How to Trim Pottery - Easy and Fun Way to Learn Trimming Techniques

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In this video Ann and Trimzit (a friend from a distant planet) guides you through the key basics of trimming pottery. She demonstrates the proper tools to use and shows just how easy it is to give your work a professional and finished look. Links to the tools used are below - ENJOY!
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@julies4106 3 жыл бұрын

I so needed this. I didn't do any pottery for a couple of months (my wheel is in the garage), because of the Florida summer heat. I'm a newbie anyway, but still seem to have forgotten how to trim!

@annruel1982 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Julie. I am so glad it could help. I am in Florida too. It is at least starting to cool down or you at last. ..Thank you so much for watching and happy potting to you.

@heathergrant9774 3 жыл бұрын

Love the chuck idea!

@SharleneJT 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video. This is the first I have seen that speaks to the "understood" trimming needed by the pros and is of so much help to those of those who are self-taught. Thank you, so much.

@LittleStreetPottery 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Sharlene! Thanks for watching!

@riversidepottery53 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! I saved this to show my classes if we ever get back to studio!

@annruel1982 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Thanks Fawn. I am so glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and sharing!!!

@kathleenmatthews1737 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great video. I love your sense of humor. I learned some new techniques that I plan to try. Thank you!

@annruel1982 3 жыл бұрын

Great Kathleen . I am so glad you found it helpful! Thank you so much for watching!!!

@morantole 3 жыл бұрын

What a great tutorial video, I have never seen some of the tips you show, like taking the center down first to avoid pressure on the bottom while trimming. And that specific tool for the visual interest around the outside of the foot. Great presentation, thanks so much!

@annruel1982 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Teresa!!! I am glad you liked it and thank you for watching!!! You are so sweet!

@LittleStreetPottery 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!!

@simonelarche5662 Жыл бұрын

Had not thought about the curvature of the bowl when trimming the outside bottom to match the inside bottom. Very useful thank you!

@socre8tive 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing your technique! This was very helpful!

@annruel1982 3 жыл бұрын

Im glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching. We had fun putting it together. :-)

@MyMazyCat Жыл бұрын

You are such an excellent teacher!❤

@springbloom5940 2 жыл бұрын

The way Ive been centering for trimming, is to wrap it in plastic wrap, spin out a ring, set the piece in the ring and then close the ring on it; the closing ring will push it to center and lock it down. Then, I just pull the plastic wrap open and the piece pops right out. Im a beginner and Im working outside in a shed, so its hard to get my pieces dried evenly; parts are bone dry and other parts are still soft. So, Ive had to get creative with some techniques.

@LittleStreetPottery 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting technique - would love to see a demo of that...you may have revolutionized the hardest thing in pottery 😃

@springbloom5940 2 жыл бұрын

@@LittleStreetPottery Ha. Maybe Ill get a video up, sometime. Just try it though, its pretty straight forward. I watched people tap and bump and use expensive jigs and stick it in place with clay wads and then I tried a ring. Voila!

@JM-oc3ty 3 жыл бұрын

Olá from the Açores! Fun to watch someone else’s techniques 😊 Love Trimzit and appreciate your tips & tricks.

@LittleStreetPottery 3 жыл бұрын

Trimzit loves you TOO! Thanks for watching!

@lorithompson9166 3 ай бұрын

Excellent Video instruction. Just what I needed!

@beakendall2625 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos even though I'm a hand builder. Great ideas.

@barbaragilson4852 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos Ann:) Also Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈 You certainly have earned the recognition!

@LittleStreetPottery 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Barbara! 😊

@lacchoo Жыл бұрын

Amazing , taking down notes as watching . Thanks

@sandracartica4932 Жыл бұрын

Trimming is tricky... but not anymore!! Thanks for all the knowledge! I learn more from you than I did during my 2 semesters in college!!! Tell the aliens 👽 I said thanks too! Lol

@LittleStreetPottery Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@triciac1019 6 ай бұрын

I always love the way you do pottery and I have learned so much from you. I hadn't seen this video for some reason and its great. Thank you! Added: I'm a leftie like you.

@carriedugovic1011 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!

@annruel1982 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carrie! I am glad you liked it. Thakns for watching!! :-)

@tinadaniel5420 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was more helpful than most. Could you please do a video trimming bottles. I love to make bottles, but have almost given up on trimming them.

@LittleStreetPottery 3 жыл бұрын

Cool...can you post an example of the kind of bottle you are making? Thanks for watching!

@tinadaniel5420 3 жыл бұрын

@@LittleStreetPottery all different shapes and sizes. I can’t get a pic to load here, but soap bottles and oil bottles would be a good example. Functional ware, long slender necks. I’ve tried chucks, but I must be doing something wrong because I can’t keep stability. Thank you.

