57. Throwing / Making a Good Opening with Hsin-Chuen Lin

[@charlottewheat3018]

I have my BFA in Studio Arts with a concentration in Ceramics but I have learned more watching your videos than I learned in 6 years at the University. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with us. You are a rare treasure. And it is truly amazing how you stay so clean. I am usually covered in clay head to toe after a throwing session.

[@hsinchuen]

You are welcome! I am glad people can benefit from my videos. 😀

[@shonalewis1787]

I wonder, who are the trolls who go around KZbin hitting thumbs down for excellent videos like this one?! Clearly this demo is outstanding! Thank you so much!

[@kadensmike8190]

People are allowed to thumb down for whatever reason - they obviously have their reasons for disliking the video which they may not care to share. Trolls are people who raise arguments in the comments section just for the sake of creating an argument. There was a cut in the video where he didn't show how he formed the lip on the opening, I wouldn't quibble with that, but perhaps more seasoned viewers found other things they didn't like? Each to their own, to date 823 have appreciated this demo so that speaks volumes...

[@willco5181]

@@kadensmike8190 @shona - the same people that take the effort to write out responses like this ^ to year old comments

[@lanniard]

14 people who suck at pottery and can't grasp it so they thumbs down to make themselves feel better.

[@victoriamiskolczy6336]

Shona Lewis probably jealous, lesser artists...

[@robertgardner1498]

That top view is huge! This is just what I didn't know I needed to see. Thank you!

[@hsinchuen]

I have more dual views in my later videos. Feel free to check them out!

[@kathyhinlicky8076]

That is the most beautiful jar/vase I have ever seen. Your skill is breathtaking (I literally find myself holding my breath watching you!) Thank you so much for sharing these videos and your incredible skill with us.

[@sabinesulzer9402]

Thank you very much for all your generous videos . You explain so well, with such calm and perfection. It is delightful to watch your videos. You are a great teacher.

[@huckelberricampbell4616]

The moon jar video showed up in my feed last night. Finally something calm, enjoyable and oddly soothing at the end of the insane year (2020) will be watching all the videos now.

[@petersiedle1718]

these videos are fantastic! you are a very good teacher and so generous to provide such an amazing educational resource. thank you.

[@jake505710]

you are the first potter i have seen (as a professional potter myself) who truly impresses me. outstanding control and timing. your years and years of work really show in your work. amazing.

[@MarchGoldCoast]

Wonderful teaching Dear Hsin - Much Appreciated

[@ZiaElohka]

I have been watching your video's for hours and I've never been near a potter's wheel in my life :D Your calm concentration is very relaxing to watch, while at the same time it is exiting to see all these beautiful shapes take form. I have to rest for a few more day's, so I will be watching some more. Once I'm completely recovered I will have to give it a try myself, I guess :) Thank you for making these wonderful video's!

[@metal0artist0kyle]

Such a mastery, I can't get nearly as close to perfectly centered as you. I always end up dong SOMETHING to mess it up.

[@juliamargocuthbert4947]

It is such a delight to be part of your 'on line' student group and thank you so much for sharing. Your videos only get better. As a part time potter but 'addicted' I have learned a great deal from watching you. Having just recently watched your video on pushing out a 14lb piece of clay after using paper and sodium silicate (a wonderful way to get crackle without raku firing,) I am intriqued as to how you hold your hand inside whilst doing your pushing out. Are you using the side of your index finger or your finger tips? I know some potters will use a tool to do this process. Can you share how you are doing this. Again, thank you, it is a privilege to watch and be subscribed to your site. Margo Cuthbert, (Scotland, Hong Kong, Canada/USA)

[@TheLunaChou]

Thank you so much for sharing! Your videos have helped me A LOT!

[@beestone]

I LOVE this overhead view! I recommend your vids to my students and this one is great for learning basic opening technique! More overhead views, please! :D

[@ozarkarts]

Thank you so much for your excellent instruction - you are a true inspiration!

[@pamelasuttonlegaud]

amazing! Watching you work is like a meditation. Something to aspire to. Thank you for sharing.

