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  @morningcoffeepottery5416Ай бұрын

  Cool, thanks for posting this

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  @expertclay20 күн бұрын

  Glad you liked it.

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  @adamharris5003Ай бұрын

  What’s the benefit?

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  @expertclay20 күн бұрын

  Some people have bats that need pins to hold them on the wheel head. Adding the bat pins allows you to attach and remove these kinds of bats quickly and easily.

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  @mini59me24Ай бұрын

  3 pin power connector going into the board is a dumb idea. Water could easily get into the unit and short it out. Much better with the older model where the cord is sealed into the board.

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  @expertclay20 күн бұрын

  Yeah, they probably should have at least made it connect underneath. I'm sure it was a cost saving idea. I wonder if there is a way to seal it or put some kind of shield around it to keep the water out.

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  @maxinemakespotteryАй бұрын

  thank you! i’m struggling with the coning up so this is really helpful!

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  @expertclayАй бұрын

  Glad it could help a little.

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  @katiakatiakatАй бұрын

  Anyone have a problem with them sending a wheel that doesn’t plug into 110V in United States? They sent me a 180V wheel w a 220V plug. They are not replacing it but telling me to get a transformer. WtHeck. :(

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  @katiakatiakatАй бұрын

  Anyone have a problem with them sending a wheel that doesn’t plug into 110V in United States? They sent me a 180V wheel w a 220V plug. They are not replacing it but telling me to get a transformer. WtHeck. :(

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  @expertclayАй бұрын

  Didn't have anything like that happen with the three that I bought. Did you get it through Amazon? It definitely seems shady!

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  @katiakatiakatАй бұрын

  I got it through Vevor. Corresponding from china. Slow response. They’re telling me I need to buy a voltage converter and offering me $56.40 to keep the machine. I saw another person post w a different issue and they offered her $125 to keep the machine. So strange!

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  @junito19572 ай бұрын

  THANK THIS VIDEO HELP ALOT TO DECIDE TO GET THIS MODEL OR THE 11 INCH 450 WATTS AS FOR THE PEDAL UP GRADE BY GETTING A SEWING PEDAL WORK THE SAME WAY AND SAME THING IT ALL MEDAL

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  @expertclay2 ай бұрын

  The sewing pedal is an interesting idea. I'll have to explore that option.

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  @angela2007march3 ай бұрын

  It's made for tinny peopl

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  @itsViirtueYEAH3 ай бұрын

  my bowls wall always get all wobbly and then tear when i try to pull up :/

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  @emily78442 ай бұрын

  You might be going too fast? Or you need to wedge/ cone your clay first

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  @roxannshafto42754 ай бұрын

  Thank you. I think I finally get it after watching many other videos. Thanks

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  @expertclay3 ай бұрын

  It takes some practice but I'm glad you are getting it!

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  @vkumra4 ай бұрын

  I found the surface of the wheel to be so rough my hand is bleeding. Do you have any recommendations for that issue? Haven't heard back from Vevor yet...

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  @expertclay3 ай бұрын

  Yeah, I wasn't a fan of the rough surface. I tried a throwing cloth which I found on amazon but it didn't quite keep the clay in one place. I have another video that shows how to add bat pins so you can use a bat. You may be able to throw a slab of clay and stick a bat to that. Those are the only ideas I've come up with so far.

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  @artshaman4 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the recipe! Definitely going to give this a try.

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  @expertclay4 ай бұрын

  So easy, it is definitely worth trying. It has worked really well for my process and clay. I hope it works well for you too.

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  @user-dh4nl1nr7uАй бұрын

  Sir ..what is can magical jelly water scrape playing or not

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  @beaukemp23414 ай бұрын

  Thank you, this Vedic is really helpful for beginners!!

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  @expertclay4 ай бұрын

  Glad you like it!

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  @dianehemphill28894 ай бұрын

  Thank you for this instruction...just ran into this situation and now can handle making it accommodate bats.

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  @expertclay4 ай бұрын

  Glad it was informative. Thanks for watching.

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  @kjplovesmusic5 ай бұрын

  What is the best surface (that is inexpensive to obtain) for wedging? I’m new and when I’m wedging clay I feel like it sticks to my surface.

