Throwing clay

Twisted Clay on Instagram: "In October of last year, Ryan and I got the chance to go to a workshop with @moondobang and learn the Korean throwing technique. There were aspects that took me a minute to love as it was such a departure from the way I had been taught. There were also things I immediately loved. I must admit that since returning to my studio, I have continued to use much of the technique, but there are things that I have sort of mixed with my old way of throwing. One thing I…

TMC Pottery Australia on Instagram: "Have you ever made a bowl using this technique before? Generally, I pull my bowls up from the base upwards, slowly bringing the clay out to get the shape but this time around, I decided to actually open it from the inside out to see whether or not it would give me a different look One of the most important things when you are with throwing is to constantly try new techniques and figure out new ways, you can do the same thing. For this particular bowl, I…

What do you struggle most with when throwing on the potters wheel? I remember when I first started I struggled a lot with centering the clay as well as feeling like I had full control over what I was making - a lot of the time I felt like the clay was deciding what shape it was going to be rather than me! As with any new skill it's practice, practice, practice. Try not to feel too precious about what you're making (not easy, I know). Every mistake will enable you to make the next pot that…

Twisted Clay Studio on Instagram: "We have finally made it to part three of our throwing large series. In this video you will learn how I pull a pot using 5 lb of clay. If you missed centering and opening, be sure you watch those videos to catch up. #pottery #ceramics #handmade #clay #art #ceramic #ceramicart #stoneware #potterylove #instapottery #wheelthrown #handmadepottery #pottersofinstagram #handmadeceramics #tableware #contemporaryceramics #potterystudio #artist #glaze #potter…

Elyssa Sasongko on Instagram: "The throwing and handle attaching of my curvy mugs! #pottery #ceramics #wheelthrown #slowmade #handmade #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #clay #potterylove #potterystudio #potterylife #art #homestudio"

Just Noah on Instagram: "Thought I would try making a little tutorial help with Centering clay. It can be a tricky thing to learn, let me know if it helped at all or if you have any questions on it. #ceramics #throwing #centeringclay #potterytutorial"