Pulling for beginners (common mistakes)

#pottery #pulling #beginner
this one is a little bit long but it is a very important skill to master when talking about thickness of your walls.
this video will go over how to pull your cylinder of clay and common mistakes I see most people make. I HIGHLY advise you to watch the other episodes I link down below before this video as they will help you immensely.
I will be letting a few more videos out after this on the subject as this is a very challenging thing to master for a true beginner.
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• Opening your clay Afte...
-centering : • Centering for beginner...
- wedging : • Beginners Intro to Wed...
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[@EarthNationCeramics]

Edit : at the end of the credits I accidentally spelled Heather's name , heathr. Sorry about that. I hope that most of you can understand that they're supposed to be an extra E there.

[@heatherstewart3295]

:D

[@RichardNBBarrett]

Heathre got it

[@john00sinclair]

*there”s

[@priyanka0107]

When I pull, my fingers get wobbly and starts moving with the wheel and I lose the stability, why does that happen

[@magichepidog5743]

@@priyanka0107 u need to get more good

[@apollofell3925]

Learned more in ten minutes than two fkin weeks in my college class. I have a terrible teacher, these tips are a huge help

[@gb4670]

really appreciated the part where you cut the vessel in half, and show your hand positions, so much easier to "get". Thanks, have a Great weekend.

[@kerrim1986]

This has got to be one of the most helpful pulling videos around. That pressure one has my name all over it!

[@thehallhive9425]

Not only was this way more helpful than other videos, but the commentary was a nice touch. 🤣

[@moonriver1712]

When you explained how pulling works I couldn’t believe I’d never realized it was just squeezing and pressure application. I’ve been trying to yank my clay up my vessel for like 2 weeks you saved my life.

[@EarthNationCeramics]

That's what I'm here for :)

[@SasukesHott]

I can't even begin to explain to you how much these beginner's guide videos are helping me! I'm in a 3 week intensive wheel throwing course, and about halfway through all my pieces are flopping. These videos have given me a clear understanding of the things I'm doing wrong, and how to correct them. I can't thank you enough for sharing this information.

[@WhaleTank]

I did my best pull to date because of this video. I watched it like 5 times before class and it was the most successful I have been yet. This video is *chef's kiss*

[@colterthompson6846]

Thank you for this. The too-much-pressure-causes-twisting concept is huge for me at this point in my ceramics learning.

[@vhstv8440]

Thanks for this video! As a high school Ceramics teacher, it's always important to let students watch and learn from different potters who might use different techniques. Sometimes the kids will "get it" when they see or hear a technique explained differently than I can. Great demo!

[@Phidias81]

I'm not a beginner. Higher than intermediate I would say, but in this video I've found some precious tips. In particular I loved the idea that the hands and wrist don't move, but rather the shoulders and the back! Also I couldn't understand why when throwing larger quantities of clay, my pot would become wobbly. You showed the exact position I was taking, putting the arm straight and detached from the body! Now I pay attention to that, and my pulls and nice and vertical again!

[@kellyluna307]

I'm taking a class right now and our instructions were a hand out and a bag of clay. I learned more in this 20 minutes than I did in three hours. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge!

[@chrisc6676]

You're obviously the best teacher of how to throw on KZbin. Thorough, clear, and you put the science and logic back into pottery. I just decided to throw and found your channel. Excited to learn a lot ! Thanks so much

[@cherylelberytaylor4416]

Wow, you need to be a teacher if ur not already. That was so helpful, thorough an amazing thanks for your time and your help.

[@Rachel-nc8tr]

@8:50 I knew I had to subscribe hahaha this was honestly the most helpful and informative video that I've seen so far and I'm so happy I found it. I will be binge watching this guy

[@annewatkis5824]

Wonderful video. The three first steps are so challenging!

[@them2rascals]

I just dropped several hundred on a pottery class and now i'm like "why?" Excellent instruction!

[@justatinykitty]

I centered my clay for the first time today!!! And then it flopped when I tried to pull it up 😂 so here I am lol, I'm gonna try again 😄

[@nancyburns7513]

I've been taking pottery lessons for 2 years switching from left-handed to right-handed. This video brought everything together in my head. Cutting the piece in half and explaining what happened was an amazing eye opener. Can't wait to follow more of your classes. Thanks.

[@themima5]

Nancy Burns ❤️

[@eryngarcia9040]

Started a pottery class yesterday & had a wonderful time, but I could feel that I needed better understanding of what the clay was doing so I could correct what I was doing wrong. This was *phenomenal* for the way my brain works, thank you!

[@merrillranken6135]

The specific shots and comments about hand and finger position were SO important. The tip about moving the elbow (flex biceps) was game changer for me. Thank you so much!

[@robertobreve8623]

Oh wow very helpful video on pulling, I made the mistake of squeezing too much and my fingers weren’t at different levels, thanks! Very informative

[@themoodyonejb]

I enjoy your videos so much! Im taking a clay class and basically making a project ecah class. Most are wonky 😂 My instructor will "fix" it, with no explanation, and we'll keep going. Your videos are indepth and explain the actual WHY, this is happening. I also enjoy listening to you and your quirky sayings. Lol Thank you for posting. I wish I could take a class with you.

