Making 100 Espresso Cups

[@tannerpace3703]

The more pottery I produce, the more I'm amazed by your work. By happenstance, I'm currently working on a set of ~50 espresso cups (without handles) for a friend. While I'm reasonably happy with my cups, your exacting standards, clear intention, and precision in every step are all profoundly inspiring for my own continued improvement. I owe your instruction far too much thanks for a comment to express, but thank you anyways! I look forward to your book!

[@floriangadsby]

Thank you so much Tanner! Seriously, you're far too kind. I appreciate you taking your time to watch, that along is thanks enough, as all the ad revenue from KZbin goes into helping fund my studio and raw materials. I can't wait for the book to be released either! What a joy that'll finally be to share with you all. Take care!

[@OmaOmaO]

do you have pictures of your work? I'd love to see it!

[@rc1952]

@@OmaOmaOthere were brief pictures you can freeze frame on the video the one about making teapots from start to finish. There was also a frame showing a whole shelf of his work. It’s practical useful pieces which I really like. Have a look through that video and you can see pieces.

[@certifiedbrokanic]

I'm not a potter, but have bought 25lbs of clay looking for inspiration to start. I am a chocolatier by learned passion and have made thousands of bonbons, all hand touched. There is something to be said about making 100+ things by hand look exactly the same, and my process had about 8 different steps to get my finished product. Your video reminded me of that and and patience it takes to get there. When a hobby becomes a passionate business you do what is necessary. Your finishing skills set you apart! Thank you for sharing!

[@emmaprophet2881]

Your care and precision in not only your pottery work, but also videography and story telling is a wonderful weekly experience that I always look forward to. Thank you so much

[@victoriamiskolczy6336]

Well said, me too!

[@rdfjfgjyfdhfghy67456]

I'm not a potter, but I do struggle with finishing projects. Your tenacity for this huge project encouraged me! ❤

[@pablocruzgilmour]

Florian, I am a wood worker and boat builder who came to your video's via Alex. I was constantly in awe of how you use your hands as precision tools and your set ups for consistency. I have a wide variety of mostly antique hand tools that i use in a multitude of ways to achieve the desired results in my craft, but I can't tell you how many times my jaw dropped during this video. You are a highly calibrated machine, but so much more than that because you have the human touch. I believe the hand finishing imprints your signature all over a piece and your style is all of these. Thank you for sharing your skills, one day I will be enjoying my coffee from one of your cups.

[@DLlama]

I follow several potters and pottery enjoyers and a lot of them are very good! But none are the perfectionist that you are, and sometimes? You spoil me. Your work just has that extra touch of satisfying perfection that only comes with years and years of training and hard work, and it shows ❤ Hope Ciro's okay! That scream was very upsetting and I think we all had a jump scare 😂

[@kkobrien3698]

Thanks! I can’t tell you how much your videos help.

[@floriangadsby]

THANK YOU! What a kind gift, I can't tell you how much that means.

[@vzeimen]

Once again your video reminds me that the making of a successful pot is not as much in the throwing it on the wheel but in the slow drying, working on the piece in multiple sessions and the careful eye to detail. Someone told me this week to treat each piece as if it's a masterpiece. You definitely do this and I definitely need to work on this more. Thanks for another great video.

[@Charlie-gl2lx]

I'm definitely buying your book for my ceramics teacher & best friend going to college to study ceramics, we've all been watching your videos and you often come up in class when we're spinning. You're tips and tricks are invaluable to our work and how we create our pieces now.

[@floriangadsby]

How kind of you! Thanks so much, Charlie. Pleased to have you following and watching my videos, it means an awful lot.

[@MrQbee87]

This video was recommended to me by the algorithm. Even though I have never done any claywork, I'm interested in various forms of artisanal craftsmanship. I work with wood and metals myself. And most importantly I love my espresso. The quality of your video and the content you provided is fantastic. You, my friend, have just earned yourself another subscriber. Keep up the good work.

[@xbaczewska4197]

How could I possibly not get to the end?!!! Riveting, to say the least. And the pots are perfect. You ARE in control of every tiny stage--and, at the end of this video, you are less than halfway done! You leave us on the edge of our seats.

[@sakaporuwa]

Your work seems to be done very clearly and very cleanly. It is a very good example for beginners.

[@analauraperezcerrato6519]

As a future formal student of pottery, I'm inspired by your work and hope to achieve the incredible level of craftmanship you so generously share with us! Thank you! I love your content and I'm anxiously waiting for my copy of your book to arrive once it's released :)

[@Anne-ug4jv]

I've moved back to my hometown where pottery is inaccessible. I did a beginner course and practiced almost all of last month and feel as though it wasn't enough and I it was just the start of something fulfilling! Watching your work still feels like I'm in that class and it'd just nice to have a connection to pottery even though I can't do it now. Thank you as always for your generosity. Praying for your continued success.

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

You have the cleanest and neatest Pottery Studio! These expresso cups are adorable.❤

[@justkelsye]

I love to watch your videos, but especially on nights where I can't sleep. Your voice is so soothing and all of the calm, precise, smooth movements of your hands relax me. Thanks for the fantastic content, as always 🖤

[@jjjessee245]

As always, lots of little nuggets of clay wisdom revealed in this start-to-finish video.

