10 Great Foot Ideas for Pottery!

The foot is often the most overlooked process in pottery. After watching this video you will never look at your feet the same way again! Check out these 10 Great Ideas that will inspire you to become a Podiatric Pottery Professional!
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[@redharrier8273]

A prep H rib for a little bottom polish. 😃 Enjoy the humor in your videos!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks Red! Appreciate you watching!

[@mayflower473]

I love how straightforward your videos are, Ann. Thank you!

[@hmc9354]

First, I love your humor. Thank you so much for all of these great ideas. Being new to throwing I have many, many,…many cylinders and all of these great ideas for various bottoms make them all fun and less….like repetitive practice pieces. 🤗 Thank you!!!

[@alilaforce7233]

Great video. I really like that you show a series of different techniques. It’s so cool to see a variety of options.

[@pamelasegers2662]

This is another outstanding video. I love the humor you use along with your creativity. Im honored you used my artwork in your video. I LOVED your little mouse and cheese foot...it’s a winner! THANK YOU!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Could not have done it without your inspiration...what did you use to pebble your surface? That black surface is awesome!

[@Gingy50]

I totally agree 💖

[@annruel9142]

Your pottery is amazing!!! I appreciate your help with this video, Pamela. I hope everyone looks up your work!!!

[@ritakonig1891]

Omg... that mousi...so cute and hidden beneath. What a surprise piece. That is 2 pieces in one. Thanks so much for your ideas, even though I don't throw (anymore)

[@evangeliemourouti]

How can I not watch you when you teach so many beautiful things! Thank you so much!

[@carolthomas6337]

Thank you especially for the variety of options you offer to me in your videos.

[@isabelkramen6533]

Great presentation. And I love your vocals; clear, concise and to the point. Thanks again.

[@camillekille4072]

Love your simple but amazing ideas

[@hannahrogers-were3868]

Thank you, i love all these wonderful ideas

[@penguinista]

You sure do get your money's worth out of that probe tool! I love your videos! Thank you for all the great ideas and the uplifting humor.

[@GypsyTheGoatOnTube]

So fun, love these ideas. Thanks

[@ebiahpotterycompany7203]

It’s hard to pick a favorite. Thank you thank you!

[@williamblack4611]

Thank you so much for you desire to teach we novices all of the techniques needed to make good pottery. I love the new subjects you have been showing the past few weeks. I think I can say your fans love the way you teach. Keep spoiling us.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks William! Please let us know if there are other topics you would like to see covered!😀

[@williamblack4611]

Thanks for your reply. I would like to see a full demo of how to move clay from the bottom walls up, especially on larger pieces. I have an issue with this.

[@lanamphone1224]

So creative, love these ideas!

[@Cogito2323]

Your videos are so helpful! I am informed by your instruction, and inspired by your designs and skill! Thanks for posting all of these!☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@PriyankaSharma-oo7we]

Awesome 👏🏻

[@parimaldeshpande1640]

Fantastic ideas,thanks a bunch

[@ritakonig1891]

Love your sense of humor..good for bottoms... haha, faux paws... 🤣 I love playing with words... especially across different languages. Lol

[@birgitgoricke2711]

Thanks very much, I found it on Amazon and bought it straight away. Many greetings

[@juneartenova1260]

OMG how beautiful ♥♥♥ i really LOVE the feet!!!!

[@janlewis9099]

What wonderful ideas!!!! Can't wait to try them.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks Jan...would love to see your version of these!

[@mirindal2106]

Ann you rock as always not only are you outside paintings beautiful now the foot thank you for taking the time to give us more inspiration on our pots.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Aww...thanks Mirinda- appreciate the kinds words and you watching!

[@paulstarrett1949]

✨Really jazzed to have found your channel, love your sense of humor and extraordinarily helpful tips and tricks. It’s so inspiring to see all of the different ways an often overlooked area can be made fun and special😊

[@Erica-yr3gf]

Beautiful ❤️

[@nancyw8866]

Great ideas. Thanks

[@GoaEventplanner]

Thank you for your video

[@1976LFonseca]

Fantastic video! 🐁 Thank you.

