Bill Powell throws and trims an 80 cm. Stoneware Platter

[@МаринаШипилова-е8е]

Очень нравятся такие передачи, завидую белой завистью таким творческим людям, большое уважение

[@clifforddalton3067]

January 2023. it's a great pleasure to watch this over and over again Bill. Thanks for sharing.

[@bpartnd]

Cheers Cliff. Still no sight of the mugs as yet???

[@benlahyene2146]

@@bpartnd hello Mister powell, Why don t you throw it in one piece? Would be much faster?! Take About 8 kilos and go! ;)

[@mhoare01]

Spellbinding. I never knew what was going to happen next and am amazed at the way you tame such huge amounts of clay. Thank you for the video 🙏

[@bpartnd]

Cheers Mike

[@teresafincher3413]

Beautiful craftsmanship! I can understand now why it's pricey. A lot of skilled work goes into each piece.

[@Valhalla76]

Thank you Bill for the wonderful video! I've been having issues with this same style, and from watching you stretching/moving the top portion first looks to help keep the weight evenly distributed during the process of laying it out. Thanks again!

[@picassoronal300]

Amazing skills and what lovely pieces you created

[@bpartnd]

Cheers Dorie, the rest is on a sliding mount and it swings in and out for size adjustment. It works much like a painters stick for stabilization. It was built by a very talented but presently retired potter by the name of David Oswald. Very useful when you are reaching in or up and want a steady hand.Glad you enjoyed the video. More to come in the near future. Cheers

[@1love2fish]

How is it possible that 30 people don't like this? There truly are some sad folks out there.

[@bpartnd]

You know what they say....Can't please em all. Cheers iLove2fish2

[@notawuss]

I'm amazed. Never saw such artistry and skill. Looking forward to more videos. Can you tell me where I can purchase that wonderful propane torch? I like the fan-shaped tip. All I've seen in the U.S. is circular 1/2-inch tips, which take forever, and 2-1/2-inch tips suitable for raku, which scare me. What you have delivers a big flame but doesn't seem as if it would set me on fire. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@michaelkmiotek7965]

They make a tip for burning weeds in your driveway. That puts out a much wider flame.

[@doriecronin]

Thanks Bill. That was beautiful! I love the right arm rest for trimming.

[@lorrainecliftonceramics]

Loved it - especially the gamble!

[@Grinder11xx]

I want to be like you when I grow up, an incredible master potter.

[@dominicknepper2082]

Truly impressive. Why do you not make both halves the same size before joining, (which I've never seen done before, very cool,) and is the torch to control the moisture content? If so, how do you judge when to use it?

[@bpartnd]

Hi Dominic, The two halves work well when you begin to expand the platter. It is better to have the join above the base transition point. The flame is a fast way of stiffening the clay to gain more control and structural integrity. You judge the firmness by simple applying a small pressure or feel for movement. experience is gained quickly using this method. I have been potting for 39 years and find this very useful for large items made quickly. Cheers.

[@dominicknepper2082]

Thanks for the answer. Love your work.

[@MrBobbyd45]

Bill,you are certainly a fine craftsman.thanks for posting.

[@bpartnd]

+Bobby Friend Cheers Bobby

[@dontymck]

That was fascinating. It would have been great to see the fully finished piece.

[@michaelkmiotek7965]

Thanks for the music and the fast motion. Nice work.

[@monkeychicken27]

I was having some mental breakdown when you pulled out the boards for the flip. That rig makes me feel warm and fuzzy. ...now that I see it!

[@bpartnd]

Works a treat

[@bpartnd]

Valhalla76, if you take the rim out first then bring the lower body of the bowl shape to it in seperate movements the rim stays true because of the structural tensions between the two changes of direction.If you attempt to take out such a large form from the base up only the rim will invariably distort.The form I aim for is achieved only at the very end of the stretch and draw out processes.Using these incremental steps keeps the piece tight and in as much control as possible.Cheers

[@TheHardlove4u]

Another beautiful form, with clever practical innovation. Thank you video makers but I had to watch it at -1.5 to stay calm.

[@Anbu-hi8nu]

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[@mrbluenun]

Respect to you for your patience and darned hard work in making these large stoneware items and so accurately as well. I wonder have you manufactured Bone-China, or does that need a much higher kiln heat?

[@somebody_me_th]

Wow.. This is amazing. He is so professional. I got a question, why he has to set flame after completion of each throwing? Was that to help them settling and no deform, right?

[@bpartnd]

Pretty much Chaiwat, it stiffens the clay by releasing moisture. That allows for more control of the final shaping process

[@somebody_me_th]

Thanks a lot Bill, I got it then. I am ceramic engineer but never get things done by hand throwing like this. I wann make it myself sometimes soon.

