Centering Clay on a Pottery Wheel---Its that simple!

Here is a basic detailed explanation of how to master centering clay on a pottery wheel. Melanie of Mudgirl Pottery will demonstrate that using 2lbs of clay and your whole skeleton, you too can center in minutes!! Enjoy!
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[domnimc]

This is absolutely the best explanation of centering I've come across. Thank you so much!! Now to binge all your videos!

[Lamefoureyes]

The top hand being too far forward was super insightful; I'm pretty sure that's what I've been doing wrong. Thanks so much!

[gembolding]

I discovered your channel yesterday and today I threw a couple of cylinders much easier and BETTER! You are one of the best pottery "teachers" on youtube !❤❤

[kristinamanning]

I watched this video several times before returning to my wheel class today following summer break. It WORKED, and I’m GRATEFUL! I’m sharing this with other new students—thanks again! 👏🏼🎉

[bungi]

I’ve been trying this for weeks and it wasn’t clicking but then watched your videos and am making rapid progress. Very informative, love how you explain each step in a practical, no fuss manner. Thank you.

[janetvogeler]

You are such a great teacher…. For some reason you have made it click for me

[MyMazyCat]

Mudgirl! I ❤ your videos!! I really appreciate you taking the time to teach us! Your videos are absolutely FANTASTIC!! You are a talented instructor!

[MidwifeBonnie]

I really love these videos. I'm struggling to center and throw my first cylinder that's not all wonky. Thank you for helping me learn the basics

[roaryanna]

Can't wait for a coning video! Thank you for this strategy, I'm going to try it out tomorrow <3

[vivic]

Thank you! You're a great teacher

[janettewilson]

I have taken many classes and watched sooo many videos on how to center clay….you are the first to give me the ahaaa moment and it’s like well that totally makes sense…can’t wait to go out to my wheel tomorrow and center some clay! Thank you for sharing your wisdom…

[rachaelgoldman]

This was great!! I can't wait to begin again.

[BethJacobs-bfpx]

So helpful because of your specific directions. Thank you !!

[rafiaa]

Great tip on getting the force to come from the hip bone for getting stability on the left hand, and also for its placement at 6/7 o clock. Thanks!

[chelseab]

I do the same thing with my left arm! I discovered that was easier for me back when I was in school. I hadn’t seen anyone else do that, but I showed some other girls in class who were struggling and it helped them too

[KathJamiesonCeramics]

Bur rum bum. 😂 Loved this. Thank you. ❤

[pattyhastings]

Thank you for your expertise ❣️ l’m a beginner 😅, I tried your method and it made all the difference for me ….

[mamabran]

Watched this and it is so helpful. Leveraging your body and not using your arms and shoulders this much is great. Second class and centered much better.

[thegretnaexperiment.]

When you said don’t do this I’m like I do that 😂😂😂

[bmorlan]

perfect tips! :). I recenty came back to my wheel after 5 years (medical issues prevented me from making pots) and centering was harder than it was in the very beginning! I just love how you make everytihg so down to earth and lots of practice without overwhelming someone with info :)