Throwing On The Wheel

Question 0

Put on an apron

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Question 1

Sign out a wheel and bowl of tools

Answer 1

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Question 2

Weigh clay for desired amount for project

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Question 3

Wedge clay on kneading board.

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Question 4

Pick up a bat

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Question 5

Put bat on wheel

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Question 6

Throw piece of clay into the center of the bat. Pat into center if necessary.

Answer 6

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Question 7

Begin pressing on clay with hands to center. Wedge if necessary.

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Question 8

Push thumbs into center

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Question 9

Test thickness of base with needle tool and pointer finger. Push more with thumbs if necessary.

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Question 10

Open bottom of piece with middle finger and ring finger

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Question 11

Begin pulling up walls

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Question 12

Remove all water and soft clay from the walls of the vessel

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Question 13

Wedge the base of the piece

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Question 14

Trim top with needle tool

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Question 15

Add any extra designs to the piece with the wedge, needle tool, or fingers.

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Question 16

Cut piece off bat with wire tool

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Question 17

Write name on bat with clay

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Question 18

Remove bat from wheel and sit on counter to dry

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Question 19

Clean wheel and tools

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Question 20

Put away bowl, tools, and apron

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