My Wheel setup (Throw Cleaner)

[@seanfarrell2862]

You just changed my whole world with that sponge.

[@judydell6224]

Same. And needle tool!

[@dinosaurfarm]

I watched this video like a year ago and dismissed it like "this would never work". A month ago I set up a home wheel for the first time and stuck the big sponge there on a whim. It totally works, thank you for that! Between this and Tim See's video on how to use water my cleanup is so much easier now.

[@Chef_PC]

I really wish more crafters/artists would make a video like this. Some of the easiest ways to help your technique is to find the most efficient way to use your tools. Great video.

[@eileenc5159]

Thank you so much for the sponge idea. Just genius. I am always thinking of ways to organize my tools during throwing. I am watching a lot of your videos now that alpha fired isn’t having classes due to the pandemic. I started with the wheel 3+ years ago after retirement from Social Work. I’m one of those oldies I hear you refer to. If I was younger I’d be going to college for this. Now I depend on you and very few others for instruction. There are many people who make videos but they can’t communicate well. Your explanations are easy to understand and I appreciate how you repeat yourself. (In a good way). You also keep me laughing. I hope to meet you one day. Thanks for all your videos.

[@barbarac4138]

I too put my needle tool in either a sponge or a hunk of clay. I have a plywood table with a cutout for the wheel area that holds my clay and wire to cut it. Behind and to the side I have ikea peg boards and picture shelves that hold stamps, tools, rulers. Ribs are held on a 1x2 board attached to wall with little nails to hold each rib. On my other side is a long shelf unit that lets me put my wet pieces to dry. It has several shelves on it, so can hold a lot. My stool is on wheels. Have a TV across the room to watch. Love my space so far.

[@avakapetanakis4508]

I’ve tried many times not to put my pin tool in the water but the ceramic gods convince me every time to put it in the water.

[@BendviewFarm-dq4sp]

As a Newbie, this is a very helpful video! Thank you! I’m going to completely rearrange my wheel set up tonight after work! I knew something wasn’t right, but didn’t know where to start. Now, I know exactly! Simple, but extremely helpful video.

[@katherinehayesrodriguez9683]

Your humor is appreciated

[@sweet4cakes791]

I use a Pool Noodle for my Pin tools as i have poke myself...just cut the Pool noodle into a little section...I love Pool noodles. Lol!

[@jeannieloper9962]

Thanks, very helpful. Now I gotta go buy some big square sponges!!!!

[@Kaypocahicks]

Youuuu just blew my mind with the big sponge usage gg tysm

[@linr1294]

I use a small quarter sized piece of clay, rub it into a circle then stick it to wheel beside my water bucket (towards the middle). That way I can stand the pin tool up when I’m not using it and it’s right in front of me.

[@redbeanart848]

I stab my pin tool in my sponge too for organization and to not prick myself. Those things hurt! Lol

[@larrylass4268]

I threw a bowl with dividers to hold my tools and mirror. The bowl is set in front of wheel so mirror will show the back of the pot when throwing. I use a 1 gallon paint can for my water bucket. The needle tool is stuck into styrofoam block glued a board clamped to front of wheel The board has a magnet and clothes pins to hold other tools. Affixed to the top of the board is a dual laser throwing gauge (a modern throwing stick, centering guide and lid calipers in one tool).

[@andreabrown7935]

Can you post pic of your setup, or message me Andrea Brown

[@rberry3865]

Man I wish I could have a set-up like that lol. I have to practice my throwing on my front porch. I have watched most of your beginner videos. Very informative, but man am I struggling. You make it look so easy, lol. 😜

[@Perquisitoreman]

Hi. 😊 Probably I’m not the first asking this. But, where did you get your stamp from?

[@pahu47]

Great ideas to keep the work space cleaner-thanks @4:33 "suburbian" ?? LOL

[@carmyopteryx]

This is GENIUS!

[@MirdasZimm]

Amazing stuff told Dante 🙏🏽

[@leannwhite620]

You're gonna hate me, I've only had 2 pin tools in the 5 years I've been throwing. The 1st one broke. The pin fell out of the tool. HAHAHAHA Get it? Anyway, I like the sponge idea. I will give.it a try. I use another bucket for my throwing tools and they always seem to get muddy and messy. I also didn't know I'm supposed to be cleaning the pan after I'm finished throwing. I wait until it's about half full. Aren't we supposed to be dirty?

[@spitrock33]

Good ideas

[@lorinovak8865]

What size is your wheel? I see several different sizes available and I was wondering what your thoughts were on the wheel size. Thank you so much. Your videos are great and so informative.

[@rondacorkhill1654]

You can also drill a hole on the rim of the bucket

[@skegbyguy]

I glued a wine cork to the wall at the side of me for my pin tool. It's more secure than using a sponge.

[@kimbain4368]

Great tips! Thanks so much!

[@cre2919]

Thank you for all the tips Look forward to your next video Hope you had a good 4th of July God Bless

[@donnalundquist5619]

I tried putting my large sponge inside between my splash guard and my wheel. The problem was the wheel put A LOT of black stuff on the sponge and even in the bottom of the splash guard. Any idea what that could be?

[@ezralintott-clary7879]

nice poke ball shoes

[@morganvesey6181]

No matter what even if the pin tool is in a sponge, I have to touch the pointy part, witch is the reason why when I hand sew I probably should use a thimble to save my pointer finger

[@JennaDanelle]

Awesome set up, so dumb question, do you order those big sponges online and if so link please?! I have been trying to order them on amazon and for some reason they come in and are so much dang smaller than I need them to be! Last one is like half the size of those! Help!

[@EarthNationCeramics]

I don't order then online. I got them from home depot ( I would go to lowe's tho) but they are called clean up sponges and can usually be found in the paint isle.

[@JennaDanelle]

@@EarthNationCeramics I was just at Lowes yesterday but I didn't go down the paint aisle, thanks! Will look there next time. We are still on self isolation because my kiddo is severe high risk so I only go to stores when 100% necessary. I was at Lowes for the first time since March, as we needed water and our delievery isn't for another week and a half, so thought since I was there I would get a couple new buckets and things...

[@vilma3095]

Hi! Im a beginner and really struggle with keeping my walls even, ik it is becuse I dont use the same pressure, but do u have any tips?

[@EarthNationCeramics]

It is because your not using the same pressure as you pull constantly. I suggest visiting my beginner playlist.

[@WhaleTank]

Are those Pokemon Slippers? :)

[@EarthNationCeramics]

Maybe...

[@McEvanMcRuwstar]

I like your "dummy" video's... super smart techniques, that are simple and quite practical... perhaps a petite lesson in physics?... hands on of course*

[@BasilWallace]

Nice shoes

[@BasilWallace]

Slippers, maybe?

[@BasilWallace]

Slippers. Nice slippers (I also have studio slippers...)

[@rheahalona]

Do you also trim without the splash pan?

[@EarthNationCeramics]

No. I put splash pan on to catch the trim.

[@nikkilewisceramics8875]

Can you close caption this video?💜

[@EarthNationCeramics]

I think all of my videos are closed caption, you just have to push the closed caption button at the bottom of the video.

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Ta!

[@EarthNationCeramics]

da

[@Perquisitoreman]

Regarding the pin I stabbed myself coz someone left one in the recycling slip bucket in the studio. That was as annoying as painful 😣

[@jja00]

SOS....endless search for splash pan that fits this wheel, what kind, where? "Don't put your computer here"....lesson learned w phone. Yeesh

[@EarthNationCeramics]

Lol.