Pottery Cylinder Throwing Quiz

Guide your finger to the center and press downward at an angle as you open up the clay. Carefully hook your fingers and gently pull back towards the ____ position.

• 3:00 (right side)

• 6:00 (towards your body)

• 9:00 (left side)

• 12:00 (away from you)

Why is it important to have a flat floor in your pot?

• To save clay

• To make the pot heavier

• To prevent the pot from cracking

• To make the pot look better

in order to prevent friction and your fingers sticking, what should you do to ensure the pot is wet on both the inside and outside?

• Pour water directly into the pot

• Soak the entire pot in water

• Use a dry sponge

• Gently squeeze a wet sponge on the rim

What is the purpose of cutting the pot in half after practice?

• To make it easier to clean

• To dry the pot faster

• To assess the evenness of the walls

• To create two smaller pots

What should you do if you notice uneven walls after cutting the pot?

• Apply more pressure on the thicker areas next time

• Ignore it and continue

• Add more clay to the thinner areas

• Start over immediately

With the wheel on a medium speed, slowly pull up the walls with even pressure. When you get to the top, you should ____.

• slowly remove your fingers

• quickly remove your fingers

• pinch the lip of the pot

Why do you need to anchor your elbows and arms?

• To prevent muscle fatigue.

• To provide stabilty and control.

• To increase the size of the pot.