10 Pottery Trimming Tips Every Potter Should Know. Stop Ruining Your Pots!

💥 Level up your pottery game: Join the MW Mud Club for direct Q&A, curated learning paths, and exclusive perks:    / @mwceramics   Check out my amazon storefront for my favorite pottery wheel and content creator items! https://www.amazon.com/shop/mwceramics Note: The links above are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel! Struggling with trimming your pottery on the wheel? Trimming can make or break a piece, and small mistakes can quickly ruin an otherwise great pot. In this video, I share 10 pottery trimming tips and tricks that I wish I knew when I first started throwing on the wheel. These techniques will help you avoid common trimming mistakes, improve your foot design, and get cleaner, smoother results on your pots. Whether you're a beginner potter or an experienced wheel thrower, these trimming tips will help you improve your pottery and avoid frustrating mistakes. Mahalo to all the Mud Club members for supporting the channel! 🤙 ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - 10 Trimming Tips Introduction 0:16 - Trimming Setup & Why It Matters 0:31 - Tip 1: Level Your Rim Before Trimming 3:03 - Tip 2: Dry Your Piece and Wiring it Off 5:28 - Hands-Free Heat Gun Drying Method 7:19 - Tip 3: Don’t Push Wads Into the Clay Wall 8:31 - Tip 4: Water Tension Method (No Wads Needed) 10:16 - Pilot Hole & Centerline Setup 10:54 - Tip 5: Proper Trimming Tool Angle & Pressure 12:09 - Establishing the Foot 13:49 - Tip 6: Rehydrate Clay to Avoid Dusty Trimming 15:14 - Tip 7: Dome the Bottom for Strength 17:52 - Tip 8: Adding Style to Your Foot (Undercut or Curve) 19:46 - Tip 9: Burnish & Smooth Trim Marks 21:56 - Removing the Piece with Water Tension 22:59 - Bonus Tip: Re-Center a Deformed Rim 23:49 - Tip 10: Smooth and Round the Rim 24:23 - Finished Bowl & Final Thoughts #pottery #ceramics #clay #potterywheel #wheelthrowing #potterytutorial #clayart #clayvideos #ceramicvideos #handmade #tipsandtricks #trimming #trimmingtips