Karen's videos are awesome wether for new or experienced potters. Creations don't always need to be made quickly as we are not all mass producers/sellers. You can learn so much by starting with the basics and it's just as rewarding, satisfying, and very calming manipulating clay with your hands slowly.
Hi Karen -- Love your videos! Any advice on how to cut the credit card for use in defining the edge? I have a hard time getting it smooth with scissors and sanding the edge of the cut seems to shred the card. Thank you!
Hi Francene! Well, it took me some practice to get it to cut well... but, I try very sharp scissors, and start the cut with the mouth of the scissors open wide- so I can make the cut in one continuous sweep to avoid jaggity edges. Usually, when I cut a card, I will have one notch that looks markedly better than the others, and I just use that one! :-)
Clay will stick to a table which doesn't have a porous surface. You could try putting a canvas cover on your table, or a canvas covered board to work on. Or, some people use good quality plywood to work on- (with no finish to it) as the plywood, like the canvas, will absorb a little bit of the surface water from the clay, allowing it to release.
Absolutely, you could. I find it is just not as practical for me in a high school studio setting to have multiples on hand for the many students who will need them at one time. Easier for the kids to learn how to look across to gauge level... one less thing for them to break, lose, or not understand how to use! ;)
Hi Cameron- let me guide you to this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLj0pNzEmvM_r2nmjBvHwFv-7W9AYfs1LO I just made them this month, and the first four videos are fairly comprehensive showing a footring and handle additions! :) . I hope that helps!! :)
That video is very old, and the newer better version is here: ruclips.net/video/IAAiK_zet4k/видео.html I showed it that way because my students struggle with it. By drawing the line, it helps them- and they use the line to make sure it is indeed level. Many can’t comprehend the “leveling by eye”. The just don’t “get it”.
For beginners, yes its a very lengthy process, although with enough experience a pot, bowl, etc... can be made rather quickly with little to no trimming or smoothing needed other than a rib or paddle for strength (which is optional IMO). I've been making pinch pots for quite a long time now primitive style, I haven't bought clay from a supplier for years now..I process my own clay for art and for a home foundry. Theese videos are great for anyone who wants to learn the process. I have gotten back into it recently..surprised how the skills return like I haven't missed a day!
Karen's videos are awesome wether for new or experienced potters. Creations don't always need to be made quickly as we are not all mass producers/sellers. You can learn so much by starting with the basics and it's just as rewarding, satisfying, and very calming manipulating clay with your hands slowly.
Very detailed explanation..👌👌
Hi Karen -- Love your videos! Any advice on how to cut the credit card for use in defining the edge? I have a hard time getting it smooth with scissors and sanding the edge of the cut seems to shred the card. Thank you!
Hi Francene! Well, it took me some practice to get it to cut well... but, I try very sharp scissors, and start the cut with the mouth of the scissors open wide- so I can make the cut in one continuous sweep to avoid jaggity edges. Usually, when I cut a card, I will have one notch that looks markedly better than the others, and I just use that one! :-)
Hi Karen. Why does my clay stick to the work table when I bloom it? Thank you
Clay will stick to a table which doesn't have a porous surface. You could try putting a canvas cover on your table, or a canvas covered board to work on. Or, some people use good quality plywood to work on- (with no finish to it) as the plywood, like the canvas, will absorb a little bit of the surface water from the clay, allowing it to release.
@@KaransPotsAndGlass thank you❤❤❤
Do you have a template for the card that has the notches or can you suggest sizes for the notches? (I'm a beginner :) )
Hi Shari! Try this video I made on how to make one! :) . ruclips.net/video/DzrRQJ5YE4U/видео.html
Why not use a small level....
Absolutely, you could. I find it is just not as practical for me in a high school studio setting to have multiples on hand for the many students who will need them at one time. Easier for the kids to learn how to look across to gauge level... one less thing for them to break, lose, or not understand how to use! ;)
How could I add a foot to this pot?
Hi Cameron- let me guide you to this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLj0pNzEmvM_r2nmjBvHwFv-7W9AYfs1LO I just made them this month, and the first four videos are fairly comprehensive showing a footring and handle additions! :) . I hope that helps!! :)
a rather long winded way to level the top , why draw a line if you start cutting away goodo to level well below it by eye anyway ?
That video is very old, and the newer better version is here: ruclips.net/video/IAAiK_zet4k/видео.html
I showed it that way because my students struggle with it. By drawing the line, it helps them- and they use the line to make sure it is indeed level. Many can’t comprehend the “leveling by eye”. The just don’t “get it”.
Great, thanks p's I'm the first one to comment.
lol. that was so much work for a pinch pot. might as well make it on the wheel
lol! So true! However, it is perfect for beginners who have no skill on the wheel! It teaches them so much! :)
For beginners, yes its a very lengthy process, although with enough experience a pot, bowl, etc... can be made rather quickly with little to no trimming or smoothing needed other than a rib or paddle for strength (which is optional IMO). I've been making pinch pots for quite a long time now primitive style, I haven't bought clay from a supplier for years now..I process my own clay for art and for a home foundry. Theese videos are great for anyone who wants to learn the process. I have gotten back into it recently..surprised how the skills return like I haven't missed a day!
Not everyone has a wheel or even space for a wheel.
Can anybody talk? PLEASE! !!!
+Tom Barker LOL! Thanks for the feedback, Tom! :-)
No problem