Centering synonyms centering pronunciation centering translation english dictionary definition of centering.
Definition of centering in ceramics.
It is known as a cone until the clay that has been centered starts to form a selected piece.
For wheel throwing once the clay is pugged and wedged it is centered on the wheel.
A sufficient amount of clay is left for the bottom of the piece.
This method is used for throwing small products such as lids and very small bowls as the wheel is turned they are formed at.
Coning is placing a well wedged lump of clay firmly on a wheel in preparation for first centering it and then throwing.
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Centering technique to move the clay in to a symmetrical rotating axis in the middle of a wheel head so you can throw it.
The size of the opening is gradually increased and the sides are pulled up until a cylinder is formed.
The procedure involves placing a lump of clay in the exact center of the wheel head creating an opening in the exact center of the clay.
This is a very critical step as it is the foundation of the pot.
The sides and mouth of the piece are.
Chuck a piece used to aid the potter in trimming.
A chuck is a form that can hold a pot upside down above the wheel head while the potter trims it.
Chucks are thrown and bisque fired clay cylinders which are open on both.
The pot is only as true and as strong as the centering.