Attempting to make a huge 2 piece clay pot on the wheel. Oops !

My first attempt at making a very tall 2 piece pot on the wheel.
I've never tried this technique before but gave it a try anyway.
I did my best but having a fast wheel is not the best way to go.
Anyway I gave it a go, but the camera decided to stop recording at the crucial point when I was shaping the 2 pieces to try to make a vase.
The result was my tallest pot but not a very nice shape.
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[@BeatMessiah]

The Bob Ross of pottery. Very soothing to watch and very good commentary

[@Gingerly4it]

This is one of my favorite videos you've done. I was smiling and holding my breath as I watched it. I think the pot turned out GREAT!! I would buy it. You should do it again. I'm sure enjoying your videos!

[@JohnSmith-dl8qf]

.................... i could watch these vids for hours, look at how the blob of clay turns into a bowl or a vase its so awesome to watch

[@Kit-f145]

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[@Kit-f145]

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[@scottberman3694]

Evidence of a true master- the guts to share less than perfect results with the world. Way to go. P.S. It wasn't that bad.

[@kalainaicker201]

this my favourite video in the series. why are these so soothing to watch?

[@chroniquesindependantes2038]

+kalai naicker It's called ASRM. You will find tons of ASMR videos here :) This must be one of your triggers ;)

[@Zuraneve]

+Chroniques Indépendantes Not everyone is here for ASMR. I find watching both throwing and wood turning to be soothing to watch, but ASMR videos make me want to claw off my ears and smack the person who makes them.

[@chroniquesindependantes2038]

I'm not telling that someone should or have to feel anything. And you can feel ASMR without seeing a person :) Sometimes is just about sounds, or objects. And sometimes it happens in random videos like these, or IRL :)

[@PoisonTheOgres]

+Kala Reshana I know right?! These whispering dudes make me feel like I'm being cornered in a creepy alley or something. No offense to whispering dudes, of course.

[@EndingTimes0]

THANK YOU! I have always wondered what that euphoric feeling in the back of my head was when I watch people do certain things! Its better than opiates and I had no idea what it was. My whole life Ive wondered if other people get it. Its literally the same feeling as doing oxycontin (which I dont do anymore thankfully).

[@pHixiq]

I have no history with pottery but I can't stop watching ._.

[@Lillywhitelighter]

It was a brilliant attempt. Thank you very much for posting you throws. I'm learning a lot from your channel.

[@EndingTimes0]

Watching these is the most relaxing thing ever. I watch them when I go to sleep. I thought it was a nice pot btw.

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

Love that you tried something new and brought us along.

[@danielkidryandad1625]

I like it!!!!!!!!!!! Nice for a outside porch!!!!

[@Zellie50]

Keep going to the limit, your fans love your work! Great to see you put up a video, it's been too long. You are our teacher.

[@sbilly0001]

I have a couple tips, because I know you really do want to do this again. First keep that buttress at the bottom of the lower section, until the very end, to help support upper sections as you throw. Need as much contact to the bat as possible as the torque being applied to the piece moves upward. Use less water! When your drying the lower section wrap the top couple inches in plastic to keep it wet. If the joining sections are wet enough then slip is not needed and the seemed section can still be manipulated. Can make a tongue and groove like shape in the rims of the joining sections to help adhere and align sections. If one is joining two dry sections the chances of the seam splitting when shaping becomes greater. Usually one would want each additional section to be lighter than the section doing the supporting. And try to not leave an abundance of weight at bottom of upper piece that is stacked on top. Typically I did this thinking I would have plenty of clay to form a really tall neck. But, in practice it just puts so much stress on the lower sections that it typically hurts more than it helps. Can always add a little more clay for a neck at the end. Also, one coil at a time could be added and thrown in making it easier to control overall shape.

[@flurng]

"So, those two now appear to be joined..[Bur-r-r-r-r-r-p!!!]..excuse me!" ROFLMAO!!! So cool you posted the whole video, burps & all! Honestly, I'd have to disagree with you - this pot is not ugly at all - in fact I think it looks wonderful! This, of course, is from someone who'd be lucky to make an ashtray! Anyway, well done, mate!

