How to Make Easy Pinch Pots

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3 жыл бұрын

Making pinch pots can be very easy and satisfying. Pinch pots are quite a speedy way to hand build clay. It's a simple technique and once you master it you can build on it to make lovely pieces of pottery. This video is all about how to make easy pinch pots.
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@Deejaay83urj38 26 күн бұрын

The 3 samples at the start are lovely, and . . . oh my, the cabinet

@cherylringer6940 2 жыл бұрын

I am brand new to pottery, and you are a wonderful teacher!! Thank you for sharing your talent!

@moyapr1449 3 жыл бұрын

This is way too relaxing. You have an astonishingly soothing voice!

@elisemcdonald5496 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for video. Love the way you take the time to explain the process in shaping your work.❤

@annewatkis5824 3 ай бұрын

I love your videos. You make it look so easy! x

@MichelleWalkerArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m getting back into ceramics after years. This video is so clear and thoughtful. ❤

@kelvinquaye7983 Жыл бұрын

U are a very good tutor. Wish I could meet u in person. Love your work. The way u take your time to explain the whole thing makes it interesting and amazing to watch. I just started ceramics and I think this is the right place for me to be.

@ThePotteryWheel Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, I'm so glad it helps :)

@Deejaay83urj38 26 күн бұрын

Very enjoyable. Thanks

@JimmyCapricorn77 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is such a useful video. I’m starting with primitive pottery making and slowly working my way to fancier pottery and the techniques shown here are just what I need. Thank you for this video.

@Jasonsdesignshop 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Job, Im going to show this to my new ceramic 1 students.

@joannkim424 6 ай бұрын

Love the credit card edge hack!

@m.p.9324 Жыл бұрын

Your voice is so calming :) Great tutorial!

@deathatsix Жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial and beautiful work! Thank you so much for taking the time and sharing.

@marinelaochoa6498 2 жыл бұрын

I just sent my pinched work at the studio earlier then I saw this waaaaah! I should’ve seen it sooner. Anyway, I’m gonna apply what I learned here to my next works :)

@luzenidcabrerarivera4821 Жыл бұрын

I love the patience with which you explain the process of pottery. I am a potter in Mexico. I want to learn the pinching technique. I use molds in my work. Thanks a million.

@LindaGisla Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this detailed video. I especially loved how you added the fat coil to heighten the mug.

@nimnims91 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you explain how to correct mistakes :) thank you!

@nutandhanai6338 2 жыл бұрын

As a totally beginner, u really helped me a lot. I'm working on a cup And i was confused about some things. I watched almost every video i can find but still i was very confused, but now i don't have a single doubt, thanks to you... Really a great, helpful video🥺

@ThePotteryWheel 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that :)

@aldeirrodrigues411 2 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing your way of making them! Congratulations 👏👏👏

@wunwun3708 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I had seen this video earlier! it literally gave me all the tips I was looking for! Thanks so much :)

@jeffreyrobinson2155 Жыл бұрын

I made my first vase today think i was rushing it should have let the bowls sit for a bit but hey i'll get there.

@simongray6452 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring, informing and sooooothing - thank you.

@stephaniefoster4530 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great tuition and inspiration.

@alphonsechanekayebone7871 4 ай бұрын

Wonderfull..

@treilly261 2 жыл бұрын

What a thorough tutorial. I Love it!! Thank you so much for showing us!! Could you show a link to the clay you used for the vase? I’m in the US.

@Lebetii 2 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial. Thanks.

@SimelaneTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@monkeyjungle1735 Жыл бұрын

Thank you a lot for a wonderful explanation!

@ThePotteryWheel Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@lunadefara 2 жыл бұрын

Such a nice tutorial, glad to find it. And if still looking for the name for the shredder, it is called a zester.

@ThePotteryWheel 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, its called a surform or a shredder. Hope that helps :)

@annewatkis5824 3 ай бұрын

I’m new to this and I’ve tried at least 6 times to make a bowl!

@ThePotteryWheel 2 ай бұрын

It does take practice 🙂

@fishmut 3 жыл бұрын

Loving your videos , did a pinch pot bowl , first one was to thin and floppy but the second one was much thicker and held shape much better , your hand , eye coordination and symmetry is awesome , thank you for sharing . 👍liked and subscribed.

@ThePotteryWheel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I'm glad it helped!

@ilmugerabah.pottery 2 жыл бұрын

Kereen😍

@Koznyakova Жыл бұрын

Красота! Спасибо за подробное видео!

@ThePotteryWheel Жыл бұрын

благодарю вас

@umeshchaturvedi3505 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. I really inspire it.

@sharondavis6121 Жыл бұрын

Thank you this was an excellent class. Your teaching style is so welcoming I was relaxed easy to listen and watch.

@ThePotteryWheel Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@alekc6998 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! I wonder if you burned the pots in the kiln of your making and if so how long for and at what temp? Keep up the great work! Alek

@alyssac.2763 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for yet another well-filmed, thoughtfully presented, and educational video. I found your channel while looking for pottery tutorials and your videos make pottery approachable and doable. I'm looking forward to your next backyard brick-kiln firing video!

@ThePotteryWheel 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alyssa, thanks so much for your comment. I'm really happy that you are finding my videos helpful!

