How to Make Easy Pinch Pots

[@cherylringer6940]

I am brand new to pottery, and you are a wonderful teacher!! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@geraldadeoliveira8110]

You doing great work !!! I love .

[@moyapr1449]

This is way too relaxing. You have an astonishingly soothing voice!

[@MichelleWalkerArt]

Thank you, I’m getting back into ceramics after years. This video is so clear and thoughtful. ❤

[@kelvinquaye7983]

U are a very good tutor. Wish I could meet u in person. Love your work. The way u take your time to explain the whole thing makes it interesting and amazing to watch. I just started ceramics and I think this is the right place for me to be.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi Kevin, I'm so glad it helps :)

[@JimmyCapricorn77]

Wow this is such a useful video. I’m starting with primitive pottery making and slowly working my way to fancier pottery and the techniques shown here are just what I need. Thank you for this video.

[@elisemcdonald5496]

Thank you for video. Love the way you take the time to explain the process in shaping your work.❤

[@m.p.9324]

Your voice is so calming :) Great tutorial!

[@Deejaay83urj38]

The 3 samples at the start are lovely, and . . . oh my, the cabinet

[@deathatsix]

Wonderful tutorial and beautiful work! Thank you so much for taking the time and sharing.

[@Jasonsdesignshop]

Nice Job, Im going to show this to my new ceramic 1 students.

[@LindaGisla]

Thank you very much for this detailed video. I especially loved how you added the fat coil to heighten the mug.

[@luzenidcabrerarivera4821]

I love the patience with which you explain the process of pottery. I am a potter in Mexico. I want to learn the pinching technique. I use molds in my work. Thanks a million.

[@nimnims91]

I like how you explain how to correct mistakes :) thank you!

[@nutandhanai6338]

As a totally beginner, u really helped me a lot. I'm working on a cup And i was confused about some things. I watched almost every video i can find but still i was very confused, but now i don't have a single doubt, thanks to you... Really a great, helpful video🥺

[@ThePotteryWheel]

I'm so happy to hear that :)

[@marinelaochoa6498]

I just sent my pinched work at the studio earlier then I saw this waaaaah! I should’ve seen it sooner. Anyway, I’m gonna apply what I learned here to my next works :)

[@sharondavis6121]

Thank you this was an excellent class. Your teaching style is so welcoming I was relaxed easy to listen and watch.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Thank you so much!

[@joannkim424]

Love the credit card edge hack!

[@annewatkis5824]

I love your videos. You make it look so easy! x

[@stephaniefoster4530]

Thank you. Great tuition and inspiration.

[@geraldadeoliveira8110]

So beautiful!!

[@monkeyjungle1735]

Thank you a lot for a wonderful explanation!

[@ThePotteryWheel]

You are welcome!

[@simongray6452]

Inspiring, informing and sooooothing - thank you.

[@wunwun3708]

Wish I had seen this video earlier! it literally gave me all the tips I was looking for! Thanks so much :)

[@aldeirrodrigues411]

Simply amazing your way of making them! Congratulations 👏👏👏

[@MuseLaBet]

Good tutorial. Thanks.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Very enjoyable. Thanks

[@umeshchaturvedi3505]

Nice. I really inspire it.

[@lunadefara]

Such a nice tutorial, glad to find it. And if still looking for the name for the shredder, it is called a zester.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi there, its called a surform or a shredder. Hope that helps :)

[@melaniebaerlocher1801]

Hello I have a question about when you join both bowls you’ve made to create the vase. You mentioned letting it get to leather hard but then you added a coil on the outside which I’m assuming is still wet. Are they not supposed to be the same level of dryness? Thanks so much! Love the videos! 33:10

[@ThePotteryWheel]

I join mine when they are soft leather hard. Not too dry. Just dry enough so that they don't flop about when you pick them up. Provided you slip and score well, and blend the coil in, it should be fine. Good luck, let me know how it goes and if you have any more questions. :)

[@melaniebaerlocher1801]

@@ThePotteryWheel Wonderful! Thanks so much for the reply I'll try it out!

[@jeffreyrobinson2155]

I made my first vase today think i was rushing it should have let the bowls sit for a bit but hey i'll get there.

[@fishmut]

Loving your videos , did a pinch pot bowl , first one was to thin and floppy but the second one was much thicker and held shape much better , your hand , eye coordination and symmetry is awesome , thank you for sharing . 👍liked and subscribed.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Thanks so much. I'm glad it helped!

[@ilmugerabah.pottery]

Kereen😍

[@Koznyakova]

Красота! Спасибо за подробное видео!

[@ThePotteryWheel]

благодарю вас

[@fahmelie]

amazing, I really enjoyed the video

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Thanks Fabiola :)

[@treilly261]

What a thorough tutorial. I Love it!! Thank you so much for showing us!! Could you show a link to the clay you used for the vase? I’m in the US.

[@annewatkis5824]

I’m new to this and I’ve tried at least 6 times to make a bowl!

