclips channel a few years ago, to make videos to help my students if they are absent and miss a demo, or if they would like to explore more advanced techniques independently.
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I am in a partnership with Skutt - as they sent me the new wheel to use for the videos! I am not receiving any compensation from them beyond the wheel.
Thank you for this new series about the basics of using the wheel. Super helpful!
Thank you very much,just learning and I got the pulling part but always off center a bit. I was pushing straight down until a 1/4 in but you confirmed that I need to go in on an angle and then widen. Very talented and great information and thorough. Keep safe.
Good tutorial Karan. How are you liking your new wheel? I am looking at getting a new wheel and I am starting my research.
It’s FABULOUS!!! I used to love my old Thomas Stuart kickwheel- and since Thomas Stuart is a part of Skutt now, it was a natural progression to go with Skutt. I never imagined I’d love standing so much while throwing- but wow- it’s great! And, although they have many different models with and without removable splashpans- I love the ease of the simple wipe-out on this classic model! The legs are so sturdy too. I was always nervous about standing wheels being unstable- but their engineering seems to be spot on! Nothing unstable about the set up! I can’t wait to get into larger pieces in the coming months- the motor is really substantial!! If you ever have any specific questions- let me know!
@@KaransPotsAndGlass thanks for the quick reply. I will be looking into Skutt as well as Shimpo and Brent. I have a very old Brent model C wheel (circa 1974) that I love and have gravitated toward Brent but so many people love Skutt and Shimpo as well that I really want to give them a look.
I have used Brent’s for years at school- they’re a great workhorse wheel!! (Although I’ve just never been a fan of their splash pan attachment. My kids have constant leaking problem if they are zealous with water! I have some Shimpo Aspire tabletop wheels which are great for smaller stuff- I’ve never tried out a floor model- hear they’re great. I also have a Pacifica at home I’ll probably use primarily for trimming- lovely wheel- I have 5 at school over 20 years old - still going strong! And I do like their splash pan attachment! ;) good luck!!
Hi Karan. I’m a lefty but I initially learned how to throw right handed and always felt uncomfortable. I just reversed my wheel and it feels more natural. My question is… As you’re showing everything on a counter clockwise wheel, do I just reverse my hands since my wheel is going clockwise? So when you are pushing in with your left hand and using your right hand as a fist… I assume I’ll be pushing in with my right hand and using my left hand for a fist? Thank you. Really enjoy your videos.
Yes! I would definitely recommend a mirrored hand position! So if the wheel is turning clockwise you would do the major centering with your right and the left would be on top! And then when you pull -you would pull with your right hand on the interior and your left hand on the exterior at about seven or 8 o’clock!
@@KaransPotsAndGlass Thank you so much for your quick response! 😁
Hello can you make a video of how to make a breeding cave for pleco out of clay? I try making it few time but it dont look like 1 😂
Lol- sorry- I’ve never heard of that!
I have my first 3 ruined tries in a plastic bag. Really wet. Surely this can be dried and used again. Can I leave a wad to dry to the original consistency out of the bag or has the clay been stressed beyond recovery?
You can absolutely reuse it! A simple way to dry it is place a dry heavier towel over it and let it sit out for a few hours or overnight. Check it from time to time - and wedge when it’s less wet!
Thank you so much!