How to Throw off the Mound

Wheel Trim the Pot while Throwing off the Mound

When throwing off the mound, do a preliminary trim of the pot while it is still on the mound.

Photo © 2008 Janet L. Giles

When throwing off the mound, do a preliminary trim of the pot while it is still on the mound. You will almost certainly be doing further trimming once the pot is leather hard, but removing as much of the excess now makes further trimming easier.

In addition, you will want to sharpen the definition of the groove defining the bottom of the pot. This will make cutting it off easier.

• Center the Clay for Throwing off the Mound
• Open the Clay while Throwing off the Mound
• Throwing the Walls of a Pot while Throwing off the Mound
• Finish the Pot's Form while Throwing off the Mound
• Wheel Trim the Pot while Throwing off the Mound
• Cut the Pot off after Throwing on the Mound
• Remove the Pot and Continue to Throw off the Mound