[@ThePotteryWheel]

It does take practice 🙂

[@alyssac.2763]

Thank you for yet another well-filmed, thoughtfully presented, and educational video. I found your channel while looking for pottery tutorials and your videos make pottery approachable and doable. I'm looking forward to your next backyard brick-kiln firing video!

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi Alyssa, thanks so much for your comment. I'm really happy that you are finding my videos helpful!

[@sharonatseanicstudios9970]

This is the very best pinch pot video I've seen. You do an amazing job with your instruction. I'm looking forward to trying all three projects. Cheerfully, Sharon from Montana

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi Sharon, thanks so much for your comment. I'm glad you found it helpful :)

[@sharonatseanicstudios9970]

@@ThePotteryWheel I attempted a mug last night but it became a bowl instead, however, I'm very happy with it for my first try. 😊 I'll try the mug again.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

@@sharonatseanicstudios9970 Yes, it can be tricky stopping it from turning into a bowl. Hope the next one behaves itself!

[@alekc6998]

Great video, thank you! I wonder if you burned the pots in the kiln of your making and if so how long for and at what temp? Keep up the great work! Alek

[@bluecindy15]

Hello! Thank you so much for your videos! I came across your channel because I wanted to see if there was a way to build a kiln at home. I've seen your videos on how you fire glazed pieces. Can you make a video of you firing wet clay in the raku kiln? Thank you again for these helpful videos! Can't wait to build my own kiln!🙏🏼

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi Cindy, I don't actually bisque fire in the raku kiln because bisque firing takes so long. I did see a video on youtube where someone is doing this though. I will try to find the vid for you and post a link.

[@SimelaneTV]

Thank you

[@josephineinnes4564]

Thank you. Excellent demonstration with clear directions. I'm assuming you cleaned the pots on a soft surface. It would be good to know what clay you used.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi Josephine. Thanks for you comment. I'm not sure what you mean by cleaning the pots on a soft surface. I do use a foam cushion to rest them on when I tidying up the surfaces. Is that what you mean? The mug was made from Scarva Extra Smooth stoneware, the bowl was a buff stoneware by Potclays, and the vase was an unbranded grogged terra cotta. What country do you live in? I could recommend similar alternatives if you aren't in the UK....

[@patrickhawks9348]

Awesome video!!! My only question is when you leave your pieces overnight so they are somewhat leather hard for the next day, do you cover them with plastic or leave them uncovered? Thank you!

[@alphonsechanekayebone7871]

Wonderfull..

[@aaliyah1288]

31:27 for pitch vase 😊

[@jyc313]

Hi this is great, helpful video for my beginning pottery needs. What is the wheel you’re using, may I ask?

[@hollysawesomness]

Beautiful work! I live in the US and i would love to start doing these.what clay would i need to make all of these,esp the mug? Would it be the same type of clay you use in the video? And how would i seal the mug to be used for drinking? Thank you! Love your videos!

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi Holly, thanks for your comment. The clay I used for the mug is Earthstone Extra Smooth by Scarva. I had a look to see if I could find a link for you and I couldn't find one. I will try again when I get a minute. To seal it you have to bisque fire it, apply glaze, and then fire it again. Check out this article for an overview of what you'd need to do thepotterywheel.com/stages-of-firing-clay/

[@MelissaDamon-th5eq]

Hi there! Loved this video! I was wondering if its possible to leave this clay to dry or does it need to go in a kiln? A follow up question to that is if it doesn't need to go in the kiln could the pieces still be used to hold liquid? Like coffee in the mug of water in the vase? Thank you so much!

[@ku9043]

Loved this video! How much clay did you use for the mug and the bowl?

[@zenyandres5591]

Hello ma'am,how did you dry the pots you made, it is dry under the sun?thanks for your advice!

[@lacebeezy]

can you link a similar wooden surface you used on top of the rotating plinth?

[@bethhall5684]

Where did you get your hand grater/shaver , please?

[@tartanspaghetti3204]

Can you use air drying clay just as successfully?

[@Lindy1975]

When you’re adding the handle to the mug what kind of surface are you working on?

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi Linda, it's just an old foam pillow. In fact, it's just an old baby pillow. They are made of firm foam. A sheet of foam would do fine. Just something to cushion the clay.

[@catelynr5222]

I just started a pottery class and every pinch pot I’ve made ends up with small cracks. I try to move quickly but it seems like the clay starts to dry out so fast regardless. What can I do to prevent this next time?

[@charmaineclements1645]

What clay do you use please?

[@charmaineclements1645]

Thank you very much

[@wendytitterton5004]

Can ine use air dry clay for this technique?

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Yes

[@cristinefama8210]

Hello What’s the weight of the clay to make that size of the bowl

[@ThePotteryWheel]

I'm sorry, I don't remember exactly, but I think its about 800g. I hope that helps.

[@bodyrot2794]

What kind of clay?

[@ianjohnston379]

at about 35 minutes, why did you scrape the sphere, then smooth it?

[@ThePotteryWheel]

just to get rid of any lumps and bumps. I find if I just use the rib, some of the bigger lumps stay obvious. But if you use a shredder you get a smoother finish. Hope that helps :)

[@annewatkis5824]

My rim ends up too thin.