Hi. I'm 79 with a damaged left hand. But for over 45 years I was a production potter. You have a very good start. I put a small sponge on a chop stick with a rubberband to get water cleaned up in small pieces like a mug. Two things that you might want to learn is a left handed pull and the use of ribs. There is a very good young potter from Ukraine doing videos. Great style. If you put in his first name in TH-cam you can watch his videos. Vladik Oladik. Take care
I like the idea of putting a mirror on the other side of the wheel so you can see the profile of what you're working on without taking a step back. I hadn't heard that one before.
Loved this. Thank you. I had a dream my daughter would become a flower farmer, and with that, make clay vases. Over never done this before and this video was very helpful. Her wheel is just a tiny one, but it's a good starter. Thanks so much!
Not bad! Nice to see young people making pottery! We have to make sure that these skills doesn't dissappair ! People have to make things on their own instead of waiting industries to make it for them in the massive quantities and spoiling the earth .;) Also dont' forget you can easily make pots on the computer and make them in real live with plaster molds!! Greetings from Belgium.(Tom)
This video is so helpful!! I'm in a ceramics class in college and we've been throwing on the wheel for a few weeks, but due to covid we only get 3 hours a week on campus. And this video is so helpful because I keep making little bowls and I really want to make a mug
I’m so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching! It can be tricky because you only really learn through practice! Hope you get more time on the wheel soon. :)
ME TOO!!! I am so glad I am not the onky one!!!! I am in my ceramics 2 class and I was the onky one in the class with no wheel experience. I transfered so the rest of the class had moved up together while I was the outsider. Im not the best, I'm not even that good, but I am proud of everything I make because I know how often I fail so when I make something decent its worth keeping. Good luck in all your pottery adventures!!!!
As a new Potter, to the wheel that is, This was very satisfying to watch. I enjoyed it and I will try to implement this technique soon. Looked so effortless! Imnsure otbwont gonthat smooth for me. Ive only taken 3 classes so far and have made some pretty wonky looking bowls and my forst mug is hilarious!! 😂 Thanknyou forbsharing/posting. Your new subbie to your channel. ❤
Your technique about how to cut the base and trim the extra with needle tool is new to me and a total game changer. Thanks for the tip! I used it immediately and have the cleanest base I’ve ever had. 6 months quarantine 300lb of clay newbie. :-)
Loved pottery since I was a kid , later in life I decided to buy a pottery wheel and give it a go , never used the wheel so going to have to learn a new skill lol , awesome video thanks for sharing. 👍
If you haven't, you may want to take some lessons from a sudio. Watching lots of videos helps also. Everyone has their own technique, and you will find what feels right for you. There is always good things to learn.
Such a beautifully shaped bellied mug. So elegant. I love it! You make it look so easy...when it really isn't. I am goung to try again today, all day 💪🙏 until I get it 😊. Thank you.
Hey, this was really helpful! I am trying to learn more about pottery. So far a lot of the videos I have watched were information over load. I liked how you had just this one step explained in detail.
Thank you for the great tips. I’ve only been doing pottery for a year, and still trying to master the height and shape I want for my mugs, not just having it turn out however it decides to.
Nice to see another potter's ideas, liked the use of sponge. Note you use multiple fingers, I only use thumb inside and finger inside hence problems. Maybe repeat video with an overhead view? Simon.
Nice video :) if you make another, would you go deeper in to finger positioning when pulling? What pressure do you put in your inside hand/outside hand when making a cylinder? Thanks! Nice work :)
not much pressure is needed, a little goes a long way! the clay will almost mould to where your fingers push it! sometimes its trial and error with pressure
Certainly, we all eat and drink... Therefore, ceramic food containers are a must to have handy. And ceramics, glazed properly, are perfectly washable and microwave safe. But, could you tell me: why in the world do we need more pots and more mugs? I haven't seen a 'potter' make a cup. They make mugs.... But I will keep on looking. Thanks, you are really 👍
I love pottery and I am on my own for my pottery class and my teacher is not going to help me so I need a little help if you would please help me that is good but have a great thanksgiving with your pots I loved the show and subscribed.
put it in a bucket with some water just above where the clay is! itll turn it to slip(: from there you can wedge it or use it as slip whatever you prefer!
This is an AMAZING video!! Thank you! Would you please tell me the metal tool you used to trim the bottom. Also your bat system, what brand? Thank you!!
I would recommend finding classes to take to make sure you love it because the start up cost for doing pottery can be really high. I know that may be difficult right now but you could look around or find your closest ceramic shop and talk to people who work there to see if they know anyone who offers lessons. :)
Hi. I'm 79 with a damaged left hand. But for over 45 years I was a production potter. You have a very good start. I put a small sponge on a chop stick with a rubberband to get water cleaned up in small pieces like a mug. Two things that you might want to learn is a left handed pull and the use of ribs. There is a very good young potter from Ukraine doing videos. Great style. If you put in his first name in TH-cam you can watch his videos. Vladik Oladik. Take care
You are an amazing teacher. I have never touched clay and I just got my pottery wheel.
Thank you! I hope you are enjoying it! :)
I like the idea of putting a mirror on the other side of the wheel so you can see the profile of what you're working on without taking a step back. I hadn't heard that one before.
Loved this. Thank you. I had a dream my daughter would become a flower farmer, and with that, make clay vases. Over never done this before and this video was very helpful. Her wheel is just a tiny one, but it's a good starter. Thanks so much!
