Ceramic Cylinder Throwing

Video Transcript

"With the wheel going at a slightly slower speed to give you more control; we're going to wet the piece from the top and the water will go down equal sides on the inside and on the outside, and you stop adding the water when you see it reach the bottom. Holding your fingers together; your left hand, sponge hold with your thumb; right hand fingers together, we're going to continue on up with the cylinder shape; equal pressure and you can see that ridge of clay being pulled up. When you get to the top of the piece just imagine that that wall was still there and you're going to leave the piece very slowly. Again gripping the clay with your right hand you're going to round out that edge; compress it a little bit to strengthen it and keep it symmetrical."