The Most Well Crafted Trimming Tool I've Ever Seen

[@VeretenoVids]

I'll confess that I laughed when your bowl went splat because it took me way back to when I took a beginning pottery class. The very experienced instructor was demonstrating a large bowl for us, which was supposed to be our final project for the class and his went splat just like that. There was a split second of shocked silence before he burst out laughing and just said, "Well, now you know it really does happen to the best of us!" In the end it was actually a good thing for nervous newbies to see. Also, the true mark of an excellent artisan is not that he/she doesn't make mistakes, it's that he/she understands what went wrong and knows how to either fix the mistake or prevent it from happening again if it cannot be fixed. These videos show us exactly how talented you are!

[@MelonKingdomOfficial]

Why is your pfp mars?

[@VeretenoVids]

@@MelonKingdomOfficial Long story. 😉

[@danielt4449]

hearing you sigh after that pot exploded was actually something I felt. LOL I have sighed exactly the same way many times doing various things that failed it is univeral but you make things look so easy that it is nice to know even you struggle even though its frustraighting for you its encouraging for the rest of us.

[@ANobodyHere]

18:10 I’d love to hear about moon jars

[@art.comes.1st]

I'd also love to hear about that.

[@WoooerWoopWoop]

Love to see the failures & frustration. I think we can all relate to that aspect of throwing, and it very reassuring to hear it from someone as experienced as yourself. ❤ Personally I like to glaze pieces when I’m having an off day throwing

[@wartris1]

You are human. Every rotation captures a moment of your history, your heartbeat, your feelings-it is a privilege that you share your art with us. Even if it involves showing a moment you are embarrassed by. Lovely video my friend!

[@Praxaeus]

I would love an angular, low profile kyusu for green teas or a very angular gaiwan with a lid. On the gaiwan, I think your style is very complimentary to traditional gong fu and this would be a great time to practice throwing off the hump. The objects are small and you would need to throw quite a few lids and bowls to have a high rate of success. Feathering the lip so the gaiwan pours well is also difficult because there's a skill with pouring from a gaiwan.

[@ElHuesudoII]

I second the gaiwan suggestion. I'd love to see how Florian would tackle a lidded cup meant for straining with his design style, and honestly, I'd love to own a gaiwan with a foot as defined and sturdy as the ones he makes, my gaiwan is flat at the bottom and slightly rounded so I always fear I'll set it back down wrong and spill everything...

[@timothyforsyth8808]

I was thinking of a gaiwan too !

[@monstermash4324]

This video was so well timed, I was feeling so frustrated, and it’s such a comforting reminder that sometimes even the best have off days. Thank you for “recentering” my mood and perspective. Much love

[@spikeboy101]

Omg this reminded me of the times I got so frustrated from my thrown pots that I threw them to the wall and ceiling. I just out of nowhere one week, couldn't make a thing despite everything going well for months. Also I never thought about it but I'm glad now my heat gun is to the left and my pedal to the right hahaha. PLEASE make a moon jar, that's been my goal since I started pottery this year and I'd love to watch you try. I've made many 3lb,5lb ones

[@beldarin]

A rare glimpse of failure and frustration, but also of your giddy excitement at that gorgeous tool, ah, you _are_ human, phew! Thanks again for sharing

[@stephaniebart-horvath1382]

I love seeing you go through this process and greatly appreciate your narration. Thank you!

[@mikeysmall88]

Great video as always. In awe of your ability to correct unevenness. I have tried with limited success to hold the turning tool that still. Will keep trying. I would like a video on the different shapes that you start with whether is a bowl or taller vase. The schematic drawn on the pot was genius! 😂

[@luzianobrist]

Dear Florian Thank you so much for showing also shadow and not only light in this video. Your results are radiantly beautiful while failure is part of the journey - thank you for your honesty.

[@samlamorey5964]

Thank you for giving us an insight into when things don’t exactly go to plan!

