What is the first step in the process of throwing a pot?
Centering the clay.

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Scott Hollan
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Forming the walls
Centering the clay
Wedging the clay
Opening the clay
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is wedging the clay important before throwing?
It shapes the clay into a ball
It dries the clay
It removes air pockets and creates an even texture
It makes the clay softer
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What shape should the lumps of clay be for easier centering?
Square shape
Flat shape
Irregular shape
Rounded base with conical tapering walls
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should you position your body when beginning to center clay?
Leaning back
Standing up
With legs around the wheel and head directly over the clay
Far away from the wheel
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of coning the clay up and down?
To dry the clay
To align the clay particles and make it more plastic
To make the clay softer
To shape it into a pot
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if the clay feels like sandpaper during centering?
Add more water
Increase the wheel speed
Scrape away the outermost layer and continue centering
Stop and wedge the clay again
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long should the centering process ideally take?
1 to 2 minutes
10 to 40 seconds
5 minutes
Over 10 minutes
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