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

Wow such brilliant excellent ideas-

[@TristanJPDX]

I am a huge fan of the overlooked. Thanks for sharing your insight and skill.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks for your support TJ - let us know what topics you would like to see covered!

[@patriciabaughtman7637]

Thank You!! I’ve had 1 pottery class and have found I love it. I will most definitely try to use your ideas😁

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Ahhh, you have the bug now...enjoy your clay journey!

[@ashleyvalot8877]

Love your techniques! Thank you for sharing this is so inspiring.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Glad you liked it Ashley - thanks for watching!

[@XxxTATTOOxLOVExxX]

I love your sense of humour Ann! These are some great ideas :)

[@annruel9142]

That is so sweet of you. I have to say though that my husband, Jim, who makes the video is the one with the wonderful and at times warped sense of humor, haha. Thank you so much for watching!

[@LindaGisla]

Oh wow, thank you for these ideas!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks for watching Linda!

[@christianslater191]

The style of these feet and the level of craft remind me of the great potters of the 50's-70's

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching Christian!

[@alliepiper4772]

Your videos are absolutely delightful. I enjoy them immensely :)

[@Spinquilter]

Again - this is another fabulous video -- you are so inspirational and thank you for sharing your knowledge to all of us. We ALL appreciate it!!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Glad you liked it...thanks for your continued support!

[@susancoe9729]

I'll definitely be showing this to my students the next time we're making bowls! So many good ideas. Thanks

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks Susan...that’s great! Thanks for watching!

[@nancycowell-miller4321]

Love the ideas! Thanks!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@maryamvlogs432]

Your work amazing 👍

[@darlink57]

Excellent video! All good ideas. Thanks!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank you for watching!

[@ragazzinayankee]

Love your humor!

[@annruel9142]

Haha, thanks so much. I appreciate you watching!

[@kathleenmatthews1737]

Your ideas are fresh and clever. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Awww...thanks Kathleen, I appreciate your watching!

[@gopasen1658]

Super super ....your videos are simply fantastic...you are a very generous teacher !

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank you...we appreciate you watching!

[@nancyltate2943]

These are great techniques and I have tried a couple already thanks so much enjoyed learning and watching

[@annruel9142]

Im so glad you enjoyed it, Nancy! Thanks for watching!!!

[@catherinemiles8021]

These turned out absolutely beautiful and so interesting Thank You for sharing 🥰🤗

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks for your support Catherine!

[@nancyltate2943]

Great ideas you have!!!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank you Nancy! Appreciate you watching!

[@elizabethmcandrew]

Great video. Thank you so much.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks for watching Elizabeth!

[@maritzaguzman8376]

Gracias, gracias por compartir. Admiro a las personas innovadoras. De nuevo gracias.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank you for watching!

[@jackiemorrison6024]

Great ideas!!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks Jackie! Let us know if you would like to see other topics covered!

[@Olimpo360]

😍👍 súper genial 😄 thankyouuu

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Cool - thanks for watching!

[@potteryplus]

So cool!

[@annruel9142]

Im so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!!!! Have fun in the studio!

[@desertpotter1003]

Thanks for all the great ideas, now I'm on the look out for the candy mold.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank YOU for watching our videos!

[@camillekille4072]

Where did you get the candy mold

[@desertpotter1003]

@@camillekille4072 amazon

[@HuyNguyen-lk1hp]

I love this way

[@annruel9142]

Thanks so much and thank you for watching!!!!

[@robertharris1748]

One thing I'd mention (for your four polka dot feet especially) is that 3 feet are always going to be more stable (think of 4 vs 3 legged stools, the former always has one wobbly foot!). On the other hand Alan Caiger-Smith (when talking about decorating pots) believed that even numbered divisions (i.e. 4, 6, 8) are more "formal" than odd numbers (3 and 5). I always thought it was an interesting point, and for certain decorative motifs (and feet in this case) has does seem to resonate with me. A great video though with lots of good ideas I'd never really considered. Thanks for the food for thought!

[@annruel9142]

Thanks so much for that perspective Robert. I thought about just putting three on the bottom. Funny thing is that I thought if I did that, more people would comment about the need for four feet as there is hot liquids at stake and four just visually gives more confidence. ...the good thing about the round feet is that they are easier to ground so I dont worry as much about the wobbliness. I like the logic from Mr. Smith about the formal vs. informal look. I suppose the aesthetics are up to the artist arent they. Great conversation! Thanks so much!

