How to use 10 simple wooden tools for forming and finishing your pots!

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I love watching how effortlessly you creat these beautiful pieces. I bought your tools and now excited to try them. Thank you, Julie

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Thanks for all the wonderful ideas! You are a Master potter!

[@katydeaner9795]

Loved the use of dowels to support or create handles. Never seen that before in any pottery class !!. A very doable technique. Squaring off pots- creative!! Thank you!

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[@josephineChadwick]

This was awesome. Thank you so much. I will share with my students.

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[@richarddvll]

some really neat ideas for handles and designs in pots thanks for shareing

[@klp4655]

Great video - thanks for showing the completed and fired works.

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As a new wannabe potter, you've given me great ideas! Thank you

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[@normanddesrosiers1807]

I am also a potter in British Colombia Canada (Salt Spring Island) and I really love your work , simple but beautiful and very good tips... Thanks sincerely

[@letipo4983]

Thank you! I am most grateful that you SHARE your techniques -there’s no way anyone can put you out of business using what you’ve taught us 😂! You are a blessing- I appreciate you!

[@keithlightminder3005]

Lovely work! Such gentle and inventive use of simple things to make beautiful and inviting pots!

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Wonderful information, thank you for sharing. xx

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Thankyou for this video Bill, some really great hints and tips 😊

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Wonderful as always, I watch your videos over and over.

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As we see, it's not necessary sofisticated tools. Most important thing is the talent and creative mind. You have both. Congratulations for this great class!!

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Your pots are just so personal....so sweet and I hate that word, but they seem so well, kind.

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[@aprildawn9578]

This is the type of pottery I like .

[@michaelhyland7166]

Thanks Bill!!!

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Great teaching . Thanks so much for sharing. Shabnam

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Simplicity equals elegance. You never fail.Thank you. .

[@hellorodney]

very informative,,, EXCELLENT TEACHER,,,thannnnnk you :)

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I'm not a potter but this was fascinating.

[@1955pam]

thanks--of course you make it look sooo easy but your teaching style is really great & as a newbie you make it look possible too!

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Those addictive tunes kept you working right through all your blanks :)

[@donnagrammas7584]

Bill, thank you for your kindness in sharing . You are a great man.

[@suelewis753]

This is soooo helpful! I have struggled with attaching handles and creating matching handles. Now I’m going to get some dowels!

[@joytotheworld1748]

Thank you sooooo much !!!

[@SusanCrichton]

I really appreciate getting to see the ideas in practice ... from wet clay thru to glazed product ... so helpful!

[@carinwiseman4309]

Excellent help for this newbie. Thanks!

[@wackyjackievideoproduction3417]

Got my wooden tool kit for Christmas along with your book. So excited to try these techniques. Thank you!!

[@featherglory]

Such a fantastic teacher and beautiful techniques! Thankyou.

[@TheMarnaiz]

Thank you, Bill, for these marvelous techniques!

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So amazing. Love the tricks, and your passion for pottery!

[@juliapace2845]

You make it look so easy. Thanks for the time you took in sharing this. Awesome.

[@jeennienickolls2341]

My husband made me a set of your wooden tools. I can't wait to try them out. Thank you very much.

[@howlingwind1937]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I'm not a potter, but I enjoy learning about how things are done. Cheers from Tasmania!

[@potteryworks]

I still learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you for sharing

[@bdmishurda6947]

You make these techniques look so simple. The results are beautiful & uniform. Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!! A++++

[@julianygra1161]

Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. Your video was excellent and you are an amazing teacher. :)

[@annajeffrey7783]

So many really useful ideas clearly demonstrated. Thank you.

[@allisondive]

Bill, you're a Wizard! Love using inexpensive and readily available tools to add interest. Cheers!

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Thanks for your video a lot of helpful info. Thanks again

[@azrealprophet]

Thank you for giving use such good tricks and tips 10/10

[@bobbysox8814]

Many elegantly simple techniques. Thank you for sharing so generously. You're a very good teacher, and an inspiring one.

[@really49]

Bill, you make it look easy to make and attach your beautiful handles. Thanks for this inspiring video.

