Wheel Throwing
Explination of the wheel throwing process:
Wheel throwing starts by wetting and placing the bat and the bat cloth on the wheel. You start with a small amount of clay and center it with your hands. To spin the wheel, you use the pedal and your foot. As the clay spins, you make a chicken shape with your hand to start to shape the piece. To get a nice even peice, make a "C" with your hand to make a nice edge on the final product. I found it very hard to center the clay, but once I did, I found it very fun to use the wheel. I also found it very helpful to use a sponge to smooth the clay as the wheel spun. |