thanks heaps for this, Matthew. I keep telling my students how important thumbs are :-) and we appreciate your channel and the generosity of your tutorials
I'm sitting here drinking coffee out of store bought mug without a thumb grip and just the typical handle. Not very comfortable or practical. That's where hand made mugs have it over store bought and hand made sure look nicer. In case anyone's wondering then why I use store bought, I like collecting those kind of mugs from museums, etc. and since I have 'em I use 'em. Thank you Matthew for showing us your techniques.
10 thumb grips up! I not only prefer the look of the thumb grip but it is super functional too! They have kept me from dropping the mug when I picked it up half asleep and didn’t realize how hot it was. Thanks for sharing!
I "over engineer" my handles. I score, use slip or magic water, and the use a small coil smoothed into the seam where the handle meets the body and smooth that in. It's probably more than is necessary, but it's what I do.
Thanks for sharing your process with us, Matthew. I have a question for you, for the tiny ball of clay that you rolled up and attach at the base, there's a second when you pulled the ball outside the camera's view and then you bring it back and attached it. What are you doing to the little ball? Are you rewetting it?
Awesome video Matthew! I love those second handles, too. I’m surprised you don’t score your handles!, but you obviously have found what works for you. Beautiful, thank you for taking the time to show us your skills.
That struggle is epic, the one between do it fast or do it so that it pleases you. I struggle that way with trimming. Are used to think trimming was the only way, and that it demonstrated the skill of the potter. Now that I try to produce a few things without trimming, I understand that the skill of the potter is demonstrated best by being able to throw a piece that does not require trimming. Of all the mugs I own, including some of my own, some of yours, some of other professional potters, yours is the lightest, nicely balanced, and was never trimmed. For whatever it’s worth, I agree with you about the handle. I really like the handles you put on. Thanks for this video.
I was watching your video on putting a handle on a coffee mug and I love it. I do have a question about your chop at the end of the handle. How do you prevent the glaze from covering up your name. Do you put a bit of wax on it. Thanks 🙏 for your help.
Second way is how I prefer too. Don't have an extruder though. This is how I make the "extruded" handles since I don't have an extruder: - Start with a large ball(depends on number of handles I'm making). - Hold the ball in one hand. Get the second hand wet, grab a part of the the ball with your other wet hand. - Pinch /pull multiple times with the wet hand, like he shows in his second handle method, until the clay extends and forms the desired handle size and shape. - Lay handle length from the pulled section on the table. Cut about 4 inches (8-10 cm). - Hold up ball of clay, do it again until you have enough handles. - Let handles dry for 10-20 minutes. They may be too wet to form a stiff handle. - follow One of the two methods shown above.
Mathew, you make some of the best pottery videos on RUclips. Thank you for sharing! What is the width of the two extruded handles? Are you using a slightly wider handle on the ones you are pulling after attaching? Love you work and finished pottery. You are very talented and a very good teacher as well.
So if I understand correctly, you like your pulled handles better because of the way they fit in your hand? I'm trying to understand how most people like to hold their mugs, and am not sure what makes a good functional handle shape.
Is not just the fact that it’s pulled. It the way it’s attached and the overall shape of the handle in relation to the mug to make it feel balanced. There are several aspects to them which I prefer but there are probably plenty of people who would not prefer my pulled handle.
Nope. If the mug gets too dry they may slightly crack around the handle joint but that would probably happen even if you scored and slipped it if the mug was that dry.
You’re welcome. The bats were made locally and the person who made them doesn’t make them anymore. Sorry. I don’t have any info on where the material came from either.
I like to make my mug handles the way you do, and yes the other way is faster. Do you leave your mugs attached to the bats and let them drop down that way?
Yes they dry on the bat. If I need them off the bats for carving or other reasons I usually have to take them off the bat before the handle is applied.
In Russia every potter says you need to pull a handle and make a little sausage around a handle from top and in the end of the handle on down....to make more protection .....So that it doesn't fall off ...and screeching and slip need to be done....personally me, make longer than you do....)
A fair comparison would be attaching the extruded handle at the same angles as the pulled handle. The extruded handle also could have been thickened at the top instead of thinning it. A quick wiggle or two while compressing results in a fatter top end. A little bit of a dry pull and the bottom end is thinned.... extruded handles get a really bad rap in the US....
I was merely talking about my preference. Extruded handles are fine and I used them exclusively for a while. I like the pulled one better, and I feel it’s worth my time to do so.
Also I used to attached the first handle the same way as the pulled one and I liked but still not as much as the pulled one. I wanted to show the fastest way which is to apply it the way I did on #1.
