How to Center Clay on The Wheel Easy A 5 Step Beginners Guide

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  • @rickbricker3645
    @rickbricker3645 7 місяців тому

    Thanks!

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  7 місяців тому

      Hi Rick. Thank you for your support! 😊

  • @johnmorgan4405
    @johnmorgan4405 Рік тому +3

    The "Bob Ross" of clay!!! Love it.

  • @alishabhatty4000
    @alishabhatty4000 3 роки тому +23

    I’ve been struggling to center for two weeks and after using your technique I was able to center on my first try!

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  3 роки тому +2

      Alisha, that is AWESOME😊 Centering was the hardest for me to master. Thank you so much for sharing. Glad I could help 😍

  • @gabrieldunn7384
    @gabrieldunn7384 2 роки тому +12

    1 more tip. When partially centered and you want to stop for minute, ease your hands off slowly and gently. Releasing too quickly can allow the clay to "spring" back and go a bit off center from where it was.

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      Yes, you are right. Thank you. I did not put it in this video. But I did put it in the 11 problems centering video ( ua-cam.com/video/GKS5GIb2j84/v-deo.html ) 😊

  • @sharonatseanicstudios9970
    @sharonatseanicstudios9970 4 роки тому +23

    Took my first pottery class tonight and came right home to look up videos. Yours is the first one I saw and it's fantastic. I also love your calm demeanor, which is very relaxing. Thank you!

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  4 роки тому +1

      That's great! Isn't pottery making fun 😍 Thank you so much Sharon. 💖

  • @nataliechynoweth5835
    @nataliechynoweth5835 3 роки тому +14

    Thank you so much for this video!! I am taking ceramics in high school and my teacher just expects us to know everything. He doesn’t even teach us and he yells at us when it’s not centered. But I have learned so much from you. Thank you!! :)

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  3 роки тому +4

      That's wonderful.😍 Centering is one of the hardest things to master in wheel throwing and yelling does not help (at least for you and I it doesn't) a little help and understanding goes a long way. I'm glad I could help.😊 This video may also help - Centering Clay For Beginners - 11 Problems - 11 Easy To Follow Solutions ua-cam.com/video/GKS5GIb2j84/v-deo.html

    • @triciac1019
      @triciac1019 3 роки тому +1

      My high school teacher was not very hands on either, but he was a calm hippy type. I think I learned some wrong techniques, but was able to make some good things. I am now after 48 years taking classes again. Look at Florin Gadsby videos also. You may have faster results if you actually push in and forward with that left hand as you are centering.

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Tricia. 😊 Yes Florin Gadsby is great! I'm teaching from a beginner's perspective. Showing what worked for me when I was learning. It would take me longer to center than it did to make the piece. Now I can center in less than a minute. As we grow we all throw in a way that works best for us. There are so many great ways to create with clay. 😊

    • @bluetickbeagles116
      @bluetickbeagles116 10 місяців тому

      Was he in the military. The military teaches like this…terrible😖

  • @janmiller9658
    @janmiller9658 5 місяців тому

    It's always amazed me how I have absolutely no problem getting good results on a wood lathe or a spinning wheel but have so much problem with a pottery wheel. I will be trying these hints and hopefully will make a breakthrough.

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  5 місяців тому

      That was the one thing I struggled with the most. Here is another video that may help ua-cam.com/video/GKS5GIb2j84/v-deo.html 😊

  • @bschuber
    @bschuber 2 роки тому +1

    This is the best beginner video I've found - I really appreciate the hands of the clock, to visualize my position better. Thank you!

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much Bryce. 😍 Glad it was helpful! I thought doing it from a beginners perspective would be the most helpful .

  • @jenrose4258
    @jenrose4258 2 роки тому +9

    This is really the best centering instruction I've found!! Thanks!

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Jen. It took forever to center until one of my teachers showed me this way. Glad it helped. Thank you for your show of support. I appreciate it 😊

  • @bonaventureeng2325
    @bonaventureeng2325 2 роки тому +1

    helpful!

