Thanks for watching. I have a lot of other videos with tips and tricks if you are just getting started with hand building pottery, check out this playlist for more ruclips.net/video/qGp3R1Yg5sQ/видео.html
when i wanna get a smooth flat completely even rim... i just turn it over and smack it down... lightly bit still, and to get it off i twist and pull up. you can't do it with super wet clay though...
AND you have videos on how to go out and find your own clay in nature. AND you have videos on how to process that clay into clay that you can use to make your pottery. YOU are a one stop shop for all things pottery!😃
I’ve been watching your channel for a good while now, (years) and I have to say, I’m so glad you’re out there telling people about the simple, ancient way of making pots. This is so needed right now. Thank you.🐝🤗❤️
Thank you for this, in my sculpture class we’re on the wheel but I have issues with my hands and arms and it caused me severe pain but I still want to make stuff so I’m supper excited to try these methods!
I very much enjoy your videos Andy!! I have a few buckets of processed red clay that my boyfriend helped dig up, along with a 50 lb bag of plaster so I can start slip casting when I have everything purchased.
Hey I just watched the video where you tried to hit higher temps in your furnace. I might suggest once you hit 700 or 800 degrees pour a bag of charcoal into the top of the furnace. It burns hotter than wood and having direct contact or nearer contact with the pots should help with the lack of insulation as the heat is more readily available to the pots.
Thanks i needed to hear that i have given up on clay , l live in the Caribbean and i made my own clay it didn't come out well i keeps cracking. I don't know what to do
Oh that's too bad. I imagine on an island you might be limited in the clay available to you. Did you remember to add temper to your clay? ruclips.net/video/ca20JkKFAcE/видео.html
Thank you so much for your video and experience, I'm just wanting yo start making my own tiny tea cups and other miniature pottery. My question is do you feel these methods would work with a porcelain mix clay?
Are there certain situations where one technique is better/more appropriate than another? Love your work and videos, thanks for inspiring a new passion for me!
A 4th option is a homemade Kick wheel. I made mine for under $100. Since they have been around for centuries, I still consider it primitive. But I love coil building the most.
Hey, many thanks for your input. My question is, how do I get the pinch pot so round. Mine always have a big opening. Each time I try it, the opening gets bigger the the base. Please show how you make it so nice round. Thanks.
Different FIRST QUESTION ... ( because Ive already watched your kiln videos lol ) ... I've started pottery at my community center and they provide the clay ... after seeing this, I want to do some of this at home. Where do you suggest a noob like me look to buy clay?
If you are hoping to fire at your community studio then you may need to use their clay, some of those places are fussy about firing any clay other than that provided. But if you are hoping to fire outdoors then New Mexico Clay has some great low-fire hand building clays. You may also want to watch this video where I compare different commercial clays for use in this kind of pottery ruclips.net/video/n1zwTqlu4GI/видео.html
I dig my own wild clay so it is hard to make recommendations for commercial clay. Last year I did some experiments with using commercial clay to make primitive pottery maybe that video would help you ruclips.net/video/n1zwTqlu4GI/видео.html
But...but...but.....I just bought a wheel! 😂 (I literally just bought one 2 weeks ago). I find I'm more attracted to slab building and pinch pots though.
@@AncientPottery thanks, I've never made pottery before. My idea is to use my native soil in my backyard ( in georgia and has good clay content as is) to make thin square sheets like roof tiles , low fire them, then make wood ash cement to seal the square sheets together to make a square olla.
Just incase this helps other people. Not sure how old this particular technique is, but I was watching a video about Yixing pottery, and they were using a wheel that looked more like a lazy susan, that they controlled with their hands. I'm planning to use a similar technique.
Why NOT fire them? You can keep an unfired pot indefinitely. But it is fragile and if it gets wet it will start to dissolve. Are you afraid to try firing?
@@AncientPottery No. it’s just too hot right now. I need to get up earlier lol. It’s actually cool here in the morning since we are a higher elevation than you.
I have been a fan of the Vlog Brothers for years although I don't watch them as often nowadays as I used to. The term dooblidoo was actually coined by Wheezy Waiter.
