Trimming Pottery 101
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2024
- I have a very particular way of trimming pots, developed over almost 15 years of making. In this video, I want to discuss that approach, show my techniques, and talk about subtle tips and tricks that help the process of turning and finish pots at the leather hard stage.
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If you'd like to watch the other parts of this series, which demonstrate how to make a pot, you can find them here:
Part 1: How to centre the clay: • How to Center Clay - A...
Part 2: How to open up and form the base: • How to Open Up Centred...
Part 3: How to pull up the walls: • How to Pull Up The Wal...
Part 4: How to lift pots off the wheel: • How to Lift Pots Off t...
Part 5: How to throw a bowl: • How to Throw a Pottery...
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - The clays condition...
1:18 - Assessing the pot's weight before trimming
1:54 - How to centre the pot / how to TAP centre
5:20 - How to slip the pot onto the wheel
6:09 - Discussing turning tools (steel)
6:34 - How to hold the turning tool
7:31 - Finishing the inside of the pot
9:55 - How to remove the pot from the wheel
11:24 - Using a 'spinner' to hold the pot down
11:52 - Discussing turning tools (tungsten carbide)
13:20 - How to secure the pot in place with clay
14:18 - Trimming the outside walls of the bowl
16:20 - Finishing the foot of the bowl
20:03 - The finished vessel
21:05 - CLEAN UP
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who doesn't watch till the end? outrageous
I am taking potting lessons and have learned more from you than my instructor. Your demos are clear and have helped me so much. Thank you!
I began my potting journey 9 lessons ago! I feel that your videos and clear explanations and demonstrations have helped me enormously. Thank you
So pleased to hear so! Comments like that make the whole process of filming and making these films feel very worthwhile. It takes me out of my normal practice quite considerably but has perhaps allowed me to have a greater influence worldwide? I used to watch pottery videos when I was a student and they helped a tremendous amount, so it's a good feeling making videos for others who might use them in the same way. Thanks for watching and all the best potting!
I agree with you. I am very new to pottery. The videos are very helpful. I can't wait to got to class and do what was taught here. I also appreciate your videos a great deal.
Thank you so much. By the way yes I did watched till the end. Very engaging video!
@@floriangadsby in college, I watched a lot of Hsinchuen Lin and it really influenced how I approach throwing and pottery. I teach now and sometimes I'm hesitant to show your videos to total beginners--it's inevitable someone gets HOOKED on your level of technical throwing & trimming and expectations skyrocket 😅 Truly, your videos are an incredible resource, and a good lesson that it's all about practice and cumulative, hard-earned experience--pots like this just aren't made in the first 8 weeks, and yet, even you started where my beginners are. Thank you.
So informative and helped me to see why I have had some not so nice trimming results. Thank you for your detailed explanations and reasons why. I learn so much from your videos!
Trimming is magic… and your videos reveal that magic, beautifully!
Made it to the end. I learn so much from your videos, and have really enjoyed your book, too! Thank you!
made to the end; mesmerizing - I'll never reach your level of finesse but I enjoy these videos so much
Yes, watched the whole thing. Really love the intensity your cute dog shows in the process. Your videos are clear and precise. Thanks.
Love your videos. They are so well videoed. The viewer can see every step. I am taking a 6 week pottery beginners class and the instruction is good but not detailed like this. Thank you.
Great video! And your dog is super cute!
great tutorial all the way through to the end. Thank you!
As a new potter, I can say that I am not a fan of trimming at all! I have trimmed through the bottom of two pots, I have created uneven feet, and somehow I have ruined more than a few sidewalls by trimming badly. Your video makes it look so easy and then I remind myself how much more experience you have…and that you likely had difficulties in the beginning too. This video, in particular, is one I will watch again and again to help me learn to improve. I am not giving up - and I know that with practice and helpful tutorials like this, I will become the potter I want to be ❤
Thanks for the video; it made me take pause and consider what I'm doing automatically, out of habit when I'm trimming. I was amazed that you trimmed 11 ounces off of this pot as I have always been very focused on throwing as thinly as possible but never considered trimming inside of the pot. It's always good to reassess what we do and how we're doing it to get fresh ideas; thanks for this.😊
What a wonderful comment! I feel exactly the same when I watch videos by other potters. There's no RIGHT way of making pottery, but seeing how other minds figure out ways of doing things is fascinating - the fact this video did that for you makes all he effort spent creating it completely worth it. Thanks for taking the time to watch!
I watched to the end and am planning to rewatch: a fascinating process extremely well explained
Make it to the end! Thank you for the video!
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Not only did I make it to the end, but I rewound to watch several parts twice. Thanks for this lovely tutorial!
That’s a great step by step. As a potter of 3 years, I’ve been starting to teach some of the new guild members, and this would be a great guide to follow. Thanks!