[@pierrejouan1855]

yes

[@bpartnd]

Right

[@anacrowley1711]

Thank you! I especially love seeing your trimming rig. The arm rest is brilliant too.

[@bpartnd]

Every potter should have one

[@adolforodriguez7153]

Gracias por compartir es hermoso ése trabajo

[@ФатимаСулейманова-й2т]

Спасибо за экскурсию, сидела как завороженная, глаз не могла оторвать, вместо того что бы завтрак готовить,очень захватывающая работа, это чудесная древнейшая профессия, респект Вам мастер!Очень понравилось 😊

[@bpartnd]

Ура я занимаюсь этим уже 43 года и до сих пор люблю

[@ФатимаСулейманова-й2т]

@@bpartnd ,🥰

[@ФатимаСулейманова-й2т]

@@bpartnd а я люблю и уважаю людей увлечённых и рукодельных , творческих и устремленных к творениям, какой и сама являюсь, представила как бы я расписала ваши вазы.Пишу картины , но не художник.Это хобби....Дай Бог здоровья Вам и творческих идей.👏👏👏

[@ФатимаСулейманова-й2т]

@@bpartnd я художник любитель, точнее хобби. Расписываю кухонную утварь., Досочки разделочные. Ездила в Узбекистан там много керамической посуды. Обожаю смотреть на большие ляганы( тарелки) расписанные вручную.Это так круто что то создавать своими руками. Уважение и респект Вам.

[@ladyj2552]

Does anyone else feel more relaxed while watching this??

[@bpartnd]

I too enjoy watching others throwing. It is very meditative

[@grandcarriage1]

Stoneware clay? I would have thought porcelain, judging by the lack of grog and the whiteness. The platter itself is wonderful, but I was REALLY COVETING YOUR GIZMOS: The flipper and that trimmer support arm. Guess who's going to be in the workshop this weekend. Any info on the flipper? Thanks in advance, and greetings from the Pacific Northwest (Oregon) of the US.

[@bpartnd]

Hi Grandcarriage1 The swing arm is very useful for many applications and the Flipper is pretty simple. I sadly don't have any drawings to share but it does work a treat Maybe I should make a vid on how to build it ?

[@grandcarriage1]

Bill Powell PLEASE

[@bpartnd]

This is the centering process that aligns the clay particles into one direction[no not that one direction] so as to facilitate the forming process.Compression and stretching are integral to wheel throw pottery. Cheers

[@gervaldorodrigues1514]

Magnífico trabalho! PARABÉNS

[@davidchaffee4926]

Aloha Bill, For a future video might I suggest accompaniment by Tinsley Ellis? GREAT Bowl.

[@zarouszz]

It was years before I attempted to join two pieces. You make it look easy. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and technique.

[@bpartnd]

+Zarouszz Your welcome and there is no substitute for just doing it.

[@augustatkinsonillustration5341]

Excellent job

[@sugordon6876]

Thank you for this vídeo !!. What kind of stoneware do you use?

[@bpartnd]

I'm in Australia and use a range of clays This one is Walkers #10 White Stoneware

[@gameshot911]

Great vid, thanks! In the very beginning what is the purpose of drawing the clay up vertically, only to immediately push it back down into a clump again?

[@gwenmartinsen3979]

Centering thre clay.

[@DailyMyChildhood]

Best tip process

[@bpartnd]

Thanks

[@patrickbass3542]

Beautiful!

[@terasnene1226]

amazing I like it you are very clever...

[@eliabanegas993]

Qué bello esos trabajos,Dios le Continúe dando sabiduría, desde Honduras C A

[@bpartnd]

Gracias Elia Manténgase seguro y con buena salud para usted y su familia.

[@tracybrown4941]

Very awesome! Thanks for your video!

[@martinpotgieter4136]

Loved the background music!

[@bpartnd]

Me too. A favourite of mine

[@CeramiTechGraphChim]

Bonsoir, autre technique qui permet de faire de grand plat. Bonne continuation.

[@cassandramccreadie6288]

That was AWESOME - now I'm wondering how you go about glazing something that big?

[@bpartnd]

Hi Cassandra, I spray all my glazes currently Cheers

[@cassandramccreadie6288]

Excellent.

[@bpartnd]

I spray glaze Cassandra

[@K9_Willett]

Can an air pocket(s) be easily formed at the seam, or will the potential air pockets be eliminated, after a few passes over the piece?

[@bpartnd]

I haven't had trouble with any air in the join Billy. What I do get is a little fattening of the join because of the wetness of the join. This then requires some extra trimming but is not a problem. Cheers

[@K9_Willett]

Thank you

[@elizzbetha]

Aplausos...excelente enseñanza. Saludos desde Venezuela.

