Good tip. I have used wet paper but the foam sheets from the craft store are good. They are the size of a sheet of paper, I put two bat pin holes in the sheet, place it on the wheel head, cut off the corners and place a bat over the top. The foam sticks to the bat above and inhibits the rattling.
Hello from an agéd potter in Japan. Thank you so much for your masterful demonstration, and in particular, your reference to the ergonomics of lid-handling (13:40). By the way, I think the pot would be awfully heavy to carry out to the garden, for those of us on the "good" side of 70, but maybe it's a beneficial exercise for us. Also, the pot looks similar to what we use for making miso, and pickles, here in Japan. I myself just threw a similar pot, in terracotta, as a wine-cooler. Looking forward to more of your good advice.
Thank you from another aged potter here in Nova Scotia, hoping to make it to the other side of 70. I watch videos from Ken Matsuzaki via Goldmarkart.com in the UK. You have a wonderful tradition there in Japan.
@@Vsmithpots Thank you for your kind reply. Yes, Matsuzaki-sensei comes from a tradition linked with Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada. I hope one day you can visit The 7 Ancient Kilns of Japan! Meanwhile, I would like to suggest watching CZcams videos of the work of Yukiya Izumita, a potter who lives not too far from me in northern Japan. Finally, there is the excellent series (in English) NHK Ceramic Treasures. ... Ah, so much clay, so many ideas, so little time!
@@A.L.75 A wonderful sentiment by grandfather-sama! As for showing my own work, I defer to the masters, such as Vaughan-sensei and Matsuzaki-sensei and so many others. You might take a look at Soetsu Yanagi's fine book "The Unknown Craftsman" for a consideration of Japanese aesthetics, especially concerning the folk-arts (mingei). Thank you.
Great helpful videos. I find it interesting that you fire your lids separately. I’ve been taught that you have to fire them together to prevent warping. Do you have a trip to prevent warping while firing separately? Thanks again for a great variety of teaching videos.
I use advancer shelves that are very flat. The lids are fired separately, bowl shaped lids are fired on a stilt inside the lid so I can have the edge glazed too. Flat lids are fired on the shelf with the glaze wiped off the bottom or lid edge. If the clay is likely to warp i sometimes fire the lid on the pot, but I do not like the edges unglazed when I do that.
Hello , I’ve learned much from your videos , thanks for the info. I’ve heard you say you have nerve damage from leaning on the splash pan and throwing . I’ve seen potters using a pool noodle split on one side , so it can be slipped over the edge of the pan . Hope this may help you.
Hi Ahtumn, I just posted a trimming video 3 or 4 days ago. You can see the finished pieces in my showroom videos. Thanks for watching. I do fire lids separately.
@@shelleydoxtdator753 Hi Shelley. The lids are made and fitted to the jars and dried on the jars, so they are fired in the bisque firing together, nothing warps or sticks in a bisque. In the glaze firing the flat lids are fired on a shelf, so they cannot warp. If the lids are like bowls I fire them on stilts inside the lid, supported by a kiln prop tall enough to keep the edge of the lid off the shelf. So far this system works. In the glaze firing they shrink at the same rate.
can u clarify pls, you make foot ring as u throw a pot but i cant tell if the base ends up being the same level or slightly less. if its the same level would the pot not rock if placed on a high spot? . i may adopt this method. thanks
This Dec. 13th 2022. My son on the weekend asked me about making a compost pot to set on his countertop, then by chance I found your video. I’m wondering about approximate height and width. Will a compost bag fit inside and pull out without catching?
Beautiful shapes! Thanks, Vaughan
I love that you don't use a rib for all the movements. Thanks for this!
Thanks, the metal rib is great for finishing and saving wobbly pots.
Thank you for being so generous with your skills and knowledge as well as for making such watchable and absorbing videos.
Thanks for watching them.
have seen many pots of that size but i reckon this designed one is a thing of beauty...can see that 45 years of potting coming through :)
Thanks.
Great tip on making the lid. My teacher had us put a littel plastic from a grocery bag over the bat pins to stop them from clacking
Good tip. I have used wet paper but the foam sheets from the craft store are good. They are the size of a sheet of paper, I put two bat pin holes in the sheet, place it on the wheel head, cut off the corners and place a bat over the top. The foam sticks to the bat above and inhibits the rattling.
Hello from an agéd potter in Japan. Thank you so much for your masterful demonstration, and in particular, your reference to the ergonomics of lid-handling (13:40). By the way, I think the pot would be awfully heavy to carry out to the garden, for those of us on the "good" side of 70, but maybe it's a beneficial exercise for us. Also, the pot looks similar to what we use for making miso, and pickles, here in Japan. I myself just threw a similar pot, in terracotta, as a wine-cooler. Looking forward to more of your good advice.