[@Jasmine-lq7ow]

i thought he farted

[@heidi1958]

Great video! I loved it when you said "I think I've made a fatal error..." I feel like that so often! Obviously you don't have to make a double decker if you don't want to, but I think it's a lovely tall vase. Thanks for filming while you tried something new!

[@TheFrost20011]

I don't even do any sort of pottery but I watch all of your videos. you're just awesome

[@gravedigger1386]

I have no interest in pottery or doing this myself but somehow i got to these videos and they mesmerize me and i watch one after another haha

[@NeCeeWilson]

+gravedigger1386 me to now I want to learn

[@gate2soumyajit]

+gravedigger1386 i had interest on pottery long back. and all of a sudden when i came across these videos, i could not resist myself from watching all of these... :)

[@Ellemphriem]

+gravedigger1386 me three......i get so calm with this.

[@kamencic]

Me to. I won't ever tray to make a clay pot but I'm amazed and like hypnotized while watching :)

[@quackymoo9135]

+gravedigger1386 You should try pottery! It is really relaxing after you get used to it and a very fun hobby.

[@morganpeerless7156]

I've never experienced the hole pottery kinda side but I know clay is hard to work with. But this amazes me a lot. Weirdly enough it also keeps my anxiety away watching this

[@SavvyGirl515]

Morgan Peerless same ☺️ nice to know I'm not alone

[@Stephanie_LaFever]

I didn't think it was ugly; some beautiful tall flowers with long stems and that pot is PERFECT! Hoping to get into throwing pottery one day. Just so busy with school now that time just isn't there. :) Love watching your videos!

[@MackInWaves23]

Anyone else this is oddly satisfying to watch as well at really relaxing!!

[@baconsoda]

It's a perfect size for cooking one of those Sarpo Miras you got in. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@ritakonig1891]

As I studied pottery for 4 years in New Zealand I am fully aware of what you do and still find it extremely satisfying to watch. I can never get enough of it. Great stuff you do. You got my attention. :-) Do you fire in a gas kiln or electric? Your shapes and forms really lend themselves to wood firing too.

[@barkatthemoon100]

I too find it soothing, mesmerizing to watch, and I would love to be able to do that! Youve got artist's hands. I just have short stubby hands, LOL. I like your accent too. Yes you do. 😜

[@zombiecharm4377]

that ain't ugly. I would buy it :)

[@angelamarklin1735]

+ZombieCharm me too it was cool

[@maressacalderon7371]

Same here

[@whosoever3436]

Trust me mate, people like you are NOT on his buyer list forever......

[@ambersullivan5730]

You are fantastic! I don’t know how I ended up on your videos but I’m addicted to watching :)

[@manishprabhakaran1561]

You are so perfect in joining the halfs

[@Zac400ex]

But we want you to perfect it so we can learn from you. LOLLL I think you did a excellent job for the first time. It didn't fly of the wheel or clasps. Thanks for sharing. Have a good one.

[@stygianra9750]

It's cool how it goes up and down, wider to thinner

[@amarufilmworks]

You had me on the edge of my seat with this one, lol ;) And I'll hop on a train to England to come buy it, you did verrryyy well ;) ;)

[@2nddgree]

They usually turn out a bit wonky when going big. But, for me, big is my goal. I usually have a ton of fun when working with a lot of clay.

[@donaldburchell6746]

I've tried several multi-section pieces. I'm sure I look much the same working out how to actually get them stacked. I have found if I leave a little extra in the top of the bottom section I can get a good pull through the seam and any imperfections seem to work out. I'll let you know exactly how to master it in in about 20 years when I figure it out. :)

[@dvolkmann6036]

Awesome, no guts no glory!

[@lusciousleo1971]

Very good for a first attempt. I would buy it.😎

[@beatlefer4ever]

Your work -and hands- are exquisite! Thanks for posting 💕

[@mrpizzanipples]

Im strangely captivated by all these videos

[@blueberrypomegranate]

turned out great!! I hope you do try it again!

[@irishlolo]

I love it, wow you make that look easy.

[@gypsyvanneraddict]

It's not ugly silky- I love it!

