How I Cone Up on the Potter’s Wheel- Throwing Part 2
Now your clay is centred its tempting to skip this step but coning is an important to help homogenise the clay and get rid of air bubbles, it also helps to centre.
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Lots of folks get frustrated at this part of the throwing process- volcano anyone? 🗻
A volcano craters happen when potters move their hands up the cone too quickly and don’t give the clay enough time to respond to what you’re asking it to do. •
Top tips: Make sure your wheel is going full speed and your clay is always glossy with water and don’t forget to brace your elbow!
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