Learn ceramics online: The basics of wheel throwing for a professional finish

Add the finishing touch with an elegant finish to the legs of your pieces.

In this online course, you'll learn how to shape the foot of your bowl. This is what makes all the difference between a plain bowl and a professional-looking piece.

What is tournassage?

Trimming is the finishing stage of the underside of the bowls on the potter's wheel. It is done after the throwing stage, when your pieces have a slightly firmer consistency.

You can refer to the drying management course to learn more about clay consistencies.

Through different angles and with a ton of tips and tricks, I show you three types of feet to make.

Take your ceramic pieces to the next level in under 30 minutes

In this video, you will learn:

• How to properly center your pieces for turning
• How to keep your piece securely on the lathe without damaging it
• What tools should I use to get the best results?
• 3 easy foot shapes to make

Course duration: 28 min.

IMPORTANT

• The firing options include a service to fire your pieces on one oven shelf; details are available here
• The clay option includes one 10-kg bag; details are available here
• Additional shelves and clay can be purchased separately

Part of the Online pottery classes Collection