How to make a 12 inch plate on the pottery wheel

In this video, you’ll learn how to throw a 12-inch plate on the pottery wheel from start to finish. We’ll cover preparing and centering the clay, opening and compressing the base, pulling the clay outward to create a wide, even plate, and refining the rim for strength and balance. You’ll also see tips for controlling thickness, preventing cracking with proper compression, and cleaning up the form before wiring it off the wheel. This demonstration is ideal for beginners building wheel skills and for intermediate potters looking to improve consistency and control when throwing larger plates.