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Thanks for watching. I have a lot of other videos with tips and tricks if you are just getting started with hand building pottery, check out this playlist for more ruclips.net/video/qGp3R1Yg5sQ/видео.html
when i wanna get a smooth flat completely even rim... i just turn it over and smack it down... lightly bit still, and to get it off i twist and pull up. you can't do it with super wet clay though...
AND you have videos on how to go out and find your own clay in nature. AND you have videos on how to process that clay into clay that you can use to make your pottery. YOU are a one stop shop for all things pottery!😃
Thanks, that is the goal I am striving for. Next week, cover sherds.
"and I will answer every one of them" , and he is, its deserves respect!
Ha ha, yes, thanks!
I’ve been watching your channel for a good while now, (years) and I have to say, I’m so glad you’re out there telling people about the simple, ancient way of making pots. This is so needed right now. Thank you.🐝🤗❤️
Thank you so much, comments like this make all my hard work seem worthwhile.
@@AncientPottery It is very worthwhile.🐝🤗❤️
So encouraging. Where was this channel six years ago?! Keep on clayin'
Thanks Angela. To be honest I have a few videos that old but the quality was BAD.
I have to admit, since I got into primitive pots,my poor wheel has sat for weeks at a time. As always thanks for sharing Andy !
That's great, give that wheel a break. FYI I have a video on reduced iron paint coming up in a couple weeks.
@@AncientPottery I look forward to it !
I anxiously await for this video! 🥰❤️👌🏽
Thanks
Thanks for the tutorial 😭 this really help me for my art work test❤😊
Happy to help!
I got the clay from my yard settling out right now
I’m gonna make a coffee cup
Thanks for the help
Good deal. You are welcome.
Thank you for this, in my sculpture class we’re on the wheel but I have issues with my hands and arms and it caused me severe pain but I still want to make stuff so I’m supper excited to try these methods!
A lot of people take up hand building because it is less physically demanding then wheel work.
Hi Andy . Make some videos on how to setup a pottery studio like location selection, equipment, etc
Good idea, thanks! Have you seen this video that shows how my studio is set up? ruclips.net/video/6QQQWIpZFGw/видео.html
Great videos! Myself and my daughter are going to give it a go 😀
Have fun!
thank you so much for these tips! I am just starting to get into pottery and this is so incredibly helpful to anyone without a kiln or wheel! 🤩🙏
You're welcome
Your videos are great, thanks for share your knowlege! Greating from Brazil!
I very much enjoy your videos Andy!! I have a few buckets of processed red clay that my boyfriend helped dig up, along with a 50 lb bag of plaster so I can start slip casting when I have everything purchased.
That's awesome! There is much happiness to be had with your hands in the mud.
love the intro
Wow😯superb amazing 👌🏻
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Hey I just watched the video where you tried to hit higher temps in your furnace. I might suggest once you hit 700 or 800 degrees pour a bag of charcoal into the top of the furnace. It burns hotter than wood and having direct contact or nearer contact with the pots should help with the lack of insulation as the heat is more readily available to the pots.
Thanks for that, yes, I think that would definitely boost my temps. I want to do some experiments with charcoal this summer.
Thank you!! What a great inspiration!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks i needed to hear that i have given up on clay , l live in the Caribbean and i made my own clay it didn't come out well i keeps cracking. I don't know what to do
Oh that's too bad. I imagine on an island you might be limited in the clay available to you. Did you remember to add temper to your clay? ruclips.net/video/ca20JkKFAcE/видео.html
Thank you so much for your video and experience, I'm just wanting yo start making my own tiny tea cups and other miniature pottery. My question is do you feel these methods would work with a porcelain mix clay?
I have never touched porcelain so I couldn't say
Are there certain situations where one technique is better/more appropriate than another? Love your work and videos, thanks for inspiring a new passion for me!
Impressive
Thanks
Good video What kind of clay did you used on the Last bole
It's a clay I dig near Show Low, AZ
@@AncientPottery OK thank you I love the color of it
A 4th option is a homemade Kick wheel. I made mine for under $100. Since they have been around for centuries, I still consider it primitive. But I love coil building the most.
video???
Yes, great tip. I also have a friend who made his own Leach treadle wheel cheaply, very cool.
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You make it look easy! Was the light grey clay the same clay that John Olson uses? Looks interesting.
