How to Center Clay — A Beginner's Guide

This is my ultimate guide on how to centre clay on the potter's wheel, (centre, center? Yes I'm using both spellings, both English and American, so it's searchable for people all over the world). I've tried to go into as much detail as possible to thoroughly explain each little step along the way...

Beginner - 17 min - Arts & Crafts - Florian Gadsby

The full course: Learn Pottery & Ceramics free

What you'll need

Pottery tool kit: Ribs, loops, needle and sponge.
Pottery wheel: For when you outgrow the studio.
Air-dry clay: Practise hand-building at home.
Apron: Clay gets everywhere.

Books

The Craft and Art of Clay by Susan Peterson - View on Amazon
The Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting (A Lark Ceramics Book) by Andrew Martin - View on Amazon
Ceramics by Glenn C. Nelson - View on Amazon

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