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  @expertclay4 ай бұрын

  Sorry, I missed this comment earlier. I use a good solid wood workbench that I have covered in cotton canvas and stapled down. I mist it with water before using so it doesn't create dust as I'm working. If it gets too wet the clay will stick. I've seen other potters use a plaster slab for wedging.

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  @AMzeta.5 ай бұрын

  Thank you for this super informative video!!!! My boyfriend purchased a wheel for me recently and I wanted to add these pins to replicate a “professional” wheel. I hope to DIY this soon! Cheers!

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  @expertclay3 ай бұрын

  Glad it was helpful. I hope your project goes (or went) well.

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  @gregdescargar29506 ай бұрын

  Love this! I was searching at affordable Amazon wheels and couldn't find one with bat pins. Do you have reviews or recommendations on affordable pottery wheels. I would love your opinion. thanks!

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  @expertclay6 ай бұрын

  Thanks! I have only tried two of the cheap pottery wheels from Amazon so far. They are both made by Vevor and I was pleasantly surprised with what I got. I don't think they would make it as full time studio wheels but they should be enough for a beginner to learn how to throw smaller pots. I have a video review for each one on the channel. Thanks for watching.

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  @artwithmrs.rodriguez63067 ай бұрын

  Bought this same wheel last month because it had a lot of good reviews. Unfortunately, the wheel head is off-centered and wobbling. VEVOR's customer service is the worst I have ever encountered. Their website says 30-day no-hassle returns, but getting a new wheel has been the biggest hassle ever! Their first reply was for me to wait 3 weeks for a repair kit so that I could fix it myself. We've gone back and forth several times and each time they refuse to let me return the wheel - they keep upping the incentive to keep it. So far they're giving me $125 to keep it. Does anyone know how to fix it? I have no idea and now I'm stuck with an off-centered pottery wheel.

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  @katiakatiakatАй бұрын

  I’m at $56.40 right now w them. They sent me a 220V plug machine so I can’t plug it in and m the US. What ended up happening w your situation?

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  @artwithmrs.rodriguez63067 ай бұрын

  Bought this same wheel last month because it had a lot of good reviews. Unfortunately, the wheel head is off-centered and wobbling. VEVOR's customer service is the worst I have ever encountered. Their website says 30-day no-hassle returns, but getting a new wheel has been the biggest hassle ever! Their first reply was for me to wait 3 weeks for a repair kit so that I could fix it myself. We've gone back and forth several times and each time they refuse to let me return the wheel - they keep upping the incentive to keep it. So far they're giving me $125 to keep it. Does anyone know how to fix it? I have no idea and now I'm stuck with an off-centered pottery wheel.

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  @expertclay6 ай бұрын

  That's a bummer. Can you tell if it's just the wheel head or is the rod underneath it bent? I haven't looked at mine close enough to see how easy it would be to take apart. I wonder what that repair kit looks like.

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  @artwithmrs.rodriguez63066 ай бұрын

  @@expertclay I can't tell. It's definitely got a small vertical wobble though. I still haven't received the repair kit. They did offer me $125 to keep it but refused to refund it. We're trying to get a replacement again.

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  @dunebuggy116 ай бұрын

  @artwithmrs.rodriguez6306 I had the exact same issue. They offered to send a new belt to repair the vertical wobble but luckily I bought through Amazon and just returned it instead. Good luck with everything their customer service moved at a snails pace.

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  @beausworkshop31577 ай бұрын

  I bet you could make longer legs out of chain link fence posts. The tubing looks about the right size.

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  @expertclay7 ай бұрын

  I may be able to try that. I will be taking some fence out of my yard in the near future.

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  @nicksims28277 ай бұрын

  I bet the smaller size is to cut down on shipping costs. I’m thinking about buying one and setting the motor into a larger table with more room on top and longer legs. I reckon as long as I keep to smaller pieces it’ll do me perfectly

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  @expertclay7 ай бұрын

  That sounds like a great idea. I would love to see a finished photo of that setup.

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  @donnajobe61117 ай бұрын

  Anyone else having problems with the splash pan staying put

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  @expertclay7 ай бұрын

  My splash pans are a little loose. They can spin around the wheel head if you grab them and turn them. But they seem to stay in one spot when throwing.

