Ceramic Dictionary - by Susan Mussi: CLAY (4) Throwing in pottery.
CLAY (4) Throwing in pottery.
ca: ARGILA (4) Tornejat en ceràmica.
Clay (5) Centering: Is the first action in throwing is the formation of a cone on the wheel and it consists of two passes. A ball of clay ready to work with, it is placed firmly in the center of the wheel and as the wheel turns with the strength and movement of the hands on the clay is centered.
Clay (6) Opening: Open it slightly and then start forming the shape.