Opening your clay After you center for beginners

#pottery #beginner #opening
This is a very short but necessary video for the progression of the beginners playlist. This video is all about how to open after you center . much like most of what i preach, its all about keeping consistent pressure and being confident in your movements. follow through.
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[@eschang6678]

Cutting the clay in half and allowing us to see the inside was exactly what I needed to understand how to open! Thank you! Great teaching!

[@sammi-joreviews1135]

My husband stayed so annoyed by me for doing that to the pots he made for weeks. He cringed every time I cut my pots in half too. He’d say, why did you do that? It looked good! I replied that the next one might be even better since I knew where I was having issues or could do better now that I saw areas to improve. I’ve learned a lot from these & other videos by Earth Nation.

[@carolerosario1201]

BY FAR, THIS IS THE BEST EVER EXPLANATION OF HOW TO BEGIN WHEEL-THROWING I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!! I HAVE WATCHED A LOT OVER THE YEARS TO SHARE WITH MY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AS I POST HELPFUL VIDEOS LIKE THIS ON OUR PLATFORM SO THAT IF THEY MISS ANY OF MY DEMOS, THEY HAVE SOMEONE WHO ECHOES WHAT I HAVE TOLD THEM. YOU, SIR, ARE THE REAL EXPERT... THANKS!

[@ctchickenmom]

This was great. I don't think I've ever done it like this. I started pottery abt 10-12 yrs ago, did it for about 2 yrs, stopped, and just started up again after New Year's. The majority of my pieces end up with thick, heavy bottoms, with tons of trimming to fix. I'll call it Donte's Donut method. From now on, the only big bottom will be my own. 😉

[@Kiwi_qxx]

Your centering tips have saved my centering life.

[@EarthNationCeramics]

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[@connecticutaggie]

@Dante, thanks for these videos. I think this is the third time to watch them. I just wanted a quick refresher before I want out to the garage to throw. Potter Tip: I accidentally found that if you cover the tip of your pin tool with slip you can tell the depth easily without using your finger since when you pull the pin tool out, the tip will be clean for the thickness of the bottom.

[@ml_haskell3854]

I want to adopt you! You are terrific. I first got into clay when I was in high school. I ignored my teacher and just charged into every technique, including making a big mess on the wheel and not nice pieces--but I LOVED it! Because, clay. I'm scheduled to take a course this summer. After decades away from the work, I went looking for a refresher. This is what I needed. I think I will write to my high school teacher to apologize and thank her for all the indulgence she showed me as I did my own thing. And I'm going to watch all your videos!

[@ml_haskell3854]

Also, that business of mushing away the little hill in the middle? I did that all the time, furtively, because I thought it was a hack for bad work. I didn't want the teacher to see the hill and tell me to start over again. So, sometimes, DIY/stubborn pays off.

[@anzerupnik1442]

So many bottom joke opportunities :D Very good videos. I'm a beginner and they are very helpful.

[@karri8998]

Thanks for cutting it in half to show us what it should look like. Love your videos.

[@hazelkreider8931]

These are the absolute best videos for beginners that I've found! The step by step instruction and tips have made a huge difference in my progress as a beginner. You've got a gift for teaching. Thank you so much!

[@belindadupre5777]

This very helpful thank you for sharing I'm interested in doing pottery my first time watching a video on it and I feel a bit confident in trying.

[@MsHburnett]

Such a clear educator you are thx

[@paryamohammaddi9247]

Wow, how good you are as a teacher. Thanks so much for making this video

[@cariadwales1979]

Loving your videos! Learning so much especially the tips! Thank you!!

[@TheJidesign]

Great instruction for beginner! I have a problem to keep centering the clay when I open the clay, especially when I start to pull out. Is there any tip to keep hands and fingers stay in center while I am opening up ? Thank you!

[@chrispya1]

Week four and I'm still struggling with my clay being uneven when I pull and eventually ripping off. Today, I realized it's because I'm pulling too far and not evenly. Rewatching this for the tenth-ish time, I now see you aren't opening it very far - just an inch or so. I've been making bowls for big dogs. Try, try again!

[@ridgoro]

these videos are awesome. and puns are awesome too!

[@oliviacappybara9580]

hey! i just started taking a high school beginners ceramics class and really love it. your videos are fun to watch in my off time!

[@karinelanglois8387]

wow. I really love your videos. lots of details and not complicate for someone not fully bilingual.

[@terrylynneclark]

Love this tip! Will try in class

[@erinwithryder]

This is such a fantastic video on opening, with the profile views on the inside of the clay. I really appreciate it as a beginner potter.

[@joshm3989]

Great stuff. Applied a few of your beginner techniques last night at the studio classroom. Thx!

[@missbeej]

Video is quick and engaging

[@by-Hudson]

Dude - great lessons. Loving your video... thank you for the time and effort you put into these. Kudos.

[@lindaboozer52]

Congrats🎉

[@gFog3]

OMG! Thank you for this one. You’ve helped me solve what I’ve been doing ‘wrong’. I was afraid of my bowls having a flat doggie dish like shape/bottom. Plus pulling too early did seem like a lot of work. I’d forgotten about the opening up step. I soooo needed this video. How’d you know? Hmmmmmmmmm

[@mandris13]

Your instruction videos are working for me. Thank you 🙌.

[@EarthNationCeramics]

I'm happy they help. That's all I want

[@EHManjo]

This is awesome. Your videos have been super super helpful! Also, you're funny af XD.

[@atelier_du_peyron]

Loving this! I'm learning so much! Followed you on Insta and Fb too :)

[@latenightcake5881]

Thank you so much for this , you deserve all the blowey js in the world

[@EarthNationCeramics]

Thank you, that means a lot to me

[@FireChildSlytherin5]

Sadly I wasn't able to watch the pervious video cause its "private" so I hope it wasnt important. I really enjoyed this series ^_^ I hope i go into pottery as I never been able to get into it.