  • @janee6912
    @janee6912 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Marie. This is very helpful. I've done a short course on beginner's throwing and couldn't manage centreing. Now I've watched your video 4 times and I can! I appreciate too your calm manner and your not saying an unnecessary word.

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Jane. That is Awesome!!!!! 😍 I struggled with centering until one of my teachers taught me this way. Glad it helped 😊👍

  • @geoffryallan7261
    @geoffryallan7261 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for your videos & the calm thorough videos

  • @seeker325
    @seeker325 2 роки тому

    Thank you I just went back to pottery after gosh 30 yrs. Great video calm soothing atmosphere

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      Thank you. That's Wonderful! Welcome back to crafting pottery 😊

  • @semakozakceramics
    @semakozakceramics Рік тому

    Your video relieved all my worries, your calm demeanor gave me confidence, I hope to learn from your other videos. thanks a lot❤

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  Рік тому

      Thank you, Sema. That is wonderful to hear. Take it one step at a time. The more you do it, the better you will get at it. My biggest struggle was centering, and I thought I would never get it, but my love for throwing on the wheel kept me from giving up. Now centering comes naturally to me. If you didn't see this centering video, here is the link for you. ua-cam.com/video/GKS5GIb2j84/v-deo.html 💖

  • @jhenniceamorrow5936
    @jhenniceamorrow5936 Рік тому

    You are wonderful!! Thank you for sharing your experience and encouragement with others. You're really appreciated.

  • @tannerjohnson4733
    @tannerjohnson4733 4 роки тому +1

    I am taking ceramics and we are learning to use the wheel it helps so much to see something on how to center.

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  4 роки тому

      So glad it was helpful! Did you see the problems centering clay one? That one is good for, (what in the world am I doing wrong?) like I did when I started.😍

  • @featherglory
    @featherglory Рік тому

    Thankyou so much for sharing your techniques!

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  Рік тому

      You are most welcome! I struggled with centering until one of my teachers taught me this technique. So glad it helped you also.

  • @ClassicRollPlayer
    @ClassicRollPlayer 2 роки тому

    these are some great tips! the clock positioning and the sponge should really help me! thank you!

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      So glad it was helpful! The sponge was a game changer for me when I was learning to centering. 😊👍

    • @ClassicRollPlayer
      @ClassicRollPlayer 2 роки тому

      @@PotteryCrafters 2:06 might be a game changer too... cant wait to try these?

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      Cool. Let me know how it goes. 😊

  • @busybat5287
    @busybat5287 3 роки тому +2

    Love your voice...
    Relaxing And Comfortable tone....

  • @patriciafurr4771
    @patriciafurr4771 3 роки тому

    Been struggling with centering until I watched this video. Its worked like a charm!

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  3 роки тому

      That is wonderful 😍 Thank you so much for sharing

  • @moonsent9526
    @moonsent9526 3 роки тому +1

    Very helpful and pleasantly delivered. Thank you, ma’am.

  • @shirleyrobertson1258
    @shirleyrobertson1258 2 роки тому

    Thank You for your video on centering, it was great, helped me tremendously. I'm going in tomorrow Monday to practice before class on Tuesday.

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      That is Awesome Shirley !!! This is the method one of my teachers taught me when I was struggling with another way of centering. 👍😊

  • @designerpotandplanter1004
    @designerpotandplanter1004 3 роки тому

    You are really excellent god bless you I see your all videos and learn so much

  • @sarahb6669
    @sarahb6669 2 роки тому

    Thank you! I’m finally centering!

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      That is GREAT Sarah !!! I struggled with centering for the longest time until one of my teachers showed me this technique. Thank you for sharing. 😍I love hearing success stories.👍

  • @Joannedashulamite
    @Joannedashulamite 2 роки тому

    This was incredibly helpful. You’re. Wonderful teacher!

