Lets make bowls

A complete how to and what to make in the world of bowls. Throwing and trimming tips along with great glaze examples. Two camera views on throwing to help show what is happening inside the bowl as well as the outside.

[@emptyfishbowl1]

I have learned so much from you! Totally not kidding, my all time favorite pottery channel! Thank you so much for posting and constantly teaching!!

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome, it is fun passing on the knowledge.

[@shirleycirio6897]

I was literally going to comment "I have learned so much from you!"...when I saw this comment.😊 I have now "subscribed'. Thank you.

[@merrillranken6135]

I really love the split view where we can see the top and lateral view- these videos are always improving.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you.

[@3_Cats_Pottery]

I feel like I take away something new every time I watch your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your talent :)

[@Vsmithpots]

That is a good thing. Now we need a book of magic moments in pottery to short cut the learning curve. Thanks.

[@smartypantsify]

I'm sorry Vaughn, I. can't believe your generousness in explaining the pulling process...thank you so very much. You obviously are content in what you do and it seems to me that money didn't corrupt you in all your success - awesome!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks, I hate adds in youtube videos so I dont monetize the channel.

[@rosannehillock3718]

I love your elegant shapes on those bowls. Lovely.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks, stabbing carrots in them is always a challenge.

[@JD-od8jn]

Good video, such a good teacher. I keep throwing same style, need to challenge out LOL

[@Vsmithpots]

Challenge is fun, even flops are funny if you laugh out loud.

[@neilahalter9663]

Thank you for helping us with your techniques.

[@MimiCronin]

You are absolutely the best teacher I’ve ever seen! Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks for that, I hope you find them helpful.

[@neildeelangton3235]

Thank you again, what a treat having this video and the kiln opening with Jackie within a few days!! Amazing work.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks again, stay safe.

[@cpnotill9264]

You're an awesome teacher and I thank you for sharing your talents! 💖

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome.

[@cathybriggs8725]

Thank you so much for sharing this video!

[@suziewoo2820]

you are a very good teacher

[@LisahinesCoach]

I’m so grateful to have found your channel. I love the tour of the studio views as well. The cold and icy river is intriguing. I love learning little tips and tricks from you.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you and good luck with your work.

[@rebecaaragon7101]

What a detailed and patient explanation. As always a masterful explanation of how to make different bowls. Thank you for the generosity of sharing all of these different ways. I spent last week at my mother’s side until she passed Friday and your soothing voice and demeanor are very comforting, thank you for that too. I will attempt to make her urn. 🙏🏼💔

[@conniemezzo9370]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 I'm sorry for the lose of your Mom. Clay is wonderful therapy. I wish you peace Rebeca.

[@Vsmithpots]

Sorry for your loss too. My mum will join her in the next day or two. May be they can have tea together.

[@conniemezzo9370]

@@Vsmithpots I'm so sorry Vaughan.

[@Vsmithpots]

@@conniemezzo9370 Passed last night peacefully in hospital with my sister by her side. The hospital is in Covid lockdown so only my sister was allowed and she is now coughing. Rough time for the world. UPS brought your gift, thank you very much. I will show it in a future video.

[@conniemezzo9370]

@@Vsmithpots My condolences Vaughan on the loss of your beloved Mom. It's so sad when you lose anyone, but a parent is always especially heart breaking. I hope your sister gets well soon, and it's just a cough and not Covid. You are more than welcome for my little token of appreciation. After all, A New York apple for the teacher would probably arrived frozen... I wish you and your family peace. Connie Mezzo

[@carmecarrerastrelliso764]

Gracias por compartir su sabiduria me encanta su arte.

[@glennrich2566]

That was an excellent analysis of the teapot spout. I appreciate the information. Thanks again.

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome.

[@charlottesmom]

This helped me so much!!❤

[@sheilacarroll3981]

Oh my. I just calculated my Brent wheel is 40 years old and still works very well.

[@Vsmithpots]

I think mine will out live me at this rate. Never broken down, just makes a little sqeak.

[@sheilacarroll3981]

@@Vsmithpots me too. Mines never broken down but it is louder than yours

[@lorrainecliftonceramics]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge so freely.

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome.

[@knightclan4]

I’m new to throwing. I’m grateful for you sharing your knowledge and experience. Thanks I can’t wait for the day I make it look so easy.

[@Vsmithpots]

Practice every day. Good luck.