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  @jocarson53108 ай бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @expertclay8 ай бұрын

  You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

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  @donnajobe61118 ай бұрын

  I put a cement mixing bucket under mine. Fits perfect and catches the dips

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  @expertclay8 ай бұрын

  Good idea!

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  @mark3141588 ай бұрын

  Good review. Some operations require a really slow speed - I wonder if it can do this with usable torque? Presumably the metal parts and wheel head are earthed. Personally I would check earth continuity before using the wheel. I wonder what type of bearings they use. Is there much deflection if you put pressure on the outer edge of the wheel. However, as you say, you get what you pay for...

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  @expertclay8 ай бұрын

  Thanks Mark. You have some good questions but the mechanics are mostly out of my league. The wheel head dips a little when you press on the edge for sure. Hopefully it will hold up for a while.

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  @ujahnnaemekajeremiah32548 ай бұрын

  wow the new version is very good I want it but I leave in Africa 🌍 Ghana to be precise how can I get it here I always dream have it one day

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  @expertclay8 ай бұрын

  I hope you can get one soon. The vevor website only lists US and Puerto Rico as shipping options for me. Good luck!

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  @ilexjin8 ай бұрын

  Good explanation. Thanks!

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  @expertclay8 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching!

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  @americanooch0wach0wa8 ай бұрын

  so pretty!!!

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  @expertclay8 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching!

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  @GreenDayFanMT9 ай бұрын

  Metric units would be cool :). Good video though.

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  @expertclay8 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching. I thought about that as I was making the video but I decided I would probably confuse myself doing both.

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  @matthaslam57999 ай бұрын

  Great video, very clearly examined. I will be doing this as soon as I buy my cheap pottery wheel 😀

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  @expertclay8 ай бұрын

  Thanks for your comment. Good luck!

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  @jdchmiel9 ай бұрын

  I have the old version. It would be interesting to see if the pulley is much smaller on the new version, making it faster but with less torque, or if the speed difference is from an improvement in electronics

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  @expertclay8 ай бұрын

  Good idea! That is something I'll check for the next update video.

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  @nadelia_daniela5 күн бұрын

  @@expertclayis there an update video already?

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  @docseibel9 ай бұрын

  I have the 11" version of this wheel. I did drill bat pin holes in mine and I'm totally glad I did. Just make sure you get really short bat pins or else they will hit against the splash pan.

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  @expertclay8 ай бұрын

  Good advice. The wheel head is pretty thin so they don't need to be very long at all.

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  @WonderJoanne7 ай бұрын

  Where do you buy the bat pins?

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  @ddtuss25859 ай бұрын

  With the new version you could maybe make longer legs out of pvc just drill holes to lock in

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  @expertclay8 ай бұрын

  That is a great idea. I like having mine on wheels but PVC should hold as long as they aren't too long and you aren't using a lot of weight.

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  @ilexjin9 ай бұрын

  Great video. The music was loud enough to compete with your voice though.

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  @expertclay8 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching and leaving some valuable feedback!

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  @bendavanza10 ай бұрын

  I also got this wheel. The back shelf proportions are disappointing, so I will build an extension shelf for it. The speed is great, but does bog down like you showed, it recovers quickly when the friction reduces.. we threw about 6lbs, centered with 2 3lb chunks. I will use this primarily for smaller work and it’s great for trimming. Bat pins are an easy addition. For the price it can do a lot of work and lowers the barrier of entry into the craft.

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  @expertclay9 ай бұрын

  Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I like the idea of adding an extension shelf. I bet this would be perfect for trimming! I'm glad these cheaper wheels are an option for people.

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  @cbdj6710 ай бұрын

  Do you have a teaching studio? Can we have a studio tour?

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  @expertclay9 ай бұрын

  I do! I posted a quick studio tour on instagram but I think it was when I had taken over the michianapotterytour account. I'll have to share here on youtube!

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  @artshaman10 ай бұрын

  I like that you tested the wheel with 5# -- seems to be a good indicator of function. Certainly these inexpensive wheels don't quite measure up to pro wheels, but considering they're about a tenth the cost, it's a viable option for many people. Thanks for the review!

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  @expertclay10 ай бұрын

  You are very welcome and thank you for your comment. It has been fun testing these. They certainly aren't on the same level as the expensive wheels but seem to be good for beginners or some light use cases if you can deal with some minor flaws.