  • @kupcads6470
    @kupcads6470 4 роки тому +1

    As if all videos were made for me I find the solution in your videos wherever I encounter a problem 🙂 I started following you with these videos on your website..my potter’swheel has a small foot pedal problem. I will work immediately when I come 🙋‍♀️🥰

  • @Skagenclay
    @Skagenclay Рік тому

    Hi Marie
    Thanks you so much for this great informative video. I will definitely be using your technique 😀wish you all the best. Regards from Gertie

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  Рік тому +1

      Hi Gertie. Glad it is helpful! It sure has helped me. I struggled so bad with centering until one of my teachers showed me this way. 😊

    • @Skagenclay
      @Skagenclay Рік тому

      @@PotteryCrafters thanks 🙏 again. I will for sure recommend you and your videos. 😆🥰

  • @lauradavenport8199
    @lauradavenport8199 2 роки тому

    Your videos are so helpful 🙂

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      That's wonderful. Thank you so much Laura 😍👍

  • @hengamehkamalrad8228
    @hengamehkamalrad8228 3 місяці тому

    Thanks

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  3 місяці тому

      It worked for me when I was struggling with centering years ago. Hope it works as well for you. 😊

  • @vickivanriel3082
    @vickivanriel3082 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome information
    Thank you

  • @letsfish876
    @letsfish876 3 роки тому

    Thank you! So easy...was struggling for many many hours :(

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  3 роки тому +1

      That is wonderful 😍 Thank you for sharing. Glad it helped!

  • @annebillingsley3752
    @annebillingsley3752 Рік тому

    thank you

  • @robertdumoulin4612
    @robertdumoulin4612 2 роки тому

    Hello Marie I recently bought a slab roller and it's going very well, but when it comes to shaping on my lathe, I have a lot of difficulty centering the clay. I hope this vidéo will help me to center my clay Thank you very much.

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      This is the method of centering that worked great for me. I hope it does the same for you. Did struggle the most with centering. Not sure if you saw this video. It's about fixing problems that may occur when centering. Here is the link for you ua-cam.com/video/GKS5GIb2j84/v-deo.html 👍😊

  • @heatherjonz102
    @heatherjonz102 3 роки тому

    Thanks 😊

  • @tannerjohnson4733
    @tannerjohnson4733 4 роки тому

    Thanks it helped so much

  • @adrianasilveira4561
    @adrianasilveira4561 3 роки тому

    Thank you 😊

  • @alexandrajamroz857
    @alexandrajamroz857 4 роки тому

    Helpful tips...many thanks!

  • @yolandacastillo1974
    @yolandacastillo1974 4 роки тому

    Merci , très intéressant , je vais essayer de centre maintenant avec vos conseils. :0)

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  4 роки тому

      Vous êtes les bienvenus. Heureux d'avoir pu aider.😍

  • @maryjeanallen6189
    @maryjeanallen6189 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video, Marie! Thank you again! I would love to see a video sharing your steps to pull the walls, too. Thank you for your kind, inspiring videos and informative website! :)

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you for your comment and suggestion. 💖 I do have that one on my list. 😃

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  4 роки тому +3

      I will be doing that one next 😍

  • @carolynpryde671
    @carolynpryde671 Рік тому

    I’m curious if you’re right or left-handed because my left hand is not as strong as my right, so to use it as the anchor hand doesn’t work so well for me. Love your wheel and glaze videos!

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  Рік тому

      Thank you so much. Yes, you are right, there is a difference. It may be better for you to use your left hand as an anchor hand. You can even try reversing the direction of your wheel. 😊

  • @elisepartocle7659
    @elisepartocle7659 3 роки тому

    Your voice is so sweet

  • @agaj3460
    @agaj3460 Рік тому +1

    How to make a matching lid ?

