I’m new to the wheel ,after 7 tries about an hour each time and cleanup! I began to doubt that I could learn this ! I even thought about I might be a lefty instead of right handed all my life ! And then I watched your video!! From the first example onwards I needed every trouble shooting example to let me see my mistakes! Oh did I need this ! Bless you, for sharing your expertise. The best on you tube!
@annehock13802 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. You answered almost all of my questions. In a exact and cool way. 🧡 I really enjoy watching and listening to you. Hope you are healthy! Greetings from a german follower living in Danmark.
@maestasify2 жыл бұрын
Being able to see positive-negative space is a real help when shaping a pot , even just a cylinder; that is, the space of the pot's vertical edge and the air-space that butts up to it. Both are equally important.
@MaiRaven34 жыл бұрын
I’m great at making unwanted clay “predicaments”. Thank you for this help. Awesome teacher.
@ghazalamalik69803 ай бұрын
This is superb. Really helpful to see how I'm going wrong and pointing out how to sort it. Explaining the details of how the clay reacts and how to hold is so helpful.
@1958pobs4 жыл бұрын
Oh no! It stopped, that was the most crucial part, 😫 that close up and you being at that angle was so good! Thank you for your instruction and taking this time simon, you are so generous with both.
@andreag78224 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a perfect lesson from a Master Potter, thank you Simon, so helpful. And the piece collapsed ONLY when you allowed it to, marvellous!
@knightclan42 жыл бұрын
I'm in my first year of throwing and this video is a Godsend. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience
@celiagreenaway7254 жыл бұрын
One of your best videos ever Simon! Some of this has never been explained before. Let alone how to correct things. I’ll be referring to this so much when I throw next. Thank you!
@sleachpots4 жыл бұрын
Celia Greenaway - good glad it helped :)
@Atliermia2 жыл бұрын
You are the master teacher..many years ago, attend your work shop... still today, look for your Good advise. ❤️👍
@triciac10192 жыл бұрын
This guy, Simon Leech, is a master potter and very down to earth.
@ldavis44282 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It looked like you were done and I prepared to make a comment because my common error preventing me from getting mugs beyond a certain height wasn't addressed. I know I'm not unique in this area. Haha. But then you went back to the wheel, and I think you addressed my problem! My cylinders tend to get a bit too thin about 2/3 up and too thick the rest of the way. I frequently have to cut them off. I think what you showed when you first start to lift the clay is a key. Thank you very much!
@shzanoor46593 жыл бұрын
simon you have helped me so much...im crying
@freddiemoretti84564 жыл бұрын
What more could I ask for.........another Simon Leach video to watch during morning breakfast. Thanks for sharing.......I can see clearly now.
@florenceyu4123 Жыл бұрын
great demonstration n skill to make correction
@chuckflagg26833 жыл бұрын
Great job as always teaching how to correct missteps! 😎👍🏼
@bettytaylor94304 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Simon, I know I've heard it before from you, but sometimes you show us and explain in a slightly different way. Voila, it sinks in. You covered several things that I encounter from time to time. Your the best! Thank you again!
@charlesgerveler42474 жыл бұрын
Amazing answers to questions that bugged me for some time as a beginning potter! Thank you for sharing what you know with us. It is greatly appreciated! Please continue with all you do. Your an inspiration.
@mr.glebster2 жыл бұрын
Hey Simon! I admire your level of control over the clay! Thanks!
@kennethdante2 жыл бұрын
I think it's time I put some of that comfy looking pipe insulation or pool noodle on my pan's edge! :)
@katekaniff59874 жыл бұрын
This is so FULL of HELP! The answers to so much... Thank you(:
@neilahalter9663 Жыл бұрын
Thank you . I'm doing exactly what you talked about twisting of the clay . Also pulling up clay. This video is going to help. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
@AdelaVetr Жыл бұрын
What a video! Thank you. Some mistakes i´ve been making, were clarified. Excited to try out. Thank you once again.
@sleachpots Жыл бұрын
Glad to have been a help :)
@getawaygee21592 жыл бұрын
I've been doing all the things. Thanks for this help so I can fix all my mistakes!