[@georgeRVI]

Perfect timing, thanks for the inspiration. My friends and I have been asked to make bowls for the Empty Bowls event, a fundraising activity for our local Food Bank in Fresno, California. Seeing your different styles is a help.

[@Vsmithpots]

I did one of those events and made them 127 bowls raising $5500 for the fire dept. Then Covid hit so have not done it again.

[@allenfitz1]

Another great video. Thanks

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks.

[@susanvalleauderby2934]

Must go throw some bowls!! thanks Vaughan. PS so looking forward to my teapot arriving!

[@Vsmithpots]

I am glad it found a nice home. Flowers out yet?

[@susanvalleauderby2934]

@@Vsmithpots well, hate to brag from the West Coast but - snowdrops, crocus out, daffodil buds starting to show. Your turn soon!

[@Hannah-lz4mu]

😊👍👍👍👍krásná kombinace glazur....hezké jarní dny ⚘💐🙌

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks. Doufám, že nás všechny brzy čekají povznášející slunečné dny. Zůstat v bezpečí.

[@Hannah-lz4mu]

@@Vsmithpots 🙏🙏🙏

[@heworley]

I have learned, and continue to learn, from your kind and carefully done videos. I have a question about the release of the bowls that you did not wire off right after throwing. How does that happen and did the bat have a special surface? Thanks for your time and answer.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks for watching. I cut through them later the same day, usually 3-6 hours later.

[@sharonpieri1896]

Great variation on bowls...thanks.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks, there are lots more to come.

[@xm3364]

Hi Sir. It always look so effortless when i watch those potters pull the clay wall. My issue is pushing the clay wall up...The clay seems quite firm to be pressed and lifted. Another issue I encountered was the uneven side of the wall or the wall being thin-thick. Can you explain how soft or how firm of the clay is better for throwing on wheel? Lastly, the inside finger should exert any pressure and outside finger positioning at 45 degrees or slightly slanted? Sorry for my multi questions but thank you. :-)

[@Vsmithpots]

It is so hard to explain in words. Just make sure the clay is an even consistency throughout and fully wedged if recycled. Watch my beginning throwing videos.

[@coopart1]

Thank you! How did you know I started throwing bowls this week and would look for some direction on KZbin? I always enjoy your videos

[@Vsmithpots]

The universe is on your side today.

[@coopart1]

@@Vsmithpots thank you again. You give good lessons. And we appreciate your efforts in sharing your processes.

[@LisahinesCoach]

I’m so sorry about your studio kitty. Hope a new one finds you soon.

[@Vsmithpots]

I do miss them both at the studio, it is like my hospice care facility for my geriatric cats. We have 6 more at the house and we have found that the older cats become picked on by younger cats. So when they get frailer with age it is nice to give them a safe space in the studio for their retirement. It is sad because I know they will not last long at the studio, but they get much more attention from us. Morandi was 15 and Pubelle 10 when they passed. Pubelle had been sick her whole life but managed to have a good one. She was born in a toxic waste dump in New York State. I now have a 14 year old at the house who is holding his own against the younger upstarts, he sleeps right next to them, so he has found the right chemistry with them. Stay safe in this wild world.

[@jonnyoakland8134]

I struggle to get my pieces over 6 inches tall. Only been throwing since january (2 months) but want to get better!

[@Vsmithpots]

Just keep practising. Good luck.

[@lincolnabe]

I see you have 2 bird feeders out on your deck. Can you show us how to make the one that looks like a house? I hope Jackie will demonstrate her decoration technique sometime. Thanks much!!

[@Vsmithpots]

I have a video on youtube already describing this. I do plan on doing another this spring.

[@lincolnabe]

@@Vsmithpots I think I must have mistook what I saw. At 36:33 into you video what is the hanging object? is it a bird house, feeder or something else? You have really reinspire my creativity again and have learned so much since I got hooked on your videos.

[@Vsmithpots]

@@lincolnabe That is a bird feeder made by one of my students.

[@lincolnabe]

@@Vsmithpots That's a nice looking bird feeder. It has a lighthouse feel to it. Where do you find the time to teach! Does the top come off to put the feed in? How does he attached it back on if it's detachable?

[@conniemezzo9370]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Another great video full of tips and techniques! Thank you!!!!!!!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks Connie.

[@elizabethbyrnes1777]

Nice video. Curious what you used as a cushion on the edges of the yogurt container

[@Vsmithpots]

window insulation tape.

[@hojoinhisarcher]

watched Sept 1 /22

[@marie-chantalrobert6631]

Bonjour la terre paise combien pour se bols ?Merci