You’ve mentioned before (I think?) that you don’t necessarily like doing the time-lapse footage. But I think you’ve found a really good balance between real-time footage with instruction and time-lapse.
I think so! I don’t like them when they’re all the video is with music overtop or simply the sped up sound but in this case I intersperse them to show either how long these processes take or speeding up processes which I’ve already shown. Glad you like the videos and thanks for watching!
Good grief that's beautiful. I agree with you on loving stoneware, but there is just something about porcelain that is almost ethereal when done right. Fabulous job, Sir!
Simply outstanding. Although the world is in turmoil and decadence, I am thankful of living in this era where, with the click of a button, I can witness the work of masters such as you. Thank you so much for your dedication, both to the pieces you're making and to the editing and pacing of your videos.
Incredible! Thanks for taking the time to edit and narrate these videos, I know it must be a chunk of time for you! Such a treat, I've learned so much from you already.
Thank you! I'm pleased with them although a few of them did warp in the firing. Luckily I made enough to have a successful set. They may need to be trimmed a little more thickly next time to withstand cone ten.
It’s amazing how intricate the work is for such simple designs. It’s fascinating to watch. Thank you for sharing your process. You provide so much inspiration.
Whew. An inspiring, exhaustive (not exhausting!) exploration of this same-but-different process in porcelain. The end result is even more breathtaking than imagined. Thank you for always making each step riveting. I never tire and always look forward to every new film. Though i go to class, i consider you my #1 teacher. Kudos.
since i first came upon your channel i've seen an incredible progress in your work. you've maintained your own gestalt while at the same time evolved and refined your processes. i'm not well versed in the art of pottery, but i can recognize that you put great effort in your works, and i hope to see your works to become greater in the future. Truly masterclass!
This is the first time I have actually seen the use of the string to scrape the bottom cleanly to allow it separate from the board when dry. I often wondered how the items are priced off the base smoothly afterwards. Still watching...
Thanks for watching! It's a very fine twisted wire in fact, not string, although string is often used when throwing pots off the hump to separate the pot from the larger mass of clay beneath.
I don't think I've ever seen such traditional methods translating into a conceptual result. Is there any train of thought that inspired this design? I'm fascinated by your stone wear shapes as well. There is something deeply satisfying about perfect shapes in proportion.
I'm back. Yet again, excellent video and wonderful explanations. I liked the little tip about coning the clay to one side to keep it from bulging in your hand. I was wondering of you'd be able to show an example (whether you have some or maybe keep some examples) of what can go wrong if certain things aren't done right. For example, badly wedged, badly coned, trimming when the piece isn't dry enough, trimming when the piece is too dry (provided of course you don't hurt your wrists!), glaze applied improperly, fired improperly, etc. I am a visual learner and it would really help to have examples. Sure, I'm not into pottery now because of school but I hope I can get into it after I'm done with school and have some free time. Thank you again.
That's a good idea for a video! It may take a while to accumulate the footage for it but I'll add it to my list of ideas. Thanks for watching Zanib, it really means a lot.
@@floriangadsby thanks for making the videos! It's clear you put your heart and soul into the videos as well as the pottery. I'm glad to be privy to that enthusiasm.
Thanks! It’s literally just the bog standard wax emulsion most pottery suppliers sell. You can also just used molten bees wax or paraffin wax. I water down the wax emulsion I buy but I don’t recommend doing that with molten bees/paraffin as it can cause some pretty nasty fires.
I once attended a japanese tea ceremony where the chawan we were using was more than a 1,000 years old. The kettle was more than 1,500 years old. As I sipped, I was unable to really process this except to know the facts but not really feeling in touch with the reality. I have no clue how much they were valued at - how could you put a value on that?!
Beautiful! Love how the porcelain looks like velvety cream and yet, it's stone. A question, though, I'm quite new to pottery, but I haven't really figured out how to work with getting the piece stuck to the wheel with just slip. Do you ever experience pieces sliding off? What's the trick to make them stick hard to the wheel? And does it apply to stone ware as well? Thanks for an amazing video, as always! Cheers from Sweden ✨
Hi Florian, great video! Was curious as to how you were to prevent any of your pieces from warping during the high fire, especially since they are so incredibly thin. I’ve been struggling with my thinly trimmed porcelain pieces warping, your answer would be of great help if you get the time to answer it. Thank you!
Is there any option to learn pottery from you in your studio.? There is so much to learn from you, you do a great job and hold great knowledge. Please let me know.
Hey there! As a new(ish) potter looking to expand my horizons and get out of my comfort zone, I’ve been watching your videos obsessively! I’ve just begun working with porcelain and so far, so good. I don’t use a ton of water when throwing and with porcelain, I’ve been using even less. However, your advice about using porcelain slip instead of water is brilliant and I’m going to try it tonight. My question is - can I do this with all clays? It seems less wasteful and I’d love to replace water with slip when throwing but I’m wondering if this technique is particular to porcelain or if the same can be done with b mix, cinco blanco, etc… Thank you for providing such wonderful videos.
Something you said reminded me, Is it worthwhile for you as someone who makes projects at scale to try to salvage a single slightly / moderately damaged project, or does a defect just get smashed and recycled?
That's a hard call! This bowl might take the crown perhaps, collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O437319/bowl-unknown/ It was one of the first pots I saw that I fell in love with, it feels entirely contemporary despite being a thousand years old.
Ah, this hurts to watch. I was introduced to pottery a few months before the pandemic began and haven't been able to go to the studio to throw. Soon, I hope.