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  Рік тому

      Here are a few videos where I make matching lids ua-cam.com/video/IJjDm19OU_0/v-deo.htmlsi=kJmvvlrinMLrZhuC ua-cam.com/video/skGYaj5x8F8/v-deo.htmlsi=SsxUB-3_dGM26TiW ua-cam.com/video/skGYaj5x8F8/v-deo.htmlsi=SsxUB-3_dGM26TiW

  • @Valerieluxury
    @Valerieluxury 2 роки тому

    What wheel do you use? thanks! xoxo

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      Hi, I actually have three wheels. The one in the video is the Brent CXC her is a link for the review for you to check out. potterycrafters.com/brent-cxc-pottery-wheel-owners-review/ I also have an Artista Wheel here is the link for that review. potterycrafters.com/speedball-artista-pottery-wheel-owners-review/And I have the SKYTOU beginner wheel. Here is the link for that review. potterycrafters.com/skytou-pottery-wheel-pottery-forming-machine-owners-review/ 😊

  • @angiehoover6152
    @angiehoover6152 3 роки тому

    Hi, thanks soo much for that tutorial!!
    I had a question about making a lid for my pot and was wondering that while I make my lid should my pot still be wet or is it ok to finish the lid if the pot is bone dry?

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Angie. very good question. yes, you should make both at the same time. I have several videos on making a lid. A sugar jar, garlic holder, and cassarol dish that may help ua-cam.com/video/skGYaj5x8F8/v-deo.html It's best to measure the gallery right away so the lid will fit. Because the gallery will start to dry and shrink. 😊

    • @angiehoover6152
      @angiehoover6152 3 роки тому

      @@PotteryCrafters thank you soo much, that is very helpful!! :)

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  3 роки тому

      Your're welcome 😊

  • @robertdumoulin4612
    @robertdumoulin4612 2 роки тому

    Hello Marie, how long did you take to master centering when you started.

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      😂 I have to laugh every time I think of how long it took me to center clay when I started throwing. I wanted to throw on the wheel so bad that I just kept trying. I think it was around 6 months. Shortly after my teacher taught me this way to center on the video. Everyone is different and it does depend on how often throw. 👍😊

    • @robertdumoulin4612
      @robertdumoulin4612 2 роки тому

      @@PotteryCrafters hi hi hi thank you Marie i hope that gone be faster for me.

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      I hope so too. Just remember patience and practice.😊

  • @KatAtkinson
    @KatAtkinson 4 роки тому

    You make it look easy :-)

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  4 роки тому

      Thank you Kat.💖 It took a lot of practice 😍

  • @ingriddeguarda9022
    @ingriddeguarda9022 2 роки тому

    👍👏😉

  • @Eva-Lydia
    @Eva-Lydia 4 роки тому

    How does the clay feel When its to wet? Soft is Nice for wedging, but is it Okay for throwing?

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  4 роки тому +1

      There is a sweet spot where it feels soft enough to throw but not too soft because you will be introducing more water then a pro would. That's why I like Amaco clays. The clay I use is in the (show more) notes for you. 😊If you push in and your finger goes into the clay without a lot of effort, it's good to throw with. You will definitely get the feel for it the more you throw. 👍😍

  • @JohnLee-yk9zn
    @JohnLee-yk9zn 6 місяців тому

    The anticipation in your voice is unreal lol

  • @justinalexander5824
    @justinalexander5824 2 роки тому

    Bob Ross vibes

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much Justin. His son couldn't even replace him. 😊

  • @Hummingbirdrock76
    @Hummingbirdrock76 3 місяці тому

    Encore

  • @cheryladelmeyer8172
    @cheryladelmeyer8172 8 місяців тому

    Centering is a pain.

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  8 місяців тому

      That was my biggest obstacle. This is the way I finally got it. 😊👍

  • @muhammadlatif5460
    @muhammadlatif5460 Рік тому

    No Way 😭😭😭😭😭😭
    U teach in 7 mints it's work only 7 scn

    • @PotteryCrafters
      @PotteryCrafters  Рік тому

      I was struggling for the longest time until one of my teachers showed me this way of centering. I thought it might help others also. The good news is there are other ways to center; hopefully, one will work best for you. 😊 Keep practicing 👍