Castillo Clay Co.

13 lbs of clay. 30 inches is the goal. 🎯

This was my first attempt at throwing a 30-inch cylinder… and I only made it to 19”. 😅

I honestly didn’t expect a cylinder to be this challenging, but that’s what makes the challenge exciting.

I’m going to keep practicing until I reach 30”. 💪🏽🏺

How many attempts do you think it will take? 👇

Triming this piece was fun. Tell me your opinion about the shape!

Behind the quiet of the workshop. Clay, time, and hands. Every piece on this shelf has a story. Some are still drying, some are waiting for the kiln.

Which one would you take home? 1, 2 or 3? Tell me in the comments.
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From a simple lump of clay to a one-of-a-kind handmade vessel. 🏺✨
Shaping the spout and ring handle by hand makes every piece unique.

Would you use this piece in your home? 🤎

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arting with 15 lbs of clay, this piece was thrown from start to finish on the wheel, reaching a final height of 23¼ inches. Every pull, every adjustment, and every decision shaped the final form. Thanks for watching the full process!

Struggling to trim bowls that are bigger than your wheel head? 👀
In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how I use a bisque chuck to safely trim large bowls, keep them centered, and create a clean foot ring. Plus, I’ll share a simple tip to help you avoid over-trimming.

💾 Save this for your next trimming session, and follow Clay Co. for more pottery tips!

I’m only showing the shaping today. Don’t scroll… What do you think this piece will look like when it’s finished?
The final details and glaze will completely change it.



Wrong answers are welcome too! 😂👇

* When a vase starts looking human…

At first glance, it looks like human lips… but it’s actually the rim of a wheel-thrown vase. Sometimes clay surprises you in the best ways. 👄🏺 @ followers

How to throw and trim a vase on the pottery wheel 🏺

In this video, I’m showing the full process — from centering the clay and pulling the walls to shaping the vase and trimming a clean, defined foot.

One of the biggest things I’ve learned in pottery is that every step affects the next one. Good centering helps with even walls, controlled shaping creates a stronger form, and careful trimming can completely transform the final piece.

A few tips:
🏺 Leave enough clay at the bottom for trimming
🏺 Create the volume before refining the neck
🏺 Let the piece reach leather-hard before trimming
🏺 Remove clay gradually
🏺 Use the foot to visually balance the final form

Would you like a slower, step-by-step version of this process?

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