Not bad! Nice to see young people making pottery! We have to make sure that these skills doesn't dissappair ! People have to make things on their own instead of waiting industries to make it for them in the massive quantities and spoiling the earth .;) Also dont' forget you can easily make pots on the computer and make them in real live with plaster molds!! Greetings from Belgium.(Tom)
Thank you! :)
This video is so helpful!! I'm in a ceramics class in college and we've been throwing on the wheel for a few weeks, but due to covid we only get 3 hours a week on campus. And this video is so helpful because I keep making little bowls and I really want to make a mug
I’m so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching! It can be tricky because you only really learn through practice! Hope you get more time on the wheel soon. :)
ME TOO!!! I am so glad I am not the onky one!!!! I am in my ceramics 2 class and I was the onky one in the class with no wheel experience. I transfered so the rest of the class had moved up together while I was the outsider. Im not the best, I'm not even that good, but I am proud of everything I make because I know how often I fail so when I make something decent its worth keeping. Good luck in all your pottery adventures!!!!
And your last name is Potter. That's great, I'm sure it will come naturally to you.
As a new Potter, to the wheel that is, This was very satisfying to watch. I enjoyed it and I will try to implement this technique soon. Looked so effortless! Imnsure otbwont gonthat smooth for me. Ive only taken 3 classes so far and have made some pretty wonky looking bowls and my forst mug is hilarious!! 😂 Thanknyou forbsharing/posting. Your new subbie to your channel. ❤
Wonderful video. Very helpful.
Your technique about how to cut the base and trim the extra with needle tool is new to me and a total game changer. Thanks for the tip! I used it immediately and have the cleanest base I’ve ever had. 6 months quarantine 300lb of clay newbie. :-)
So glad it could help! :)
This was a great pottery begginer video thanks so much.
Thank you glad it could help! :)
Great video, thanks for sharing. Very helpful.
I like that trimming technique.
Had my first wheel class last week, this video was most helpful.
Really enjoyed watching this, you do a great job of explaining your actions, thank you
Loved pottery since I was a kid , later in life I decided to buy a pottery wheel and give it a go , never used the wheel so going to have to learn a new skill lol , awesome video thanks for sharing. 👍
If you haven't, you may want to take some lessons from a sudio. Watching lots of videos helps also. Everyone has their own technique, and you will find what feels right for you. There is always good things to learn.
Great instruction! I’m new to pottery…. So happy to find you here🥰
This was great! I can't wait to borrow that trimming technique. Thank you for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!
Thanks. Nice and simple yet helpful. Just what I was looking for
Such a beautifully shaped bellied mug. So elegant. I love it! You make it look so easy...when it really isn't. I am goung to try again today, all day 💪🙏 until I get it 😊. Thank you.
Hey, this was really helpful! I am trying to learn more about pottery. So far a lot of the videos I have watched were information over load. I liked how you had just this one step explained in detail.
Beautiful shape and great lesson, thank you!
Thank you for the great tips. I’ve only been doing pottery for a year, and still trying to master the height and shape I want for my mugs, not just having it turn out however it decides to.
Great video. Hi from Australia
Thank you!! Hello!
Nice to see another potter's ideas, liked the use of sponge. Note you use multiple fingers, I only use thumb inside and finger inside hence problems. Maybe repeat video with an overhead view? Simon.
Thank you for this video, easy to follow
You guys make that look so easy. But somebody who don't know what we are doing could really make a nice mess and have Clay over half the house.
Nice video!
Love your energy! Keep on keepin on 👽🦄💕
So helpful thank you !!
Nice video :) if you make another, would you go deeper in to finger positioning when pulling? What pressure do you put in your inside hand/outside hand when making a cylinder? Thanks! Nice work :)
not much pressure is needed, a little goes a long way! the clay will almost mould to where your fingers push it! sometimes its trial and error with pressure
(:
Certainly, we all eat and drink... Therefore, ceramic food containers are a must to have handy. And ceramics, glazed properly, are perfectly washable and microwave safe.
But, could you tell me: why in the world do we need more pots and more mugs?
I haven't seen a 'potter' make a cup. They make mugs.... But I will keep on looking.
Thanks, you are really 👍
I love pottery and I am on my own for my pottery class and my teacher is not going to help me so I need a little help if you would please help me that is good but have a great thanksgiving with your pots I loved the show and subscribed.
Watch a lot of videos online. There are plenty who show every step for beginners. You'll get there.
Awesome explanation!
Great video
What kind of clay is that ?
Thank you! I’m new to pottery and have messed up some clay… how do you make dry bone clay soft again? Thanks again!!
put it in a bucket with some water just above where the clay is! itll turn it to slip(: from there you can wedge it or use it as slip whatever you prefer!
u are amazing.
This is an AMAZING video!! Thank you! Would you please tell me the metal tool you used to trim the bottom. Also your bat system, what brand? Thank you!!
What type of potter’s wheel did you buy? I’m doing some research on wheels for myself.
This was a great video! Where did you get your apron? I love it!
Where do you get one of those metal trimming tools?
What wheel do you recommend for a beginner?
What wheel would you recommend?
I wold like to do pottery at home. but i don't know where to start.
I would suggest taking a class because it has large up front investment. Make sure you really enjoy it before diving in. :)
@@alliejcurtin Thank you so much. My name is Josiah Samuel Adusei and i'm from Edinburgh
how many pounds of clay do you need for this？
what equipment would u recommend purchasing ?
How do you make and attach handle?
What bat system do you use, and do you like it?
I would like to learn pottery but don’t know where to start. What do you recommend?
I would recommend finding classes to take to make sure you love it because the start up cost for doing pottery can be really high. I know that may be difficult right now but you could look around or find your closest ceramic shop and talk to people who work there to see if they know anyone who offers lessons. :)
You may have pottery studios around you. Many have classes you can take.
Where can I buy my own ?
Allie, Must of your movements were done behind the cup and the camera is on the other side. Difficult to see what you are doing.