How to throw a bowl on a potter's wheel

Follow these guidelines to make a bowl on an electric pottery wheel. When centering the clay, use steady hands and operate the wheel at a high speed. Once the clay is centered, slow the wheel down to begin pulling up the walls of your clay pot. This looks difficult, but these step by step instructions teach you how to throw a precise and balanced ceramic pot in a matter of minutes. Practice this technique to become an expert potter.