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Throwing Terminology: Match the Clay Speak

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Before the Wheel Even Spins — check yourself1 of 10

In the six-week wheel throwing course, how many times will you actually get to throw on a wheel?

Centering, Which Is the Whole Game — check yourself1 of 11

What's the main reason you cone up and cone down when you're centering clay on the wheel?

Opening and Pulling the Walls — check yourself1 of 11

When you're opening the clay with your thumbs, what's the main thing you're trying to avoid?

Throwing a Bowl — check yourself1 of 11

When you're opening a bowl wider, what's the main risk if you push outward too fast?

Trimming and Finishing — check yourself1 of 11

You've just cut a bowl off the wheel and it's sitting on a shelf. How long should you wait before you try to trim it?

Making a Mug You Take Home — check yourself1 of 10

When you're ready to pull a handle, what stage should your cylinder be at?