How to center clay on wheel

Centering your clay is one of the most important parts of throwing pottery on the wheel. You want the walls of your pottery to have the same thickness, and you don’t want to struggle for what seems like forever to get your clay centered. Here are 5 easy steps to help you get started with wheel throwing. #pottery #wheelthrowing #ceramics

Centering clay on the wheel affects all the other steps of throwing pottery. Learn this basic but important technique here.

Bozeman Community Kiln on Instagram: "Centering your clay is the very first thing you do when you start throwing on the wheel. It can also be the most difficult part of throwing 🫥🫠 but it doesn’t have to be! Here, one of BCK’s owners @ashleah_elias walks you through every step of centering your clay on the wheel. If you think you’re ready to play with clay IRL, sign up for a class through the link in our bio! Can’t wait to see you there 💙 #potterydemo #potterystudio #ceramicsofinstagram…

Terra Lumina Studio ® on Instagram: "One of the most important (and tricky!) steps in wheel-throwing is centering the clay. It might look simple, but getting that lump perfectly balanced is key to everything that comes after. When I first started, it felt impossible, but over time, I’ve learned a few tips that make all the difference. The secret? Start with firm pressure from your hands, keeping them steady while letting the wheel do the work. Keep the clay moist and your movements…

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Just Noah on Instagram: "Here is a little tutorial of how I center larger amounts of clay. Let me know if this helps or not and if you need more clarification on anything. #ceramics #pottery #howtocenterclay"