[@robertharris1748]

@@annruel9142 There are always so many things to consider with small details. I certainly see how people would want 4 feet for safety! I do cutaway feet (like your gatorade cap arch foot) on my mugs (3) and one thing I realised after the first few is that it's aesthetically more pleasing if the holes are spaced evenly with respect to the handle. Personally I make one cutaway directly opposite the handle and the other two spaced evenly. You could do it the other way around too. (Honestly I'm not sure it's visible in my mugs except when you turn them upside down, so it's more like a perfectionists detail!) On the other hand (there is always another hand with me!), generally we stick our mugs in the dishwasher in a specific way. I like the handle to slightly stick through the fence, so it's probably at a 45 degree angle and there's probably an optimal way to position the cutaways so that the most water drains out ...! While I am slightly obsessed by function, that goes too far! Please keep making your excellent videos. At the very least they really stimulate thoughts on things to consider.

[@annruel9142]

@@robertharris1748 you are so right, Robert. Functionality and Craftsmanship are what all potters should really focus on but are the toughest to perfect. Sounds like you have a good "handle" on that (and feet!, haha). Nice to meet you Robert. thanks for watching. Happy potting!!!!

[@denisenoble4010]

Came across y on to be channel via Pinterest, I spent the whole afternoon watching. This one was amazing. I one to do different things with the foot on some pots and things I make. Thank you for sharing your talent with is all

[@LittleStreetPottery]

So glad you found us! Glad you are enjoying...let us know if there are any topics you would like to see covered!

[@Pottedlady]

Hay gf thanks so much for the video, I’m always looking for ideas on feet, going to give a couple a try🤗

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks Linda...would love to see what you come up with!

[@rbagala]

Great video on the creative ways to make the foot

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@sheripapin5311]

Escellent presentation!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank you kindly!

[@angelamonaghan9403]

Fantastic video!

[@annruel9142]

Thanks so much Angela!

[@joanpcloutier5897]

I love the idea to use a Gatorade cap for making the rounded cutouts!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks Joan...we’re always digging through the trash for our next inspiration...😁

[@luciafantin]

I haven't finished the video yet but I give my thumbs up for the hemorrhoids joke alone 😂

[@dianeuranowski3694]

loved the faux paws, LOL

[@desertpotter1003]

Very cute little mouse😊

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

Very clever ideas and tools! Thanks! I subscribed so we can enjoy more of your videos. Cheers!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Wonderful, thank you! More ideas on the way!

[@micheledickey4066]

I so appreciate your videos and your humor!!! Your ideas are always great and very useful. I was wondering if you know of a way to make a nice foot on a handmade mug? I use glazes that run, midfire, and the foot really helps the glaze from dripping too far but I can’t figure out a way to make one. I don’t have a wheel so it’s been hard. Thank you!!

[@annruel9142]

Hi Michele. I would think that some of these ideas would work on hand built mugs. The little teaspoon made "polka dots" would keep the mug elevated and could be attached the slab that you attach at the bottom of the mug. The molded star would also be a good one to add to a slab and attach on the bottom of a hand built mug. ...I found the mold for the star at the Lowes or Home Depot. They are on their websites too.

[@claudiamariagoncalves5764]

Precisamos da tradução, lind trabalho.

[@fondasharkey-wyatt9944]

My favorite is the faux pas. The star is second.

[@alisonjordan1152]

Wow I’m a newbie and I am still trying to figure out a cheep wheel to practice on before spending lots of money. After watching what you have done I’m even more keen to get a wheel, those bottoms of these items are wow can’t wait to try them myself. When do you know when it’s leather hard to carve the feet? Thanks for the video

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Leather hard clay is partially dried clay. Because it still has around 15% water content, it can still be worked. However, it is firm enough that it does not distort when handled. Leather hard clay is versatile and can be trimmed, scored, smoothed, burnished, painted with slip or underglaze, and joined. Bottom line - you know it when you see and feel it over time.