No but the color and texture are similar. I don't have access to his "Old Number 10" clay.
Great video! I am just getting back into clay I remember in highschool we always used to score and slip our coil pots do you suggest doing this??
I don't practice score and slip. The use of a good bonding pinch as demonstrated in the video makes score and slip redundant.
@@AncientPottery okay! Thanks I'll work on my technique!
Hey, many thanks for your input. My question is, how do I get the pinch pot so round. Mine always have a big opening. Each time I try it, the opening gets bigger the the base. Please show how you make it so nice round. Thanks.
Good idea for a future video, thanks
Where can I find your lessons please.?
My classes are available on my website at ancientpottery.how/classes/
Can I do the coil with the home made clay from a dirt?
Yes, that is what I am using here. I never buy clay.
@@AncientPottery thank you for replying sir..
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Different FIRST QUESTION ... ( because Ive already watched your kiln videos lol ) ... I've started pottery at my community center and they provide the clay ... after seeing this, I want to do some of this at home. Where do you suggest a noob like me look to buy clay?
If you are hoping to fire at your community studio then you may need to use their clay, some of those places are fussy about firing any clay other than that provided. But if you are hoping to fire outdoors then New Mexico Clay has some great low-fire hand building clays. You may also want to watch this video where I compare different commercial clays for use in this kind of pottery ruclips.net/video/n1zwTqlu4GI/видео.html
@@AncientPottery thank you!
What kind of clay should one use as a beginner?
I dig my own wild clay so it is hard to make recommendations for commercial clay. Last year I did some experiments with using commercial clay to make primitive pottery maybe that video would help you ruclips.net/video/n1zwTqlu4GI/видео.html
Hey I want to get into pottery but im not sure if I would like it. Do you think I should buy a wheel and kiln or handmake it first?
Wheel? Kiln? Have you watched my videos? I don't have a wheel or kiln, I would not recommend them EVER.
But...but...but.....I just bought a wheel! 😂 (I literally just bought one 2 weeks ago). I find I'm more attracted to slab building and pinch pots though.
Well there is no reason you can't do both. Have fun!
Hi, I want to know if the torment hill clay can be use in pottery
Sorry I have never heard of torment hill clay, what is it?
sorry, a termites hill is a soil built up by termites, and it a complete clay.
I want to make an olla. If it cracks, can it be put back together with wood ash cement?
After is fired you can but if it cracks before it is fired you need to grind it up and start over.
@@AncientPottery thanks, I've never made pottery before. My idea is to use my native soil in my backyard ( in georgia and has good clay content as is) to make thin square sheets like roof tiles , low fire them, then make wood ash cement to seal the square sheets together to make a square olla.
@@AncientPottery not concerned with looks and would like something really easy for a beginner.
Another option is to make your own wheel from scratch, like from old appliances motor.
Definitely lots of options are available, thanks
Just incase this helps other people. Not sure how old this particular technique is, but I was watching a video about Yixing pottery, and they were using a wheel that looked more like a lazy susan, that they controlled with their hands. I'm planning to use a similar technique.
Yes, I have seen that.
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Is it possible not to fire it if it’s just for decoration. Why fire it?
Why NOT fire them? You can keep an unfired pot indefinitely. But it is fragile and if it gets wet it will start to dissolve. Are you afraid to try firing?
@@AncientPottery No. it’s just too hot right now. I need to get up earlier lol. It’s actually cool here in the morning since we are a higher elevation than you.
Oh are you the one in St David? We will have fire restrictions very soon, then you will need to wait until the monsoons to fire.
Anyone else notice that he sticked up the middle finger in this this part of the video 1:32
Oh boy I used my middle finger inside the pot. Better never use that finger for anything by itself.
oh no now the universe is gonna explode because he used a finger that’s meant to be used😭😭😭😱😱😱
You have taken away all of the obstacles so there is no reason to not make a pot. 2 👍 👍
Thanks Wes, that is the goal, not everyone get out there and make a pot!
Doobleedoo? Are you a nerdfighter?
I have been a fan of the Vlog Brothers for years although I don't watch them as often nowadays as I used to. The term dooblidoo was actually coined by Wheezy Waiter.
@@AncientPottery Live and learn :)