@DanO70524 жыл бұрын
The video cut off too soon, but It sure showed me how to fix those same mistakes I’ve been making. Thanks Simon.
@deirdreregnier5053 Жыл бұрын
That was excellent👍👍 Have a lesson tomorrow , will sail through it 🤣 😄 thank you
@sleachpots Жыл бұрын
Yep plain sailing :)
@robinweiss1681 Жыл бұрын
Great instruction! Thank you.
@BarefootBeekeeper Жыл бұрын
Really helpful to this beginner. Thanks, Simon.
@bymel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!! I make a lot of these mistakes all the time and didn’t know how to fix them until now
@cindypope6122 Жыл бұрын
Simon thanks so much just started throwing unsuccessfully on the first tries. I think your video will help so much. Trying again tonight.
@user-di1zy7ke5z5 ай бұрын
Best throwing video I have seen - thank you !
@thecatswhiskers Жыл бұрын
What a great video, thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
@Doodlesartistictendeavors2 жыл бұрын
This video is very hepful, thank you!
@katmit0825 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon!!!
@bradabernethy42342 жыл бұрын
Great, helpful video. Thanks.
@joerglemke79633 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you!
@KobeIs90472 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful video. Thanks for going over all these points.
@lochfc4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon. Pinpointed several of my errors exactly!
@Bringidon2 ай бұрын
thanks for the video.. food for thought indeed :)
@hankkingsley9183 Жыл бұрын
Vital info, most vids only show perfection and never address these concerns
@louisemartens99872 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video
@LindaGisla3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Simon. This is very valuable for me as a newbie/hobby potter.
@patrickhorward47994 жыл бұрын
A great master! Look and learn people!!
@angiemorris24934 жыл бұрын
This is a great tutorial🙂 love how you are able to verbalize thought process. Cheers
@rebecca.menashe2 жыл бұрын
Great video very helpful! Looks like it cut out at the end…
@MyMazyCat2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mr Leach! Sooo helpful!
@racheldaddy483711 ай бұрын
So helpful, thank you Simon 🦋
@gopasen16583 жыл бұрын
This is amazing ...just whst I need now ....thankyou so much ....Namaste from India 😀
@nigelking44243 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Simon for this fantastic, clear and very informative video. I have learnt so much from it and I'm sure i will re visit it often.
@PetraPeter4 жыл бұрын
Dear Simon, that is the most useful Video i've seen, thank you so much!
@carlyntumlinson1408 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Ever since I got my new shimpo, I have not been able to throw a cylinder. I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. But from your video, I realize I'm not getting the clay centered perfectly. Maybe its not me and its the new wheel???? I am a beginner, so I'm sure it mostly me. But I seem to be able to center at the studio???
@nicolebelanger47452 жыл бұрын
Such an excellent tutorial. Thank you
@marylarmour37953 жыл бұрын
Such a helpful video. Thank you, Simon.
@chridan2k72 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! Its just crazy how you are able to fix everything if you know how to do it and have enough experience 👌
@sleachpots2 жыл бұрын
Yes experience helps and muscle memory (which new beginners don’t have, but need ! ) …Practicing helps build that memory.
@ivarsmileyface78322 жыл бұрын
Awsome teaching! Great lesson, thanks!
@barropretosr3 жыл бұрын
Great samples… thank yOu so much… great for beginners!!!!
@dogsbodycaninemassage44524 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!! Just back from practicing throwing, as I'm a beginner, and I experienced most of these issues today so thankyou your video was a life saver :) Thanks Simon.
@Handmadebygas3 жыл бұрын
Yes this video was very useful as are all your videos and all the tips you include. Thanks 😊
@kindredacre24644 жыл бұрын
Thank you So much for this!
@railiconrad93154 жыл бұрын
Very helpful tips thank you Simon!
@harrycockfield51144 жыл бұрын
Good video..I think centering is most important. Step too throwing !
@jenshank74024 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this lesson! very helpful! well taught!
@tina43144 жыл бұрын
So helpful, thank you!
@mya.phoenix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video!
