🔑Proper hand positioning and consistent pressure are crucial for pulling up walls in pottery.
🔑Keeping the walls tapered inward helps maintain stability and control.
🔑Using your knuckle or fingertips to pull the walls is a matter of personal preference.
🔑Regularly compressing and collaring the walls helps achieve even thickness throughout the pot.
🔑Avoid lingering in one spot for too long to prevent weak points and collapse.
What are the key factors to consider when pulling up walls?
—The key factors to consider when pulling up walls in pottery are hand positioning, consistent pressure, tapering the walls inward, and regular compression and collaring.
What is the recommended technique for pulling up walls?
—There are multiple techniques for pulling up walls in pottery, such as using your knuckle or fingertips. The choice of technique often depends on personal preference.
How can I achieve even thickness throughout the pot?
—Regularly compressing and collaring the walls while pulling up helps achieve even thickness throughout the pot.
What should I avoid when pulling up walls?
—Avoid lingering in one spot for too long, as it can create weak points and lead to collapse.
How long should it take to pull up walls for a pottery piece?
—Pulling up walls should not take more than two or three minutes per piece. If it's taking longer, it could indicate that the clay is already saturated and too weak.
00:00This video discusses the technique of pulling up walls in pottery.
02:35The importance of hand positioning and consistent pressure in pulling up walls.
06:11Tapering the walls inward for stability and control.
09:11The use of knuckle or fingertips for pulling up walls.
10:39Regular compression and collaring to achieve even thickness.