[@roselastname-ti7pw]

I absolutely love these videos. im buying some tungsten carbide tools for christmas. i love the bowl shapes you make all of the pieces ive made have been in a style inspired by yours. i love trimming and seeing your videos at the beginning of my week gives me a new challenge.

[@roselastname-ti7pw]

also can you make a moon jar tutorial

[@celloafterdark4173]

Amazing footage of the bowl absolutely imploding. So sad, but also so funny. Oh dear

[@elissitdesign]

That tungsten carb trim tool is BEAUTIFUL! Omg. Nice bowl too! I love the small yet tall base.

[@melli783]

I really needed this video, had a bit ruff throwing days myself the last days, feels good to be reminded that others have them as well, thank you!

[@knightclan4]

I'm not the lone ranger with a runaway wheel. I get a turrets foot on pedal occasionally. Cool to see it in slow motion. Thanks for sharing your journey Florian!

[@malusdraco3793]

absolutely in awe of your patience and persistence! it's so easy to get in your head when things aren't going right (even if those things aren't something you're doing a whole lot and don't necessarily have the muscle memory for- talking to myself too here). the final shape looks lovely!

[@NaomiJames-l9c]

I have watched so many of your videos over the years and I'm currently reading your book. The feeling of frustration that comes with failure is really hard to bare. However, failure if reflected on thoroughly really is a brilliant teacher. I love hearing your reflections on things that don't go to plan. I think more than any of your tips on techniques and processes the most valuable thing I have taken from your videos is how great an impact taking your time to really think and reflect can have on your future success. Also, I wouldn't mind hearing a rant on moon jars! 😆

[@vzeimen]

So glad you had your camera on for that epic collapse. I've never seen one fly like that. There's some justice in knowing that very experienced potters have stuff like that happen just like the rest of us. I totally agree on the quality of trimming tools and the capability of the potter. I have been throwing for 12 years and I just recently went back to my very basic set of tools and have stopped using all the fancy ones that I've spent a fortune on while thinking that the better the tool the better my skills would become. It's nice to have a special tool but the basics work wonderfully well.

[@SweetPickins]

I like seeing you throw big! I much prefer to throw big rather than small, so it’s nice to watch your techniques. That tool was so pretty too! Thanks for another great video 🙂

[@juanQuedo]

6:12 "a series of unfortunate events" the movie. Although the frustration was palpable it always surprises me the lack of swearing. If that were me it would be a minute long bleep sound

[@stephenwindom3010]

I'm so glad you post when things don't go well. It lets me know it's alright when it happens to me. :)

[@lukewalker256]

Really love the shapes you draw onto the block of clay. Helps comprehension and visualization. ❤

[@mollybean23]

i love seeing your failures! i’ve been throwing on the wheel for around 3 years now and it’s so comforting seeing a professional fail so i know i’m not alone whenever i fail (which is more often than not)😌

[@m.ubaidaadam]

It’s really nice to see both the successes and the failures, since it shows how much you out into the process. also I’m early for once!

[@finndriver1063]

Seeing the failures makes me feel more confident experimenting with techniques, which is nice. I'd be interested to see your take on a tagine pot, if that's not a weird idea, or alternatively a teacup with saucer. Also, yes, please give us the rant about moon jars.

[@ngaireoleary7486]

As a stubborn beginner potter, I find these videos so valuable.And I would love a moon jar rant!

[@CheddarNS]

I need a moon jar rant!!

[@TheRealPandanimal]

What is a moon jar?

[@gahorowitz]

I bought a tungsten trimming tool two years ago, as a low intermediate potter, expecting it to be magic. Instead I was surprised to find I simply couldn’t hold it steady enough (yes, with grogged clay) to avoid a lot of chatter. At low speeds the chatter is simply annoying, but when I got the wheel going faster it creates a wonderful deeply undulating and progressing pattern. It’s become one of my favorite chatter tools, for all the wrong reasons I guess.