[@kyanangel5643]

This is so mesmerizing

[@klacrafts1016]

very nice I can tell he has a STRONG passion for clay 😉

[@APotterT]

I liked this very much. Love your videos.

[@Rainie3]

It was not ugly. You did great!

[@marissa6466]

It's beautiful! I would totally buy one :)

[@1995jhonjhon]

Your work is amazing

[@SReeves337]

I like it. Firing it may be interesting depending on the size of your kiln. I will have to give this two piece pot technique a whirl. Thanks for sharing.

[@honglalalalasungwon3]

u gottah keep tryin that man! great potential!

[@credenza1]

Not at all ugly. I think it is funky and a bit Troika pottery-like. Just needs a few geometric lines scratched in. It will sell for sure. Don't give up. If that is the first one, the rest would be amazing.

[@suzynissen2350]

I love the pot!

[@vallikkel]

It is a good pot don't give up. With a little work you would have great pot.

[@surferdude8086]

I think it's awesome. I'd be proud to pull something like that off as well as you did. 🤙

[@triciac1019]

It's so nice to hear all your comments and uncertainties. I have that plenty of times. I am at the intermediate stage and have so much to learn. Some days I just do better than others.

[@daniellecutter2906]

I quite like it!

[@MacDaddy_m4c]

I like your pulling in technique on the first lift you just solved my problem

[@MacDaddy_m4c]

Actually you use it on a lot of lifts 😅

[@lucymcginty2640]

Please don't stop making videos!!

[@lissababy214]

It's beautiful i love it it would look cute with some giant sunflowers in it

[@drejarmastare]

A little konstruktiv critic,,Throw it a little bit thicker there they meet each other.And put it together when it's little bit softer.Use a torch if you need.Then you can forme it from the inside... I do this technique often :) For the first time you did a good job :)

[@jasonkohlmeier6707]

Since I do a lot of 2 piece or three piece vases here are some pointers. It’s better To throw the bottom first and mic it then let it dry if not in a hurry. You need to throw dry or use more slip water is terrible with this style. Second when you make the top the next day, don’t let it dry overnight, it’s too hard to shape and seal the seams, idea is it to be seamless and never tell. When you mix the top piece do about a half inch less or 1/4 per side. Then make a valley with tour finger. This gives you extra clay inside and outside to throw downward to seal the edges and you don’t have to slip and score it because the top is fresh thrown. The bottom just wet sponge the very top and do not let water roll down. After you make the small valley, the center of that valley will equal the width of the lower pot. Once this is ready use a screw driver or flat putty knife to get the extra clay from the inside and use a diamond tool to edge the bottom of the top piece. This gives a place for your wire and super easy to cut. When you set it on top, turn tour wheel on slow and center the top piece with a needle tool, this helps keep them straight. Once done, use your chest to hold the bat so you can see the groove for the wire. When you cut the bat off should just show the ring of clay which is good. Wet the very top of the top piece so it doesn’t drag on your arm. Then use your fingers and throw downward at the seams then up then down. Use a wood rib to blend them. Then apply slip to the top and start to shape with a wood rib then metal for fine detail. If it gets to plasticity use a micro torch to warm the clay up, and compress the sides. After your done, trim the bottom foot and remove extra clay and dry slow. I’ve done countless and never had one crack (knock on wood); but works great. You can throw both wet and same time if you throw dry. Do it inspections say 14 like you did the bottom would be 7 middle 5 and top two. Finish shaping 90% of top and mid before you shape the top.

[@mickossie]

Awsome work, any chance of showing how you go about cleaning the bottom of a piece thanks

[@NeCeeWilson]

I love it omg beautiful....

[@djsniper8748]

I loved the large two part pot!! Would make for a great flower arrangement... Love your channel.. By the way this is not me, my son hijacked my account. lol

[@MegaBombara]

I watched the construction of your two-part large vase with rapt attention - it reminded me of my first and never again attempted two-parter. I was almost holding my breath towards the end of part two and then the filming ended - bummer eh? The final vase was a great effort though, disappointing for you. But, hey we have to try and do these things to see what is likely to happen. Kind Regards, Peter's Pots, NZ.

