Thanks!

@PotteryCrafters

2 ай бұрын

Hi Rick. Thank you for your support! 😊

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

@PotteryCrafters

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jo. 😊

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

Жыл бұрын

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 ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/eX-Hl6mCkpXQaJc.html ) 😊

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

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

12 күн бұрын

That was the one thing I struggled with the most. Here is another video that may help kzread.info/dash/bejne/eX-Hl6mCkpXQaJc.html 😊

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@PotteryCrafters

2 жыл бұрын

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 😊

Helpful tips...many thanks!

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful 😍 Thank you Alexandra.

Thank you! I’m finally centering!

@PotteryCrafters

2 жыл бұрын

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.👍

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

3 жыл бұрын

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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/eX-Hl6mCkpXQaJc.html

@triciac1019

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

6 ай бұрын

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

Thanks it helped so much

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 💖

helpful!

@PotteryCrafters

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@PotteryCrafters

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Joanne 😊

thank you

@PotteryCrafters

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Anne

Awesome information Thank you

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you. Thank you Vicki😍

Thankyou so much for sharing your techniques!

@PotteryCrafters

Жыл бұрын

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

Thanks 😊

@PotteryCrafters

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Heather 😍

Thank you 😊

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

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

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊 Glad it was helpful!

Your videos are so helpful 🙂

@PotteryCrafters

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@PotteryCrafters

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 💖

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

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

That is wonderful 😍 Thank you so much for sharing

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

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

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

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you. Thank you very much. 😍

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@PotteryCrafters

Жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@PotteryCrafters

Жыл бұрын

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. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eX-Hl6mCkpXQaJc.html 💖

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

@PotteryCrafters

2 жыл бұрын

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

@ClassicRollPlayer

2 жыл бұрын

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

@PotteryCrafters

2 жыл бұрын

Cool. Let me know how it goes. 😊

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

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

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.😍

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 🙋‍♀️🥰

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thank you Kiran💖😊

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

I will be doing that one next 😍

You make it look easy :-)

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

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

Your voice is so sweet

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elise 😍

👍👏😉

@PotteryCrafters

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Ingrid. 😍

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

2 жыл бұрын

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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/eX-Hl6mCkpXQaJc.html 👍😊

How to make a matching lid ?

@PotteryCrafters

10 ай бұрын

Here are a few videos where I make matching lids kzread.info/dash/bejne/e36eps9qabK7j5M.htmlsi=kJmvvlrinMLrZhuC kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZ97u8OjZduedps.htmlsi=SsxUB-3_dGM26TiW kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZ97u8OjZduedps.htmlsi=SsxUB-3_dGM26TiW

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

8 ай бұрын

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. 😊

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

3 жыл бұрын

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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZ97u8OjZduedps.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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

Your're welcome 😊

What wheel do you use? thanks! xoxo

@PotteryCrafters

Жыл бұрын

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/ 😊

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

@PotteryCrafters

3 жыл бұрын

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. 👍😍

The anticipation in your voice is unreal lol

@PotteryCrafters

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

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

@PotteryCrafters

2 жыл бұрын

😂 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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@PotteryCrafters

2 жыл бұрын

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

Bob Ross vibes

@PotteryCrafters

Жыл бұрын

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

Centering is a pain.

@PotteryCrafters

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@PotteryCrafters

9 ай бұрын

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 👍