How to Remove Pottery from The Wheel - The Wire Removal Technique

[@maryjeanallen6189]

Marie, Excellent tips, as always! You are a kind, helpful teacher! I love learning from you!

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is very sweet of you. 😍Thank you so much MaryJean 💖

[@dotaylor6658]

The lesson I SO needed. Thank you.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad it was helpful! You're Welcome.

[@vickivanriel3082]

Awesome. I want to borrow your video magic, sometimes making is hard 😂🤣😂 I never knew about the paper over top to keep round. Thanks

[@PotteryCrafters]

Have you tried the paper yet?😃

[@kevinjamiesonbelou]

love your videos so informative and it is very useful that you use more than one example. your voice and demeaner is so calming!

[@PotteryCrafters]

So nice of you😊 Thank you Kevin

[@gouletlise4110]

Thank you so much for this demo. That's exactly what I needed. I am Lise from Montreal Québec.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Lisa. Montreal !! That is wonderful. You are so welcome! 😍

[@bluetickbeagles116]

Accidental ASMR ❤ LOVE the tips as a newbie to cthroeing clay and love the soft voice.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad you enjoyed! Welcome to the wonderful world of making pottery. 💖

[@raygeorge4553]

Thank you so much for the Newspaper tip on the rim of the bowl !!! This will be a game changer for me, you're a Gem Marie! :)

[@wwpetko-6760]

Exactly what I needed! I’ve had several items misshapen or ruined taking them off the bat….

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's great to hear. Glad I can help. 😊

[@lilqueeniescraftingismypassion]

Thank you so much. I just finished a piece and was so worried about getting it off! ❤😊 BTW, Iv messed several pieces up watching others 😅

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's Great!!

[@defyant1]

Just what I needed!! Thank you I am struggling with removal. Watching your tips should help: I need to slow down, twist and lift!! I can't wait to try the bowl and newspaper tip!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@LambentLark]

Thank you. I cant wait to use newspaper to keep the rim of bowls in round. I noticed the edges of your ware boards. Mine were that way too. But I would occasionally get drywall in my clat. I found some pretty duct tape (ugly old grey would work but it would bring me no joy.) to dress the edges. Worked great so far. You probably don't remember any comments comments I left before. Mainly that my shop was small, cramped, and over flowing because I'm a multi medium artist working in a 12'x16' dry studio. I wanted to share there is light at the end of the tunnel for me. I am getting an additional 12'x12' of work space and. . .and. . .a bathroom! This may seem only mild to some but anyone that has had to dash 75' from a work space to the house with a full bladder in -20 below weather will appreciate the coo a lieu can be. I'm so happy I just gotta share.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes, you are right I was going to put duck tape on. But the drywall has not given me a problem as of yet. That is AWESOME!!! I would want to share also. I totally understand. Mine is 12x16 if you get a chance check out my studio setup video. here is the link for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6fWoHqtbNZqo68 A bathroom is a big deal. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@LambentLark]

@@PotteryCrafters Thank ya. I was all over that video the day it came out. My husband may blame you. 😁 The annoying thing is, I sold some baker shelves, just like the ones you are using for glaze, at my garage sale a while back. I really need to invest in a crystal ball app, cuz it looks like those shelves were perfect for the job. I think I might have an old metal and wood bakers rack if my husband didn't leave it out in the weather. (The things ya deal with when you want to stay married). . . . . .(hmm? Could this be why I "throw" things? Lol) Not gonna break my stride. I'm just bouncing with energy. Working on the new work space feels good.

[@PotteryCrafters]

🤣🤣You're funny. I want a crystal ball app too. We only need things after we get rid of them. 😊 Enjoy your new studio !

[@alexandrajamroz857]

Knowing these tips are very helpful as I was struggling with this. Thanks,!

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's wonderful 😍 Thank you. Glad it was helpful!

[@mckenziejones1402]

Thank you !

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome! 😊

[@SeasonWall-xf2om]

Do you suggest one wire pull when cutting off the bat?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes I do. If you do it twice you can risk cutting into the clay unevenly.

[@Deedee-tt8pt]

Great tips, I'll give it a try

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great 👍Thanks Dawn. 😍

[@eucamilladamato]

Thanks a Lot

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome Camilla

[@sylviefeys744]

Very interesting. Thank you Marie.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are welcome Sylvie. Are you enjoying your new Kiln? 😍

[@sylviefeys744]

@@PotteryCrafters oh very much. It's always very tempting to see the results coming out. I still keep trying new things. I will try your sponging technique as well. 😁🙏

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is wonderful to hear. Thank you for sharing. Keep making that beautiful Pottery 😍

[@sylviefeys744]

@@PotteryCrafters i will. I'll send some pictures on your email soon. 😁

[@PotteryCrafters]

That would be wonderful. Thank you Sylvie 😊

[@kupcads6470]

Dear Marie, again you gave some great tips on a very important topic. I always do it in a circle, but when I remove it from the potter’s wheel it becomes elliptical or I have to wait too long and I waste time. First of all thanks. I want to ask two questions. First, Can I get it off the wheel immediately after I've finished or should I wait? My second question is how does the newsprint you put on it keeps its edges firmly? I hope I could explain what I wanted to say correctly 😀

