Preparing Your Clay · Ram's Head Wedging Technique

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Ram's head wedge 500 g

The ram's head (or "bull's head") method is the other major wedging technique. It uses a symmetric rocking motion instead of a spiral.

Grab 500 g and focus on the rocking push: heels of both hands pressing forward simultaneously, then fold back.

What to feel for

  • A smooth, rhythmic rocking (not jerky)
  • The clay stays in one cohesive mass (no tearing at the fold)
  • After 30 strokes, the lump should look like… well, a ram's head from above

Common mistake

Using only your arms. Same as spiral wedging: lean your torso into it.