Throwing Large Pottery: How to Center and Pull 17 Pounds of Clay | Alan Keck, The Clay Whisperer

Описание: In this heartfelt tutorial, Alan Keck tackles a massive 17-pound ball of clay, teaching how to center, pull, and prepare the base for a tall sectional vessel. With wisdom, humor, and love for his craft, Alan shows how even big clay can be tamed with presence, technique, and heart. This is pottery that teaches more than form—it teaches you how to feel.

🎥 Welcome to another soulful session with master potter Alan Keck. In this video, he takes on a bold project—throwing over 17 pounds of clay to form the bottom half of a tall sectional pottery piece.

Watch as Alan breaks down his technique step-by-step: from wedging and centering to making the donut, collaring, and forming the base for a stunning large vessel. Along the way, he shares the importance of tactile memory, body positioning, and working with—not against—the clay.

💬 Alan teaches with love, wisdom, and humor, inviting potters of all levels to throw with heart and create something that’s never existed before.

❤️ “Every time I sit at the wheel, I’ve got high hopes — and I bet you do too.”

👇 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to center large amounts of clay without losing control
• How to protect your body and posture while throwing tall forms
• Why throw rings, muscle memory, and elbow positioning matter
• How to prepare a base for sectional pottery
• What it feels like to make a little bit of magic at the wheel

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🧱 For students, fans, and potters who throw with passion: [email protected]

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