How to Center Clay A Beginners Guide

This is my ultimate guide on how to centre clay on the potter s wheel, (centre, center Yes I m using both spellings, both English and American, so it s searchable for people all over the world). I ve tried to go into as much detail as possible to thoroughly explain each little step along the way as well as showing you how to fix certain errors and discussing all the little tips and tricks I have. My how to wedge clay video: Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction and discussing the importance of preparing clay, (wedging) 0:50 What shape to make the wedged up balls of clay 1:23 How to sit at the wheel properly 1:41 Positioning of left arm, the anchor 2:02 How to slam the clay down effectively 4:21 How to position left arm and push upper body weight onto the clay 5:10 Water, slip usage 5:36 Using little finger to seal the base of the clay 6:00 Introducing vertical pressure 8:01 The centred shape I m