Beginners Tips to Improve Your Throwing
What do you struggle most with when throwing on the potters wheel? I remember when I first started I struggled a lot with centering the clay as well as feeling like I had full control over what I was making - a lot of the time I felt like the clay was deciding what shape it was going to be rather than me! As with any new skill it's practice, practice, practice. Try not to feel too precious about what you're making (not easy, I know). Every mistake will enable you to make the next pot that ...
Laura Siddell | LS POTTERY on Instagram: "When I was first learning, centring was the HARDEST part. I would watch video after video of other potters and watch their hands as they centred. Learning from watching and then trying over and over again. Hope this video helps even one person get a hang of centring their clay. It’s the most important part and lays the foundation to create a uniform vessel on the wheel. 🤎 #iliketoplaywithclay #handmade #handmadepottery #pottery #wheelthrown #mug #mugshot #clayart #claylove #wheelthrowing #trimmingpottery #trimming #wheelthrownpottery #wheelthrownceramics #wheelthrowing #ihavethisthingwithceramics #potterylove #potteryistic #potteryofinstagram #instapottery #ceramiclife #potterylife #ceramics #ceramik #centring #centering #centreclay #centerclay
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