Conquering the Wheel · The First Pull

Hard

Throw a taller cylinder (500 g, ~15 cm)

This is where it gets serious. 15 cm from 500 g with 5 mm walls means you need efficient pulls and good clay management.

Strategy

  • You'll likely need 3–4 pulls
  • Leave a bit of extra thickness at the base (gravity wants to slump the top)
  • Correct wobbles early; they only get worse
  • Keep the cylinder straight; flaring out wastes height

Success looks like

  • ~15 cm tall, straight walls
  • 5 mm walls top to bottom
  • No wobble at any wheel speed
  • Clean, compressed rim

If it collapses on pull 3 or 4, your walls are probably uneven. Focus on consistent pressure next time.