Thank you SO much for this video! I'm as new as the last snow to wheel throwing, and I trimmed from the outside in. No wonder my foot always looked completely wonky. I feel totally enlightened and can't wait to have another leather hard pot ready so I can practice this :D
@@KaransPotsAndGlass You've created a highly useful set of videos - know that many more people than your students are appreciating your help! This afternoon's homework for me: Researching my first kiln purchase :D
I always have that stuff within the video description- if on a computer - it is below the video- if on mobile- there’s a drop down menu to the right of the title under the video where the description can be found. Here’s the info - but there’s much more in the description! This video features the super-cool product- the Sticky Bat by CI. The website for this product is: www.buyciproducts.com or also www.buystickybat.com. Sheffield Pottery is now selling it too: www.sheffield-pottery.com/14-StickyBat-Trimming-Bat-p/cis3.htm
Loving your videos! I'm taking a ceramics class at the local community college and your tips are so helpful. Quick question ... are you wetting the red rib before smoothing the pot? It looked like you might have dipped it, but wasn't sure.
Jennifer- so sorry for the delay! I didn't see this comment until this morning! Good question! If the clay is soft enough that it smooths evenly without water, I just rib without wetting. It really depends on the moisture in your claybody when you trim. I do take my fingers and clean off the edge of the rib when I get a little accumulation of clay on it! (And sometimes may have to clean that off with a sponge)
Thanks, Karan! Over the last couple weeks, I'm learning that each time I work, the clay is different. Gotta just go with the flow. Having fun! And your videos are helping with tips and things to try. I want to try it all LOL! We've done our coil project and are working on a slab birdhouse, then it's to the wheel ... can't wait!
@@KaransPotsAndGlass thanks for the link~ I thought they were like $75 each!!! $$$ $43 is definitely a little more friendlier price tag :) thanks for sharing. Btw did you ever use the foam ones?
Thank you SO much for this video! I'm as new as the last snow to wheel throwing, and I trimmed from the outside in. No wonder my foot always looked completely wonky. I feel totally enlightened and can't wait to have another leather hard pot ready so I can practice this :D
Oh, I’m so glad!!!! That’s one of those things I had to figure out on my own... but when I did, what a difference it made!! :)
@@KaransPotsAndGlass You've created a highly useful set of videos - know that many more people than your students are appreciating your help! This afternoon's homework for me: Researching my first kiln purchase :D
Thanks for another helpful video!
Sheffield Pottery, CI Sticky Bat 14" $74-00ea. no tax to California and free shipping!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing, Richard! :-)
Very helpful, thank You!
Also where is information for CI sticky bat?
I always have that stuff within the video description- if on a computer - it is below the video- if on mobile- there’s a drop down menu to the right of the title under the video where the description can be found. Here’s the info - but there’s much more in the description! This video features the super-cool product- the Sticky Bat by CI. The website for this product is: www.buyciproducts.com or also www.buystickybat.com.
Sheffield Pottery is now selling it too: www.sheffield-pottery.com/14-StickyBat-Trimming-Bat-p/cis3.htm
Loving your videos! I'm taking a ceramics class at the local community college and your tips are so helpful. Quick question ... are you wetting the red rib before smoothing the pot? It looked like you might have dipped it, but wasn't sure.
Jennifer- so sorry for the delay! I didn't see this comment until this morning! Good question! If the clay is soft enough that it smooths evenly without water, I just rib without wetting. It really depends on the moisture in your claybody when you trim. I do take my fingers and clean off the edge of the rib when I get a little accumulation of clay on it! (And sometimes may have to clean that off with a sponge)
Thanks, Karan! Over the last couple weeks, I'm learning that each time I work, the clay is different. Gotta just go with the flow. Having fun! And your videos are helping with tips and things to try. I want to try it all LOL! We've done our coil project and are working on a slab birdhouse, then it's to the wheel ... can't wait!
hi, do you wash the foam after use? I just bought one and found it worked better on bigger pieces rather than holding mugs
First of all, I now tell the kids to put a towel on top to help keep it clean. But when I do need to wash it, I just toss in the washing machine!
Oh- wait- are you asking about the sticky bat? I just rinse it!
@@KaransPotsAndGlass oh ok, thx
Most likely a silicone rubber. A simple alternative to the Giffin grip? or the clay wads
Is is a nice alternative, with short wide things especially. I admit, I like using a chum or chuck more than clay wads though! :)
I like those for small/lower items. But why is it so expensive :(
You mean the sticky bat itself is expensive? Probably because they're the only ones making it currently?
Here is a link directly from their website: diamondcoretools.com/products/12-sticky-pad
@@KaransPotsAndGlass thanks for the link~ I thought they were like $75 each!!! $$$ $43 is definitely a little more friendlier price tag :) thanks for sharing. Btw did you ever use the foam ones?
I use foam rubber from time to time in my studio- but I’ve never bought one pre glued to a bat! I’ve thought about doing it sometime!
Helpful! Thank you!