Trimming For Beginners + Tap Centering Trick

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  • čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
  • #ceramic #pottery #trimming
    This is a very basic explanation on how to get on your way to trimming your first bowl/pot/cup, ect.
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    I really hope this video helps a lot of people learning how to center before trimming their first pot. + a little trick on how to surpass all of those steps by Tap entering.
    REMEMBER when putting clay down to keep the bowl centered DO NOT push into the bowl. push next to it.
    Griffin grips are ok too but don't use them so much that you cripple yourself and cant trim without one.
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Komentáře • 253

  • @rebeccafickes5869
    @rebeccafickes5869 Před 2 lety +15

    I love your sense of humor. I am completely entertained while I am learning. Best combination for instruction. Thank you!

  • @hillaryclampet4949
    @hillaryclampet4949 Před 6 lety +248

    I swear I learn more from your videos then I have in any class I've taken.

    • @sabinaferjan7625
      @sabinaferjan7625 Před 4 lety +1

      So...have I...thank you!!!
      💜

    • @satyanjena
      @satyanjena Před 3 lety +3

      these are my words too on your videos

    • @yudeng5350
      @yudeng5350 Před 3 lety +2

      I was about to posted exactly the same thing

    • @hayesguay
      @hayesguay Před 3 lety +2

      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

    • @jackiemorrison6024
      @jackiemorrison6024 Před 3 lety

      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

  • @xa_dead_fishx106
    @xa_dead_fishx106 Před 3 měsíci +1

    thank you so much. I had to miss my class on trimming and I started fearing that i'd get behind, so thank you!!

  • @redbloomable
    @redbloomable Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for perking up my day and making me smile! Your tips are amazing.Blessings and keep serving your fan base.

  • @TerriMcCaul
    @TerriMcCaul Před 4 lety +38

    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!

  • @SandraWadlow-jz9py
    @SandraWadlow-jz9py Před rokem +1

    Best explanations ever. I laugh at all you videos. Totally enjoyable to watch.

  • @Jackish7
    @Jackish7 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love your video! It's taught me a lot but also what a great personality to learn from. So enjoyable to watch. ❤❤❤

  • @teralee4987
    @teralee4987 Před 4 lety +9

    this was probably the most helpful trimming tutorial i've found online

  • @TheAprilChesebro
    @TheAprilChesebro Před 7 měsíci +1

    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!!

  • @originalyou4069
    @originalyou4069 Před 3 lety +2

    The pencil trick!!!!! 🤯
    And as for 'smacky smack'??!! 🤣

  • @sybillestahl8646
    @sybillestahl8646 Před 6 lety +12

    “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.

  • @madisonhartslief6116
    @madisonhartslief6116 Před rokem +8

    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!

  • @jordanwong6488
    @jordanwong6488 Před 3 lety +1

    My 7 & 5 year old boys love you and think you’re HILARIOUS. Thanks for such helpful and humorous videos.

  • @lauraouakil4698
    @lauraouakil4698 Před rokem +1

    You've changed my life !!!!!

  • @barbosterwisch
    @barbosterwisch Před 4 lety +5

    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!

  • @martapatino7346
    @martapatino7346 Před 2 lety +1

    Great teacher, in fact... you are master, I am learning a lot from you, thanks and greetings from Colombia

  • @LumiLunar
    @LumiLunar Před 4 lety +3

    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.

  • @User-to7nb
    @User-to7nb Před 4 lety +29

    “Because we’re not savages and leave it all sharp”
    EVERY THING YOU SAY HURTS 😂😂😂👊🏽

  • @gogojojo2718
    @gogojojo2718 Před 2 lety +1

    Wish I watched this before the trimming class I just had. You explained it so much better than my teacher

  • @karenmchugh5511
    @karenmchugh5511 Před 4 lety +3

    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!

  • @Brandi.731
    @Brandi.731 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is great info and love your sense of humor. Awesome videos 🎉

  • @gurleensahney1502
    @gurleensahney1502 Před 3 lety +4

    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.

  • @CharmSchool_Reject
    @CharmSchool_Reject Před 6 lety +5

    As a newer older potter, TY :) I am a nurse and adult caregiver of my dad. Pottery is something I loved as a kid but wasnt really allowed to do-Dont ask. Anyway, its become my weekly- me time. I see me spending more time in the studio, and maybe my own wheel soon.... Again, ty for these vids :)

  • @Kusunoky
    @Kusunoky Před 5 lety +41

    Sir your are the best teacher... thanks to share with us your knowledge.

    • @Atelier_Boutique
      @Atelier_Boutique Před 3 lety +1

      you are correct, I was able to pull my first bowl after struggling, but his explanations are always easy to understand

  • @desleykakoulidisgallaway3382

    You’re hilarious and brilliant artist and teacher 👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰

  • @corinnevanryckeghem9227
    @corinnevanryckeghem9227 Před 4 lety +3

    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!

  • @gaatzaat
    @gaatzaat Před 6 lety +12

    That wooden knife trick is really handy, thanks! I also have a new appreciation for the humble pair tool!