@happypotter11384 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@mikeu53804 жыл бұрын
Hi again from rural Japan. 16:48: Regarding the demon "Torque". I wonder if it can often begin during insufficient/unskilful wedging. Also, I find it happens when I pull the clay up faster than the wheel speed. Thanks!
@d.jensen51534 жыл бұрын
Demon Torque is right. I'm still trying to find the right clay consistency. Such a bugger that softer clay means less torque resistance. Sometimes I feel like there's no way to win.
@BrenzerM4 жыл бұрын
A million thank you's!
@philthooft95534 жыл бұрын
thank you so much that was very helpful
@jessiemontgomery58384 жыл бұрын
I do like the wider body tankard.
@kennethdante2 жыл бұрын
garbage and artifacts in clay drive me bonkers. metal chips from the mill, hair, sponge bits, air bubbles, dry powder.
@janecollette9504 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou for doing this video. It really helped. The only problem that you seemed to miss that I have is that sometimes my clay is not wedged good enough or sometimes it's too hard or too soft. What is the best consistency to work with, in your estimation.?
@penelopejayneartist3 жыл бұрын
Great tips
@timburkhalter1144 жыл бұрын
This was great! I have a throwing issue that after I do a six point collar-in the top rim flops or folds in, would you demo how to recover a flopped-in rim? Thank you for the videos...I have been learning so much!
@jackiemorrison60243 жыл бұрын
Very helpful.. thx
@user-yu4ic6ei5j6 ай бұрын
the orange wheel you have off to the side,, im buying one just like it.Do you like that wheel?
@dididoo Жыл бұрын
Ah but often the base isn't right because it's too thin! and there's nothing left to push out!...
@unglaubiger56454 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. I´m just getting started and this is really helpful. Solved many of my problems. One question remains. How hard or soft should the clay be for different sizes and shapes?
@deepashtray56054 жыл бұрын
Do you use an outdoor camcorder so you're able to wipe off all sticky things? Seems no matter how hard I try everything within 3' of my work area has finger prints and splatters on it. Pulled my camcorder out of the box once and within minutes....
@chrispya12 жыл бұрын
I get dirtier at the clay studio than I do with my horse!
@knightclan42 жыл бұрын
The physics of clay throwing I believe is beginner rocket science!
@oberkampf1004 жыл бұрын
i cant seem to push out the base enough to do the lift
@1958pobs4 жыл бұрын
Crikey my pot would have died ages ago, all the messing about with it and it’s still going!
@chrispya12 жыл бұрын
Ikr? His messed up pot is so much better than the best I've managed so far!
@kennethdante2 жыл бұрын
I also brace/steady with my right/strong hand. I thought I was an oddball against convention.
@chrispya12 жыл бұрын
My left fingers are too weak to open the clay but my left hand is strong enough to hold the clay while my stronger right fingers do the work.
@chrispya12 жыл бұрын
My main problem is difficulty lifting evenly. I get thin spots or I can't get it to lift past a certain point so I can't complete the lift. More water doesn't necessarily help. *sigh* Practice.
@brockseals88842 жыл бұрын
Wheel speed is important but what about the head shake. How much head shake is required for producing tankers. Is it simply a Stevie Wonder or are we talking about a full Ray Charles.
@chrispya12 жыл бұрын
I figure he's judging shape and distances by moving his eyes for better depth perception.
@AngieS71 Жыл бұрын
I just had my first class and went back to practice centering today and I can't seem to center at all and i already feel like giving up ":(
@sleachpots Жыл бұрын
Check out some of my kneading / wedging videos, they might help. It is common at first in learning how to center, but don’t give up, you can do it I promise, just keep practicing. I had some problems when I first started on the wheel !
@eddiespottery84394 жыл бұрын
NICE !
@micheledickey40663 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what kind of clays Simon uses?
@sleachpots3 жыл бұрын
standard 306
@norbertoomarramongarcia92172 жыл бұрын
No se ve nada, saque las manos, señor!!!
@Ulujmf4 жыл бұрын
Stronger hand depend if you are left or right handed duuuu