How I Center Larger Lumps of Clay

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Жыл бұрын

In this week's video I'm throwing a 4 kg, (8.8 lb), vase. I talk technique, new tools, learning to throw larger wares and various other topics.
I hope you enjoy the beginning section about centring larger masses of clay! It can be a challenge and I'm still definitely learning a lot making these vases.
For another video focused video, which focuses on smaller lumps of clay, watch this: • How to Center Clay - A...
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Timecodes:
0:30 - Preparing and wedging clay, (4 kg)
1:35 - DRY centring the clay
2:37 - WET centring the clay
4:15 - Opening up the lump of clay
5:40 - Lifting with the heel of my hand
6:10 - MUDTOOLS sponge
6:25 - Pulling up the walls and shaping the vase
13:27 - The finished vase, (for now).
14:04 - Clean up
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Пікірлер: 52

@dorisparker811 Жыл бұрын

It is gratifying to see an experienced, professional potter go through the learning process of a new form. I am a 63 yr old woman, 115 lbs. My hands are small and have lost some strength from an injury to my dominant hand. Thank you for showing your method for centering a larger volume of clay, I want to incorporate it into my own technique.

@bochan7355 Жыл бұрын

It’s a very professional demonstration 😊👍🏻

@QuincyStlouis-ou5pi Жыл бұрын

Been doing ceramics in school for about a year and through your videos only now I’ve started to see the beauty in fancy dirt. It’s become an unhealthy passion at this point.

@kevinskudalski5838 Жыл бұрын

I've been throwing larger pieces. This video has confirmed some of the techniques/practices I've been using, as well as give me some helpful tips. Thank you!

@a_little_wizard Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an informative video! I’ll be taking my first wheel class soon and the tips in your videos are very much appreciated! Your channel is very inspiring

@andrewnicon Жыл бұрын

This really makes me want to try a pottery class. I tried it in high school but I just couldn't do it, and these tips would have really helped me I think. My bowls kept collapsing flat, hah.

@triciac1019 10 ай бұрын

Watch lots of videos on how to make bowls.

@AmbiguousEthnicity Жыл бұрын

Always such helpful videos. Thanks for some new ideas as I’ve been working on throwing larger pieces.

@SodiumCl431 Жыл бұрын

Loved getting to see some of your thoughts on throwing larger pieces. I’ve just started to have the confidence to work with a little more clay, but it’s still pretty intimidating!

@lpthomp1956 Жыл бұрын

You never cease to amaze!!! Painstakingly gorgeous piece!

@alexandraframe6493 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching you. I learn so much and I live vicariously through you when your pulling your pieces, I don’t have access to a wheel and I found a table top for $250 Canadian. I don’t a place to put and most importantly the money. So I’ll live through your videos. I bought your book it hasn’t been released yet, I preordered. I started doing slab work again. I had the biggest adrenaline rush, it was so much fun. Sorry this so long I’m pump about pottery.

@cesarwettern6422 Жыл бұрын

Tu trabajo es espectacular! felicitaciones! Saludos desde Argentina! 😃👍

@EmilyKirkegaard Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing such a technical video! Your explanations of different techniques are so helpful for aspiring potters ☺

@floriangadsby Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks so much for watching Emily.

@kjmurray27 10 ай бұрын

After having a go with 2kg and failing miserably, I watched this, tried your techniques on 1.8kg and succeeded. The technique I use to cone smaller amounts of clay wasn't cutting it for larger amounts and I couldn't get my head around what I needed to change so this video was immensely helpful. Thank you!

@adarfrida Жыл бұрын

Lovely video! I recently started making bigger pieces and this video was really informative! Thank you :)

@TazPessle Жыл бұрын

I love this channel so much. Relaxed. Educational. Authentic.👌

@floriangadsby Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Johanne, kind words!

@lindatortorice9356 Жыл бұрын

Just moving to work with large lumps of clay. Very helpful pointers.

@morbek1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope you have a great week

@floriangadsby Жыл бұрын

Thank you Morgan - you too!

@amazingitsmade Жыл бұрын

Good job👍👍

@countrygirlpottery4793 Жыл бұрын

I love your work... I throw on a style of wheel used over 1000 years ago in which I have to consistently keep kicking it and I use both feet so throwing very tall can be very challenging. Watching you helps very much as I learn so much from you! Thank you for sharing! 😊

@triciac1019 10 ай бұрын

What a workout you get!

@martinakrumalova6270 10 ай бұрын

Greate tip for bigginers too. :) Thank you Florian! :😉 I should to try it soon....

@OrixMovies Жыл бұрын

Lovely 👌🏻

@xbaczewska4197 Жыл бұрын

That was intense! 40 cm ain't anything to sniff at! I am nowhere near but love seeing it. I love the speed of your wheel. I learned on a kick, so use the speed to center then slow way down. Different strokes for different folks, but I often (silently!) wonder if some of my classmates might benefit from that greater control.

@DunoonVanRijn-dx1hr 2 ай бұрын

These are the only lessons I watch, there are so many people on here that are not really educated enough to learn from.

@aLbInO-dk7m 11 ай бұрын

That was satisfying ngl

@bamereg Жыл бұрын

Hello Florian, thank you for another video. I hope to see a video about the glazing of this vase in the future because I am curious to see what solution you'll come up with. Maybe you could pour the glaze over the vase instead of dunking the vessel into the bucket?

@floriangadsby Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'll see what I can do glazing video wise... pouring is a good option but it's tricky to get a lovely, uniform surface with that technique, especially with my glazes, a spray booth might be a good option but they're costly things!

@octaviaengres 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your guidance. I am having problems with larger amounts of clay. It is a frustrating mild nightmare.

@barbararobinson2201 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@floriangadsby Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Barbara!

@juanQuedo Жыл бұрын

centering that looks like a good workout

@Alex_0Z Жыл бұрын

super helpful im trying to get up to 10 lbs!

@robertobreve8623 2 ай бұрын

Great tips for vases have you done vases with thin heads? and how would you trim them, since you cannot put them upside down.

@user-nx7qe3gl7i Жыл бұрын

動画ありがとうございました。

@simonferrara9186 9 ай бұрын

Hi Florian, I love your work. I saw you have a Rohde hmt600 but it seems you prefer throwing on your old one, may I ask you why? Is the new one not as comfortable? Thanks, Simon x

@floriangadsby 9 ай бұрын

The new one is really my porcelain wheel, whereas the 500 is my stoneware work horse. That being said… the 500 is slightly quieter, which for filming is helpful. I also prefer the wider tray it has, as it just makes tidying it up quicker and easier. That’s it though, both are truly fantastic wheels.

@nadiafadiga6779 Жыл бұрын

You are such an amazing potter! As a highschool student still learning the best ways to throw your videos are so helpful in teaching me and giving me the motivation to keep going!

@floriangadsby Жыл бұрын

Nadia! Thank you so much! Good luck potting and thanks for taking your precious time to watch.