  • @picassoronal300
    @picassoronal300 Před 3 lety +3

    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

  • @lisalawn1111
    @lisalawn1111 Před 2 lety +1

    Wowzzzzza! Extra helpful... and great teaching style too!

  • @tarafeyma1129
    @tarafeyma1129 Před 2 lety +1

    Just wanted to say thank you, your videos are very help and fun.

  • @mikeworley8929
    @mikeworley8929 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you I’m hoping I get an A+ by the end of this project in school

  • @lyddiayannuzzi5564
    @lyddiayannuzzi5564 Před 6 lety +92

    I cried when i finally trimmed a nice bottom lol

  • @Kaesaluk
    @Kaesaluk Před 3 lety +1

    You are very funny, I enjoy watching your Videos even though I am not doing pottery. Good Job 👍

  • @couldwellbe4227
    @couldwellbe4227 Před rokem +1

    I love the upbeat way you explain things. Thanks very much for sharing this info as it’s really useful 🙂👍

  • @XDproductionsXD
    @XDproductionsXD Před 10 měsíci

    Your first comment caught me by suprise. Smooth bottom?...squats? what is this madness~lol love ur humor. Throw on~

  • @FlwrCats76
    @FlwrCats76 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @jeanaw5144
    @jeanaw5144 Před 5 lety +3

    You’re so funny. Can tell you’re really good at this and generous with your teaching. Your passion is infectious. Thanks!

  • @rl-sr3lc
    @rl-sr3lc Před 4 lety +6

    finally some actually entertaining tutorial content......THANK you, man

  • @cherlotful
    @cherlotful Před 2 lety +1

    Just started classes and this is so helpful.

  • @bryanduarte9373
    @bryanduarte9373 Před 2 lety +2

    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 😊

  • @user-ht5ce2it3z
    @user-ht5ce2it3z Před 2 lety +3

    I've recently got into pottery and all your videos are so helpful. Fun, engaging, and full of useful information. Thank you!

  • @marinataylor266
    @marinataylor266 Před 2 lety +1

    I just said, while alone in my living room, "you're a genius" when I saw how you remove your clay wedges from the lip of the bowl.

  • @XenobiaF
    @XenobiaF Před 5 lety +2

    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...

  • @lizlargent.
    @lizlargent. Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much for making these videos packed full of info and entertainment. Very enjoyable!

  • @maxparrish2566
    @maxparrish2566 Před 3 lety +1

    This is the best account I’ve found for pottery, learned more from this acc than i did in any of my classes

  • @kynahjai
    @kynahjai Před 4 lety +2

    I love the repetitive GET OF INSTAGRAM and little sarcastic tips... good teaching!

  • @eschang6678
    @eschang6678 Před 4 lety +3

    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! 👍

  • @karenweidenbach8996
    @karenweidenbach8996 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome explanation of the stages of clay and centering for trimming. Thank you!

  • @diystarms6550
    @diystarms6550 Před 4 lety +2

    Your lesson so fun and not bored at all. But the problem is , it's so fun that I almost forget I have my clay laying around too long. My routine: Take all my clay, tools and tray, find your video and watch to warm up, then to another video and another and another. By the time I think I'm ready, it's time to sleep. My clay waiting there 500 years.

  • @competitiveedgeathletics2407

    Great Video! You do a wonderful job having fun with the commentary. Thank You!

  • @sistersamich2075
    @sistersamich2075 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’m about to go to my ceramics class in 30 minutes, let’s see how well I can do this!

  • @scorpisces182
    @scorpisces182 Před 6 lety +4

    Im starting trimming in class later this week and this video is super helpful. Thanks dood

  • @roxyk3893
    @roxyk3893 Před 3 lety

    Lol love ur videos. They funny and informative. Thanks

  • @julievanderblue1400
    @julievanderblue1400 Před 2 lety

    LOVE this guy! Thank you!

  • @irinagoundortseva2304
    @irinagoundortseva2304 Před 3 lety +9

    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!

  • @alexforget
    @alexforget Před 3 lety +2

    Nicely done!
    I love your videos. Good teaching, good music, good rhythm.

  • @sharonatseanicstudios9970

    You totally crack me up, and I definitely learn so much from you. Thank you.

  • @tiffanydefibaugh4355
    @tiffanydefibaugh4355 Před 6 lety +7

    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!

    • @EarthNationCeramics
      @EarthNationCeramics  Před 6 lety

      +Tiffany Defibaugh I tried to make this one cleaner for younger students. People have been requesting it.

  • @BigJDawg6969
    @BigJDawg6969 Před 3 lety +1

    Subbed. Good video. It didn't occur to me that finishing a piece is pretty much "lathing" .. thats dope

  • @saraedgar4026
    @saraedgar4026 Před 6 lety +2

    OMG how am I just now finding this? I can’t wait to try these techniques.

  • @themoodyonejb
    @themoodyonejb Před 11 měsíci +1

    ❤ as usual, another great video that I thank you for.

