In this video I’m working on a new shape for me: a 4lb Moon Jar! I’m excited to see where shapes like this fit into my current body of work and where these forms lead me in slip work and glazing.
Great Job, Matthew, I've been learning a lot with your videos , I live in a small town in Brazil and the only way to learn is practicing on my wheel and whatching the tutorials you guys post on youtube, cheers
Stunningly beautiful piece. Love the fluidity of your work. Now that you've inspired me - time to get on my wheel. Thanks again for the awesome instruction!
Matt, what originally drew me to you and your work was your cleanliness of throwing and everything else to do with throwing. I see it once again in this video and I love the way you and the wheel stay clean. I know you picked this up early in your career and I admire that no end. I, alternatively have always been naturally a "clean person" in all I do; also a great deal or organisation [I think you have this aspect too]. My wheel and surroundings stay clean, I must admit though that since watching you that this has increased my cleanliness even more :) I've watched this video several times and admire how you achieve the end result. There's a lot of talent & skill that shows up in the making of the moon jar Thank you "as always" for sharing your talent with us :)
Watched for the umpteenth time Matt. it really is the secret being able to throw with little to no water to be able to obtain such a gorgeous shape pot. Maybe I should practice dry throwing ; LOL. It's not all easy. very well done and thanks for sharing :) Matthew you don't need a throwing stick because you are a wizard with the rib :)
Yeah some times it is still tough for me but fortunately not on that one. That clay just seemed to keep going and going. I love it when pieces end up running so true you feel like they can be any shape you want!
Awesome demo and awesome pot. I tried today with a similar amount of clay and think by the end of bellying it out I had used too much water and it flopped, but siked to try again. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful! You make it look soooooo easy! It looked like you brought it up to about 12 inches high ? Did it end up being about ten inches high? So if I started to practice the shape with a two pound ball of clay ,would it end up being a 5 inch jar? Thank you so much for sharing your talent! It was especially amazing that you barely used any water!
Just fantastic!! And a really helpful video, thanks a lot. I wonder if not to use much water when shaping the belly do you really use your fingertips on the inside then? Like when lifting. I feel they tend to stick to the clay. And what clay is it, any chamotte? And a suggestion; glaze it in shiny bone white, only. No other decorations. The shape speaks for itself! (I understand that this particular one is made a year ago, but next time:)). I’d try that one day. Thanks a lot for sharing! Love from Sweden🙏🇸🇪👌
Watched this a few times to date. Correct me if I' wrong Matthew but I believe that the constant ribbing/compression and removal of slip frequently from the shoulder has made it possible to create this beautiful moonjar and with such a thin neck too. Thanks a million for taking the time to make the video. [cliff from london].
I’d say the minimal water use is most important depending on the stiffness of the clay. The constant ribbing is mainly to shape gradually. Also using the rib on the outside is helpful bc it doesn’t stick to the dryer clay like you fingers would. I’m sure there are lots of things happening that are just second nature.
I think the only way to end up with such a beautifully thrown form would be the amount of `dry throwing` you do when shaping. As you said Matt, this takes a lot of practice to be able to throw dry! You are a true professional. I've watched this particular video SO many times, thanks for sharing with us :)
Great video. Love the whole shape esp the top and the roundnessz. It’s a shape I am struggling with and I am keen to try again after watching... one question. How tall did you pull that 4 lbs before starting to stretch ? Thanks!
I have 25 yrs of practice and hundred of thousands of pots under my belt and the perfect pot keeps evolving and eluding me. Not that I am never satisfied but there’s always a way to improve. Good luck but don’t be too hard on yourself. We all have to grow.
Late here at commenting...would you mind sharing the type or make of that rib you favor in many videos. Love your videos..watching many videos of yours today!
@@MatthewKellyPottery I believe you. As a beginner I can just barely imagine what your hands are feeling in these moments. Very interesting to witness your gaze and control. Good continuation !
This clay is Hestia from Highwater. That clay I use in my gas reduction kiln fires to cone 11. I use another blend of clays for wood firing. I’m glad you enjoy the videos.
Thanks so much for the demonstration. I have such a problem with needing to use water in order to not have my fingers stick on the inside, sending it into an out of control wobble. Any advice on that or perhaps is it the quality of clay your using where you don't depend on so much water?
Thank you for your comments/question. I don't believe its the quality of the clay. I have worked for years on throwing with less water. One of the keys is to not have much water in there to begin with. If you ever have spots with water and then spots with little to no water you will get the not sticky/sticky kind of cycle that will give any pot a wonderful wobble. Learning the feel of the clay on your fingertips without much water is definitely a skill that takes time. I use the rib on the outside because it will not stick like your fingers will. I will include this idea in my 'tips and tricks' video/series I am planning in the near future so stay tuned.
Hey Matt, I notice that you start with widening the centered clay, then with each successive pull reduce the diameter where the clay meets the bat. Could you explain the reason for this?
