Learn the essential technique of pulling up clay walls in pottery through this comprehensive 23-minute tutorial video. Master the art of evenly distributing clay as you shape your pot, with detailed explanations on proper hand positioning, pressure control, and overcoming centrifugal force. Explore various pulling methods, understand common pitfalls like thin spots and wobbly rims, and discover how to achieve consistent, even walls. Gain insights into creating suitable drinking vessel rims and correcting imperfections. With step-by-step demonstrations, cross-sectional views, and expert tips, develop the skills to create well-crafted pottery pieces.
How to Pull Up the Walls of a Pot - A Beginner's Guide
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Making sure the base is right before pulling
- Cross section of the base before it's pulled
- How to position your outer hand for lifting
- The initial pull
- A cross section of the second pull
- Cutting a thrown cylinder in half
- Discussing the pressure needed to pull
- Fighting centrifugal force
- Discussing different methods of pulling
- How to position your elbows
- Thin spots in the walls
- Pulling too quickly
- Discussing pulling up in more detail
- Cross section showing how I position my fingers
- The importance of throwing pots with even cross sections
- An example of a 'poorly' thrown pot
- How to release your fingers after a pull
- Suitable rim for a drinking vessel
- How to correct a wobbly rim
- Pulling slowly, evenly and consistently
- How to finish the walls of a pot
- Why pulling correctly is important and thoughts on the topic
- Bonus clean up
Taught by
Florian Gadsby
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