Preparing Your Clay · Spiral Wedging Technique

Hard

Spiral wedge 1.5 kg

Time to go big. Center a 1.5 kg lump and spiral wedge it from start to finish.

Heavier clay demands better body mechanics. You literally cannot muscle through this. Let your legs, core, and body weight do the pushing.

Success criteria

  • Tight spiral visible throughout
  • Cone shape maintained for 80+ strokes
  • Clean cross-section when sliced (no bubbles)
  • Your wrists feel fine afterward

If the cone collapses, you're pushing too straight down. Emphasize the forward drive.