Beginner pottery, rims, feet, handles and lips. Video 6 of 10.

[@marygleason1189]

I have thrown pottery for several years and still enjoy these videos, thank you!!

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome, happy holidays to you.

[@christinecook5547]

this video came at the perfect time for me - suddenly things I was struggling with make sense. And, it's lovely to watch someone work with a material they've spent decades understanding. Thanks, Vaughan!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks, glad to help.

[@allenfitz1]

I will say I have trimmed through the bottom of a number of pices. When that happens, my wife says Planter. She has quite a few now. Great videos. I watch and learn all the time.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you, I also have a need for planters. they can be plant protecters too, a cylinder to place around the new cutting to stop weed whacking it.

[@ОльгаМакарова-т2п4ф]

Благодарю за ваши видео! Они вдохновляют 🌼

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome.

[@KazToohey]

Love your work! Thanks so much ❤

[@jilltramontano]

Thank You Vaughan !

[@carolynpollack1083]

Hi. Another great learning video. Love them. I always learn so much from watching you on the wheel.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you.

[@joannpounders5567]

Excellent video as always! Great tip on what trimming tool to use for dryer clay. I thought I missed the window for trimming just this week, buy now will give it a shot using a different tool! Many thanks for your excellent tutorials!!👏💜

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome.

[@roadmap5351]

Vaughn, I love the way you break things down. I so much appreciate you and that you share your knowledge ❤

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you.

[@heididerksen8227]

What another amazing video I love your handle tips I have a hard time attaching them without cracks. I make sure all the slip is off,but I’m getting better at attaching,but I love your tips. Thanks again and your pieces are beautiful. I live the lids too.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks

[@alannasandell2300]

Hello 👋 watching from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺

[@Vsmithpots]

Have a nice winter.

[@r.duroucher225]

What a wonderful video. Very generous of you to share your expertise this way. Thank you.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks.

[@PaulByrne-ev2zm]

Wonderful wonderful video. Thank you n

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome.

[@skrejbulgar174]

I'll sometimes slip and score a small ball of clay on the lid, then throw a small knob from that, but I think your method of throwing small knobs and slipping them on the lid is probably faster overall. Wish I'd had access to these videos when I was learning to throw, but that was before the days of internet.

[@Vsmithpots]

I have done it both ways, not a lot of difference, I think throwing off the hump is a fraction quicker.

[@joelhiggins6156]

Thank you!

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome.

[@spitrock33]

Thank you for your beginners series,they are very helpful,what are the clay bodies do you use in the videos

[@Vsmithpots]

I use 455 speckle cone 6 and 516 white stoneware cone 6.

[@JohannaSUNDQVIST-bf7ul]

Perfect video. Thank you so mush🤗

[@Vsmithpots]

Glad you liked it.

[@seahorseceramics]

I just notice that you have great ergonomics on hand use. I'm late 60's and am paying for poor finger positions I am going to try your finger tip (right hand) lifting, rather than the side of my forefinger, which has been overused. Do you have any other suggestions or insights on protecting your hands? thanks, Jessica, Pacifica, California

[@Vsmithpots]

Avoid wedging by using new or pugged clay. Use a side wall to help centre. Use a wooden mallet to pound clay instead of your hands. Thanks for watching.

[@Shawn_Reid_Pottery]

Could you show us how to make an urn ?

[@Vsmithpots]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXSynI2HbbKLgMksi=-OHT0zWb4RkDYYgm. I did this video awhile back.

[@Shawn_Reid_Pottery]

@@Vsmithpots thanks !!!!!

[@annawhateley1239]

Thank you, a great video. Do I hear a slight Australian accent on some words? It always makes me do a double take!

[@Vsmithpots]

Just British with a North American twang.

[@janedunworth4622]

Vaughan, do you fire your lids and pots separately? At college we are told to fire them together so we don’t glaze where the lids sit on the jar.

[@Vsmithpots]

I do both ways depending on the jar, mostly I stilt fire the lids so I can glaze the rims.