Wish my last mug purchase from someone saw this. The handle was way too low too. Uncomfortable to hold after a while the weight distribution was uncomfortable.
Aloha Matthew! Thank you so much for sharing. This has helped me to overcome the "fear of mug handles" :) Have a glorious day.
I am a potter from Malaysia I like ur work I have been potter for 30 over years
Awsome, thank you for this samples. Cheers from Slovenia!
thanks heaps for this, Matthew. I keep telling my students how important thumbs are :-) and we appreciate your channel and the generosity of your tutorials
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Thank you!
Great Job !!!! Thank You Matthew !!!!
I love the method
Watched this again after a couple years. I'm def doing them the "hard way" also, but totally agree have to have pride in work! Thanks Matthew.
I'm sitting here drinking coffee out of store bought mug without a thumb grip and just the typical handle. Not very comfortable or practical.
That's where hand made mugs have it over store bought and hand made sure look nicer.
In case anyone's wondering then why I use store bought, I like collecting those kind of mugs from museums, etc. and since I have 'em I use 'em.
Thank you Matthew for showing us your techniques.
Was trying to make handles last night, I will try your approach next time. Thanks
Good luck
Awesome Matthew !!!!
Thank you
Great video. Thanks 🙏 😀
I too sometimes wonder "why don't I do it an easier way?" I get it. Great video as always thanks
10 thumb grips up! I not only prefer the look of the thumb grip but it is super functional too! They have kept me from dropping the mug when I picked it up half asleep and didn’t realize how hot it was. Thanks for sharing!
Miss your regular posts😊
Working on that but it seems increasingly harder to make time for videos and make all the work I need to
Understandable!
Thank you. I am rethinking my handles now.
Hi, from Japan. That looks easy🤘. I will try that. Thanks.
Amazing as usual! Thank you for the great video.
Wonderful technique!
I like how you leave it on the bat and don't score. Thanks man I enjoy your videos.
I "over engineer" my handles. I score, use slip or magic water, and the use a small coil smoothed into the seam where the handle meets the body and smooth that in.
It's probably more than is necessary, but it's what I do.
As a crazy person Matthew, you present things so well and with much thought. Thanks for another good share.
Cheers and be well...Freddie
😆 I know much crazier people than me also. So I must be low on the crazy spectrum. Thanks Freddie
Very nice.
Very nice!
Matthew, I got your foot tool on the mail today. Love it. Thank you!
I love your handles. Beautifully made and lovely to handle.
Thank you Matthew for being so generous sharing your techniques and beautiful work. Love your videos. Regards from Sweden 🇸🇪
GREAT video!
Handles are my nemesis . This video and your demos are so helpful and give me more confidence . Thanks so much!
Hi Matthew! Love your videos! They are always so helpful. I'm new to mugs. How long do you let your handle sit before attaching?
I prefer the second style and do that myself! Never even thought about first option:)
Thanks Matthew, great video. I'll try your way next time!
That was a GREAT instructional video and yes your pulled handle is WAY worth the extra time and effort! Thanks for sharing!! 💯
Thanks for getting right to the task. Great video.
I do not make great handles - I will def try w your suggestions! Thank you!
Yes, your handles are the best.
Thanks for sharing your process with us, Matthew. I have a question for you, for the tiny ball of clay that you rolled up and attach at the base, there's a second when you pulled the ball outside the camera's view and then you bring it back and attached it. What are you doing to the little ball? Are you rewetting it?
You are the real deal. God bless! I have so much gratitude for you and your videos. I’m practicing every day.
Awesome video Matthew! I love those second handles, too. I’m surprised you don’t score your handles!, but you obviously have found what works for you. Beautiful, thank you for taking the time to show us your skills.
Hey Mathew! I see Jon’s intro style in your new vids! Love it! Keep em coming!
That struggle is epic, the one between do it fast or do it so that it pleases you. I struggle that way with trimming. Are used to think trimming was the only way, and that it demonstrated the skill of the potter. Now that I try to produce a few things without trimming, I understand that the skill of the potter is demonstrated best by being able to throw a piece that does not require trimming. Of all the mugs I own, including some of my own, some of yours, some of other professional potters, yours is the lightest, nicely balanced, and was never trimmed. For whatever it’s worth, I agree with you about the handle. I really like the handles you put on. Thanks for this video.
Thank you for showing us all this today. I am getting back to pottery after many years and it helps to have the review on these techniques.
Thank you Matthew.
Thank you so much Matthew!
Thanks for another great video!
