In times of covid... even more so. I’m taking a course with a prof who can’t come to teach in person at all. You should get on the school pay roll, honestly
Me too.. been taking ceramics classes for 3 years and still have big trouble with the wheel.. im learning lots from your videos... just wanna master the wheel
Thanks so much for taking the time to explain how critical it is to trim pots at the appropriate dryness level. Most instructors skim over this step because they assume that students know this. They DON'T. It is the most important thing anyone can ever teach about ceramics, IMHO. I've been doing ceramics for 10 years and am having to learn and re-learn so many things. I spend much of my time viewing videos such as yours to pick up useful tips and tricks because most instructors don't really take the time to teach the basics. Kudos to you for your in-depth analysis!
“The first thing you do is pick it up and look at the bottom.” So true! I have been known to dump the contents of a cup because I was checking out the bottom.
I began wheel thrown pottery lessons in Feb of this year. I am not a natural. At all. Pre-Covid I'd had 9 lessons. I didn't want to lose the little progress I was making so at the start of our 'stay home' time I bought a wheel, some basic tools, and clay. I have been watching videos, trying various techniques, having fun, and making...things. This week I FOUND EARTH NATION CERAMICS. Thank you for these videos. Thank you thank you thank you thank you. By the time this is all over, I am going to end up with a garage full of bone-dry pots that may actually be worth keeping. I guess I'll have to figure out what comes next at that point - but until then I will work work work on throwing & trimming - with your help. And if I didn't say it before...thank you thank you thank you!
it's been about ten years since my ceramics class and I'm still watching these videos. Fun fact, I was the kid who (didn't steal) but was offered a bowl, all I had to do was trim it. I didn't do a good job lol. I put two rings at the bottom and that was my foot. Luckily no glaze ran onto the bottom.
I really like this guy. There was a point when I thought pottery is too difficult but watching him makes me wanna do it too. He has such good tips and is one of the reasons I'm now following my dreams. So thank you and your funny humour.
Thank you 😚 I have the great opportunity to practice pottery for free at someone’s house. But they’re rarely there with me and they’ve never taught pottery before. I have to watch a lot of videos and just practice myself. This is so helpful!
Thank you for these videos! My mom was an awesome ceramic artist, I have her pieces all over my house. She died a long time ago and I wish I could ask her for tips!! None of my ceramics classes have explained it as clearly as you do.
Awesome! Your teaching is great and super helpful! I plan to share this video on Google Classroom with my advanced ceramics students after my class demo! Thanks! Your clean editing is helpful!
Awesome Video and thank you for the recap 😊 and it's really nice to see someone explain tap centering 😊 and I love in how you leave a little spiral in the middle of the bowl 😊
Started pottery on the wheel early this year and haven’t trimmed yet…. properly. Thank you so much for your tips and tricks. And I just have to say, I absolutely love your humour, it makes me laugh all the time!! Thank you again!
I'm actually more at an intermediate level at wheel throwing, but I checked this out because I want to learn how to tap center. However, you just do it so quickly, like my instructor when he does it, that I can't quite grasp how to do it. I guess it just takes a lot of practice. I'm glad that there are other methods to fall back on like using the pencil.
I can't thank you enough for all these instructions!!!! I followed your instructions on how to center and pull my clay!!! And the results were just fantastic.... I had my first cylinder yesterday :) I can't wait to try your trimming instructions next time!!! You are an awesome potter and a teacher! Thank you
Thank you, your classes are so so helpful! One bit of info I am missing as a beginner is drying. How best to achieve the leather state? What is the actual profess after you take it off the wheel? How long to wait until you wrap it? How to wrap it? For how long? Plastic or cloth? Wooden board or a plastic board? Baking paper? Leave a gap for the air or not? I know many things will depend on the air temperature but a general indication would be very very handy!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You’re a good teacher and you spoke well! I learned a lot. Can’t wait to see more of your demonstrations. ☺️ oh, and I’ll try the tapping method to center! 👍
I've been throwing on the wheel for three weeks now and trimming my pieces terribly. I'm about to go into the lab hours my ceramics class has and follow your instructions. Thank you for the clear instructions!