[@panibear]

It was my first time trying to get a mug and I was not successful. So, like pottery, I’ll try, try again. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@jerrysanchez5453]

Well Florian if it makes you feel better seeing your pots not work out or you get frustrated because something went wrong helps me keep doing my hobby which I'm OK at because it reminds me even incredibly talented and skilled people make mistakes with there craft or sometimes crap just happens. So it makes me feel like I could be better at mine eventually if I just keep doing it

[@punchpineapple]

Seeing your mistakes in your area of expertise makes me feel a little better about mistakes I make in mine - we are, after all, still human. Thanks for sharing

[@eyyontie]

The bowl splat was very funny honestly lol . Takes alot of mental and physical patience to keep trying .

[@denisenoble4010]

I hope you grow to love these bowls because they are beautiful. With that very small but tall foot is perfect for 'displaying' the bowl in all it's glory. I look forward to watching you trim more with this new tool. Xmas has coming early for you.😊

[@sonjad.1024]

Good to see that mishaps happen to the best too!

[@art.comes.1st]

I'd love to see another video on pens. I'd also like to see you making grog or talking more about it

[@paulklassen6486]

I feel like some experimental projects totally outside of your normal material might be very interesting. I still want to see you making precise cool thrown objects, but going into strange zone would be very interesting. Locking pots, sculptural objects, etc. It would be very cool to see how you approach it. I'm thinking of how I enjoy pottery to the people's "steal like an artist" series.

[@jules6731]

I would love to hear the moon jar rant 😂

[@angelacollier9256]

Trimming is so satisfying

[@beldarin]

Ooh, would love to see tall teapots, or coffee pots, I suppose

[@lizbug27]

Absolutely beautiful ribbons, and the final rough product looks like it was worth the headache

[@lukefournier3857]

Please rant about moon jars, im so curious to hear.

[@josephlau8476]

Very amazing pottery making.

[@anastassiaastapova1047]

Some days in the studio just don’t go right. Would love to see what a lamp base you make looks like.

[@Kraaketaer]

I'd love to hear that moon jar rant!

[@graefx]

For as much as you talk about your enjoyment of trimming, Im surprised you dont do more larger pieces like this

[@SmithCaro]

6:12 ... I literally went "ooohhh !!! ... 😳" ...

[@kristalburns3490]

I would like to see you throw a yarn bowl or a spindle whorl as a one off. Showing that things dont always go the way they should is a good thing. People forget this is a skill and some days get rough.

[@aleksandradovgaia7457]

It would be interesting to see you try something with a symmetrical pattern. I know it’s not quite your style, but that’s exactly why I’m curious to see how you would approach it

[@Saratonnin]

this bowl is beautiful. I know that I want to comment to say that on every single one of your creations, but seeing this one, and the frustration that went it it, looking at the end result I would not have know that it was anything more than a joy to work. About a year ago you worked with glacier porcelain to make a jar that was near translucent. Would you consider working with it again? It is a departure from what you usually do, but I am wondering what that would like like with the glazes you are currently using.

[@DavidSchmitt]

Every magician and entertainer sometimes has to show the trick failing, just to underscore how difficult and exciting it is when it finally works.

[@bettablue2660]

Remember, in Japan ceramic artists practice the idea that ceramic pieces are worth more by being used. I’m sure that tools to make these utilitarian pieces are included in this practice. Remember that perfection in you work is impossible just like in life itself. As you get older this will come easier to you.

[@gahorowitz]

Florian, do you ever turn over a bowl and throw a pedestal foot from a coil, instead of trimming a deep foot from a lot of clay? I guess that technique isn’t really conducive to your angular style but curious if you’ve ever made it work for you.

[@varlotto]

Have you tried to trim a bowl shape on the inside of the footwell yet? Or maybe a stepped inward ring

[@TheMrsDespair]

I actually prefer the wider bottoms on the bowls. The narrow ones look alright but they look like they'd fall over easily if I used them. They're all pretty though!