[@janicemccravey1965]

Your techniques are easy to remember and very simple to do with your wooden tool selection. I can't wait to try these out!

[@fernandacontreras-horn666]

This the Best Video I have seeing , what a great Master, thank you so much for teaching me adding beauty to the clay.

[@sylviadeleon1866]

I can't stop watching this great video. Thank you Thank you....you give me hope !

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Thank you for your generosity...techniques, so simple, concise...elegant.!...long may you Pot.

[@shanelpottery7458]

I’m totally inspired now! Thank you

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Outstanding!

[@muddyotterspottery569]

The thing I love about your tools and your how-to videos is that they allow us to take our pots a higher level.

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Muito boas ideias! Muito obrigada por compartilhar! 🙏✨

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Bill, thank you for your great videos!

[@earthspinner3]

Awesome lesson and video. I know it came from many years of learning experience. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@tanefasth288]

Great! One of the most practical and useful pottery videos I've seen. Thanks!

[@shirleyzussman5823]

Thank you for sharing such great tips. I'm a beginner/intermediate potter, and have never been shown this in any class I've taken. Your ideas had interest to a simple pot. Ever the goal. Much appreciated.

[@elainethepotterful]

Thank you very much for sharing these ideas!

[@jmjbwme]

You are a genius of simple intrinsic detail. Beautiful work!

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Thank you! Your tips on winning the warping war are new and refreshing!

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I just absolutely Love you and all your great teachings. I learn something new every time I watch. I have been to your workshops at Northeast, now Monroe clay works. I would love for you to come back and do another. Namaste

[@toniivey1695]

Wow, I am so inspired...can't wait to get back to the studio!

[@beckyfloydfloyd4218]

Billy.....you are a genius!!! such simple ways to "sweeten" up the curves and add such simple but stunning details. thank you so much for sharing.

[@judyfelkamp562]

You did a wonderful job with the video Bill! Thank you for the great tips and info!

[@SpiggyBee113]

Amazing craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing your tips, I really enjoyed your video, Bill.

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Very useful video when teaching pottery, thank you.I teach at a special Ed school very interesting techniques

[@viviennepowis6813]

Thanks for sharing some of your techniques for making a nicely thrown pot into something beautiful!

[@flowingceramics1184]

Great ideas & well explained. Thanks!

[@linni1927]

Oh the tricks of the trade you've shared! I'm a new potter and these are absolutely priceless! Thank you so much!

[@auschris64]

wonderful video. your use of the wooden tools was inspiring

[@gopasen1658]

I love your work...beautiful ideas! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@erikamidori2348]

thanks a lot for sharing these incredibles techniques!!!

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A joy to watch your skill

[@markdavison4454]

Grate ideas keep them combing love your work thank you...

[@photo59601]

Wow! Thanks so much! No more scoring, I love the look of these 😊

[@minipott]

wow the creative use of these simple wooden forms is blowing my mind

[@puggilove]

Hey fantastic video! I love your teaching style, your calming voice and genius ideas. I like to paddle square shapes into my forms but will give the boards try. I love the adorable spoons - need to find myself a wooden egg right now! Love from England 😊

[@joanzeno5925]

Lovely work! Thank you.

[@pastrygrl3]

Just fantastic...so many great ideas- LOVE your handles! excellent video...can't wait to try my hand at a few.

[@sweetchipsMS]

I'm just learning and this has been fantastic. Your work is gorgeous.

[@angelastanton1093]

Thank you! I so enjoyed watching your video! You make it look so easy! Just the right pace to follow! Thanks again....

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Thank you so many types! Many thanks to Big man and artist. Delight and great respect for your generosity!

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thank you very much for sharing your wisdom. I'm learning so much from your videos! Not only the ceramic technic, also being a mindful/kind person. Thank you very much :)

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Love the simplicity of this.

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Amazing craftsmanship!!!! So perfect!🤩

[@pbotham]

Brilliant! Thank you for the great techniques

[@mayrardm1]

you are a master. thanks for your kindness.

[@lhgrubbs]

infinite inspiration!! Beautiful work and techniques.