Conquering the Wheel · The First Pull

Medium

Throw a cylinder (300 g, ~10 cm)

More clay, more height, thinner walls.

From 300 g, throw a cylinder about 10 cm tall with walls around 5 mm.

Extra requirements

  • Compress the lip after your last pull (smooth, rounded rim)
  • Walls should feel even when you pinch-test opposite sides
  • The cylinder should be straight (not flaring or narrowing)

Two-pull strategy

You'll likely need two pulls to reach 10 cm with 5 mm walls. Let the first pull get you height, and the second pull thin the walls evenly.

Pinch the wall between your thumb and finger at several heights: thickness should be consistent.