[@nowvoyagerNE]

hello Master! it is i, your new grasshopper. you've presented very useful and artistic techniques!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank you... I appreciate you watching!

[@chiangmanyenchiang2306]

Love your channel! I have learned so much from you. Is there a way that we can put some food safe color on the foot AFTER it is glaze fired? Thank you!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

chances are the foot will not contact the food (unless there is some new eating style Im unaware of) - that said you want to check if whatever your painting on there is dishwasher and microwave safe...

[@victoriabrevik5755]

I wish I had that kind of imagination.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

We find that the more we experiment and try new things, creativity seems to just present itself...you should see all the ideas that DONT make the videos🙃...thanks for watching Victoria!

[@robertpitcher6119]

Thank you for the wonderful video and sharing your tips. May I ask, what clay do you use to throw?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Standard English Porcelain #365 thanks!

[@capricecannon8547]

Absolutely loved your techniques! 💙

[@annruel9142]

Thanks Caprice! Love your name! I appreciate you watching!!! Happy potting!

[@capricecannon8547]

@@annruel9142 You are more than welcome Ann and thank you too. 🥰

[@user-gt7lg1wo4t]

Thank you for this video. What type of clay are you working with?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

I use Standard English Porcelain #365, thanks!

[@zehrabayazit7369]

👍🏻💖

[@evangeliemourouti]

Very beautiful! Are you using porcelain?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Yep...English Porcelain #365. Thanks for watching!

[@marlenepiccolo-salvatore9623]

loved your video. Do you have a book produced?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Hi Marlene! No book as of yet...hopefully the videos will fill that need in the meantime :)

[@missylee5]

I bet that wiggle wire pattern was created by zig zagging through the bottom, but instead of going straight through, doing it in a circle, like you did at 9:25. Essentially combining both methods. Maybe the wire wasn't held taught, might have been pulled through loosely, while changing directions. I'll have to test it out

[@dangutube5420]

"It works on this bottom.... And your bottom if needed..." Lol

[@penguinista]

What clay do you use? It looks nice.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

I use Standard English Porcelain #365. Thanks!

[@karri8998]

Great inspiration. Where do you find the wiggle wire?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

We got it at the pottery supply store in FL but I've seen them on Amazon as well. Thanks for watching!

[@paintingandceramicartstudio.]

Very very nice. this is clay is natural clay ma'am??

[@LittleStreetPottery]

I used Standard #365 English Porcelain Clay. Thanks for watching!

[@birgitgoricke2711]

Hello and good day.. I follow your videos with great interest. Can you please tell me where I can get the red silicone mold for the "chain". Thank you and greetings Birgit

[@jimruel2121]

Hello Birgit...we found the mold at a hobby store [Michaels here in US). You should be able to find something similar at Amazon under “silicone candy molds”. Thanks for watching! Jim

[@allalevine5744]

How about points on throwing platters? Large ones, if possible?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thanks, not my specialty but we'll consider it. Thanks.

[@an882]

Holy moly, didn't that one thing look like a garrote?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Have you been watching Earth Nation Ceramics videos??? :)

[@claudiakolar]

👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻🇦🇹💐🙋🏼‍♀️

[@HuyNguyen-lk1hp]

And the ways u did

[@annruel9142]

Thanks so much!

[@marymeade4155]

Why doesn't she use slip?

[@annruel9142]

Hi Mary. I use a porcelain that when I wet it, it dissolves easily. In the video you see my score the clay and then I use a wet paint brush to add water to the scored areas. The loosened clay bits dissolve making a nice sticky slip. That is all it takes with this clay to make the attachments stick very well. I then go back over the seams with a wet paint brush to seal them. Thanks for asking :-). Happy potting

[@annruel9142]

.....some of the techniques were edited so that it skipped the part where I wet the scored clay but see the other comment for the detailed description of how I "slip"

[@tannaauger1]

Different glazing techniques for a video

[@lehacarpenter7773]

🤣

[@morganmiller41]

Thank goodness the title and the thumbnail confused me

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Join the ranks Morgan! Thanks for your support!

[@tudofett]

That joke was a faux-paw....

[@annruel9142]

Haha, thanks for watching Sam!! Happy potting to you.