@annruel1982 3 жыл бұрын

@@tinadaniel5420 Hi Tina. Those are very tricky for sure. I think i would just throw a flat bottom like you do with a mug so you dont have to trim a foot. Just thumb the clay smooth. will that work for you?

@ellenbettencourt9272 Жыл бұрын

Ann, how did you repair the pin hole you made to measure the depth of the bottom before beginning to trim, please? I’ve never had the nerve to do that! AND I loved the tip of beginning with the center of the bottom so it removes extra weight to help less cave ins! Thank you! Course, you make everything look easy but I’m going to try both of these tips when I get back into the studio! ❤ Ellen

@LittleStreetPottery Жыл бұрын

I just rub my thumb or finger over the hole - the clay will come together easily. Thanks!

@ellenbettencourt9272 Жыл бұрын

@@LittleStreetPottery thank you!! ♥

@freddiemoretti8456 3 жыл бұрын

Ann, firstly the voice in the beginning presentation definitely gets one's attention. This is especially true for myself who was an alien up until 1992. Fun educational video with some good tips such as the reason for trimming from the centre out. I was wondering what kind of paint you use to paint a chicken and does it clump the feathers together? Thanks for sharing!

@annruel1982 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahha! You Tube needs more emoji choices than just thumbs up and thumbs down. Thanks for the chuckle this morning Freddie!! It would have been funny to make a little chicken waddle out onto the screen at that point wouldnt it, haha.....Thanks for watching Freddie!

@annruel1982 3 жыл бұрын

Freddie, did you see under the video, Jim added a link to Amazon where they had the little alien toys, haha.

@freddiemoretti8456 3 жыл бұрын

@@annruel1982 Chicken being chased with a paint brush.

@freddiemoretti8456 3 жыл бұрын

@@annruel1982 No, I missed the link and wil now go back to check for any likeness. Thanks again.

@doreenwood3508 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing!❤❤❤❤❤❤

@concernedcitizen8968 2 жыл бұрын

New to your channel. LOVE your work and your excellent explanations!! Do you recommend any resources for diy food safe glaze? I love the idea of making my own glazes but don't want to hurt anyone! Thank you!!

@LittleStreetPottery 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! When I make my glazes I usually consult glazy.org for DIY recipes. The whole food safe issue is sticky...so many opinions and variables that can influence what is deemed “safe”. I don’t pretend to be an expert and would suggest talking to your local instructor/ teacher and other potters who use your same type of clay, firing techniques, and glazing processes and types.

@williamdeutch4610 2 жыл бұрын

Ann, very helpful video! I've been having trouble trimming lately and this helped a lot. How do you fix the hole that you make after measuring with the needle tool?

@LittleStreetPottery 2 жыл бұрын

Just give it a little squeeze and a wipe with a finger...clay easily expands to cover it and I’ve never had a problem with it leaving a mark.

@Believe_the_Bible 7 ай бұрын

So when glazing do you always glaze the inside section of the foot (the bottom of the piece)? Do you have a video on that? Thanks, as always great video.

@LittleStreetPottery 7 ай бұрын

I glaze whatever will NOT be touched by the kiln shelf.

@evelynwelch8143 3 жыл бұрын

You’re amazing!! How did you learn all your great technique and tips?

@annruel1982 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Evelyn. I am glad you enjoyed the video. It is years of practice and failures, haha.

@mavisdavisify 2 жыл бұрын

Ann, Thank you for your easy to follow, easy to understand instruction. I have wondered why pottery pieces need a foot. Does it have something to do with how they fire or to prevent glaze drips onto your kiln shelves? Or is it primarily aesthetic? I’m not trying to criticize at all. I was just curious why pots “need” a foot ring.

@alusru8508 8 ай бұрын

I think it's because of the firing yes, AND it allows the pot to stand without wobbling! :) I think it's more difficult to trim the bottom completely flat without a footring :)

@kathycagiati3297 3 жыл бұрын

DO YOU EVER TAP TO CENTER???NICE JOB ...I FIND POPSICLE STICKS AND TONGUE DEPRESSORS SHAPE WITH A DREMEL TOOL TO BE USEFUL...THEY ARE CHEAP AND EASY TO MAKE

@annruel1982 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video Kathy. I have done the tapping to center,, but I figured I was addressing all levels of potters and being able to tap to center is a skill that takes time to learn.....something for another video. How does the tongue depressors and popsickle sticks work? I love to learn.

@pamperedpch 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of clay are you using?

@LittleStreetPottery 3 жыл бұрын

Standard English Porcelain #365 - it can be tricky to find sometimes - we have to drive 2 hours to get it here in Florida.

@robertagriffith1957 3 жыл бұрын

If you tap it into center it finds it true center.

@annruel1982 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roberta. So true, although that takes a lot of practice to perfect the tapping technique. i figure this way might be a bit easier for beginners. I know I am not good at the tapping method. :-)