[@heatherstewart3295]

EarthNation Fan goal: popularize calling it ‘squeezing’ instead of ‘pulling’ :D

[@marthagSC]

Thanks so much! Explaining the “twist” really helped me...basic physics, but I had not thought of it that way. I’m taking a beginners course, and a few selected videos in between studio time helps me think through the process and get it ingrained better.

[@wendydaniel1110]

You are very thorough and clear with your instructions. Excellent tips

[@PostedForYou]

Excellent video. Friendly. Not intimidating

[@Mamii363]

Thanks for this video. My pulling is exponentially better after watching this. I finally cut a bowl in half today and was amazed at just how even the walls were. 🙌🙌🙌

[@sharonschutt7500]

This was excellent !!! Some teacher don't realized that as a beginner, a thorough description of a process is a good thing.

[@____Ann____]

11.52 you are telling me the same as my teacher. 'Keep your elbow of your inner hand on your knees'. It is useful to see you doing it. In class I mainly watch the hands of my teacher, not arms and elbows. So this video is really helpful. Also, my teacher talks about pulling up the clay at the very base, but I prefer 'the caterpillar'. I 'll call it that in the future.

[@laurennacuers5085]

I know this is an old vid but i just started wheel throwing and saw all of my mistakes. I made sure to make them to not overwhelm myself when i start properly learning. I can't wait to try your tips out next time i hit the studio!

[@lindas5964]

Best video ever! So helpful as I’m doing ALL those things but not understanding why it’s not working.

[@deiongreen3042]

This is is helpful the level of detail especially keep elbows connected and hands touching with the inside fingers slight above, many thanks

[@sandraludwig1546]

Yep, I had three flops last night because I did some of these things! Ended up in tears. What's funny is that I've successfully thrown before--but not for 20 years. Thanks for the tips!

[@amandajohnson5293]

This is THE BEST series I've found! I'm so excited to watch the whole series! Thank you for sharing your talent! Your down to earth commentary such a treat!

[@aprilkennedy1418]

This is what I needed. Game changer. I could not get the cylinder, but the info on why the clay twists, and the real pearl: to keep the hands still and move the anchored arms instead, had me throwing cylinders which were ndt bad! Thank you so much. This is great.

[@juliameaney7274]

Great video. Good info for me starting to pot after 45 years. Love your approach. I appreciate the “why “ of the action. The twisted humor works . You are refreshing to watch.

[@wrinkledmango6797]

He’s so so good at breaking down the steps

[@nutapril4560]

Explaining with the cross section is very very useful to ppl like me not knowing where to exert pressure

[@staciebarton3658]

Thanks for this video! I keep getting the twist. Now I know why. 🤓

[@Xarxos]

The part where you explained how you need to squeeze the clay upwards really helped me to visualise, and also the part where you showed how the twisting can occur definitely made me realise what I was doing wrong! Thank you so much for this! The video was brilliant! :D

[@therabbitswhisper]

7:10 is what Ive been looking for. I keep removing clay instead of squeezing my fingers together. Thank you sir.

[@camillet9883]

I practiced a bunch of cylinders today, then watched this video again. Now things make more sense. Thank you for the clear instruction.

[@megga1886]

I was having so much trouble pulling a wall until I found your video. Thank you!!!

[@Tax2Me]

Thanks for that Gem of advice between 9:10 and 9:28. The staggered finger tip with the inside ahead of the outside finger is crucial to understand the Real McCoy of pulling. Glad to hear and visible see it. It is like drawing a spline. Cool beans!

[@dawnthompson1002]

Thank-you Master Donte. 😁😊

[@stephaniesanchez5773]

Thank you for this video it took me a while to find someone who’s so descriptive and hit every possible experience/technique

[@allysontozer3216]

So helpful, thank you!!

[@JasonBroaddus]

So simple and power tips. Thanks!

[@RobinAlanaBerry]

Thank you so much for this! I am going to refer back to this over and over I'm sure!

[@megankathleen8765]

honestly, dude, thank you so much. the extra visuals you did in this series - such as slowing down movements, comparing wedging to revving a motorcycle, and slicing the cylinders in half to explain the process - helped me understand things about the mistakes i was making in class and the results i'm aiming for in a way that my college professor and the other videos on youtube were just unable to. i'm going to be an art teacher and so i have the complete authority to say that you are a genuinely excellent teacher for breaking down the process in this way.

[@Aaron.101]

Thanks, the demonstration on pulling was great. I enjoyed the part when you cut and showed the pull.

[@rogerrose6529]

Exceptional video. After watching every other vid on ceramics I found this. I subscribed, and now it's time to see everything else you've done. Great wheel talent is necessary, of course. But, your other talent is communication, teaching with just enough friendly and funny talk to make it personal to anyone. The filming is great. The camera zooms in on exactly where our eye should be. Not one "Umm-uh." This is more than a year old, and it's still relevant and important. Lots of praise. My only personal negative is the music. Maybe you have music playing when you work on the wheel. For me, the concentration is major. When my eye tries to focus on the exact ribbon of clay you're pulling up, I don't want to be distracted by any music, your skill is more than enough. (But, that's personal.) This is a great service to viewers, thanks!

