Pottery Tutorial- How to Open a Pot and Pull the Walls (Throwing, part 2.)

Welcome back to our 3 part series on Throwing! In part 2 we will show you how to open your pot and pull the walls up into a simple cylinder. If you are trying throwing for the first time or you are a beginner, we recommend that you start with 1 Lb. (one pound) of clay and gradually work your way up to larger weights if that's your goal. 1 Lb. is a great weight to start off with! Once you can comfortably throw 1 Lb. , increase by increments of 1/4 of a pound until you get up to your desired weight.

[jchemotti]

Thanks so much, this was concise and to the point. And I really like the spray bottle tip because I use way too much water and that adjustment will really help me!

[penkneeyrthoughts]

Been at this for 1 month. And I will tell you this is one of the best to the point videos I've seen.

[denisenoble]

Always god to go back to basics, there are so many little things that need to happen and when you do them all together it works a treat and leads to less oops moments later on, I've been doing a class once a week, since forever and every now and then things don't go to plan, last Thursday was my day to hit every bump in the road to project cylinder. So for the last couple of days I've watched videos like this to remind myself of all the parts that are important in their own way but pulling together, no pun intended, when they come together it works in your favour and the start follows through to the end a d a new cylinder shape is born. So your video, beautifully broken down and put back together on the journey upwards was a must watch for me, your show and tell format worked for me. Cant wait to get back to class to try again. Thankyou 🎉😊

[jacky]

Wonderful tutorial. I have such weak hands and watching this has helped a lot. Thank you

[stevej.]

i have to tell you, 1st, im eachin my self with yooutube how to do this. never took an actuasl class, i have watched many different videos on centering/opening/pulling a wall. i have went through over 100lbs of clay and i ot the centering and opening part down, for the life of me, i couldnt figure out why everytime i pull a wall, i end up with a bowl. until now, your video. at about the 6min 45 sec mark, finally someone told me why. thank you much, now i wont keep wasting clay.

[laurenstacy]

Kara you are so great at these videos! I love watching them 💖

[Jazzboy]

Thanks for teaching me how to open and pull

[ellane-dw]

I am a New Zealander and Proud to represent my country.

[monawirth]

very helpful this video....thank you from germany

[dorinerayapah]

Thank you very much for this teaching, this is very helpful and inspiring Now just wanted to know how and what kind of potter's wheel should I buy to start practising and improving the skills please.

[louella]

Thank you Karen! This was really helpful for a beginner like me :) May I ask when pinching the walls up, should I be putting some force inwards on the outer fingers? Thanks!

[kpweqwi]

What speed is the wheel at when you open and pull? I had mine at medium speed and I kept making my hole uneven. I wonder if this was happening because the speed was too slow. Thank you for your video!

[FlavouredWater]

Hey I am struggling finding a specific clay to buy as a beginner. Most of what I am reading describes a good clay but finding a listing with that vauge information is hard (maybe just for me lol). Are you able to recommend one? thanks :D Loved the video, it was easy to follow and helpful.

[Jtke]

3:26? How are you able to open so easily and smoothly? When I do it I feel like I’m putting a lot of pressure but the wall barely opens and the inside feels grainy/bumpy?

[ianhawk]

This post is old so not sure you’ll get this. What would be the common price for the pot once it’s finished?

[Wellingl]

Don’t you make contact with your body while opening?

[ellane-dw]

I don't understand the behavior. Your skills are good enough. To leave the Fake ID behind