I started raising my wheel up pretty early into my ceramics career (on cinder blocks) but the mirror was the real game-changer! That DREADFUL deep lean to the side was KILLER! When I teach classes on a standard-height wheel without a mirror I honestly feel like a hot mess 😅
Mirror is a game changer. Just tried it for the first time yesterday and I loved it. I’m getting straighter walls, more even throwing lines and my back feels so much better.
I discovered the same thing :). You’re right it helps. One more thing is to make the legs of your stool shorter in the front so your seat tilts down a little or a lot. This helps keep your lower back straight and more weight in your feet.
the mirror is absolutely life changing, its taken me a couple months to get used to it but i have noticed a big difference in my back and in the speed at which i make pots. before the mirror, i would get off my stool, walk like 5 or 6 feet away, and squat down to look at my pot, it just always took so long to do
Hey! Usually I don't comment, but your content is really nice and the tip to raise the wheel height was the solution to my back pain I got after only 1-2 hours of throwing. I'm prone to back pain, but the too low setting was accelerating it drastically. Now I just sit naturally straight! Thanks for the tip 💫
Thank you so much Mae for this approach to preserving your back. I thought that I was just doomed to limited time on the wheel because my back would hurt so bad, and then at night it was even worse. I am so happy that potters are thinking about staying healthy long term (don't forget those masks, potters!). Now I am eager to get on the wheel again...
Great video. I added both a 5” and an 8” set of bed risers to two wheels at the community studio I belong to, 8” being too tall for some :). They are now quite popular. I then raised the height of my stool so I could hunch over haha - I’m going to try your idea of lowering the seat. Your video is a great service to so many of us. Thank you.
Haha I love that you raised the wheel just to raise the seat! give it a go - I know that when I go back to lower wheels it takes a few pots before I am used to the difference in height.
I already did all those things....it is much better...my professor was not impressed...LOL...but I have been doing it this way from almost the beginning of my working on the wheel.....glad you figured this out too...pain will make us find a way to be out of it......
This video comes at the right time. I have been learning pottery for two years and now my left arm hurts a lot. I’m afraid I might have used divorce wrongly with my arm.
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I started raising my wheel up pretty early into my ceramics career (on cinder blocks) but the mirror was the real game-changer! That DREADFUL deep lean to the side was KILLER! When I teach classes on a standard-height wheel without a mirror I honestly feel like a hot mess 😅
Mirror is a game changer. Just tried it for the first time yesterday and I loved it. I’m getting straighter walls, more even throwing lines and my back feels so much better.
Thanks again ❤
I discovered the same thing :). You’re right it helps. One more thing is to make the legs of your stool shorter in the front so your seat tilts down a little or a lot. This helps keep your lower back straight and more weight in your feet.
the mirror is absolutely life changing, its taken me a couple months to get used to it but i have noticed a big difference in my back and in the speed at which i make pots. before the mirror, i would get off my stool, walk like 5 or 6 feet away, and squat down to look at my pot, it just always took so long to do
You are so dang fun to watch and listen to! Your personality is perfect for teaching! Always look forward to your videos.
🥹 thank you!!
Hey! Usually I don't comment, but your content is really nice and the tip to raise the wheel height was the solution to my back pain I got after only 1-2 hours of throwing. I'm prone to back pain, but the too low setting was accelerating it drastically. Now I just sit naturally straight! Thanks for the tip 💫
yes I know .....I don't understand why the teachers are still pushing people to be all hunched over....
Very insightful! As someone who works on a computer for 10+ hours a day, I appreciate someone thinking about long term health in posture!
Great post! Always wondered why wheels are practically on the floor. My knees hurt after being bent so long. I'll be raising my wheel when I get it
I do elevate my left foot on a block and it help a lot to equilibrate my posture. Thank you!
Thank you I use a drummers stool that is adjustable so,I can be low at my wheel …like you !
I have a similar stool......it Is like a doctors stool..got it on amazon for 35 $
Thank you for sharing your experience I have a cement paver I use for my left foot. to try and even out my hips
This video came right on time. Thanks so much. ❤
Thank you so much Mae for this approach to preserving your back. I thought that I was just doomed to limited time on the wheel because my back would hurt so bad, and then at night it was even worse. I am so happy that potters are thinking about staying healthy long term (don't forget those masks, potters!). Now I am eager to get on the wheel again...
Yes give it a go! Let me know if it helps 🤍
Great video. I added both a 5” and an 8” set of bed risers to two wheels at the community studio I belong to, 8” being too tall for some :). They are now quite popular. I then raised the height of my stool so I could hunch over haha - I’m going to try your idea of lowering the seat. Your video is a great service to so many of us. Thank you.
Haha I love that you raised the wheel just to raise the seat! give it a go - I know that when I go back to lower wheels it takes a few pots before I am used to the difference in height.
I already did all those things....it is much better...my professor was not impressed...LOL...but I have been doing it this way from almost the beginning of my working on the wheel.....glad you figured this out too...pain will make us find a way to be out of it......
by the way I am in my golden years ...LOL.....
This video comes at the right time. I have been learning pottery for two years and now my left arm hurts a lot. I’m afraid I might have used divorce wrongly with my arm.
Brilliant, all of this. Thank you.
Another great vid. Thanks!
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