Throw a Simple Vase

Wedge Your Clay

Clay wedged in the spiral kneading style is compacted and of uniform consistency, with the clay particles brought into alignment.

Beth E Peterson

Wedge your clay on a clean canvas or plaster surface. After you have fully wedged your clay, about 50 cuts or 50 kneading strokes, shape the clay into a smooth ball, oval, or cone.

• Wedge Your Clay
• Center the Clay on the Wheel
• Open the Clay and Form the Bottom
• Throwing the Pot
• The Last Throw
• Completing the Form
• Compress the Rim
• Trimming the Pot
• Cutting the Pot Off the Wheel