How to Wedge Clay Using the Cone Method

Appearance of the Cone During Wedging

This cone is shown as if you had been working the clay. Note the rumple lines on the bottom right, showing how the clay has been compressed down on itself. If you follow the lines to the left, you can see some of the spiral on the butt end of the con

Photo © 2008 Beth E Peterson

This photo shows the clay as if you had been the one working it, with the tail facing you. The cone is on its side, ready for the next cycle of step one - step two.

You can see the vestiges of past tails in the compression lines at the bottom right of the cone. You can also see some of the spiraling of the clay on the butt end of the cone, which is at the left.

• Make a Ball of Clay
• The First Action Step to Cone Wedging
• The Second Action Step of Cone Wedging Clay
• Appearance of the Cone During Wedging
• Shape the Bottom of the Cone
• The Final Cone-Wedged Clay