The two you named are the most recommended trim tools and the ones that are most used by Potter's although the two other tools you're probably seeing are the wooden knife and the pin tool. Both of which are regularly used to cut pieces of clay off
I was trimming bowls in open studio today and I’m pretty sure that I had one of each leather type and I even found an old bone dry I’d forgotten about! I’m struggling with trimming a flat bottom and I’m guessing my problem is with keeping my pressure constant. Thank you for your video.
How do you center an object when you know that it's a bit uneven? I can never tell if the object isn't centered on the wheel or if the object itself isn't perfectly round. And then what's the best way to trim an object that's lobsided?
Just wondering, if you have let a project go bone dry, can you dip the whole project in water then cover with a plastic bag and wait til water distributes eventually in the clay? Or is it too late? Will a damp clothe not touching the project in a plastic bag also help? Of course it will not help a student turn in project on time, but it could be turned in for extra credit and bring his or hers grade up a half step. 😆😆😆 If it's possible. Just wondering. I'm thinking of taking classes at a studio for fun. So I'm looking at videos first. Thanks for the video. ✌🏼🦁
Thanks Dante, This was really helpful! I just started trimming my first few pieces a couple days ago, and I'd been having difficulty with deciding the foot thickness. I'll definitely start using a pencil :D so much easier than winging it ^^'
I swear I learn more from your videos then I have in any class I've taken.
So...have I...thank you!!!
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these are my words too on your videos
I was about to posted exactly the same thing
In times of covid... even more so. I’m taking a course with a prof who can’t come to teach in person at all. You should get on the school pay roll, honestly
Me too.. been taking ceramics classes for 3 years and still have big trouble with the wheel.. im learning lots from your videos... just wanna master the wheel
I love your sense of humor. I am completely entertained while I am learning. Best combination for instruction. Thank you!
Thanks so much for taking the time to explain how critical it is to trim pots at the appropriate dryness level. Most instructors skim over this step because they assume that students know this. They DON'T. It is the most important thing anyone can ever teach about ceramics, IMHO. I've been doing ceramics for 10 years and am having to learn and re-learn so many things. I spend much of my time viewing videos such as yours to pick up useful tips and tricks because most instructors don't really take the time to teach the basics. Kudos to you for your in-depth analysis!
“The first thing you do is pick it up and look at the bottom.” So true! I have been known to dump the contents of a cup because I was checking out the bottom.
I began wheel thrown pottery lessons in Feb of this year. I am not a natural. At all. Pre-Covid I'd had 9 lessons. I didn't want to lose the little progress I was making so at the start of our 'stay home' time I bought a wheel, some basic tools, and clay. I have been watching videos, trying various techniques, having fun, and making...things. This week I FOUND EARTH NATION CERAMICS. Thank you for these videos. Thank you thank you thank you thank you. By the time this is all over, I am going to end up with a garage full of bone-dry pots that may actually be worth keeping. I guess I'll have to figure out what comes next at that point - but until then I will work work work on throwing & trimming - with your help. And if I didn't say it before...thank you thank you thank you!
Sir your are the best teacher... thanks to share with us your knowledge.
you are correct, I was able to pull my first bowl after struggling, but his explanations are always easy to understand
this was probably the most helpful trimming tutorial i've found online
Thank you for all these tips! I struggled a ton with trimming and watched this video and then was able to trim really nice feet! Thank you sooo much!!
it's been about ten years since my ceramics class and I'm still watching these videos. Fun fact, I was the kid who (didn't steal) but was offered a bowl, all I had to do was trim it. I didn't do a good job lol. I put two rings at the bottom and that was my foot. Luckily no glaze ran onto the bottom.
I really like this guy. There was a point when I thought pottery is too difficult but watching him makes me wanna do it too. He has such good tips and is one of the reasons I'm now following my dreams. So thank you and your funny humour.
That wooden knife trick is really handy, thanks! I also have a new appreciation for the humble pair tool!
thank you so much. I had to miss my class on trimming and I started fearing that i'd get behind, so thank you!!
Dante, you are great teacher! Excellent instructions and you keep your audience entertained :)
My 7 & 5 year old boys love you and think you’re HILARIOUS. Thanks for such helpful and humorous videos.
Best explanations ever. I laugh at all you videos. Totally enjoyable to watch.
Thanks for perking up my day and making me smile! Your tips are amazing.Blessings and keep serving your fan base.
Wish I watched this before the trimming class I just had. You explained it so much better than my teacher
You are fantastic, this is the first thumbs up I've given the pottery videos as you are clear and make so much sense. Thanks!
This video was absolutely wonderful. Informative and highly entertaining. Thank you!
Wow ! I've learnt so much with your video..and I love your sense of humour! You explained it so easily without making it look hard
You’re so funny. Can tell you’re really good at this and generous with your teaching. Your passion is infectious. Thanks!
Thank you 😚 I have the great opportunity to practice pottery for free at someone’s house. But they’re rarely there with me and they’ve never taught pottery before. I have to watch a lot of videos and just practice myself. This is so helpful!
I haven't actually done anything on the wheel yet, but thanks to you and several of your videos for beginners, I get the concepts. Now to practice...
finally some actually entertaining tutorial content......THANK you, man
❤ as usual, another great video that I thank you for.
😂😂 that deep comment took me out!
“Because we’re not savages and leave it all sharp”
EVERY THING YOU SAY HURTS 😂😂😂👊🏽
Thank you for these videos! My mom was an awesome ceramic artist, I have her pieces all over my house. She died a long time ago and I wish I could ask her for tips!! None of my ceramics classes have explained it as clearly as you do.
Awesome! Your teaching is great and super helpful! I plan to share this video on Google Classroom with my advanced ceramics students after my class demo! Thanks! Your clean editing is helpful!
+Tiffany Defibaugh I tried to make this one cleaner for younger students. People have been requesting it.
I've recently got into pottery and all your videos are so helpful. Fun, engaging, and full of useful information. Thank you!
Great teacher, in fact... you are master, I am learning a lot from you, thanks and greetings from Colombia
Awesome Video and thank you for the recap 😊 and it's really nice to see someone explain tap centering 😊 and I love in how you leave a little spiral in the middle of the bowl 😊
Thank you so much for making these videos packed full of info and entertainment. Very enjoyable!
Started pottery on the wheel early this year and haven’t trimmed yet…. properly. Thank you so much for your tips and tricks. And I just have to say, I absolutely love your humour, it makes me laugh all the time!! Thank you again!
I'm actually more at an intermediate level at wheel throwing, but I checked this out because I want to learn how to tap center. However, you just do it so quickly, like my instructor when he does it, that I can't quite grasp how to do it. I guess it just takes a lot of practice. I'm glad that there are other methods to fall back on like using the pencil.
Your first comment caught me by suprise. Smooth bottom?...squats? what is this madness~lol love ur humor. Throw on~
I m just on my way for the very first trimming in my life and i just want to say thank you
This is the best account I’ve found for pottery, learned more from this acc than i did in any of my classes
UwU
I cried when i finally trimmed a nice bottom lol
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Love your video! It's taught me a lot but also what a great personality to learn from. So enjoyable to watch. ❤❤❤
This is great info and love your sense of humor. Awesome videos 🎉
I can't thank you enough for all these instructions!!!! I followed your instructions on how to center and pull my clay!!! And the results were just fantastic.... I had my first cylinder yesterday :) I can't wait to try your trimming instructions next time!!! You are an awesome potter and a teacher! Thank you
I love the upbeat way you explain things. Thanks very much for sharing this info as it’s really useful 🙂👍
Nicely done!
I love your videos. Good teaching, good music, good rhythm.
Wowzzzzza! Extra helpful... and great teaching style too!
Awesome explanation of the stages of clay and centering for trimming. Thank you!
Great Video! You do a wonderful job having fun with the commentary. Thank You!
You've changed my life !!!!!
I spin out a ring and then close it onto the piece. It pulls it perfectly center and holds it securely.
Thank you, your classes are so so helpful! One bit of info I am missing as a beginner is drying. How best to achieve the leather state? What is the actual profess after you take it off the wheel? How long to wait until you wrap it? How to wrap it? For how long? Plastic or cloth? Wooden board or a plastic board? Baking paper? Leave a gap for the air or not? I know many things will depend on the air temperature but a general indication would be very very handy!
OMG how am I just now finding this? I can’t wait to try these techniques.
Just wanted to say thank you, your videos are very help and fun.
Thank you so much for this, im gonna try it today.
I’m about to go to my ceramics class in 30 minutes, let’s see how well I can do this!
Great and fun video!! And the Atom is so cute😊
Awesome video. I am still learning so this was very helpful. Thank you for making it fun to learn
You’re hilarious and brilliant artist and teacher 👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰
Im starting trimming in class later this week and this video is super helpful. Thanks dood
how you create the wave shape rim? It looks so beautiful.
Thanks for all the tips! Hopefully I will be able to pull it off next trim session! I still go through the bottom!
You are very funny, I enjoy watching your Videos even though I am not doing pottery. Good Job 👍
you make learning fun. i literally laugh out loud. thank you :)
Love Astroboy super vine your finished work. Thanks for sharing
I love your humour :D Loving your videos, thank you.
You totally crack me up, and I definitely learn so much from you. Thank you.
You’re so funny omg thank you for making the dreaded task of centering funny
Great tips using pencil and also the pear tool to make the deco lines afterwards!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You’re a good teacher and you spoke well! I learned a lot. Can’t wait to see more of your demonstrations. ☺️ oh, and I’ll try the tapping method to center! 👍
Excellent, delightful to watch!
You are a silly crazy man, I do enjoy watching your videos
Do you do anything with the rim of the bowl after trimming the bottom?
I've been throwing on the wheel for three weeks now and trimming my pieces terribly. I'm about to go into the lab hours my ceramics class has and follow your instructions. Thank you for the clear instructions!
You are awesome.
Thank you I missed my trim class this was perfect I’m ready to trim today
Amazing,thank you greeting from Hungary
👏👏👏 round of applause. Thankyou for this video.
Just started classes and this is so helpful.
I’m crap at trimming - this is really helpful! Keen to get back on the wheel now
This is the channel I needed.
Love this. Thanks for all the great tips, man!
Excellent instruction--now, off to class to put this into practice!
What are your most recommended trimming tools I see the pear tool and mud tools do all trim but what’s the other one
The two you named are the most recommended trim tools and the ones that are most used by Potter's although the two other tools you're probably seeing are the wooden knife and the pin tool.
Both of which are regularly used to cut pieces of clay off
amaaaaaazing!!! i'm excited to try! let's see if it's gonna work
Great show again, liking the hummer man. Good for the beginners as well some great tips.
Really enjoyed that ... You're an excellent teacher. Fun too!! 😊
Love your video
The pencil trick!!!!! 🤯
And as for 'smacky smack'??!! 🤣
THANK YOU so much! This video was a great help to me, and I greatly enjoyed your narration. Can't wait to apply your tips!
I was trimming bowls in open studio today and I’m pretty sure that I had one of each leather type and I even found an old bone dry I’d forgotten about! I’m struggling with trimming a flat bottom and I’m guessing my problem is with keeping my pressure constant. Thank you for your video.
Wow i really enjoyed your video you teach pretty good and fun :) I’m about to trim a bowl and this helped a lot
Thank you for all your technique tips.
How do you center an object when you know that it's a bit uneven? I can never tell if the object isn't centered on the wheel or if the object itself isn't perfectly round. And then what's the best way to trim an object that's lobsided?
liked teacher your the best in this sector
Learned a lot!! You are so darn funny so its fun to watch.
. Thank you!!
Thank you for a great video I learnt such a lot and you are so funny had a good giggle too
Subbed. Good video. It didn't occur to me that finishing a piece is pretty much "lathing" .. thats dope
Nice lesson 👍💕
Great videos/Great teaching style-keep it light !
Just wondering, if you have let a project go bone dry, can you dip the whole project in water then cover with a plastic bag and wait til water distributes eventually in the clay?
Or is it too late?
Will a damp clothe not touching the project in a plastic bag also help?
Of course it will not help a student turn in project on time, but it could be turned in for extra credit and bring his or hers grade up a half step. 😆😆😆
If it's possible. Just wondering.
I'm thinking of taking classes at a studio for fun. So I'm looking at videos first.
Thanks for the video.
✌🏼🦁
It helps a little bit but it's generally too late by that point.
@@EarthNationCeramics 😆😆😆 thanks.
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I love this so much
great videos you're hilarious and amazing teacher thank you
Thanks Dante, This was really helpful! I just started trimming my first few pieces a couple days ago, and I'd been having difficulty with deciding the foot thickness. I'll definitely start using a pencil :D so much easier than winging it ^^'