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Introduction to Wheel Throwing

Introduction to Wheel Throwing. Building small basic cups and bowls. Project Objectives. Make a small cup or bowl using basic wheel throwing techniques. Start with 1.5 to 3Lbs of clay. (Yes, weigh it!) Make walls thin (1/4” to 1/8”) and even. Trim walls to ensure even thickness.

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Introduction to Wheel Throwing

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  1. Introduction to Wheel Throwing Building small basic cups and bowls.

  2. Project Objectives • Make a small cup or bowl using basic wheel throwing techniques. • Start with 1.5 to 3Lbs of clay. (Yes, weigh it!) • Make walls thin (1/4” to 1/8”) and even. • Trim walls to ensure even thickness. • Trim a collared foot. • Fire and glaze final piece. Pottery Profile Showing Even wall thickness.

  3. Origins • Tournettes used in Southeast Asia 4500 BCE • Potters built with coils on the tournette to make pottery more consistant.

  4. Continued History • Modern use of the flywheel came about 3500 BCE. • Its origin is arguable between Greece, Egypt, Indus River Valley, and Southeast Asia.

  5. The Wheel Electric Pedal Wheel Manual Kick wheel Turn table Splash Pan Tool Counter Control Box Kick Foot Rest Speed Pedal

  6. Demonstration Part 1: Building Watch the demonstration and take notes concerning the Wheel, Body Posture, the clay, and tools used. • Step 1: Coning • Step 2: Centering (Most Important Step) • Step 3: Opening • Step 4: Pulling • Step 5: Storage and Clean Up!

  7. Wheel Throwing Demonstration Part 2: Trimming • Centering • Bracing • Trimming the Wall. • Trimming the Foot.

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