[@SavannahsCeramics]

You are utterly amazing. I am completely in love with your work. I visited your etsy shop and it is just so incredible. Thank you so much for making such great informative videos.

[@thierrydemontblanc1619]

Very good teaching from start to end ! Now , how do you remove the piece without damaging it ?

[@EmRosERD]

Thank you for making a video for opening up! I'm glad I asked about an over head view on your other video :) Very helpful!

[@Lilbitster]

You have really influenced my throwing! I'm doing so much better, using less water and trying to keep the speed a bit higher while lifting. Thank you so much for sharing your talents! I can really see your gifts in my work! :)

[@olieyal]

Woderful.such a good teacher;a great artist.

[@potterylady1]

Beautiful pot at the end!!!!

[@hsinchuen]

@Battlewear No, I didn't wait for the clay to dry more. I seldom do that unless I want to alter or stretch further ,and I would use heat gun instead of waiting for the clay to dry.

[@pottermanme]

beautifuly done !!! great job on your videos, they are so informative!!!

[@potterylady1]

Thanks so much for showing how you open up. I always wondered about that!!!!

[@jenna_eli]

beautiful work, thank you for sharing your process with us!

[@donnacowell7415]

Can you tell us how much clay you are working with and the size of the pot when you are finished.

[@MrPorkloin]

Hsin-Chuen, You really have great technique. I'm wondering if you were taught your technique when you first learned how to throw, or if you figured it out yourself? I've been throwing for awhile, but was never taught quite the technique you use. I just started watching your videos and have learned a lot. Thank you for sharing. I've been telling others about your videos. And I, too, love the overhead shots. Xiexie ni!

[@doriscurrie5899]

GORGEOUS😀😃😄

[@iffetorbay6356]

Wonderful!

[@Battlewear]

hisinchuen I have a question if you dont mind.. During the video (when you are throwing the final pot), there are points when the video cuts and then comes right back. I am curious, during those cuts, are you allowing the pot to set up more, to dry so that you can expand it further with out the chance of slumping? Its absolutely beautiful!! I have been pushing my own boundries trying to throw bigger, and pots like that only make me keep wanting to push!! So for that in it self, thank you!!

[@disisdkat]

Is it my imagination or is the foot now much smaller than the floor you initially opened up? Does this ever give you cracks at that point? My guess is not of course but I had to ask. Very much like this piece and again, pleasure to watch you work. Thank you for sharing.

[@chrisslivar3312]

Great! I would love it if you could also try shooting from above your shoulder so that the viewer can imagine or view it from their own sitting perspective, and not a mirrored one. I often try and mimic my hands as I watch, but its harder to think in reverse. Thanks!

[@MelroseBelleAcre]

Thank you. Excellent instructional video.

[@DanielLeeshoulders]

amazing!!

[@joscheifele283]

Thank you for teaching. Am a beginner

[@southerncaliforniavegan4275]

the clay it know your heartbeat.. it know !

[@mudpuddle910]

Is this porcelain that you are working on? Is that your clay of choice for all your work? If so, why? BTW -- love these videos!

[@minalasola1921]

Hi Master !! I think that my position regarding the wheel is really bad (bad chair, position of the legs and so of my elbows). Would you be so king to show something about that on a video ? Thank you for all again, for all your knowledge and practical sharing videos. Mina

[@musicalmuse3614]

so helpful...i always forget to compress the wall when im opening the clay :) i lose my center when i dont.

[@TitusLivy777]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@alphonsechanekayebone7871]

Wonderfull

[@sherylhannah7891]

Are you right handed? I am left handed and very confused because I seem to be using left and right hand techniques and U never have centred pots.

[@johannaevers3406]

Thanks love it

[@applebeesbarandgrill]

8:10 - 8:41 making it look easy.

[@ambellmorris1510]

你好，请问您有授课吗？

[@yehiaabdelsalam3072]

فيه حد بيبيع دولاااااب تشغيل الخزف .....

[@florecita9739]

lol... that position for pulling the walls with the right thumb supporting from the outside is not so good if you are girl. my beasts are in the way xD