If anybody is just watching this now. Yes it looks easy, that's because this person has been throwing for a long time. It takes a lot of practice and discipline to make a piece that is clean, with even walls. Throwing can be one of the most challenging arts. You have to train your hands to not hesitate and not come up too fast, you must be steady and calm. That's one thing you notice with ceramic artists, they are very calm and collective, because it's a process that takes time and patience. Everything in ceramics takes a lot of patience. This stuff inspires me whenever I see good artists throw pieces, and makes me continue to want to get better at this art. I encourage everyone to stick with it but then again it's not for everyone.
@@BryanX64 Yes it really is called throwing. It never was a typo. Many ceramic artists use that term and it's heard in videos too. Throwing is what she's doing in the video. It's a fancy term :)
It’s called “throwing” in reference to first adding the balled clay onto the wheel. You throw the clay down to flatten and attach the bottom of the piece to the wheel.
I've noticed, when I'm new to anything, it takes longer, because it takes me more time to do it right. With practice, you develop more muscle memory, and that makes all the difference in the world.
I don't think I've ever had so much trouble working with clay. Working on the wheel is so frustrating when you're a beginner. I can never cone it just right before I can flatten it.
Wow...I came across this video accidentally. I was a production and studio potter for 35 years. I have taught privately and at universities. Conservatively I have thrown several hundreds of thousands of pieces. I must admit I kept watching waiting to find an amateur technique being taught here...never did I see one. You must have learned from a master potter and you are very talented. It is great to see an excellent instructional video on RU-vid . Thank you
Mark Swaggerty -actually that’s possible if you make pottery in factory like work. I forgot the actual name. But these people will throw 50+ every hour.
Thank you for that very clear, very calming tutorial. My husband and I are in a beginning class with a great teacher but everyone has different techniques and I like yours!
Same reason I am here. I signed up for a class it looked to be a great Studio but there are eight of us beginners and one teacher who seems to be wanting to show us a great many steps all at once while we just watch and then have us do it but by that point I forgot in Step One. The first piece sort of looked like a pot when I was done the second two were unmitigated disasters of tumbling clay and so here I am
Good stufff!!! If you continue to keep your dominant elbow anchored on your leg as much as possible you will end up with a more even and true bowl or cup or what ever, I have also experienced that medium faster speeds can help eliminate wonkie rims if you keep your arm anchored.
i tried it for the first time 2 days ago no help no info, nothing. i usually figure creative things out but this fuck me, i kept getting uneven surface, i dont know if i was off centering it aswell. how wet, how dry. how hard/soft should i touch xD how to brace? usually i can figure the physics out, but this, fuck it was hard
I just want to say - out of all of the videos I have watched -- you are the only one that mentioned the speed of the wheel changing. Thank you very much
Just want to say thanks for the Wheel Throwing video. I just had my first pottery class, less than one hour ago. Emily makes it look easy, I excited to see more of Emily working with clay...Thanks again!!!
The last & only time I took ceramics class was in 2002, back in 8th grade. So I chose this video bc Im interested in taking Ceramics again & learning how to use a pottery wheel. I didnt realize how relaxing this video wld be. It made me Sleepy & I have insomnia :) Maybe I should watch more videos like this before bed Lol! Loved it!
Thanks so much i have a really good wheel in the back yard used it a couple of times. Got all upset. But now I'm going back at it because of you. Watching your video was so relaxing. And educational. Bazinga
my art teacher told me to comment after i watch and im not sure where but one of these dudes frfr just commented "Your voice sounds like Julia Roberts 😊" my man really out here on this side of RU-vid tryin to hit on the ceramics instructor
How do you guys start learning how to do pottery, I’m so oblivious:(, I don’t know what type of wheels are better what type of clay used to do it, is an oven a must. Do you recommend a blog or something teaching all these basics info in an easy way :(!!
oh god I've been looking at all of these videos and I still suck at throwing. we have to make 15+ thrown pots in my class by the end of the semester to pass and I haven't made a single one. everything I touch crumbles and burns lol. shoulda never taken ceramics.
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Geez you guys! It's ceramics for beginners not ceramics for experts! It's not perfect, but what is? As long as BEGINNERS get the idea, then that's that. If you are taking a class then your teacher should show you and to clean up your pieces.
I very new to spinning, today was my first time on my wheel. I was working with a smaller ball, trying to follow your directions to maybe start with small bowl. Everything was going okay when I finally got centered. Started on my sides or walls, and it got taller and I'm excited, then BAM!!! IT WENT WONKY! Hahahaha I'll try again tomorrow, I'm going to do videos of my learning, so I can look back at it and remember the struggle. Hahaha I'm off to watch more of your vids thank you for posting.
Emily- I am seriously wanting to learn how to do this at home. I want to eventually have my own wheel, oven, etc and make clay pots to sell locally, as there is a demand for it here. I am an artist/baker and while I have never tried my hand at pottery, I feel I have a natural knack for it and want to pursue it. Any tips you can tell me about how to get started would be appreciated! I loved your video!!!!!!
I know this is a weird suggestion but I did this when I was just starting on the wheel: ask a veteran thrower in your class if you can place your hands over theirs while they are centering the clay. It will give you a feel for how much pressure is used on the clay and where that pressure is applied. Then for opening the piece you can practice on clay that is at least centered. Remember to keep your elbows anchored. Good luck!
Just keep practicing, perhaps working and becoming successful with smaller balls of clay to begin with. I have over 13 years of experience and when I periodically have problems, I make myself start from the beginning, which is why I have watched this video. I do recall when starting out, that it took about 3 terms of class to actually become successful at throwing a well centered piece of clay. Hang tough!
@evildarksasuke By breaking you mean it tears? You're probably applying too much pressure or inconsistent/uneven pressure. When you're pulling make sure your left and right hand lines up with each other.
Please, I have aluminum wheel diameter is 86mm and I need Ceramic plated on the cylindrically service area for this wheel , So do you guide me what is the way to do that
@PrettiGirlRayB I dont know if she has replied yet being that she posted this video in 2009... but just go to an art store and ask for cone 5 or B mix clay... its safe for the kiln and perfect for beginners... and make sure you ask for the one that has the least amount of sand in it (friction pressure and sand dont mix) hope that helps
@woahitzsophie hes the only one who teaches ceramics for highschool, we as his students are better than his college students who have taken ceramics for 2 years and we have only taken him for 6 weeks
This isn't the best video to get started on. Look for people that know how to move the clay and make it look natural, she's forcing that clay too much.
I once had an aspiring potter in my studio, who sat down at the wheel for the very first time and said, “Hmm, I can’t think of anything I need.” I told him not to worry.
I'm planning on getting a 25 lb. block of clay at The Mud Hut in town. I want to get started on throwing on the wheel and making some things like a jar for flour or one for Splenda, too. Exciting stuff!
Can anybody tell me what is the difference between thia and technical ceramics please? I'm starting a job that is Technical Ceramics and ill be getting trained up but i would like to know more about it before i go. Thank you.
Its a good video of throwing but I wish the angle was not from looking at it on the opposite angle. I never can work out which hand should be where like this. Thanks for the demo.
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