There are various pottery techniques you can use to start practicing the craft. There’s hand-building, slip casting, and the method that we’ll be using today — wheel throwing. Wheel throwing is perfect for beginners because it takes away the pressures of hand-building, but at the same time, still offers you some level of challenge to […]
If you’re new to pottery, one of the most exciting prospects is getting your hands on a potter’s wheel. While wheel throwing is something to look forward to, it can also be confusing for many beginners. Wheel throwing is the art of shaping clay on a pottery wheel. The basic steps to wheel throwing involve […]
One of the very first skills you have to master as a newbie potter is the art of “throwing,” or using a pottery wheel. Whether you’re on your way to shopping for your first pottery wheel or you’re just about to entertain the thought of enrolling in a pottery class, the learning curve can feel […]
Buying a pottery wheel requires serious thought – especially if it’s your very first one. However, with the number of available pottery wheels in the market, you’d be hard-pressed not to feel overwhelmed or even intimidated when choosing the best one for yourself. That’s understandable. Pottery wheels come in different sizes, makes, and budgets. And […]