pottery throwing a simple pottery cylinder

This is a video of how to throw a basic cylinder and how to get the clay up from the base into the body of the pot. I may be telling you something you already know but its a common problem with beginners.
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[mzzstylish]

i have hard time making the cylinder rise

[stevebootonceramic]

@mzzstylish try this technique it really works

steve

[Marcblur]

Thank you for your videos. I'm just getting back into clay after 18 years hiatus. I threw three pots last night at an adult ed. class. They came out well for such a long break, but I wish I had seen these videos, first. This will help a lot.

[stevebootonceramic]

@Marcblur good luck with the comeback I returned to pottery in 2006 after a break of 20 ish years these videos started with the aim of checking my throwing they helped a lot you should try it .It is easier to see your mistakes

regards

steve

[MarksPottery]

very good instruction Steve, thanks for the tip. Do you do the same thing with big pots 5,7,9lbs and up?

And I too like the idea of the flyer for the wares I sell

[stevebootonceramic]

Yes the technique is the same it lifts the clay from the base it just takes a little more grunt. LOL give it a go remember "its only clay"

[ljasinski177]

This helps a lot I'm going to show my teacher this technique when I go in to school tomorrow.

[JordiBoiJr]

3:30-3:35 fastest centering i have ever seen 0.0

im like dumbfounded

[SharJoyC]

Just had to let you know, I've never had to think about getting my cylinders light enough at the base since I saw your demo and explanation. If I had to pick the one most helpful hint for throwing, this would be it!

much appreciation,

Sharon

[notawuss]

So good of you to share your techniques with us. After all these years I never knew how to bring up the extra on the bottom. I've seen other potters doing it, but no one ever explained it that I recall. I can do it, but differently. Holding the outside, I dig in from the inside. I struggle and spend a lot of time pulling minute amounts up and weakening the walls. You're a very good teacher. I'm so glad I discovered your vids.

[badtzxmaru37]

I've been having that exact problem! I can't wait to hit the studio tomorrow and try widening the base more. Thanks so much!

[redmanwhiterabbit]

nice video. Thanks for the info