Wheel Throwing
8 guides
How to Throw a Bowl, Mug, and Cylinder for Beginners
Learn how to throw a bowl on the wheel, plus a cylinder and mug. Step-by-step guide covering the three shapes every beginner should practice first.
July 2, 2026
Why Your Pot Keeps Collapsing on the Wheel
Clay collapsing on the wheel usually comes down to wet clay, weak walls, or poor centering. Here's how to diagnose and fix each cause.
June 30, 2026
How to Center Clay on the Pottery Wheel
Learn how to center clay on the wheel with step-by-step guidance on body position, hand placement, cone up/down, and knowing when it's truly centered.
June 29, 2026
How to Trim a Pot and Cut a Clean Foot Ring
Learn how to trim pottery at leather-hard stage, cut a clean foot ring, and avoid the common mistakes that collapse or warp your pot.
June 24, 2026
How to Open the Clay and Set an Even Floor
Learn how to open clay on the wheel and set an even floor. Step-by-step technique for beginners to build a solid base for any thrown pot.
June 21, 2026
How to Pull Up Walls on the Pottery Wheel
Learn how to pull up walls on the pottery wheel with correct hand position, wheel speed, and water use to throw thin, even walls every time.
June 14, 2026
How to Wedge Clay (and Why You Have To)
Learn how to wedge clay properly before throwing or hand-building. Covers ram's-head and spiral wedging techniques, common mistakes, and the cut test.
June 10, 2026
Wheel Throwing for Beginners: Your First Pot Step by Step
Learn wheel throwing for beginners with this step-by-step guide to your first pot: wedging, centering, opening, pulling walls, and cutting off.
June 6, 2026