@patrickhawks9348 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!! My only question is when you leave your pieces overnight so they are somewhat leather hard for the next day, do you cover them with plastic or leave them uncovered? Thank you!

@aaliyah1288 Жыл бұрын

31:27 for pitch vase 😊

@josephineinnes4564 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Excellent demonstration with clear directions. I'm assuming you cleaned the pots on a soft surface. It would be good to know what clay you used.

@ThePotteryWheel 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Josephine. Thanks for you comment. I'm not sure what you mean by cleaning the pots on a soft surface. I do use a foam cushion to rest them on when I tidying up the surfaces. Is that what you mean? The mug was made from Scarva Extra Smooth stoneware, the bowl was a buff stoneware by Potclays, and the vase was an unbranded grogged terra cotta. What country do you live in? I could recommend similar alternatives if you aren't in the UK....

@fahmelie 2 жыл бұрын

amazing, I really enjoyed the video

@ThePotteryWheel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fabiola :)

@ku9043 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! How much clay did you use for the mug and the bowl?

@bluecindy15 Жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you so much for your videos! I came across your channel because I wanted to see if there was a way to build a kiln at home. I've seen your videos on how you fire glazed pieces. Can you make a video of you firing wet clay in the raku kiln? Thank you again for these helpful videos! Can't wait to build my own kiln!🙏🏼

@ThePotteryWheel Жыл бұрын

Hi Cindy, I don't actually bisque fire in the raku kiln because bisque firing takes so long. I did see a video on youtube where someone is doing this though. I will try to find the vid for you and post a link.

@jyc313 2 жыл бұрын

Hi this is great, helpful video for my beginning pottery needs. What is the wheel you’re using, may I ask?

@sharonatseanicstudios9970 3 жыл бұрын

This is the very best pinch pot video I've seen. You do an amazing job with your instruction. I'm looking forward to trying all three projects. Cheerfully, Sharon from Montana

@ThePotteryWheel 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sharon, thanks so much for your comment. I'm glad you found it helpful :)

@sharonatseanicstudios9970 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThePotteryWheel I attempted a mug last night but it became a bowl instead, however, I'm very happy with it for my first try. 😊 I'll try the mug again.

@ThePotteryWheel 3 жыл бұрын

@@sharonatseanicstudios9970 Yes, it can be tricky stopping it from turning into a bowl. Hope the next one behaves itself!

@hollysawesomness 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! I live in the US and i would love to start doing these.what clay would i need to make all of these,esp the mug? Would it be the same type of clay you use in the video? And how would i seal the mug to be used for drinking? Thank you! Love your videos!

@ThePotteryWheel 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Holly, thanks for your comment. The clay I used for the mug is Earthstone Extra Smooth by Scarva. I had a look to see if I could find a link for you and I couldn't find one. I will try again when I get a minute. To seal it you have to bisque fire it, apply glaze, and then fire it again. Check out this article for an overview of what you'd need to do thepotterywheel.com/stages-of-firing-clay/

@MelissaDamon-th5eq Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Loved this video! I was wondering if its possible to leave this clay to dry or does it need to go in a kiln? A follow up question to that is if it doesn't need to go in the kiln could the pieces still be used to hold liquid? Like coffee in the mug of water in the vase? Thank you so much!

@melaniebaerlocher1801 Жыл бұрын

Hello I have a question about when you join both bowls you’ve made to create the vase. You mentioned letting it get to leather hard but then you added a coil on the outside which I’m assuming is still wet. Are they not supposed to be the same level of dryness? Thanks so much! Love the videos! 33:10

@ThePotteryWheel Жыл бұрын

I join mine when they are soft leather hard. Not too dry. Just dry enough so that they don't flop about when you pick them up. Provided you slip and score well, and blend the coil in, it should be fine. Good luck, let me know how it goes and if you have any more questions. :)

@melaniebaerlocher1801 11 ай бұрын

@@ThePotteryWheel Wonderful! Thanks so much for the reply I'll try it out!

@lacebeezy 2 жыл бұрын

can you link a similar wooden surface you used on top of the rotating plinth?

@catelynr5222 6 ай бұрын

I just started a pottery class and every pinch pot I’ve made ends up with small cracks. I try to move quickly but it seems like the clay starts to dry out so fast regardless. What can I do to prevent this next time?

@Lindy1975 2 жыл бұрын

When you’re adding the handle to the mug what kind of surface are you working on?

@ThePotteryWheel 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, it's just an old foam pillow. In fact, it's just an old baby pillow. They are made of firm foam. A sheet of foam would do fine. Just something to cushion the clay.

@tartanspaghetti3204 Жыл бұрын

Can you use air drying clay just as successfully?

@bethhall5684 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your hand grater/shaver , please?

@bodyrot2794 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of clay?

@charmaineclements1645 2 жыл бұрын

What clay do you use please?

@charmaineclements1645 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@ianjohnston379 2 жыл бұрын

at about 35 minutes, why did you scrape the sphere, then smooth it?

@ThePotteryWheel 2 жыл бұрын

just to get rid of any lumps and bumps. I find if I just use the rib, some of the bigger lumps stay obvious. But if you use a shredder you get a smoother finish. Hope that helps :)