6/15/24 Throw 0/1 It was the best cylinder I've thrown

This was my last day to throw another pot for the raku pot bunch. To add to the pressure, I only had 3 lbs of clay left.
I think this was the best cylinder I've ever thrown. I had a 90 degree angle on the inside base of the pot. I don't think I've ever managed that before. The cylinder was so good I didn't know what to do after that 3rd lift. I froze because I was afraid to mess it up. 🤣
Being shocked at a good start is where things started to go wrong for me. Instead of shaping my awesome cylinder into something awesome, I did 2 more lifts because I didn't know what else to do. I blame those pointless lifts for the collapsed walls.
00:00 Throw down
09:23 Opening up
13:29 Llama lift
15:42 Knuckle lift
16:43 Knuckle lift
17:00 Rim rip
18:05 Sponge lift
18:44 Going so good I don't know what to do
19:30 Pointless sponge lift
21:18 Rib of death
22:05 Fixing it to death
22:35 Serious wobble
23:51 Strangling my pot
24:06 Tired clay collapses
24:30 Pot sacrifice
24:40 Cross section
24:45 Potopsy

[@ibexpower]

Well done you're also helping me improve, thank you :)

[@Cobra_Laser_Face]

That's nice to hear. I am all about spreading good vibes.

[@travismaxwell9805]

Here are a few tips. When centering, reduce the diameter of the clay ball touching the wheel head or center 1/2, then center the other half on top. Centering should take less than 30 seconds. I would spend a good minute or so slapping the clay ball and turning the wheel to start roughing the shape of a short cone. When you cone, cone up, then press down with one hand and in with the other with a lot of strength. Make sure the diameter of the clay stays the same. You should only do this once. There are some more advanced methods, but try to add these things. Also, I would work with 2 to 3 pounds right now. Pick a weight and only use that weight over and over while practicing. A good practice is to work with a couple pound clay ball and make mugs, larger and larger as big as you can get them, then make a normal size with a pound and a quarter. Do luck

[@Cobra_Laser_Face]

Those are great tips. Thank you!