[@kerrywelch7783]

Wow! You just blew my mind Bill! Excellent!! I was so scared that it was gonna cal apse! Question, when you put the bowl on the trimming wheel, when did you cut it off of the bat that you threw it on? I was taught to cut it right off the bat soon after I throw my pot but I've been letting it set up after covering it for a day. It helps with distortion. Also, what speed are you throwing those pots? It seems like it's at high speed but could just be the time lapse in the video. Thanks for posting!!

[@bpartnd]

Hi Kerry, yes , some parts are a little faster than normal speed but not a lot.I find if I cut off a piece straight away , a large piece in particular, that it will only stick back down. i generally wait some time [ at least a couple of hours ] before I cut them off. Cheers and thanks for the kind words

[@bpartnd]

Kerry there are parts that are a touch sped up and on the cutting off, if you do it straight away it will simply restick. A little later is suggested but not a whole day as it gets too firm

[@bpartnd]

Cheers,Michael G . They must be pretty large platters?

[@juandelaluz2196]

Thank you so much Mr. Powell. Your videos are very educational. this one is one of my favorites I have learned so much from it. How much does each section weigh?

[@bpartnd]

Muchos gracias amigo As for weights , I'm not really sure , maybe 5 or possibly 6 kilos each

[@bpartnd]

It was awhile ago Juan. I'm not sure. Maybe 6 kilos ???

[@harrymelamed848]

I’m liking that flame thrower. Is that some type of weapon? :)

[@bpartnd]

It can be :]

[@ConstanzeWeber]

My God, this man's good!!!

[@fredouille2011]

Stunning !!!

[@bpartnd]

Cheers Freddy

[@nataliemandros9000]

WOW!! It's incredible to watch you!! Love your setup. Where do you sell your fabulous pieces?

[@bpartnd]

RedHill Gallery Brisbane Australia

[@bpartnd]

No problem StormyH100, there will be more soon . Cheers

[@marioricciardi1515]

Ecco la vera magia, in tutto questo troviamo il mistero. Viva l`uomo.

[@bpartnd]

Grazie per le gentili parole. Viaggio in Italia nel settembre di quest'anno. In attesa di sperimentare tutto il Paese ha da offrire Chow Mario

[@josephstaubdarling]

I enjoyed that video (and soundtrack), thanks. Is that a compact 1/2 HP Venco wheel? I imagine with that size platter you have either customised the motor or you are using another wheel.

[@bpartnd]

No Joseph it is a 1/2 HP Venco. I do tend to stop it at times with large pieces of clay. Very sturdy wheel .The pedals could be a little more robust in their construction .Other than that they perform well for many years.This one is about 19 years old. Cheers

[@dorissiverios]

Wuow muy bien artesanal

[@debashisbhakat1692]

Very nice

[@singleabroad1358]

Well job thanks.

[@bpartnd]

Cheers Sway Agency

[@DunoonVanRijn-dx1hr]

What is the Flame Thrower for ? Potter or Fire Starter. Ridiculous

[@eorgeburns8]

my good sir that flipper is amazing

[@bpartnd]

+eorgeburns8Thanks George Burns.... Always loved your work too. Mind you....Those Cigars will kill you lol

[@eorgeburns8]

+bill powell if i had a dollar for every time i heard that reference i would have enough money to own my own kiln

[@ammarashahid3463]

Where to buy stoneware clay?

[@germanguillenalegria8113]

CERÁMICA : ALFARERO, ARTE, CREATIVIDAD, DISEÑO, DOMINIO DE TÉCNICA, DISEÑO, DESTREZA Y HABILIDAD DE MANOS LA SUMA DE TODO ESTO NOS DAN COMO RESULTADOS HERMOSAS OBRAS DE ARTE. COMPARTIENDO SABERES Y CONOCIMIENTOS TRADICIONALES. BELLO Y EDUCATIVO VERDAD.

[@yaselismiranda9849]

8í

[@monkeychicken27]

Well jeez. Then I see the razor blade trim. You are an interesting human.

[@bpartnd]

They work well Monkeychicken. That names pretty amazing too :}

[@shelleysolomon2228]

Terrific

[@readthetype]

Spends the next 5ive hours looking for “world record pottery largest plate.”

[@ОксанаБогомолова-ш6н]

Да, это просто мастерски!

[@mimisturza]

great! Thanks for sharing!

[@mcRydes]

cool video but it would have been nice to see the fired and finished piece!

[@pistolannie6500]

How long did that end up taking you to make?

[@bpartnd]

+Mandy L. I cannot remember exactly Mandy L but at a guess the throwing component is about an hour and a half.

[@king5ley]

At 3:35, I seriously thought the Benny Hill theme song was going to kick-in as he slapped the clay.

[@thenerdandthehatter]

What is the purpose of the blow torch?

