Making Pots

  • What Height Should My Potter’s Wheel Be?

    What Height Should My Potter’s Wheel Be?

    My first pottery wheel was a budget wheel with short legs and was quite low to the ground.  I was surprised by how much lower it was than the wheels I’d used in class.  It got me thinking about what height a potter’s wheel should be.  Wheel height is a matter of personal preference, and…

  • 12 Reasons Why Clay Goes Off-Center When Opening

    12 Reasons Why Clay Goes Off-Center When Opening

    We have all been when we are learning to throw.  We are sure that the clay is centered. It’s looking good and it feels smooth and even.   Then moments later your pottery is wonky and bumping around beneath your fingers.  So, what is going on?  Why does clay go off-center? and what can you…