Thank you! I hope the video helps! And point them towards my beginner's guide if they haven't already seen it - that may help a little more.
Your explanations are a delight!
Really helpful! Thank you. Yes, I made it to the end. : )
Watched to the end 😉 Great video
Yes got to the end. Great tutorial.
Thank you! I have just enough courage to go and trim my first pots! Yes, I made it. to the end! Cheers!
Your videos help me a lot, always watch until the end, thank you!!!
Made it to the end and love it.
Thanks for teaching!
Watched to the end. I always do. This is so helpful! Thank you.
I made it to the end! Engrossed the entire time.
Thank you for your amazing tutorials 😊
Welcome! I hope they help!
Narration got smoother, Florian. Thanks for putting in the effort :)
Haha! I figured out a few things I can change - spent MUCH longer fitting all the audio clips together, glad you picked up on it! Thanks for watching!
Thanks. Yes, all the way to the end. All good.
Have regularly made it to the end ever since i started watching you a couple years ago, and while i think I’ll never practice pottery even as a hobby i find the process remarkably beautiful, and your narration and clear way of explaining every step has helped to get me hooked on the progression of each pot every time.
Thanks a lot for putting out these videos! ❤
Thanks! 😄
I made it to the end! I'm not a potter at all but I soak in this stuff, I love learning even if it's not immediately useful. Plus, I could listen to your voice forever!
Till the end. And probably I will watch it again, because your detailed explanations are great, and because it's really nice to watch. Thank you!!
Glad to have you onboard! Thanks for taking the time to watch.
This is wonderful❤ I actually prefer trimming to throwing, I think it’s the transformation that I love 😊
Made it all the way to the end, as always. I love watching your videos. I'm back in art class for the remainder of the semester, and your videos are so helpful. You are a truly gifted teacher, as well as ceramist, and I am so glad you are willing to offer your insights for all of us who are still learning. A real treasure. For me, trimming is a necessary evil, and I guess that is because I am not very good at it. I prefer the throwing stage, and opening my kiln, of course. I get to see all of the hard work come "alive." I'm really looking forward to reading your book next month when it releases here in the US. It will become a valuable reference in my studio. Thank you!
It’s like you knew I was looking for this exact type of video 😆 great timing. Thanks!
Good timing then! Good luck trimming, I hope this video was useful!
Great video. Your ability to explain the process is excellent. I always watch to the end. Work is not done until clean up is done
Just finished after starting this video a few days ago. The results are aspirational. I haven't thrown any pots yet but am looking forward to a first class in a few months. My hope is these videos and your results will keep me motivated through the learning curve, and maybe even hasten the curve just a bit, by watching how potters' hands are positioned and how they move.
I always make it to the end. It is a treat to get to see Ciro peeking into the process!
Now that is an informative video man. In depth and demonstrated for clarity.
Brilliant!
Hasta el final Flori¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
I could listen to you speak all day. I love your passion and how eloquently you explain the process! Definitely got to subscribe now ☺️
To the end. As always.
All good too.
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I watch tour vidéos ALWAYS to the end. I vegan pottery as an amateur one year ago and tour vidéos are si precious to sée mouvements, processes, advices etc.. i even made a team pot ❤
Thanks you so much for your videos
Good Tutorial as always. I also like all the delicate edges you made on this piece.
Cheers Mike!
made it again!!!
So helpful...from beginning to end
I just had my second pottery class this morning. I feel like your videos have given me a huge leg up. Thank you!
Loved it! Thank you. Made it till the end
Thank you! That means a lot!
I would love to see a breakdown of the various trimming tools that you use!
Loved all the puppy shots :)
love your work, its a pleasure to listen to you teach and give guidance
I'm just starting to learn. I have had 2 classes and am already hooked on throwing. Your videos are great! Thanks. And yes, I watched all the way to the end!
love the big food rings they alway make me nervous i’ve trimmed through a couple before lol
Made it to the end! I just wanted to say I appreciate how well your script lined up with your demonstrations in the video! It really helped keep the process clear. Thanks for an awesome and informative video!
Aha! Thank you! It's funny really... I film a lot of hand flapping and pointing and then edit it and make the audio match those moments - it makes a big difference I think when what's being spoken about is actually being shown. Appreciate you taking the time to watch!
I made it to the end of the video, I always really like watching and you are among my favorite creators. I do blacksmithing and have learned most of what I know from another creators on CZcams like Black Bear Forge, Joey van der Steeg, and Torbjörn Åhman. The quality and detail of your videos really shows the process well. The way you give such concise information really illustrates what is going on
I'm so glad you used the happy mistake at 7:58! Such a perfect visualization.
Excellent video. Thank you for making it 🙂 I find it very helpful.
As I've been helping my old ceramics teacher with his classes, these videos have been a great resource to tell others about. Thank you for making both my journey and the students journeys easier Florian!