Thank you! I have NEVER scored when attaching anything. I have also never lost a handle for lack of scoring.
This is a beautiful demo. Not scoring has to do with the clay being at the right wetness. Both the pot and hanle have to be the same softness.
This is a beautiful demo. Not scoring has to do with the clay being at the right wetness. Both the pot and hanle have to be the same softness.
This is a beautiful demo. Not scoring has to do with the clay being at the right wetness. Both the pot and hanle have to be the same softness.
Thanks Matthew! I learned a lot from this video and I've watched a lot of handle videos.
It's really cool^^
Fantastic...
Great video Matthew, I'm inspired now to make myself an extruder ( or go buy one). THANKS!!
very interesting Matt, thanks for showing us
I was watching your video on putting a handle on a coffee mug and I love it. I do have a question about your chop at the end of the handle. How do you prevent the glaze from covering up your name. Do you put a bit of wax on it. Thanks 🙏 for your help.
Thanks again for another great video Matthew. Never disappoints with all the tips and tricks included 🙌🏼
Thanks for sharing!! :)
Second way is how I prefer too. Don't have an extruder though. This is how I make the "extruded" handles since I don't have an extruder:
- Start with a large ball(depends on number of handles I'm making).
- Hold the ball in one hand. Get the second hand wet, grab a part of the the ball with your other wet hand.
- Pinch /pull multiple times with the wet hand, like he shows in his second handle method, until the clay extends and forms the desired handle size and shape.
- Lay handle length from the pulled section on the table. Cut about 4 inches (8-10 cm).
- Hold up ball of clay, do it again until you have enough handles.
- Let handles dry for 10-20 minutes. They may be too wet to form a stiff handle.
- follow One of the two methods shown above.
Mathew, you make some of the best pottery videos on RUclips. Thank you for sharing! What is the width of the two extruded handles? Are you using a slightly wider handle on the ones you are pulling after attaching? Love you work and finished pottery. You are very talented and a very good teacher as well.
So if I understand correctly, you like your pulled handles better because of the way they fit in your hand? I'm trying to understand how most people like to hold their mugs, and am not sure what makes a good functional handle shape.
Is not just the fact that it’s pulled. It the way it’s attached and the overall shape of the handle in relation to the mug to make it feel balanced. There are several aspects to them which I prefer but there are probably plenty of people who would not prefer my pulled handle.
A good way to get an idea is hold a bunch of different mugs and see how comfortable the handles are in your hand. Also check the size that you like.
Very helpful - my teacher might freak if she sees me not slipping and scoring -😂
Matthew, What kind of bats are you using for your mugs?
This is a great video! Thank you! Have you ever had a handle pop off the mug or something like that without slip or scoring?
Nope. If the mug gets too dry they may slightly crack around the handle joint but that would probably happen even if you scored and slipped it if the mug was that dry.
@@MatthewKellyPottery Thank you so much! I'm going to try it your way!
Your work should be unique to you, not just expedient. Love the thumb grip and your button with imprint!
Thank you Matthew - very useful. Where are your bats from? I really would like some of these bats. Do you sell them?
Br. Anne
You’re welcome. The bats were made locally and the person who made them doesn’t make them anymore. Sorry. I don’t have any info on where the material came from either.
@@MatthewKellyPottery ok, Thanks for answering anyway 😉🙏🏻
I like to make my mug handles the way you do, and yes the other way is faster. Do you leave your mugs attached to the bats and let them drop down that way?
Yes they dry on the bat. If I need them off the bats for carving or other reasons I usually have to take them off the bat before the handle is applied.
What if you don’t have an extruder?
In Russia every potter says you need to pull a handle and make a little sausage around a handle from top and in the end of the handle on down....to make more protection .....So that it doesn't fall off ...and screeching and slip need to be done....personally me, make longer than you do....)
A fair comparison would be attaching the extruded handle at the same angles as the pulled handle.
The extruded handle also could have been thickened at the top instead of thinning it. A quick wiggle or two while compressing results in a fatter top end. A little bit of a dry pull and the bottom end is thinned....
extruded handles get a really bad rap in the US....
I was merely talking about my preference. Extruded handles are fine and I used them exclusively for a while. I like the pulled one better, and I feel it’s worth my time to do so.
Also I used to attached the first handle the same way as the pulled one and I liked but still not as much as the pulled one. I wanted to show the fastest way which is to apply it the way I did on #1.
Wish my last mug purchase from someone saw this. The handle was way too low too. Uncomfortable to hold after a while the weight distribution was uncomfortable.
First🥳
Thank you!