Thank you from another aged potter here in Nova Scotia, hoping to make it to the other side of 70. I watch videos from Ken Matsuzaki via Goldmarkart.com in the UK. You have a wonderful tradition there in Japan.
@@Vsmithpots Thank you for your kind reply. Yes, Matsuzaki-sensei comes from a tradition linked with Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada. I hope one day you can visit The 7 Ancient Kilns of Japan! Meanwhile, I would like to suggest watching CZcams videos of the work of Yukiya Izumita, a potter who lives not too far from me in northern Japan. Finally, there is the excellent series (in English) NHK Ceramic Treasures. ... Ah, so much clay, so many ideas, so little time!
@@mikeu5380 Yes I feel some urgency with so much to try and the day disappears faster each day.
@@A.L.75 A wonderful sentiment by grandfather-sama! As for showing my own work, I defer to the masters, such as Vaughan-sensei and Matsuzaki-sensei and so many others. You might take a look at Soetsu Yanagi's fine book "The Unknown Craftsman" for a consideration of Japanese aesthetics, especially concerning the folk-arts (mingei). Thank you.
Hey Vaughn, great video, thank you.
Thanks
Incredible skills. I could watch this all day. I have a hard time pulling a mug!
Just make lots of them and often. Thanks for watching.
I just found your channel and your videos are so inspiring and helpful to me. Thanks keep going😍🙏🏼
Thanks for the appreciation, I wish I had been lucky enough to have your last name.
Beutiful!
Thank you.
Great helpful videos. I find it interesting that you fire your lids separately. I’ve been taught that you have to fire them together to prevent warping. Do you have a trip to prevent warping while firing separately? Thanks again for a great variety of teaching videos.
I use advancer shelves that are very flat. The lids are fired separately, bowl shaped lids are fired on a stilt inside the lid so I can have the edge glazed too. Flat lids are fired on the shelf with the glaze wiped off the bottom or lid edge. If the clay is likely to warp i sometimes fire the lid on the pot, but I do not like the edges unglazed when I do that.
What is the width and height of the pots? Thanks for sharing, learning a lot of great techniques!
My guess since I cannot remember is 11inches high by 6inches wide.
Hello , I’ve learned much from your videos , thanks for the info.
I’ve heard you say you have nerve damage from leaning on the splash pan and throwing .
I’ve seen potters using a pool noodle split on one side , so it can be slipped over the edge of the pan . Hope this may help you.
I will check into this. I use a foam pipe insulator on my Leach wheel.
Mr. Vaughn, you are a master to me, thank you 🙏 I have a doubt, won't you put the steel wire under the piece after you finish?
I usually wire them through the next day or late the same day if I throw early in the day. Thanks for watching.
@@Vsmithpots Thank you 🙏🏻
Would love to see the trimming! Do you fire the lids separate? Can I see the final product? Love your videos! Thanks!
Hi Ahtumn, I just posted a trimming video 3 or 4 days ago. You can see the finished pieces in my showroom videos. Thanks for watching. I do fire lids separately.
If you fire your lids separate do you make them any bigger? Don’t you worry about them shrinking and not ending up the same width to your pot?
@@shelleydoxtdator753 Hi Shelley. The lids are made and fitted to the jars and dried on the jars, so they are fired in the bisque firing together, nothing warps or sticks in a bisque. In the glaze firing the flat lids are fired on a shelf, so they cannot warp. If the lids are like bowls I fire them on stilts inside the lid, supported by a kiln prop tall enough to keep the edge of the lid off the shelf. So far this system works. In the glaze firing they shrink at the same rate.
@@Vsmithpots Interesting thank you
can u clarify pls, you make foot ring as u throw a pot but i cant tell if the base ends up being the same level or slightly less. if its the same level would the pot not rock if placed on a high spot? . i may adopt this method. thanks
Yes I trim out a little under the base.
This Dec. 13th 2022. My son on the weekend asked me about making a compost pot to set on his countertop, then by chance I found your video. I’m wondering about approximate height and width. Will a compost bag fit inside and pull out without catching?
I do not use a bag, I empty it into my compost box outside, then rinse it out.
Are the pot and lid dried on the Masonite bats until they release?
I cut through them with my harp cutting wire.
How big and wide is the canister? Thank you 🤗
I make them 5-6 inches across and 8-10 inches tall.
How much do you charge for one of these jars? Scrap jars?
$69- $89 depending on size.
How would you make a container for bacon and left over oil drippings.
I would just use one of these and line it with a green bin liner.
What kind of bats are the best?
Honestly any bats are fine, as long as they are smooth.