Wheel Throwing Directions!! =)

We are learning to wheel throw!!! Not an easy process!! :)

Wheel throwing steps:

1. Wdedged up 3 one pounds of clay
2. Form the clay into coned shape (make sure hands are wet at all times)
3. Do the electric monkey on the clay on the wheel (Pull the clay towards you and lean towards clay)
4. In the second picture(top pic) compress the clay and don't use your tumbs. (Check for center by using the needle tool **Gently touch the clay)
5. In the 3rd picture(top pic) cross your tumbs and hug the clay
6. In the 4th picture(top pic) look in the mirror and and watch the people in the elevator so that it moves up and down.
7. Use your middle finger to put in the opening. (2nd image, 4th picture)

8. To open the clay have both hands on the top and gently open it with your middle finger.
9. Pull forward to open up the clay
10. Gently compress the floor to see if it is thick enough. Use needle tool to help.
11. Volanco Thoms hang Dong on the clay when you make the opening wider.  

12. Comprass the rimb so that it is smooth and thick.
13. Have your thumb towards four O'clock to comprass rim
14. Use two fingers on thumb and pinch side
15. Next you use two fingers to pull up the clay so that it is thin.

16. Finger full the clay up
17. Stiff the clay so that it looks even
18. Lock + slide the rim
19. Use your fingers to pull up the clay

20. Use your rib only to make the outside of the cup smooth
21. When your done making the pot use water and run a wire through the bottom of the pot to get if off the wheel. (Do it fast or it will stick again and dry hands off)
22. Make Sure the walls are even
23. When done put your finished piece on a ware borad and then on your shelf.
24. Clean up or make another when finished and have fun!!!