Hi Matthew - Nice! Thanks for the video. I'm quite new to pottery, but shortly into my journey I found the moon jar form so appealing that I thought I'd give it go. I've struggled my way through making a few one-piece and two-piece jars. They are a lot of fun to make - and quite a challenge! I'd love to see you throw two of your 15-25 pound bowls and join them to make a huge moon jar. Here's a great video of a Korean potter making one like that: czcams.com/video/eK5v0KZ3MxQ/video.html I enjoy all of your videos and learn so much from them, but I especially like the ones when you talk to us as you throw. Thanks again!
You are very welcome. I will check that video out and get back to you. I intend on making most of my videos from now on with commentary and maybe even some live events as long as I have help to read chat to me. Cheers!
@@MatthewKellyPottery You push it around so effortlessly. I was sure that it was some kind of porcelain It just appeared a little darker than usual on the video. I almost said on the film, LOL.
Really well done. Great demonstration and explanation.
Great Job, Matthew, I've been learning a lot with your videos , I live in a small town in Brazil and the only way to learn is practicing on my wheel and whatching the tutorials you guys post on youtube, cheers
I love your moon vase! It will probably be another decade before I can make one but it’s another of your beautiful shapes I can aspire to creating.
Stunningly beautiful piece. Love the fluidity of your work. Now that you've inspired me - time to get on my wheel. Thanks again for the awesome instruction!
You’re welcome! Definitely go use the inspiration!
always love watching this particular video, thanks Matt
I should probably be practicing but here I am watching you! Super cool
Thank you so much ! I love to see and listen to your instructions!
Love the shape of this pot. Thanks for sharing your process/technique! (from Ottawa, Canada)
Great video! Really appreciate your explanations-- very comprehensive and thorough!
Great shots, I like seeing the hands work.
Matt, what originally drew me to you and your work was your cleanliness of throwing and everything else to do with throwing. I see it once again in this video and I love the way you and the wheel stay clean.
I know you picked this up early in your career and I admire that no end.
I, alternatively have always been naturally a "clean person" in all I do; also a great deal or organisation [I think you have this aspect too]. My wheel and surroundings stay clean, I must admit though that since watching you that this has increased my cleanliness even more :)
I've watched this video several times and admire how you achieve the end result. There's a lot of talent & skill that shows up in the making of the moon jar
Thank you "as always" for sharing your talent with us :)
Matt .......I'm looking forward to buying one of your pieces!
Great tips. Thank you
Great lesson. 👍
Watched for the umpteenth time Matt. it really is the secret being able to throw with little to no water to be able to obtain such a gorgeous shape pot.
Maybe I should practice dry throwing ; LOL. It's not all easy.
very well done and thanks for sharing :)
Matthew you don't need a throwing stick because you are a wizard with the rib :)
Moonshine style jugs taught me some collaring techniques, but you sure make it look easy. I know I'll watch this a couple more times.
Yeah some times it is still tough for me but fortunately not on that one. That clay just seemed to keep going and going. I love it when pieces end up running so true you feel like they can be any shape you want!
Beautifully done! It’s perfect.
Thank you
Brilliant work! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. You’re welcome.
Beautiful as always!
Thanks buddy!
Perfect! Thanks
Beautiful! I'd love to see how you trim.
Wow you are of master of skills excellent video thank you
GREAT shape Matthew, good controlled throwing. Thanks for sharing [cliff from london].
Thanks Cliff. I was even surprised watching the video back that I was able to bring the neck in that far. Haha. Out of body experience...
Awesome demo and awesome pot. I tried today with a similar amount of clay and think by the end of bellying it out I had used too much water and it flopped, but siked to try again. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful throw. You'd think you made moon jars every day, Matthew!
Perfect! So nice... ♥
WOW ... amazing
Beautiful! You make it look soooooo easy! It looked like you brought it up to about 12 inches high ? Did it end up being about ten inches high? So if I started to practice the shape with a two pound ball of clay ,would it end up being a 5 inch jar? Thank you so much for sharing your talent! It was especially amazing that you barely used any water!
I love how clean you work. I guess it's an OCD issue for me. LOL .....but you keep it all smooth and clean!
I definitely work very hard to develop good habits and one of those is working clean.
Beautiful 🙂
Great videos, appreciate you switching angles showing positions of your hands
You’re welcome! We’ve been using two phones lately to record from varying angles. I’m glad it helps.
Beautiful
Just fantastic!! And a really helpful video, thanks a lot. I wonder if not to use much water when shaping the belly do you really use your fingertips on the inside then? Like when lifting. I feel they tend to stick to the clay. And what clay is it, any chamotte? And a suggestion; glaze it in shiny bone white, only. No other decorations. The shape speaks for itself! (I understand that this particular one is made a year ago, but next time:)). I’d try that one day. Thanks a lot for sharing! Love from Sweden🙏🇸🇪👌
Beautiful piece. How thick were your cylinder walls before you began shaping and stretching?
Watched this a few times to date. Correct me if I' wrong Matthew but I believe that the constant ribbing/compression and removal of slip frequently from the shoulder has made it possible to create this beautiful moonjar and with such a thin neck too. Thanks a million for taking the time to make the video. [cliff from london].
