Super helpful, thank you! I was taught to throw from the shoulders, even though the teacher said to use my hip to stabilise my elbow, but never demonstrated it. Now that I know how it works, I want to try to throw bigger. Thank you!!
You are a great teacher. My wife and I subscribed. Question if you don't mind: I am a beginner and my wife has a little experience in ceramics but lots more in glass. Anyhow, question: Any suggestions for potters' wheel? Again, thanks!
This is too long a delay, obviously, but my excuse is that I've been using RUclips as a tool for class rather than actually checking comments. Anyway, I throw on a Thomas Stuart (I think its a Legend) and I really like it. I learned on a Lockerbie kick wheel and loved that massive beast. I've also enjoyed throwing on a Brent CXC and a Brent C. Clay Boss and Shimpo Whisper are also good, though imho the Stuart combines durability and power with relatively low cost (compared to Brent which is also know for durability and power)
It could be a problem with the wheel. If you wheel is standing crooked on the ground/floor and that shouldn't be a problem, but if there's something causing it to spin inconsistently that could be an issue. Years ago I had a wheel with a damaged belt. It would not spin at the same rate through an entire revolution--that can be very distracting and cause you trouble throwing. But besides the basics, I'm not an expert on diagnosing mechanical issues. I have had good luck getting help from Clay Art Center in Tacoma (where YVC and I buy most of our supplies and equipment). You may also be able to contact the wheel manufacturer. Skutt, Brent, Shimpo, and the big name wheel manufacturers tend to have good support folks, in my experience.
How does one fix, "center" the clay when the inside of the clay is slightly off but the outside is centered? It's not an air pocket, its as if the very middle of the clay, near the base, has more clay on one side than the other. I usually feel it as I creat that 1st opening.
if you're using clay out of the bag, i think if it feels centered, then it really should be centered, and the mass of the clay should be evenly distributed, otherwise you would probably feel it. if you feel something as you're creating the first opening, then perhaps you're introducing an inconsistency in your hand speed/stability when you're opening
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This was incredibly helpful! I have such trouble with centering and this was so enlightening!
Super helpful, thank you! I was taught to throw from the shoulders, even though the teacher said to use my hip to stabilise my elbow, but never demonstrated it. Now that I know how it works, I want to try to throw bigger. Thank you!!
Thank you!! I’m severely lacking the strength to center and I think these techniques will help loads! Wonderful job demonstrating and explaining
Glad it helped!
Holy cow! I just learned how to center a piece for a vase! Can not wait for my next class
Thank you Rachel! These tips are very helpful. The bracing against my body, not just the thighs, is a new idea. Thanks 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you from one Rachel to another. This is great :]
This was super helpful, thank you!
Merci pour cette vidéo! Everything seems so much easier now
That was great, really appreciate your explanations; and skill.
Thank you! I have problems with the very bottom. It wobbles and I don’t know how to center it down there . Any tips ? 😊
Perfect tips. Thanks
Thanks for addressing what to do if you can not rest your arms on your legs. #chubbypotterproblems
Excellent demo! Thank you :)
i find this video to be REALY interesting
You are a great teacher. My wife and I subscribed. Question if you don't mind: I am a beginner and my wife has a little experience in ceramics but lots more in glass. Anyhow, question: Any suggestions for potters' wheel? Again, thanks!
This is too long a delay, obviously, but my excuse is that I've been using RUclips as a tool for class rather than actually checking comments.
Anyway, I throw on a Thomas Stuart (I think its a Legend) and I really like it. I learned on a Lockerbie kick wheel and loved that massive beast. I've also enjoyed throwing on a Brent CXC and a Brent C. Clay Boss and Shimpo Whisper are also good, though imho the Stuart combines durability and power with relatively low cost (compared to Brent which is also know for durability and power)
And is it possibility that the wheel is not good, i have impression that my wheel is not strait? Can i make a good piece on wobbly wheel?
It could be a problem with the wheel.
If you wheel is standing crooked on the ground/floor and that shouldn't be a problem, but if there's something causing it to spin inconsistently that could be an issue.
Years ago I had a wheel with a damaged belt. It would not spin at the same rate through an entire revolution--that can be very distracting and cause you trouble throwing.
But besides the basics, I'm not an expert on diagnosing mechanical issues. I have had good luck getting help from Clay Art Center in Tacoma (where YVC and I buy most of our supplies and equipment). You may also be able to contact the wheel manufacturer. Skutt, Brent, Shimpo, and the big name wheel manufacturers tend to have good support folks, in my experience.
How does one fix, "center" the clay when the inside of the clay is slightly off but the outside is centered? It's not an air pocket, its as if the very middle of the clay, near the base, has more clay on one side than the other. I usually feel it as I creat that 1st opening.
if you're using clay out of the bag, i think if it feels centered, then it really should be centered, and the mass of the clay should be evenly distributed, otherwise you would probably feel it. if you feel something as you're creating the first opening, then perhaps you're introducing an inconsistency in your hand speed/stability when you're opening
That was great
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Very helpful!!
Thank you ! Toda :-)
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This was super helpful. Thank you!!!
You're so welcome!