Center 200 g

The gateway skill. Everything on the wheel starts here.

Wedge and center 200 g of clay. That's a small lump, about the size of a tangerine.

How to know you're centered

• The mound feels perfectly still under a light top hand
• Hold for 10 seconds with no vibration, no drift
• Look from the side: no visible wobble

Troubleshooting

• Wobble? Your elbows are probably floating. Brace them against your body.
• Still wobbling? Slow the wheel slightly and increase inward pressure.

This is a small amount of clay. It should center within 30 seconds once you find the right body position.