[@grandcarriage1]

It's to firm up the clay quickly while in process. If he tried to complete the piece without firming the clay, the weight of the clay would have overwhelmed the structure of the soft clay, and the piece would have sagged or collapsed. You can do the same thing by letting it set, but that might take hours, and not happen so evenly as by torch...

[@gwenmartinsen3979]

@@grandcarriage1 But he's still able to work the clay after using the torch. So it doesn't get very dry, right?

[@bethpatrick5063]

Marvelous! Thanks for sharing -- out to the studio I go !

[@unclerojelio6320]

I guess I don't understand why he needed to join the two halves instead of just starting with more clay in the first place?

[@bpartnd]

+Roger Banks Hi roger, simply to lay down and compress the base with ease.Wrangling twice the clay size is unnecessary and i find this method requires less brute strength and more control. Must be getting old.

[@rickigrossman3558]

masterfull. love the music too.

[@fateburn]

It's all fun and games until Mr. Powell brings out the WW1 German flamethrower

[@BeachPeach2010]

It's refreshing to see another southpaw for a change!

[@rawmark]

Funny how we southpaws can always identify each other, right? ;)

[@grandcarriage1]

@@rawmark It took me a second to catch on. It wasn't until I was admiring his arm support while trimming that I realized he was spinning clockwise.

[@hoseeyndabighi9751]

سلام حاصل کارتو به نمایش نگذاشتی ازکارت رازی نبودی؟

[@cgrazglassworks]

Nobody noticed the spider on your shoulder 16:11... haha did you notice is the question??

[@FreeSeoul]

+Craig Graz It's Australia! hahahah

[@bpartnd]

+Craig Graz No I didn't even notice during editing. And yes, you get used to them here in Oz.Specially these baby ones.

[@cgrazglassworks]

+bill powell haha. I duno how I saw that. scary stuff lolz

[@pistolannie6500]

+Craig Graz it was there round bout 16:00.

[@ArchieWeber]

Wow, Bill has BIg Bowls.

[@bpartnd]

and I cannot lie :]

[@MaryMagdaleneMagdalene]

Why do you have to burn the piece? Can I just use heat gun?

[@bpartnd]

Yes you can and I often do too it's just slower

[@MaryMagdaleneMagdalene]

Bill Powell Oh I see thanks!!!

[@lilica7131]

Sensacional!

[@bpartnd]

Cheers Heike

[@pierrejouan1855]

tres bon.....tres tres bon beaucoup à apprendre en regardant le geste...

[@bpartnd]

Merci Pierre

[@dimyetienne7237]

do you sell your products on eBay?

[@bpartnd]

No Dimy , only through Galleries at the moment

[@sirspikey]

Why make it in two parts?

[@bpartnd]

Saves centering a very large mass of clay in one go.

[@sirspikey]

@@bpartnd aa ok

[@rawmark]

amazing!

[@gilmasselin2934]

Wow génial !

[@cathytaylor4645]

Why the fire?

[@bpartnd]

Hi Cathy, the flame helps speed up the drying process and in doing so stiffens the clay.

[@dididoo]

Of course you can also take your. time!!

[@plow9719]

why not just make it out of one piece of clay instead of making2 and going through the trouble of matching pieces together

[@plow9719]

by the way, I'm not insulting your method. I'm not a potter anyway. just curious

[@bpartnd]

No offense taken Jeffrey, I do it so as to not have to centre and open up a larger weight of clay. it gives better control and better compression of the base ,which is vital. It's just easier all round. Getting old ...lol

[@plow9719]

Thanks for the reply!! I appreciate it.

[@godsmack1985]

whats the torch for?

[@xxUncleBuckxx]

Wondered the same.

[@meyourbff]

Alex Sniff it's to dry it some. While working with it it has to be pretty wet. But when trying to cut it off the wheel it needs to be leather hard and an easy was to achieve that is with a hair dryer or a torch in this case.

[@ТатьянаМихайлова-т2р]

Впечатляет!!!!! Супер!

[@elizzbetha]

Y con una música exquisita.

[@mobienut9441]

cool music

[@ДодаровАбдухалим]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@norachen4210]

how smart!

[@kantharajkantha6341]

Super

[@bpartnd]

Thanks

[@michaellimeallen8309]

WOW !!

[@TheBrianEffect101]

unreal

[@tjbailey336]

I dont think people realize how it is just to center the clay.

[@marallynbenmoshe743]

WOW

[@sycodeathman]

@ 1:22 Did anyone else think that one of their USB ports was being repeatedly disconnected?

[@elizzbetha]

yajajaja Una araña también se educa a son de la música ...es una artista!!!!

[@italamariaalencar]

It feels like if I was in Nirvana!! Spectacular!

[@bpartnd]

Ha Love It Pleased to help