Comments on: How to throw a big wide clay pottery vase on a wheel demo pot throwing ingleton pottery

By: gieringer

gieringer — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:26:01 +0000

Dan, How thick are …
Dan, How thick are your walls prior to shaping, when it’s still in the cylinder form? Thanks!

By: kolynoz

kolynoz — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:26:01 +0000

amazing!!!
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amazing!!!
congratulations, I’m a pottery artist too . can you please tell me how is the clay, how can i do it. i ask you that because i want to make my own clay and throwing with a better clay, thanks and congratulations again.

By: DCuzick

DCuzick — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:26:01 +0000

John, you will find …
John, you will find that different clay bodies will take on water at different rates. Also try using clay that is a little stiffer, that may help a lot. And finally, work as rapidly as you can so the water doesn’t sit on the pot for too long. You will find your own way, just lots of practice.

By: youdanxxx

youdanxxx — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:26:01 +0000

Thank you.
I only …
Thank you.
I only started in my 20s and I’m still in my 30’s (just)

By: holt325

holt325 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:26:01 +0000

how many years have …
how many years have you been at this? You are the best I have seen on you tube! Very inspiring!

By: oxroses12

oxroses12 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:26:01 +0000

Wow, you make this …
Wow, you make this look so freakin’ easy. I am determined to do this someday. How many pounds of clay are you using and does it have grog or is it porcelain?

By: youdanxxx

youdanxxx — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:26:01 +0000

Could be too thin …
Could be too thin or the clay being too soft.

By: sjopostit91

sjopostit91 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:26:01 +0000

whenever I throw …
whenever I throw wide forms with narrow tops
the should always seems to collapse on me
is this because my walls are too thin
or is it bc I shaping it too aggressively?

By: potterybyjohn

potterybyjohn — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:26:01 +0000

So, Dan, I tried …
So, Dan, I tried using more water on a piece that, for me, is a taller piece and it helped. I find that I pull the height faster now than when I was learning and so I was able to get rid of the water before it started to soften the clay too much. The piece was still pretty soft around the top by the time I got it up there, but the base was pretty good. Thanks for your advice.

By: youdanxxx

youdanxxx — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:26:01 +0000

Hi,I’ve never used …
Hi,I’ve never used a rib in my life,just my fingers to open it up.
I use a lot of water because if I don’t my fingers tend to grip on the clay and send it out of shape.
Personally I would use as much water as you can as it’s really just a lubricant and eases the lifting and widening….for me anyway.
But It’s not an exact science so whatever you find best for you then stick to it.
Cheers,Dan