Once the potter has the clay on the wheel, it must be centered.
Once the potter has the clay on the wheel, it must be centered. Clay that has not been properly centered will create problems. It will not form correctly and the potter may lose all control over the clay if it travels too far from the center. The pot will have to be thrown again. Getting a finished piece off the wheel requires a wire. The experienced potter makes it look easy, but holding the wire flat and cutting the clay off the wheel in one swipe takes practice.