The whole throwing process still puts stress on the wrists but I do not have as many problems with this technique. You could also center by pulling back on the clay from the far side. That puts very little stress on the wrists.
You are by far the most helpful instructor I’ve found!! And also funny “don’t let the clay center you” I lol’d when I heard that. Thankyou for sharing these tips!!
Thanks very much for explaining this so clearly and with such engaging charisma ("slooooowwww dowwwwn my wheeeel"). I'm feeling inspired! Referring to your wrist position, the word you are looking for is extend (not pronate). The muscles you see tensing in your forearm are your wrist flexors; they are working hard to prevent your wrist from extending so you can maintain the neutral hand position you recommend.
Thank you for the information about the mussels and wrist position. It will take a lot of effort to work with bigger chunks of clay, but you can do it with practice.
I think you just saved my shoulder! I've used the technique you mentioned, having my left elbow against my hip, and centering from the base. Naturally that has been putting a lot of stress on my upper arm and shoulder. Being no spring chicken I've been afraid I would never be able to throw more than three pounds. I will definitely be trying this! Thank you for going into so much detail about what you did with your hands and posture which makes practicing this a lot easier. So many videos assume you can see what is being done.
John, I really enjoyed the specific points you made of centering portions of the clay sequentially, slowing the wheel for centering the bulkier sections, and specifically drying and removing slip from the top of the first clay body before adding the second. You are an excellent teacher and I eagerly await your subsequent videos! I recently centered 14 lbs. of clay in 7 lb., 5 lb., and 2 lb. increments and that worked for me, but your technique will encourage me to be bolder yet!
I think you’re extremely talented when it comes to teaching because you took it out through every single detail. And that is what matters for people who are trying to learn to do bigger bowls. I would like to ask you exactly how wet is the clay before you center it? I am taking classes, and our instructor is a bit headstrong and he tells us that we need to push the ball of clay, which is relatively hard and push both hands into it. What I am finding is that all the students are wobbling away and struggling to center it. It is so much kinder to us when one tries to place it in the center to start with and slap it a little bit into shape. What the thing I would like to know is exactly how wet is the clay. How malleable is it? I really await for your response that would be fantastic.
This is not necessarily an easy answer. Softer the clay = easier to center but it will not have as much strength to hold it's form later. Harder clay = more difficult to center but you can throw it thinner and it will more likely hold it's form. As I get older (and I hope wiser) I prefer softer clay. My wrists and body can no longer handle the work of centering hard clay. Soft clay is better for me.
Hi John, I love your video's and teaching style! Side questions - can you share what cameras and what camera controller you use? I have a music project that it looks like it would be wonderful for. Thanks for all the video's! John B
thanks for the different way to center. If I center a large piece of clay, I actually pull from the front. This way I can use my body weight and lean back. I interlock my fingers and pull back. When I pull back, I pull through the center of the clay.
I cleaned everything thinking I was switching from white stoneware to red, but all my red was too hard. So I recorded the demo with my white clay and a clean wheel.
It’s a great technique been around forever. When I started pottery which was 92 in high school my high school teacher taught us this from the get to. Assumed most taught this method to begin with.
Not everyone learns the same things. What is supper common in one area is unheard of or "against the rules" in another studio. I did not learn this until much later, after I was a fairly good thrower already, but it is something everyone should know.
This looks very helpful, so thanks. one question: how soft is your clay? The most recent box of clay that I purchased is quite firm, even after wedging, and I find it quite difficult to push the cone down once I've got it up ...
Great to have the top and side view at the same time! I am also studying how high the wheel is compared to where you are sitting. I have been adjusting my stool up and down… do you have a formula? :) Thank you so much, you are a great teacher and super personable! :)
There is not necessarily a formula but you can adjust both the height of your seat or wheel. You can raise your wheel by putting bricks under the legs. Try different combinations.
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Thank you for teaching this, I thought my throwing days were limited. I'm going to practice this technique. You are such a great teacher.
The whole throwing process still puts stress on the wrists but I do not have as many problems with this technique. You could also center by pulling back on the clay from the far side. That puts very little stress on the wrists.
I am so glad I caught this video because I'm getting ready to throw my first 10lbs bowl. Thank you so much!
Thank you, your video was really helpful and your joy working with clay is contagious!
The old position "extends" your wrist. Thanks for all of your videos!
You are by far the most helpful instructor I’ve found!! And also funny “don’t let the clay center you” I lol’d when I heard that. Thankyou for sharing these tips!!
Thank you. I’ve recently started having tingling fingers ... this video is very helpful You are a great teacher
I'm so glad!
Oh my goodness John that was fabulous!!!! I’m going to try that next time in studio, thanks so much…
Have fun!
@@JohnHasegawaCeramics hey John I did it, made a compost pot with 2 balls of 4 lbs. thanks again.
@aleksandraalexander4506 that is great! This technique really opens up a new level of what can be made on the wheel.
I love the 3 camera angles you do. I’ve not seen that done before, it helps
Thanks very much for explaining this so clearly and with such engaging charisma ("slooooowwww dowwwwn my wheeeel"). I'm feeling inspired!
Referring to your wrist position, the word you are looking for is extend (not pronate). The muscles you see tensing in your forearm are your wrist flexors; they are working hard to prevent your wrist from extending so you can maintain the neutral hand position you recommend.
Thank you for the information about the mussels and wrist position. It will take a lot of effort to work with bigger chunks of clay, but you can do it with practice.
Thank you for this video! You explain centering so well. You’re a great teacher.