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  @Ars1Cph10 ай бұрын

  What are those awesome things you grab your piece of the wheel with 😮

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  @expertclay10 ай бұрын

  I call them pot lifters. They may have other names though. They come in different sizes.

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  @kayleenhaskiell849411 ай бұрын

  I have a slightly different version of this and the reverse is for right handed. I hadn't thrown in almost 10 years and at first I was so confused as to why I kept ending up with my finger jabbing through my pots 😅 Once I realized I was throwing in the wrong direction I had to laugh at myself. Mine is shorter so it's propped up on cinderblocks. My splash pan covers the entire top and is only as tall as the wheelhead but it leaks easily. However I've thrown on one of those $20 plastic tabletop toy wheels for kids before, so you use what you've got.

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  @expertclay10 ай бұрын

  Thanks for sharing your experience! There seem to quite a few different sizes and styles of wheel made by Vevor. And now, more companies are making these cheap wheels and selling on Amazon. They aren't perfect, but like you said, you use what you've got!

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  @sylviacapel206411 ай бұрын

  Ik kocht er een, de draaischijf is echter niet helemaal vlak , wiebelt wat aan de uiteinde. Terug sturen kost 3x zoveel als de draaischijf en zijn voor eigen kosten.

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  @sylviacapel206411 ай бұрын

  Achteraf bleek dat het draaien prima ging. Dus de schijf is prima

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  @artshaman11 ай бұрын

  This is one of the best reviews I've seen of the inexpensive Chinese wheels. It will be interesting to see how the wheel holds up over time.

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  @expertclay11 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the feedback. I'll have to do an update video in the future.

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  @artshaman11 ай бұрын

  This is an interesting presentation! Creating a brand is something many people never think about -- I certainly didn't when starting out.

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  @expertclay11 ай бұрын

  Thanks @artshaman. I think this is a fascinating topic and can be very beneficial to potters and other artists. But, like you said, we often don't think about it. Perhaps because we don't know that we should.

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  @robot7759 Жыл бұрын

  Does it come with a warranty? If so, that may give you a decent indication of the lifespan.

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  @expertclay11 ай бұрын

  The Vevor site shows a 12 month warranty.

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  @sylviacapel206411 ай бұрын

  Wel een hele goede test, dank je wel

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  @llanitedave Жыл бұрын

  The plastic gears may last longer with a thin coating of grease on them. Should be a heavy grease so it doesn't migrate elsewhere so easily.

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  @expertclay11 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the tip! I'll have to give it a try.

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  @kesterphoon845310 ай бұрын

  Cañ I know where to buy?

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  @chuckemmorll2821 Жыл бұрын

  Great instruction and rams head!.

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  @mariesullivan3088 Жыл бұрын

  Thank You! Finally very clear instructions!

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  @fahadfahad3390 Жыл бұрын

  Amazing

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  @f0xh0nd51 Жыл бұрын

  So the creases left over where the “horns” of the rams head are, when you throw that down on a wheel, that doesn’t trap air?

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  @davezad11 ай бұрын

  This is possible if your technique is wrong. So long as both hands firmly grip the side of the lump, those ridges don't get large enough to trap air. If your ram shape splays out too wide the wedging will fail. When done correctly there is a point when you can tell the clay has been wedged enough, so at the end you adjust your folding - make smaller and smaller turns until the lump goes from a cylinder/ramshead to a ball shape. At that end it should be one smooth surface with no creases. I always rotate the side that was on my left hand to be the top, so the spiral that was wedged into the clay is in the proper orientation for right-handed (counterclockwise) throwing. Also, you never want to slam a lump of clay down on the wheelhead. I know a lot of potters do this, and it looks dramatic, but it's not a good idea because often you'll put it down way off-center and then have to fight it back to the middle. So the process is much easier the more on center it is when you start. Ramshead is a good option for people with large hands. My fingers always feel like they get in the way when I try spiral wedging. Never could get the knack of it.

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  @deozzed72462 жыл бұрын

  That was an excellent presentation, clear and concise, two angles. Thank you.

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  @patriciafurr47712 жыл бұрын

  I am getting carpal tunnel and this has saved my wrists tremendously. Thanks for this video!