    • @themoodyonejb
      @themoodyonejb Před 11 měsíci

      😂😂 that deep comment took me out!

  • @jordane2036
    @jordane2036 Před rokem

    You’re so funny omg thank you for making the dreaded task of centering funny

  • @katharinebruce5947
    @katharinebruce5947 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent, delightful to watch!

  • @dvinely
    @dvinely Před 6 lety +3

    Thanks for all the tips! Hopefully I will be able to pull it off next trim session! I still go through the bottom!

  • @NothingsR33L
    @NothingsR33L Před 4 lety +1

    Love this video lol

  • @Jason-Peters
    @Jason-Peters Před 4 lety

    Really enjoyed that ... You're an excellent teacher. Fun too!! 😊

  • @mirabelng37
    @mirabelng37 Před 4 lety

    👏👏👏 round of applause. Thankyou for this video.

  • @JarethGarza
    @JarethGarza Před 4 lety +6

    This is the channel I needed.

  • @patriciaghai8701
    @patriciaghai8701 Před 4 lety +4

    you make learning fun. i literally laugh out loud. thank you :)

  • @sandyfrancsak148
    @sandyfrancsak148 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you I missed my trim class this was perfect I’m ready to trim today

  • @milkyblendersmoothie1305
    @milkyblendersmoothie1305 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing,thank you greeting from Hungary

  • @svet.ceramics
    @svet.ceramics Před 5 lety +3

    I love your humour :D Loving your videos, thank you.

  • @susierussell7613
    @susierussell7613 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for all your technique tips.

  • @alandunnighan2159
    @alandunnighan2159 Před 6 lety

    Great show again, liking the hummer man. Good for the beginners as well some great tips.

  • @BD-hy8bl
    @BD-hy8bl Před 6 lety

    Big smile! Thanks for the marvelous video.

  • @meaishka
    @meaishka Před 3 lety

    You are an amazing teacher! Thank you very much🌸❤️

  • @psnyderglax
    @psnyderglax Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent instruction--now, off to class to put this into practice!

  • @pahu47
    @pahu47 Před 3 lety

    Great videos/Great teaching style-keep it light !

  • @Bernee383
    @Bernee383 Před 5 lety +14

    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.

    • @yogabagaba36
      @yogabagaba36 Před 5 lety +7

      Bernee383 tried the tap method a few days ago my cup went flying off the wheel lmao oops

  • @yollabsaibes3062
    @yollabsaibes3062 Před 4 lety +4

    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

  • @lauralezama5771
    @lauralezama5771 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this, im gonna try it today.

  • @dianeowen-smith8824
    @dianeowen-smith8824 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for a great video I learnt such a lot and you are so funny had a good giggle too

  • @cloudyprison7741
    @cloudyprison7741 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this. Thanks for all the great tips, man!

  • @camilabelimmotter3457
    @camilabelimmotter3457 Před 4 lety +2

    amaaaaaazing!!! i'm excited to try! let's see if it's gonna work

  • @tjankovsky1947
    @tjankovsky1947 Před 4 lety +1

    Great and fun video!! And the Atom is so cute😊

  • @nancyglassman9979
    @nancyglassman9979 Před 3 lety +1

    I absolutely love your class!!

  • @SkyeElizabethArtist
    @SkyeElizabethArtist Před 6 lety +1

    I’m crap at trimming - this is really helpful! Keen to get back on the wheel now

  • @tennesseelegs
    @tennesseelegs Před 4 lety +3

    You're videos on ceramics are the best I've found. Your dad jokes are terrible, but I'll let go bc I love your detailed videos.

  • @brianhinesley
    @brianhinesley Před 4 lety +2

    You are a silly crazy man, I do enjoy watching your videos

  • @tamytank975
    @tamytank975 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow i really enjoyed your video you teach pretty good and fun :) I’m about to trim a bowl and this helped a lot

  • @merveyoneyman7282
    @merveyoneyman7282 Před 4 lety +4

    great videos you're hilarious and amazing teacher thank you

  • @debc5317
    @debc5317 Před 2 lety +1

    Great tips using pencil and also the pear tool to make the deco lines afterwards!

  • @carolfant9501
    @carolfant9501 Před 6 lety +1

    Learned a lot!! You are so darn funny so its fun to watch.
    . Thank you!!

  • @clairelininan8528
    @clairelininan8528 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing! Learned and laughed a lot!

  • @nataliefiorentino4736
    @nataliefiorentino4736 Před 3 lety

    😂😂😂 I love the way you teach!
    Thank you!

  • @ElisabethDonati
    @ElisabethDonati Před 4 lety +1

    I love learning while laughing! Wonderful.

  • @straightonline8972
    @straightonline8972 Před 2 lety +1

    liked teacher your the best in this sector

  • @allisonschmitter8198
    @allisonschmitter8198 Před 5 lety +9

    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!

  • @emicontained6870
    @emicontained6870 Před 6 lety +3

    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 ^^'

  • @deirdreyelverton9713
    @deirdreyelverton9713 Před 2 lety

    This is a fantastic tutorial