I’d say the minimal water use is most important depending on the stiffness of the clay. The constant ribbing is mainly to shape gradually. Also using the rib on the outside is helpful bc it doesn’t stick to the dryer clay like you fingers would. I’m sure there are lots of things happening that are just second nature.
thanks for that info Matthew.
I think the only way to end up with such a beautifully thrown form would be the amount of `dry throwing` you do when shaping. As you said Matt, this takes a lot of practice to be able to throw dry!
You are a true professional.
I've watched this particular video SO many times, thanks for sharing with us :)
You are totally correct. That shape would be difficult without throwing dry but then again it all takes practice. Cheers!
@@MatthewKellyPottery you are my "distant mentor" hehe. Thanks for all your advice and wisdom my friend.
Beautiful 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great video. Love the whole shape esp the top and the roundnessz. It’s a shape I am struggling with and I am
keen to try again after watching... one question. How tall did you pull that 4 lbs before starting to stretch ? Thanks!
Are all your bats plastic? Really enjoy your clips. Thank you
Beautiful piece, wonderful to watch you throw and shape. Cannot believe how little water you use! What type of clay are you using with this piece?
Love your videos and explanation, easy to watch and follow. Would you show us the way you trim, glaze this pot and then the final outcome?
I will attempt to do that. I don’t trim very many pieces that I make including that one but I’ll be happy to film the glazing and the outcome.
I wonder how long will it take me to finally get that perfect shape. I love moon jars yours is very perfect. Thank you for the tips.
I have 25 yrs of practice and hundred of thousands of pots under my belt and the perfect pot keeps evolving and eluding me. Not that I am never satisfied but there’s always a way to improve. Good luck but don’t be too hard on yourself. We all have to grow.
Late here at commenting...would you mind sharing the type or make of that rib you favor in many videos. Love your videos..watching many videos of yours today!
Your shaping is excellent.
Thank you! I work very hard on it.
@@MatthewKellyPottery I believe you. As a beginner I can just barely imagine what your hands are feeling in these moments. Very interesting to witness your gaze and control.
Good continuation !
@@PierreLucSex Thank you!
Love your videos Matt. Wondering what clay you are using and what firing process and temperature. Thanks!
This clay is Hestia from Highwater. That clay I use in my gas reduction kiln fires to cone 11. I use another blend of clays for wood firing. I’m glad you enjoy the videos.
Thanks so much for the demonstration. I have such a problem with needing to use water in order to not have my fingers stick on the inside, sending it into an out of control wobble. Any advice on that or perhaps is it the quality of clay your using where you don't depend on so much water?
Thank you for your comments/question. I don't believe its the quality of the clay. I have worked for years on throwing with less water. One of the keys is to not have much water in there to begin with. If you ever have spots with water and then spots with little to no water you will get the not sticky/sticky kind of cycle that will give any pot a wonderful wobble. Learning the feel of the clay on your fingertips without much water is definitely a skill that takes time. I use the rib on the outside because it will not stick like your fingers will. I will include this idea in my 'tips and tricks' video/series I am planning in the near future so stay tuned.
mine always collapse, you make it look easy
I love the round shape. Can you do one without the collar?
I definitely could do one without the collar. I’m thinking of making two bowls and putting them together to make that shape. Just a fun experiment
Hi Mathew
Great work as always
How many pound did you start with
Thanks rick
I can’t remember now but looks like 4 lbs or so
4 pounds
Hey Matt, I notice that you start with widening the centered clay, then with each successive pull reduce the diameter where the clay meets the bat. Could you explain the reason for this?
How thick do you leave your base? I'm always concerned my form will collapse with more extreme bellies.
Do you trim? How?
Do you wood fire this kind of jar? I would buy one, if so.
I need to make some of that style for the wood kiln. Adding that to my list for firing #2
😊
Отлично с большим уважением к вашему мастерству.
Спасибо
You reference a “throwing stick”
Can you explain what that is?
Hi Matthew - Nice! Thanks for the video. I'm quite new to pottery, but shortly into my journey I found the moon jar form so appealing that I thought I'd give it go. I've struggled my way through making a few one-piece and two-piece jars. They are a lot of fun to make - and quite a challenge! I'd love to see you throw two of your 15-25 pound bowls and join them to make a huge moon jar. Here's a great video of a Korean potter making one like that: czcams.com/video/eK5v0KZ3MxQ/video.html
I enjoy all of your videos and learn so much from them, but I especially like the ones when you talk to us as you throw. Thanks again!
You are very welcome. I will check that video out and get back to you. I intend on making most of my videos from now on with commentary and maybe even some live events as long as I have help to read chat to me. Cheers!
Is this cone 10 porcelain?
No that’s stoneware clay. I fire it to cone 11 because the glazes that I use look better at that temperature
@@MatthewKellyPottery You push it around so effortlessly. I was sure that it was some kind of porcelain It just appeared a little darker than usual on the video. I almost said on the film, LOL.
I think you dont know what moon jar(달항아리) is...
Thanks