I think you just saved my shoulder! I've used the technique you mentioned, having my left elbow against my hip, and centering from the base. Naturally that has been putting a lot of stress on my upper arm and shoulder. Being no spring chicken I've been afraid I would never be able to throw more than three pounds. I will definitely be trying this! Thank you for going into so much detail about what you did with your hands and posture which makes practicing this a lot easier. So many videos assume you can see what is being done.
There many different ways of centering. No one way is correct. There is also a way where you pull back against the clay.
A very helpful video! Thanks for taking the time to help us. ☺️
You are so welcome!
Thank you. Great technique.
This is SO helpful! Best explanation of how to center big chunks!
I appreciate your video! It’s given me hope that I can center Clay larger than 3#! Thank you!!
John, I really enjoyed the specific points you made of centering portions of the clay sequentially, slowing the wheel for centering the bulkier sections, and specifically drying and removing slip from the top of the first clay body before adding the second. You are an excellent teacher and I eagerly await your subsequent videos! I recently centered 14 lbs. of clay in 7 lb., 5 lb., and 2 lb. increments and that worked for me, but your technique will encourage me to be bolder yet!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! I will be trying this 👍
You are welcome! Thank you for watching.
Great , great technique!
Your videos are very professional too!
Thanks so much
Thank you very much!
fantastic and really helpful, thank you sir!
thanks for the speed tips
No problem!
I’d be thrilled to center a 5 lbs! I want to be “awesomer “, like you said. Thanks!!! Great advice! :)
You can do it!
Another very good video, thanks.
Great video!!!
Your videos are THE BEST!!!
I think you’re extremely talented when it comes to teaching because you took it out through every single detail. And that is what matters for people who are trying to learn to do bigger bowls.
I would like to ask you exactly how wet is the clay before you center it? I am taking classes, and our instructor is a bit headstrong and he tells us that we need to push the ball of clay, which is relatively hard and push both hands into it. What I am finding is that all the students are wobbling away and struggling to center it. It is so much kinder to us when one tries to place it in the center to start with and slap it a little bit into shape.
What the thing I would like to know is exactly how wet is the clay. How malleable is it?
I really await for your response that would be fantastic.
This is not necessarily an easy answer. Softer the clay = easier to center but it will not have as much strength to hold it's form later. Harder clay = more difficult to center but you can throw it thinner and it will more likely hold it's form. As I get older (and I hope wiser) I prefer softer clay. My wrists and body can no longer handle the work of centering hard clay. Soft clay is better for me.
As always this is an excellent video!
Glad you think so!
Thank you so much! Just what I was looking for.
You are welcome!
Hi John, I love your video's and teaching style! Side questions - can you share what cameras and what camera controller you use? I have a music project that it looks like it would be wonderful for. Thanks for all the video's! John B
This is excellent! Thank you so much for sharing. You're entertaining too ;)
Thanks so much!
thanks for the different way to center. If I center a large piece of clay, I actually pull from the front. This way I can use my body weight and lean back. I interlock my fingers and pull back. When I pull back, I pull through the center of the clay.
Yes, I do the pull back technique sometimes. It is a great way to center!
Thank you for sharing!!! This is great
You are so welcome!
You're going to be
Awesomer!!
Yes, Awesomer is a word! Let's use it every day.
thank you for your video!
My pleasure!
This wheel is too clean! 😁
I cleaned everything thinking I was switching from white stoneware to red, but all my red was too hard. So I recorded the demo with my white clay and a clean wheel.
thank youyuuuuu
Not pronation, hypertension. Love the tutorial!
I am sure you could tell from the video I knew I was getting it wrong. Thanks for the info.
It’s a great technique been around forever. When I started pottery which was 92 in high school my high school teacher taught us this from the get to. Assumed most taught this method to begin with.
Not everyone learns the same things. What is supper common in one area is unheard of or "against the rules" in another studio. I did not learn this until much later, after I was a fairly good thrower already, but it is something everyone should know.
awesome video!
Thanks!
This looks very helpful, so thanks. one question: how soft is your clay? The most recent box of clay that I purchased is quite firm, even after wedging, and I find it quite difficult to push the cone down once I've got it up ...
As I have gotten older I like my clay softer. My joints just cannot handle throwing with stiff clay. It just beats me up.
Great to have the top and side view at the same time! I am also studying how high the wheel is compared to where you are sitting. I have been adjusting my stool up and down… do you have a formula? :) Thank you so much, you are a great teacher and super personable! :)
There is not necessarily a formula but you can adjust both the height of your seat or wheel. You can raise your wheel by putting bricks under the legs. Try different combinations.
@@JohnHasegawaCeramics I will, thank you for taking the time to answer !!! :)
You throw 100lbs bowls?! That's a lot of pasta
How much torque does a wheel need to have to throw that much clay? My wheel almost weighs that much.
Nice tutorial
Thank you! Cheers!
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Love your apron. Is it Denim, Cotton or leather. Who makes it and model number. Thank you. ❤❤❤
@@judgetoogood1033 I use a cotton apron, I think it is really a wood shop apron. I love it. Here is a link to the one I have. Shop Apron - Heavy Duty Waxed... www.amazon.com/dp/B07TLZ7X3Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@JohnHasegawaCeramics Thank you for your rmemply. The apron is unavailable currently. I have placed it on my wish list. Take Care….❤️❤️❤️
In overview are the left and right flipped?
the view is the same as if you were sitting at the pottery wheel .
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Thank you!