How to Throw Taller Cylinders: Must-Know Tips When Scaling Up to 4.5 lbs (2kg) and Beyond

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In this week's cylinder training, we're scaling up to a 4.5 lb (2 kg) piece of clay! Throwing this much clay requires a few extra steps and pro tips to maximize its stretch and efficiency, especially when you start working with 3 lbs and up.

We cover everything from the importance of using new clay and proper prep and orientation to advanced throwing moves like Slap-Centering and a powerful, Aggressive Pull technique inspired by Japanese and Korean styles. Learn how to manage a collapsing wall and troubleshoot the dreaded "clay twist" to achieve maximum height.

These tips are essential for any potter looking to throw taller and bigger!

▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro: Throwing 4.5 lbs (2 kg) for Taller Cylinders
0:33 - Essential Clay Prep - New Clay and Wedging Direction
4:33 - Clay Orientation on the Wheel
7:08 - Slap-Centering
8:35 - Centering & Coning
11:23 - Deep Well Technique (Fingertips)
12:15 - First Pull AKA "The Claw"
15:20 - Collaring for Height
16:32 - Korean/Japanese Aggressive Pulling Technique (Knuckle & Palm)
22:38 - Troubleshooting the Clay Twist
23:25 - Fixing the Twist with a Centering Pull
25:03 - Using a Rib to Straighten Walls
28:11 - Checking Wall Thickness
28:59 - Final Pulls & Thinning the Bottom
31:52 - Final Height & Next Video Preview


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