Pottery Fundamentals: Throw a Vase on the Wheel
Throw your own pottery party!
In this class, we're going to learn how to throw a beautiful vase on the wheel. You will learn how to wedge a piece of clay, center it on the wheel, and pull a cylinder. Then, you'll learn how to form the base and neck of the vase and how to decorate it.
We will also discuss the wheel and the clay I use. You will learn how shape the vase and how to collar it in (or make it narrower). You will learn how to carve and trim the vase once it's leather-hard. I will even teach you how to glaze!
Your project will be a leather-hard (or dry to the touch) vase. Once it's completely dry, it will be ready to fire, and if you have access to a kiln, you can upload a picture of your glazed and fired finished product! I can't wait to see how your vase turns out!
Your Project: A Beautiful Wheel-Thrown Vase
Your project will be a leather-hard, un-glazed vase. Please upload a picture of your leather-hard vase to the project gallery.
Once your vase is completely dry, it will be ready to fire so if you have access to a kiln, I'd love for you to upload a picture of your glazed and fired finished product!
Materials Needed:
- 2 lbs of moist clay (some brand names of good clay are Standard, Laguna, Amaco, etc)
- a pottery wheel (either electric or manual)
- a standard pack of pottery tools including a sponge and trimming tools (you can get them at any art supply or school supply shop, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, etc)
- a small bowl of water
- optional: pottery glaze
- a little bit of patience and a smile!
Link to Video Outline: