5 Tips & Tricks for Centring and Throwing on the Potter's Wheel
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- čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
- This weekend’s video goes over five simple tips and tricks that might help you throw better pots, or deal with unwanted wobbles and undulations in the clay by learning to throw ‘with’ them. From re-centring an opened-up lump of clay, to compressing the wall of clay AS it’s pulled up, to a technique that was taught to me by Svend Bayer in 2013 that really helped me throw lighter, more balanced pots. Then I cover water usage and ways of using less of it, and finally, a way of using metal, plastic and wooden ribs for shaping without potentially distorting the pot you’re throwing. Thanks for watching!
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⏱ • Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:54 - TIP ONE - re-centring the walls of clay prior to pulling
2:09 - TIP TWO - compressing the rim AS you pull up
3:39 - TIP THREE - compressing the wall with a braced hand
6:06 - TIP FOUR - how to use 'enough' water/slip
7:52 - TIP FIVE - how to properly use a metal kidney
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I think I figured you out, my friend. lol You don't seem to put on "airs" at all when you create work/videos. I (and I'd like to say we) can hear a real sensitivity and warmth to your character through your videos and book.Your point of view and personality, though close to the chest, are magnetic. I know you plan to keep your presence on social media fairly professional; and, I am not sure we will ever meet the "REAL" Florian behind it all. Nevertheless, you have become a REAL source of mindfulness and escapism to me and those in these comments! I hope you enjoy/have enjoyed your holiday!
Thank you for your generosity in creating these detailed and useful video. Great tips! It’s often these small adjustments that make all the difference.
I enjoy not only the tips, but the rationale behind them. With an understanding of the reason for an action, it is easier to remember and more useful for adapting to one's own throwing techniques. Thank you.
Your videos have been invaluable in learning to throw. Just from watching you do it in other videos, I’d started to use slip/moisture from the wheel to keep the clay wet. It’s so sort of gratifying to learn that’s something you are intentional about. Makes me feel like I’m headed in the right direction.
Short and sweet indeed! The slip one and the last tip my teacher taught me and it immediately made my pots look much more refined
I havent even watched the full video yet but it's already so helpful!! I started doing pottery recently and your videos help make it more accessible and fun, thank you for everything Florian!
Thank you for yet more tips. I always learn something I can take back to the wheel, as I move from beginner to, well, something a bit less beginner-ish. Having read in your book about some of this, I was particularly grateful for a video.
Laughing at the thought of two apprentices berating a baby thrower Florian :D
Always good to remember and then refine these vital steps. Thankyou 😊
Thank you so much for all of your videos. I thoroughly enjoy them. I started reading your book during my husband and I's most recent anniversary trip and I've been slowly reading it since (because I don't want it to end)
That was so helpful, thank you
Thank you Florian, I learn so much from you!
Wow, your tips are excellent! And many of them I’d never heard!
As always- so helpful and full of inspiration to keep learning and improving
Thank you again for the wonderful lesson! I cannot wait to use all of the tips.
Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for this video- great tips!
so helpful!
I just started throwing about a month ago and now I'm OBSSESSED with your videos! Everything always looks so consistent and smooth and I know that I have a very long way to go before I get there, but it's honestly encouraging because the way you show everything makes it feel like anyone can do it.
If I could ask an odd question: How much force do you impart on the clay when centering? I always feel like I have to push REALLY HARD to get it to center and adjust on the wheel head, almost like I'm trying to drive my palm into the clay. Should it be easier than that or am I missing something?
Thanks
I really want to try pottery and I was wondering what a good wheel would be for a complete beginner while being relatively cheap (in case I for some reason decide it’s not something I enjoy) something in the 100-250 USD$ range
What kind of clay are you using and from what company? Thanks
I feel like I always collect way too much slip on my hands that I constantly need to throw aside into a bucket. Do you think that means I’m using too much water? I notice you said to keep the pots very wet in other videos so you don’t hit dry spots and mess it up.
Thank you! Is it possible to make a video on forming the belly of a vase? I can't seem to get it right unless I use a rib, but that feels like cheating.
Definitely not cheating! But let me see what I can do.
@@floriangadsby Thank you so much sir 🙏 Your videos have made me love doing pottery and have helped me so much
Sir where to bring this clay please please tell me how to make this clay please reply
Have you ever put charcoal into any of your creations?
I'm so sad that my school year is over and I wont be able throw for a couple of months 😥.
do we never get to see what the red clay with metal looks like after it's been fired
You will! Once I fire it.
Love the vids
can you do a video on kiln maintenance, what to do with a new kiln, and just everything you do to maintain, clean, keep up with it. thanks
Great idea! And maybe, include tips on what to look for in a used kiln as, we all have to start somewhere. Thanks!