I’m proud of you for trying something new on camera. You are so correct it is a most difficult thing to do and you faced the challenge head on. Great Job. 👍
Now that you don't need to be a "production potter" and that you are a one man band now, I excited to see you doing something new [to you] as in trimming :) I am excited to see this Matt. Of course this does take far more time than the way you've always produced your pots BUT it certainly can make your pots more interesting at the bottom. I know you have to get a move on with the wood firing coming up in a few weeks SO maybe you won't be able to trim so many pots THIS time! But after the next wood firing I know you'll be able to do a lot more trimming :) As with throwing, there are many exciting ways of trimming that I know you will discover and be very excited about.
Awesome video Matthew. I've gotten to the point where I really like trimming. In fact, I love beginning my day in the studio with some trimming, and I'm disappointed when I don't have anything to trim first thing in the morning 😂.
Yes, I like this, so funny. It's hard when people are watching, anxiety can build,, I normally don't trim either but just had to. If I can do it I know you can. And look with a chuck too. Never seen one of them Dimond Core trimming spinners, will have to get one, looks like it will preserve nice wire marks. Nice slipped cups and the umbrella stand too.
Nice "first" try Matt. I've watched this video several times now and would like to offer a "little help" to you in your new pursuit Matt. If you get time and would like to get some excellent tips on trimming, you might want to watch "Hsin-chuen Lin" on youtube. He covers not only trimming but lots of other helpful advice and tips. I've been following Hsin for a few years now, and like yourself, he is an excellent potter and tutor and I'm sure you will gain A LOT by watching him ok! You always look for inspiration right? I think we all do. When you throw with the intention of trimming a pot, concentrate on the inside shape and that you will eventually trim to `mirror` this shape on the outside! As I can't throw thin like you do, most of my pots `have` to be trimmed because of this. I've become a bit of a "dab hand" at trimming. Following the inside shape to the outside seems like a necessary factor in ending up with a good trim and a balanced pot [shape and weight]. I noticed the bottom part of your pots that's left as bear clay on your "slip carved pots". Personally I would put a thin line to separate them [as in Hsin's advice]. I also quite often "chatter that part too". I'm sure as you trim more pots you will get much better at it Matt and please watch Hsin ok? Thanks for the video, it was `especially` interesting to me being someone that always trims. Good luck Matt. I trust that you won't find my advice offensive or belittling Matt! I only ever want to help others ok.
@@MatthewKellyPottery I know!! I watch all your videos and have seen you do that but when I try, it goes awry..but Ill keep trying! Thank you so much for your videos, you and Jon and vaughn are great for learning skills
Matthew Kelly Pottery here I was thinking you’d been a guest on The Potters Cast or Wheel Talk and I’d missed it! Great job on the feet, btw. I dislike trimming feet, even with the giffin grip, not always straight and haven’t mastered tap centering...but as always, will keep practicing!
