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Types of Clay for Pottery
Wedging Clay in Pottery
Tools Needed for Pottery
Understanding the Potter's Wheel
How To Center Clay in Pottery
Opening Clay in Pottery
Shaping Pot Bottoms in Pottery
Shaping Clay in Pottery
Clay Formation in Pottery
Finishing Skills in Pottery
Learning Craftsmanship in Pottery
Making Hour Glass Shapes in Pottery
Types of Brushes Used in Pottery
Applying Slip in Pottery
Project Manipulation in Pottery
Removing Pottery from the Wheel
Removing Pottery from the Batt
Carving Techniques in Pottery
Carving Big Objects in Pottery
Drying Levels in Pottery
Kilns & Pottery
Completed Kilns in Pottery
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David D. Gibson has a BFA in Ceramics from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and has done post-graduate study in Ceramics at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He is and...read more
"In this clip we're going to work on centering the clay on the wheel to prepare it for throwing. I have wedged my clay here. I have a nice good sized ball of clay. I'm going to put it down on the wheel here, firmly attaching it to the wheel. I'm going to use water here to wet my hands. I'm going to wet the clay, step on the pedal and press hard on the clay to try to get it centered on the wheel. You'll notice I have my hand like a record player, right down on the wheel head. Add water to keep it wet or moist, and then I have my other hand locked in, my two hands locked together, again my hand on the wheel head covering the clay. I am not covering the clay up so I can't see it, but I'm really, my hands are touching, or my fingers are touching every part of this clay and I have some out so I can see what's happening. Remember to keep the clay damp. Your fingers should be sliding across the surface of the clay. It's important to try to get the clay as centered as possible before opening the pottery up."
eHow Article: How To Center Clay in Pottery
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