[@wildlittlebird]

These videos are so helpful!

[@themoodyonejb]

😂😂😂 the very ending!!!! This much space is great for pottery, but not for ..... 😅😅 facts

[@dawnthompson1002]

Thank-you

[@broganvickrey326]

Bro ur a god for the longest time I’ve been like why can’t I pull my clay higher and there was always hella clay at the bottom I was never taught to pull back the clay ur a god I love u dawg

[@suzannefurman3957]

Learn a left handed pull. Its first pull up with left hand getting the clay going up and in. It's all about PARTICLE ORIENTATION. Learn first how to make a CYLINDER NOT A BOWL.. POTTED FOR A LIVING 45 YEARS.

[@annarenevictor9981]

I know I'm acting like 12 yr old, but everytime you say "bottom" I have a little mental giggle.... 😂

[@bethxx4931]

same! lol when he said "flat bottom" I was like "I can relate" lmao

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

thanks

[@tracyhanusiak5479]

Awesome tutorial and entertaining! Question to all: suddenly I am having a strange issue of my clay becoming off centre when I open up. Wonder if I am opening up too aggressively or quickly? Any tips would be of help, thank you.

[@suzieduchesneau8271]

I love your video! I am very new (2 days!!) on my brand new shimpo wheel! I am able to center, one on two… but when i try to open up…once well centered, the clay gets uncentered🤔 am i pulling to hard??…

[@craftand3dworld]

궁금한 안쪽을 잘 알려주시는군요~~

[@quillclock]

2:22 shoulda used that one handed technique in the last beginners vid to show what each hand should be doing

[@sarabuley1555]

How far in inches would you say you have opened the bottom? Is this the size for everything? Or a bit larger opening for bigger items? I too struggle with bottoms that are too large and little clay left to pull up! Thanks

[@sheepsrubberpants]

Thanks. Could you do one on pulling up. 👍🇬🇧

[@jhasaelcalle7683]

He already did

[@EarthNationCeramics]

I'm making another one, a better video. It should be out soonish

[@keianamoore7960]

I learned how to decently center my clay in 2 days, now the hard part is opening it and pulling it 😭😭

[@sarahy5991]

OMG!! You're so cheesy. Lol. That last minute joke about the "girlfriend" was just surprise awesomeness. Thanks for the instructions.

[@pat8820]

🙂🙃😀😀😀

[@jessiroobear2906]

What happened to your video about KZbin? Did they censor you too?

[@chupablahblah]

Somewhere between the last begginer video and this one I've been throwing the clay off center, any suggestions? The end of last term and beggining of this term centering was fine. I was pulling six+ inch cylinders np. But all of sudden keeping it centered while opening has been an issue!

[@jhasaelcalle7683]

It's good to open with you thumbs so while you open you can keep I centered

[@chupablahblah]

@@jhasaelcalle7683 are you saying keep my thumbs in place on the outside while opening?

[@jhasaelcalle7683]

No I mean while you put your thumbs to make a hole put your hands on the out side to keep it centered

[@HokiHumby]

For me as has been previously stated I open for smaller vessels with my right thumb, leading into a pull of the walls with the clay between my thumb (still on the inside/cetner of opened clay) and the blade of the palm of my right hand. Be sure to keep your left hand braced on the outside of the clay body as well as Jhasael said to keep the clay centered.

[@1218nana1218]

When cutting the clay in half to examine how my technique is. Is the clay too moist to try and use again after? Do I have to “recycle” that and start with a new clay afterwards?

[@EarthNationCeramics]

It's suggested that you do, yes. Let it dry and wedge it first at least .

[@1218nana1218]

@@EarthNationCeramics thank you!

[@rondacorkhill1654]

I had my first class last night and can honestly say, I was disappointed not to go through cutting the project in half to get a feel for the thickness of the sides. That being said, I went way too thin on the first one and it collapsed, thereby turning it into a ball for next week. LOL. I remembered your tip on the big hill, and many others, and it allowed me to compress the bottom well (I think).

[@EarthNationCeramics]

When your in class. Cut your practice pieces in half. The teacher will be like OHHHHH. Someone has been teaching you ;)

[@pwyndham1]

Why don't you use a splash pan?

[@EarthNationCeramics]

I throw clean enough to not need one. I only use it when I trim.

[@dmikaels2199]

Pulling out is when my clay goes off center!😕

[@is8478]

cream cheese

[@maeteshiabarnes5973]

dirty little mind..lol

[@dhinkhouse1]

Why does the back of your hand look like it got caught in a meat grinder? Hope it doesn’t hurt.

[@EarthNationCeramics]

I'm a chef for my day job and after 6 years I get a lot of cuts and burns. The back of my hand happened about a year ago from an oil burn

[@michelleeper]

Any other ladies watching this thinking they should date a guy who makes ceramics? 👀

[@suzannefurman3957]

Very frustrating watching you screw around with the clay like that. You NEVER PUT A FLAT PIECE OF CLAY ON THE WHEELHEAD PERIOD. CLAY IS WEDGED. BOTTOM IS ROUNDED GET IT. THEN PRESSED ONTO THE WHEELHEAD. THIS WAY NO AIR TRAPPED IN BOTTOM.

[@EarthNationCeramics]

fake news

[@ctuley]

I’m taking pottery lessons and having issues with opening; it’s not particularly inspiring to hear you say “could you imagine if you didn’t open up properly and you just had a bunch of clay right here” and then laugh when that’s what has been happening to me.

[@YoutubeAccountMan]

Your whole section at 5:00 seems really useless. Pulling out, up, down, left, right. Literally doesn't matter it's all the same thing lmao