How to Prepare to Make a Pot on the Potter's Wheel

E100 - How to Prepare to Make a Pot on the Potter's Wheel

Published: September 7, 2025

Duration: 16:05

Welcome to the first episode of the How to Make a Raw-Glazed Mug on the Potter’s Wheel series! 

In this episode, I’ll talk you through the things I think about to prepare to make a pot on the electric potter’s wheel, such as: 

✨The size of pot to make.

✨The type of clay to use.

✨The importance of wedging (also known as kneading) the clay before making anything on the potter’s wheel.  

✨How much clay to use to make the pot.

✨Shaping the c...