Making Pots
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Stack and Slam Wire Wedging | Your Wrists Will Thank You
You may find wedging clay tricky if you have any trouble with your wrists or hands. I have had carpal tunnel in both hands, and I find most wedging techniques cause me trouble. Stack and slam wedging is a godsend and makes wedging easy. Plus, it’s quite enjoyable! Stack and slam wire wedging involves stacking…
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Which Direction Should A Pottery Wheel Turn?
If you are new to using a pottery wheel, you may notice that many of them have a switch that changes the direction that the wheel turns. But which direction should a pottery wheel turn, and does it make a difference? It’s often recommended that right-handed potters have the wheel turning counterclockwise and that left-handed…
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How to Make Pottery Without Wrist Pain
Wrist pain can sabotage your pottery work. Here are some simple and effective changes to your technique that may help you carry on potting.
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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…
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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…