Bill Powell throws and trims an 80 cm. Stoneware Platter

In this video Master Potter Bill Powell demonstrates his techniques for wheel throwing an 80 centimeter platter in two sections using two wheels . To complete the stoneware platter Bill turns and trims his piece with the aid of a custom built swing mount that allows for one person to have complete control of the large unfired clay pot.The swing enables the potter to invert a platter of up to one meter in diameter without fear of loss or damage.This approach exemplifies the attention to detail that is the hallmark of all of Bill Powell's Ceramic Art [ many sequences are shown at 2X speed for convenience only ]
Bill Powell Art & Design:
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[@clifforddalton3067]

January 2023.

[@1love2fish]

How is it possible that 30 people don't like this? There truly are some sad folks out there.

[@user-co8nm6rn2h]

Очень нравятся такие передачи, завидую белой завистью таким творческим людям, большое уважение

[@mhoare01]

Spellbinding. I never knew what was going to happen next and am amazed at the way you tame such huge amounts of clay. Thank you for the video 🙏

[@Grinder11xx]

I want to be like you when I grow up, an incredible master potter.

[@teresafincher3413]

Beautiful craftsmanship! I can understand now why it's pricey. A lot of skilled work goes into each piece.

[@bpartnd]

Cheers Dorie, the rest is on a sliding mount and it swings in and out for size adjustment. It works much like a painters stick for stabilization. It was built by a very talented but presently retired potter by the name of David Oswald. Very useful when you are reaching in or up and want a steady hand.Glad you enjoyed the video. More to come in the near future. Cheers

[@ladyj2552]

Does anyone else feel more relaxed while watching this??

[@lorrainecliftonceramics]

Loved it - especially the gamble!

[@monkeychicken27]

I was having some mental breakdown when you pulled out the boards for the flip. That rig makes me feel warm and fuzzy. ...now that I see it!

[@Valhalla76]

Thank you Bill for the wonderful video! I've been having issues with this same style, and from watching you stretching/moving the top portion first looks to help keep the weight evenly distributed during the process of laying it out. Thanks again!

[@doriecronin]

Thanks Bill. That was beautiful! I love the right arm rest for trimming.

[@michaelkmiotek7965]

Thanks for the music and the fast motion. Nice work.

[@anacrowley1711]

Thank you! I especially love seeing your trimming rig. The arm rest is brilliant too.

[@TheHardlove4u]

Another beautiful form, with clever practical innovation. Thank you video makers but I had to watch it at -1.5 to stay calm.

[@picassoronal300]

Amazing skills and what lovely pieces you created

[@dontymck]

That was fascinating. It would have been great to see the fully finished piece.

[@MrBobbyd45]

Bill,you are certainly a fine craftsman.thanks for posting.

[@augustatkinsonillustration5341]

Excellent job

[@bpartnd]

This is the centering process that aligns the clay particles into one direction[no not that one direction] so as to facilitate the forming process.Compression and stretching are integral to wheel throw pottery. Cheers