Mesmerizing to watch! Informative and inspiring. And adorable puppy shots as a bonus!
Yes to the end!
I love your videos
Aw that is one sweet puppy!
Not a potter, however your videos are just simply relaxing to watch. Thank you. :)
So pleased to hear so! Thanks for taking the time to watch.
I learned so much. I look forward to watching you, there a calm relaxing tone in your voice that makes it so easy to understand. Beautiful shape on your finished piece. Can’t wait till I get your book. Thank you.
So nice ! J'ai regardé jusqu'à la fin. 👍
21:24 😂 made it to the end
Your videos are my favorite. I started pottery 5 months ago and feel your videos have helped me immensely to improve. The way you explain why you do things a certain way hells me understand clay better.
Wonderful tutorial-and just what I needed at my current stage!
I have not learned to love trimming. I hope to enjoy it more 😅
Just wonderful - thank you. I have had no trimming tuition and watching yiu has an as seed several of my questions…. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Florian. I watched till the end and it was, as usual, really helpful and well explained
I make it to the end 😉 and, as always, it was a pleasure to watch your video. Thanks for sharing ! 👌
I always make it to the end. Love how informative this more in depth look at trimming is. Your boldness with your tools is pretty awe inspiring, though do you find yourself getting frustrated when you inevitably sometimes go to far?
I made it till the end of almost every one, love them all! I'm very new at the wheel, have loved hand building and giving this a try...
Not only did I make it to the end, I loved it! I’ve been learning so much from you. Thank you! I actually make about 190 cups as wedding favors for our wedding (which was just 2 weeks ago and was a Huge success and everyone loved the ceramics). I feel like making 190+ of the same piece definitely leveled up my skills but I learn something in every one of your videos. Thanks again!
I‘m new in pottery and I love and hate trimming at the same time 😂 I love it because it‘s soo satisfying and in the end it looks so beautiful. I hate it because its so difficult 🙈 Sometimes I feel it‘s more difficult than throwing. I made myself a chuck with your video but I ruined the mugs‘ rims, maybe they were to soft. And always the mugs fly away even if the 3 clay pieces are attached to the bottom 😂 But I will practice until it‘s easy! ❤ Thank you for your videos ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Florian 🌿always to the end !
Thank you, very helpful to the end!
Make it to the end, actually watch the all playlist to the end ^^ My rims have changed quite a bit ;) So relaxing and useful to watch your videos ! Thank you
thank you so much florian! this video was super super helpful! I appreciate your detailed way of teaching :)
I have watched this repeatedly (and of course, each time to the end!). You give us such helpful knowledge in such a concise way. There's nothing extraneous here, which really helps one absorb the info necessary for a good trim. Thanks once again.
I am new to pottery with so much to learn. It's both exciting and intimidating. Your videos are very helpful and clear. I especially liked your detailed demonstration of the trimming process. Thank you!
I always make it to the end.I love trimming it feels like sculpting and yes a nice clean job .
I made it to the end - again. I have been doing ceramics for about 6 months now. Some days I love trimming and others it is a struggle. It was good to come back and rewatch and relearn. Thanks for your great videos.
That never changes, I still have good days and bad days too but they get less frequent. Thanks so much for watching and all the very best potting! 🙌🏻
Made it to the end, thank you so much for your tutorials, they are great help.
I got your book today Florian :) :D, It’s super cool.
Great tutorial. Very clear and structured. Thank you.
You make the process so graceful. Thanks for the detailed descriptions and steps.
Of course, i watched to the end! A few times. Great information, with all the whys and wherefores addressed.
Trimming is my fave process, too, tho look forward to getting much better at it.
Very helpful tutorial. Thanks as always.
so so interesting. very very helpful
Such a good video, thanks so much for all the knowledge and tipps and tricks :) your work is truly amazing
amazing videos man!! After a beginners class I'm spending some solo time at the wheel and diving head first into your videos because your explanations and demos are so helpful! I'm no where near trimming anything but couldn't stop watching your videos. So fantastic, thanks for your effort and generosity putting together and teaching these lessons!
Yes, watched until the end. Thanks for the video, very clear explanation.
Thanks so much!
So helpful and informative. I learn something new with every video.
So glad to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to watch 🙌🏻
Thank you! Trimming is always a bit hit and miss for me which makes it less enjoyable but now I can’t wait to get to class to try out some of what you’ve demonstrated.
Thank you so much. Your videos help me learn in new ways that's hard to do at my studio. The experienced potters now look at me weird as I tap center my pots. 😂
Your studio assistant deserves a raise (more treats)😂❤ 3:37
I made it to the end lol
Having set days in a studio makes it difficult to get that sweet spot for trimming. I have ruined many pots trying to trim too wet. Another amazing video by the Great Gadsby!