[@ItsVerosLife]

awww dont give up i really like it

[@decoruscreta4693]

I thought it was an awesome attempt, wont be able to get better at the technique until you try it some more! I've tried it a couple times, its tough... and hasnt given me anything decent yet. lol

[@danielcastellanos5040]

So satisfying

[@marissa6466]

It's beautiful! I would want to buy it :)

[@brazilianjk]

Ambitious but I really liked it!

[@michaelgrant1804]

All you need to do to make it better is give it a bit more belly near the joint and it won't be a bad pot at all. I like your courage in trying! Do it 2 or 3 more times and with your experience and skill you will be making pots 4 feet tall and lovely to boot.

[@claymom1]

Great to see someone else give this a try! I keep thinking that i just need to practice;) Of course i need to practice! So after you've made the piece and bisqued it, do you know what a pain it is to glaze it?

[@jimgalloway5107]

Spraying is used a lot now-makes it simple for large items but also on smaller pots.A variety of effects can be achieved with greater control of glaze thickness/application.

[@leeroyaf]

Wow 🤩. How tense was that. Love your videos ☺️

[@jayadams3339]

So have you never done another? You can use a torch on the bottom piece to firm it up some, then you can throw a little better up top for refinement.

[@jayadams3339]

You can also do a v-groove on each piece so they fit together easier.

[@MegaMindyLou]

Well done! But how did it fire up? I think you should give it another go.

[@myaquarture341]

It's not bad it looks good

[@npg1989]

i loved it!!!

[@Lillywhitelighter]

Dan, did you manage to fire this one? Could you show what it looks like now?

[@morganpeerless7156]

I love that.

[@linguini8331]

You are one lucky guy, that is like one of the hardest ways to do it and about 90% of the time it fails. 😭

[@kerensanchezz]

it must feel amazing doing that idk why >_

[@kerensanchezz]

80sLover239 wow

[@juanibarra4123]

Hey, practice makes perfect.

[@SumanRoy-by4tw]

You do very good pottering l like it

[@daniellawu1580]

all i want for christmaaasssss is a pottery wheel!

[@sonia354]

Skill level: Jedi

[@redstringenigmaofficial5915]

Woah🤩.. You say its awful but its better than what I could ever do 😭😂

[@nayifakhan881]

very nice pots

[@SintelSnow]

This is so cool. xD

[@lilsamantha1]

I really like it

[@res1492]

i find it interesting that you can tell how hard he is pressing by listening the the motor knocking

[@sbilly0001]

It's the bat shifting on the pins that is making the knocking sound. The holes in the bats wear out and the bat chatters back and forth on the pins. Can lay a small piece of wet paper towel over pins then put bat on and slop can usually be eliminated. Or drill new holes in bat.

[@johnandersen6955]

I agree with everyone else try again its not that bad. Next time make it more of a cyli nder and don't let the clay get to dry. You can use a torch to stiffen it up a bit and then attach the two cylinders. The clay is still soft enough this way to stretch into the shape that you want. I have done this a few times and I get better each time. I still can't get the same height that you do, but I am getting better. So keep trying.

[@sarahlozano5746]

good job!

[@duskfang819]

Who else thought the tapping was someone knocking on your door, or your dog wagging it's tail on the wall

[@peacelovehippychick]

it's not ugly i would love to have that in my home

[@phyziks09]

why does the wheel always make a sick beat?

[@VickiJacobAas]

Haha! It was alright man!

[@bharatthakur4879]

I love it

[@ruesingh8985]

I like it.

[@yoyo0158]

Extraordinario, me facino, Teresita Medellín Colombia.... me gustaría que tuviese traducción; para los que no sabemos ingles. Gracias estupendo.

[@ItsJayyGabbana]

To be honest I liked it it's not that bad at all

[@kathybrisky]

What do you use to put the lump of clay on? We used to put plaster in a pie pan and take it out when dry.

[@francescalanigan-meade9615]

he has a video on his bats, he uses epoxy resin I believe :)

[@kathybrisky]

thanks for your comment! Kate

[@icarrytomuch6612]

it's so satisfing

[@carmenjackson829]

looks good to me.

[@Lovekilife]

Very nice

[@tristinlyon6332]

How much was this at the very start can u estamate how much it costs to do something basic? If u see this 4 years later lol