[@Chef_PC]

Man, you explain this stuff so well.

[@jaydeebaby7]

Great video. Im currently struggling with this. I think what you said about the twist and movement of elbows not moving hand joints will help me.

[@gracelouise3014]

This is such a clear and helpful video, thank you!

[@daibilljee]

Thank you so much for the extremely clear instructions!

[@denisestover2416]

Wow! I wish you had this video in the beginning of 2015. I had (and still have) everything a Potter needs and wants. I was doing okay until throwing. After a week of trying and miserably failing I gave up. 😕 I just thought I was not cut out to pot😉 One day I mean to start it again, but that will be later. In your video you address EVERY issue I had, lol! Thank you so much for generously sharing your time and gifts. God Bless!

[@EarthNationCeramics]

*dab*

[@seanobrien3545]

Great video and tips! Thanks!

[@elisec9530]

Thanks so much! I just started a wheel course and I have * mostly * figured out centering and opening, but I could not for the life of me figure out what to actually do with my hands to pull. The caterpillar and the inside pressure being slightly above the outside pressure are just the tips I need. Also: where do you get your nice floppy sponge? Mine is big, and stiff, and sad.

[@EarthNationCeramics]

It's a mudtools sponge I bought from the company.

[@artmelodic]

I too agree, that tip was one I needed too.

[@ll-hr5xg]

0pyx,

[@saundragrenard3789]

Great video for beginners. Thank you

[@MariWi]

Thank you so much! Great help❤️

[@abiblabla]

This video is brilliant! Thank you so much for all the effort you've put to it! I'll keep going back to this particular video.

[@BendviewFarm-dq4sp]

Exceedingly helpful video! Can’t wait to go practice!

[@Honey_420.]

Thank you so much! You’re a great teacher and explain things perfectly. I learned a lot.

[@YaoiHoshi]

This is so incredibly useful!! Thank you so much.

[@maggiesands7625]

Excellent video! Thank you for the pointers.

[@kayelibe342]

Such a great tutorial!!! Your tips helped me a lot to improve my technique! Thank you!

[@nicolettemoyce4412]

You're an amazing teacher! Thank you

[@rrcocco5768]

Thank you so much for explaining. This helps immensely!

[@ch3rryp3psi]

THIS is the video i needed. thank you for going into such depth!!!

[@brierobb9879]

I enjoy your teaching style !

[@charla1511]

You’re the best at explaining! Thanks

[@triyasharoy7225]

This tutorial is so much helpful ❤️

[@diana_banana]

Wow super useful tips 🤯 Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! 🙌🏽

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Thanks for sharing.......very informative.

[@jtcpottery]

Great explanation for newbies!

[@kathnaps]

This is a game changing video for me. Thank you!!!

[@mycs6828]

You’re an amazing teacher!

[@debbiesmith297]

You are an amazing teacher!❤️thank you!

[@privateidaho03]

I love these videos! Thanks for all the juicy details.

[@rebeccakumi5369]

This is BRILLIANT

[@charlesgerveler4247]

Awesome video please keep it up. Your videos inspire me! Your rants make me about spit out my coffee!

[@peca1n]

Brilliantly explained , thanks

[@tomkaraitiana6136]

Great teacher. Awesome bro

[@mackcurtin66]

Probably one of the best beginner videos I’ve seen and has helped me a lot , thanks so much !

[@swolemaz_]

"This looks weird, I should stop that." xD

[@penelopejayneartist]

Wow loving your videos so helpful thank you.

[@hangtru0812]

You: "that means there's gonna be lots of talking so GET OFF instagram". Me: how did you know? LOL (literally was multi-tasking). Great content for the 'Beginners' videos-- super easy to follow and informative!

[@erinwithryder]

You are so funny! And thank you for the potter's tips! They are very helpful. :)

[@dbsartworks418]

Thanks, I have been throwing for a year and a bit and learned several new things!

[@clairepeters4964]

I cannot believe watching you once helped me so much! I have never been able to pull half as well before this! You give such a good description of something that is so hard to describe. Subscribing to your channel right away. Never written a comment on youtube before but this actually made me so grateful I had to! You are a fantastic teacher. Thank you!!!

[@Persican1]

Great video!! Thank you!

[@aurumheaven]

You’re so good at putting simple words on the technique for beginners. Just had my first class so thank you so much for the theory recap 🤗

[@nikikavian1076]

Thank you...Thank you....Amazing instructions with all your posts..much appreciated. X

[@alishaharris6407]

Started a pottery class a few weeks ago, and I am so glad I found your videos. Very helpful!!

[@mirandacatharineescalante5271]

Thank you for making these videos sir; they're very helpful for ceramics class at school.

[@NicoleHerrickDIY]

Thank you! That was the best explanation I have found.

[@laramornethess4608]

Probably the best video on this topic ! Thanks !

[@annpes3143]

Thank you,very informative