Raising the
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Always
raise with the right hand at about the 4 or 5 o'clock position. Never
hold your hand at the 2 or 3 o'clock position.
 
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Propping
the thumb helps the hands work in unison.
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Near the
bottom,
both outside and inside pressure points must
be directly opposite each other.
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Use enough pressure
to thin and raise the clay, but not enough to tear it off.
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Tearing it off is normal
while learning.
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Try again and again
to find the right pressure to raise it, but not tear it off or twist it.
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Use a slow, steady,
continuous firm upward motion to pull clay up.
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As you move up, gradually
change all the pressure to outside only
to keep the top as small as possible.
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This produces a vertical
cone shaped cylinder that is smaller at the top.
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