Objective You will analyze steps for the wheel

Objective: You will analyze steps for the wheel in order to imitate the procedure when you do it. Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel

What tools do I need for the wheel? Bowl for water Wire cutter Sponge Pot lifters not ribs Triangle tool Clay base Wood rib

Wheel Set up Get a stool Pull wheel out from back of room/ use in back Plug in Turn on switch Place foot pedal on your side.

Supplies to get: Sponge Bowl of water. Stool to put water on. Chair Wire tool Pot lifters Clay base Shaping tool.

Steps for Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Wedge clay Cone shape ‘Throw’ on wheel Center Open center Raise walls Finish shape and lip 8. Cut off wheel

Wheel notes: Glue into sketchbook Write descriptions of each step: 1. Wedge clay-________________ 2. Throw it on wheel- _____________ 3. Center clay- ________________ 4. Thumb in- ________________ 5. Open it- _________________ 6. Raise walls- ________________ 7. Shape it- in or out- _____________ 8. Trim foot- ________________ 9. Objective: Cut off You wheel_______________ will analyze steps for the wheel in order to imitate the procedure when you do it.

Clean up for the Wheel 1. Cover wheel piece with bag. Store it. 2. Scrape wheel with wooden rib. 3. Sponge up ALL excess water. 4. Wash floor. 5. Dump clay in slip/ recycle bin. 6. Dump water outside downstairs. 7. Put wheel and stool in back of classroom.

Wheel thrown pieces Tips for centering the clay: https: //www. youtube. com/watch/? v=nsxgc 5 e. Kjr. M

Wheel thrown pieces