Beginners guide to throwing a plate on the Wheel

[@TheDangerzhao]

As a counter to the comment saying you talk too much - the talking is SO helpful, I notice you repeat yourself a lot too. I feel like in a class this makes a lot of sense and these tutorials are extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing :)

[@EarthNationCeramics]

If people understood things the first time I say them and the first way that I say them I would not repeat myself. everyone understands in different ways and so saying the same thing in different ways helps people understand it better. I'm happy you understand 😊

[@rechargechalet]

Wowza, Thank you - great easy to watch content that is downright soothing.

[@gFog3]

I’m a brand new potter with one class under my belt and am really glad I found your channel and subscribed immediately. Please keep ‘em coming!

[@EarthNationCeramics]

Welcome to the club

[@blancawyatt3092]

Thank you for all of your tutorials. I'm a beginner on the wheel and I'm learning alot

[@rondacorkhill1654]

All it takes a couple of your videos after dealing with power hungry people for me to relax! Keep it up!

[@cathyrae8308]

Hey Donte! I'm an artist and work with lots of different kinds of Media, but I always wanted to have a go at ceramics so in the last few months on KZbin I've watched over 300 tutorial videos they've all been fantastic in their own way but have to say as a teacher you've got it I've learnt more from you in the past couple of weeks than I have in the past months, you really engage with people and you obviously love your pottery I'm not just a ceramicist either you're clearly an artist with a capital A.. also really seriously enjoy the humour!!🤣..

[@amberlanders7261]

I am so grateful for your tutorials!

[@EarthNationCeramics]

:)

[@ZenWillow]

You are such a fabulous teacher! Thank you so much!!!!🎉

[@AngelRivera-pe9mv]

Ur comment at the end😂😂😂 SAME I can’t do NOTHING without making an anime reference to EVERYTHING😭😭

[@johnagorman]

fantastic take on makinig plates. thanks mate!

[@JJJTRIPLEJJJ]

Hi Donte. Thanks for the tutorial! I asked you if you had plate tutorial before and this is perfect.

[@themoodyonejb]

Naruto indeed! Eye of Sharingan

[@themoodyonejb]

Beginner at the wheel, and I have been so very much enjoying your videos these last few weeks! Thank you. Hope all is well! 😊

[@Kfaczor]

I have never used a bat in my short wheel throwing life! :P I was taught to use spatula (like for plaster) to remove plates off the wheel. :v

[@shammisomaya8748]

Perfect tutorial... thank you

[@333jstu]

I love your tips! Thank you. 😊

[@DKNemGaming]

Wowwwwww, wonderfull!!!

[@natehansen08]

Do you have a plate trimming demo?

[@jmreinke]

Just stumbled upon this video. Very helpful, although the plate wasn't done. You ought to show how you trim it (and know when it's ready to trim), even if it's not much different than a mug. That would explain why you said to leave it so much thicker.

[@mashaelyazdanie]

I'm new to pottery and your videos are sooo helpful, thank you kindly! I was wondering, what amount of clay do you use here? (I tried this with about 500 grams but my plate was tiny and I'm trying out figure out what I did wrong 😅) Also, my plate should still be about 2 cm thick by the final stage too, right? (Is the extra thickness to help with trimming later, or for another reason?) Sorry for so many questions! Thanks again, love your videos and sense of humor

[@sytong5823]

Thank you so much!

[@Flynnimations]

Blade of your fist sounds like some bad-a super weapon

[@jackiemorrison6024]

Excellent!

[@Moharani21]

Please always mention how many lbs of clay you’re working with! No one does

[@kortneycorrea8446]

depends on the size of the plate you wanna make. I usually use no less than 4 lbs :)

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

Dante - when is the last time you listened to yourself in this video? Love you man

[@dakotacoffey1284]

Your clay looks really soft. It moves around really easily and you can just draw on it with your finger. The clay I have is not that soft. What makes it like that? Also, what kind of clay do you use?

[@eileenhall44]

Water

[@RioCuperus]

Looks like bcs 10 or low porcelain, if you're struggling with your clay get something with a little red in it or what we call a low cone clay, the low fire clays are easier to work with. Goof luck and have fun!

[@alexandersantosablaza7033]

how to get the spinning tool where u place the clays

[@teratheexplorer]

The Naruto reference 😂

[@pat8820]

😊🙃😀😀

[@dinahsilva160896]

If I don’t have a bat on my wheel, what can I do?

[@PostedForYou]

The rim started to flop down and go flat because it didn't have enough weight to support it.

[@susanpriem1739]

I am wondering how you dry the plates. All I hear from teachers is you have to dry the plate slowly or you get cracks. Do you actually just dry it uncovered?

[@EarthNationCeramics]

I slow dry and cover the high majority of my work

[@tophermkr2159]

I was taught to put it in a cabinet with a wet sponge inside. It will take a second but the cabinet will create a humid environment.

[@malihacookingvlogs]

Nice videos new friend 😊 plz stay connected

[@shaunireland5501]

Hello Dante 😊

[@arakupot]

Ml

[@Heartburn1220]

How very much dare try to jerk their plates off in your presence.

[@hodapewn]

why are you shoutiinng during the video i cant watching ughhh

[@foto3grafen]

Way to much talk!

[@EarthNationCeramics]

We have made a whole playlist for people just like you who do not enjoy talking. Try the " just throwing, no talky playlist" I'm sure you'll enjoy it

[@genevieve1963]

@@EarthNationCeramicsI like the talking!