[@nerokcubreva]

Florian, it is helpful to see that even the master sometimes has a bad day. what a great video and the pot looks very tasteful. Have you ever considered throwing a hookah? I an thinking about taking on the challenge

[@jakicatancabelic9436]

The third time was the charm. Also, do you sell your pottery on E Bay? I saw some odd looking pottery sold under your name for quite a low price. Anyway, back to the video, loved the trimming portion.

[@TheRaptorJezuz]

Have you ever tried making an onggi, a korean fermentation vessel they use to make kimchi? I'd be quite interested to see one in you style, and makes for some tasty food!

[@annem8126]

"...trim the absolute hell out of it..."

[@dragonbugs_2107]

You should try and make one of those assassin's teapots! Could be an interesting challenge

[@helen99168]

Can you make a video about making low shallower bowls?

[@donskoycat8732]

I wanna hear your rant about moon jars!

[@Demon19Clover]

What is a moon jar? I'd like to hear your thoughts on them

[@everydazetuesday]

so good!

[@khendron]

Question about using a vacuum in your pottery studio. I've been told that using a vacuum is a really bad idea, because it spreads clay dust around. Is this a specially filtered vacuum?

[@ANobodyHere]

Using the clay as a drawing pad is so cutesy, very demure

[@Boroburand-py7eu]

Hi I'm really curious whether you have any interest or experience in throwing donabe? I've noticed a lot of your aesthetic choices, especially with faceting and your round feet remind me of the shape of them in the body and lid handle. Just curious since you did aprentice in japan.

[@ebinjoephilipphilip2168]

Its me again

[@morekorourke741]

Are the bowls still food safe when they have crazing?

[@GreenDayFanMT]

I believe that these videos serve a very ambitious goal. To make you look even a bit approachable in your skill level 😂. Everybody stumbles but only a few learn from it and even fewer let other people learn from it.

[@celloafterdark4173]

What is a mood/moon jar?

[@conorelliott884]

i would very much like to hear the moon jar rant heh

[@NaughtyShepherd]

These are some of my favorite videos, showing the process and planning, with failures. Not gonna lie, that crash at the 6 minute mark would’ve sent me into a swearing tirade 😂 Great video sir, and beautiful work! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@aleksandradovgaia7457]

Please, please, PLEASE, Devon, we are begging you! Start making your tools available for sale!😭

[@pookiethepoo]

You mentioned you dislike moon jars. Now, people will request moon jars

[@hgtvmthfckr]

beautiful! somebody fill that bad boy up with pasta salad, stat!!

[@MumTheWeiser]

please rant about moon jars!

[@Aaron.101]

Thanks

[@ReaganSwan]

It made me laugh when you said "I'm going to trim the HELL out of it" it just was really unexpected and your tone didn't change at all. Idk just thought that was funny lol 😂

[@Apoque]

My only suggestion would be making an ash tray as an April fools joke

[@stevieandsara]

$250 is a pretty hefty price tag

[@jamesgardella6140]

What if you did things you normally would stray from? I don’t mean for you to abandon your craftsmanship, I mean take a more loose approach to the throwing process, allowing for more subtle mistakes, experimenting with strange angles/asymmetry. Couple that with some of the drastic glazes you have, and it’s the anti-Florian pot!

[@hayleygabbard1513]

Please release the moon jar rant

[@J_Fishing4life]

God bless you all!

[@MrLewooz]

hello!

[@Articolate]

6:10 😧

[@BestKiteboardingOfficial]

Do you use video of your failures to inform your future process?

[@inigoselwood9382]

Jae Jin-li is fuming to have had his tools usurped

[@flowercakes232]

i’ve never been first before on a video. nice (:

[@mikeysmall88]

Or me second 😂

[@SpongeMan-no1]

Uhhh🤩☺

[@baolinhpham8941]

Ello

[@entert11]

babygurl you are doing just fine❤❤❤ bbabyyyyy

[@atheistmom]

"It doesn't look too bad..." 🤣 Understatement is your super power! I seriously ought to send you some tuition money, you taught me a TON of helpful stuff in just this one video! Maybe someday I'll be fast enough to order one of your pieces.