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great questions Kiran, The tenion of the newspaper keeps the clay in place. That's why you should wet the rim first. You can wait a little bit if your pottery is really soft otherwise just do what I did in the video. Get the slip off, keep your hands dry and make sure there is water on the wheel so your pottery can slaide off. 😍👍💖

[@TheAstrologyPoet]

Awesome video!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Laura😍

[@happypotter1138]

Thank you Marie. Wonderful!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome my Happy Potter😃

[@verar7861]

Thank you

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome Vera😍 Cute Kitties

[@elijahcornet1029]

Could you make a trimming video and how to recycle clay?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi. I have this video for trimming kzbin.info/www/bejne/earYknVumMafhas I also have this video for recycling clay. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXm2pX-jlq90eq8 Let me know if there are any others 💖👍

[@lauraburton627]

Laura here. Thank you It looks like your left hand/thumb is mostly stationary while your right hand/thumb moves more toward you. Is this observation correct? I never get a straight bottom. I think my wire is much longer than yours. I may have to get the one like yours. Thank you. 😊

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome, Laura. Yes, you must keep the wire pressed on the wheel for an even cut. Here is the link for a shorter wire cutter. It is my favorite one. geni.us/vzvZIup only 11inches long 😊

[@anitamcdonald5111]

Where do i buy a wheel snd equipment that is used eg batts

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Anita. That's a good question. Go to #10 on this post. Here is the link for you potterycrafters.com/buying-a-used-pottery-wheel/ It will also tell you what to look for in a used wheel 😊

[@suzieduchesneau8271]

Hello Mary! Suzie here☺️ I have made my first 2 plates, on bats but…. Didn’t think of wire cut it from the bats😱 its been a day… should i try and wire it now? Or let it dry more and it should detatch at some point? Thanks again for all your help🤩

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Suzie. At this point I would allow the plate to dry and detach on it's own. 😊

[@suzieduchesneau8271]

@@PotteryCrafters thank you so much… I will definitely not forget the next time🤩

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome. I have done it myself a few times 😊

[@suzysanxter8903]

Aloha and mahalo Marie! I am wondering how you remove plates and platters from a bat? Thank you!suzy

[@PotteryCrafters]

Aloha Suzy 😊 Good Question. You can actually take the bat off the wheel and let the plate sit until it comes off the bat on it's own. and yes that will take a while. Or let the plate sit until it is almost leather hard and remove it with your wire. I never remove my plates right away. I find them to be the hardest to remove.

[@suzysanxter8903]

Thanks so very much for your fast and honest reply! They are my hardest to get off the bat, for sure !🌈🏝

[@PotteryCrafters]

Your welcome Suzy. I hope you are able to successfully get your plate off the bat. 😊

[@cynthiabic]

Link to your awesome foot tool please!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Ultimate Edger geni.us/iYjYY You can also check this video out if you like. 😊I love this edger 😍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKDFnaavYqenaq8

[@ClaireAllison-zb3ct]

How do you stop the rim from being uneven when pulling up the sides?🥴

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Clair. Good question. The reason why the rim is uneven is because the clay was slightly off center when you were pulling up the clay. You will notice that the clay will be a bit thicker on that side also. You can take your needle tool and Cut off the top. I did this in one of my wine bottle holder video to show what to do if this happens. Here is the link for you. It's about 3 minutes in kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJOxeJp6Z9erjqM 😊

[@evelynabrams72]

What other tool can you use to make a foot?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes, you can use the pointy end of a wooden modeling tool but it won't make a shape like the ultimate edger. If you haven't seen the tool here is the link to the video for it kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Ownmumjqp8Z80 😊

[@cochoathemudslinger9055]

What is your wear board made of...looks like dry wall

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes Clara it is.😊 They work great and I can easily cut them to the size I like. I found a half-inch thick is better than the three-quarter-inch. The three-quarter-inch thick felt too bulky for me.

[@cochoathemudslinger9055]

@@PotteryCrafters i think I will(because I know me) put duct tape around the edges so I don’t get plaster bits in my projects. I suppose I don’t need to worry about it drawing out the moisture to quickly. I think I will keep an eye out at the near by construction sites so I can ask them for their scraps.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's great Carla😍 I just went to Lowes and got some scrap dry for the ware board video I'm doing next 😊

[@cindykerkes1501]

This is cindy Kerkes i can't use bats on my wheel you showed everything but how do you get a plate off the wheel please show every time I try to get it off it's a mess.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you for the suggestion, Cindy.😊 Next time I make a plate I will show how I get it off the wheel. With plates, you have to exercise I bit more patience. I get all the slip off with my rib then walk away and do something else in the studio, like wedge some clay. Let your plate dry out a bit. Make sure you get water in between the wheel and your plate when you wire it off. I hope this helps. 😊

[@cindykerkes1501]

So i need to let it dry some before taking it off my wheel thank you lots to learn!!!! Thank you you're grant and you make it easy for me to understand 🤗🙂

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome, Cindy. 😊

[@aidanaabdilkyzy914]

My hands always move with the wheel when I cut off the pot with wire, or I always cut my fingers. This is the part I really not like to do(((

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hopefully this video will help. Turn the wheel very slowly. Or you can try not turning the wheel at all. 😊

[@evelynabrams72]

Thank you

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome Evelyn 😍