Pottery Wheel Pointers

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 STAGES OF THROWING

1. WEDGE

2. CENTER

3. OPEN

4. PULL

5. SHAPE

Video: Centering, Throwing and Trimming Tips From an Expert Potter by Robin Hopper
Video: Tips for Throwing Strong and Sound Bowls on the Pottery Wheel by Pamela Theis

1. Throw 2 CYLINDERS on the wheel [20 pts ea] working for 5 studio days [5 pts ea].
2. Cut cylinder in half and show teacher for credit: even vertical 1/4" walls and flat bottom, level lip, right angle corner, clean clay and wheel head.