[@orange-micro-fiber9740]

I made it to the end. Pottery isn't my main interest, so I wasn't sure why YT recommended this, but I love manufacturing. I like making things and making many things, which is its own skill. This was great. You have excellent consistency and workflow.

[@victoriamiskolczy6336]

Your meticulous and methodical approach is always an inspiration! Thanks for the post.

[@BrilliantBenGaming]

clay is just mesmerizing and those cups are pieces of art

[@AZor19able]

These are so amazing. It's so peaceful to watch you work.

[@YesNowGoAway]

I'd love to see more videos of big batches like this! I love that moment of taking a step back and admiring 100 of the things you made, all nicely lined up.

[@deenabarnett6132]

watched all the way through, it was awesome to watch. I love the leather hard chuck and how you keep it for months or longer, very educational. Thank You, I'm hoping to run into more of your videos.

[@triciac1019]

That amount of cups would take me about a month, and there would not be as much consistency. Your work is always so perfectly done, and your voice is so calming.

[@dymetex6360]

they look gorgeous, can't wait to see them completed. I'm a Culinary Arts teacher and i can't ever explain to my students how important things like plates and cups really are. these look so great. I'd 100% love to buy a set for my class/dining room.

[@chrzzzzz]

that jump-scare was outstanding!

[@floriangadsby]

Making pottery is peaceful they said.

[@carolynpearce4829]

Of course I made it to the end. I mention you to all my pottery friends. Thanks for your inspirational videos.

[@bamereg]

Thank you for another video Florian :) Of course I watch every one of them until the end. The tidying up is one of the best parts. It is so satisfactory to see you leave your workshop spotless.

[@floriangadsby]

You're so welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@GrannygearKiller]

I sadly have never done, nor will probably have the chance to make pottery, but your videos are so inspirational as a demonstration of craftsmanship and pride in your work. Keep it up!

[@barthuisman6076]

Yes, made it till the end, first video of you popping up in my timeline :D

[@cheryleball]

I definitely made it to the end! Watching the clean-up process brings a calm to my day! I love that you do ASMR versions too! Your videos have definitely been helping me, as a very beginner, learn some more basic techniques for throwing. I'm a mess so far, but every chance at the wheel is good practice. Thank you!

[@wowbobby20]

i love your vidoes! ive started watching about two years ago. you have helped me a lot in my jurny with ceramics. thank you!

[@maxineheather924]

0:55 im alrEADY BLOWN AWAY BY THE GUEST FEATURE

[@psychedelikchameleon]

Thank you for making these incredibly detailed and useful videos! I'm so grateful I came across your channel.

[@jhonbus]

Wow, just hearing the phrase "damp cupboard" took me back nearly 30 years to my school pottery lessons :)

[@venca955]

amazing to watch, such a comforting film. your artistic skills go beyond pottery!

[@venca955]

watched through the whole thing ✨

[@o1ivia.maybe.]

Im just about to finish the first ever ceramics class I've taken and honestly it's my favorite thing I've ever done. Your videos are so inspiring and informative I love them so much, you're everything I hope to become one day.

[@simonebertino8600]

Better and better. Your video and your work are so good. So till the end. Grateful

[@jakobhalskov]

Such an inspiring, calming and great pleasure to watch! I have not endeavored into pottery yet as I am quite occupied with learning to knit these days. But the craftyness hits a nice spot in me. Keep up the good work 🙏🏻

[@lilianacahill6269]

A wonderful first video of yours to watch! Great to see a whole honest process of pottery, and looking forward to watching more!

[@jaialexander5458]

Haven’t done Pottery in over 8 years, this makes me want to get back into it

[@YUKi-zo7zc]

Hi I just found you on KZbin and I’m a novice KZbinr ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ I’m not a potter but I absolutely in love with pottery. I do small creations using air dry clay. I watched your video from the beginning till the end and I can say that you are a hardworking master potter. Keep shining every day and I wish you good luck with your own book 🌷

[@patriciasummers8881]

I enjoyed watching to the end. I learned some tips and I appreciate all the details you shared. Thank you!

[@ipokefan4]

God bless ya for pulling all of those handles. I've never been a huge fan of making them, either by way of throwing, by pulling, or by rolling.

[@daves1412]

I did make it to the end and this is wonderful, superb and brilliant. The combination of manual and precision work fascinates me. A bit like making sushi in a very weird way. The combination of simplicity and sophistication, I suppose.

[@jsud5559]

This was a brilliant tutorial. You really thought this out and explained your process so very well. Your workmanship is amazing and I just loved my visit to your studio…loved your little friend too❣️ Thanks so much.

[@Troublesomeadam]

I'm saving for a wedding, but I'm definitely taking a little from my next paycheck to pre-order your book! I love your content and the wares that you produce are so beautiful. I'd love to own a set of your cups one day!!

[@erikslagter3231]

One off work has something exciting, but doing a batch also feels very nice because you get to hone your process and learn how to do things better, faster, nicer.

[@bestemminggroen]

First time I landed on your channel, I watched all the way till the end, very satisfying :)

[@loubnasabate6854]

I loved it so much, thanks for what you made me feel, I really appreciate your work, it's full of patience and needs a lot of concentration. ❤❤

[@ipooni2002]

I made it till the end! Very detailed work. Love it! I want to make my maker's mark like yours! I bought one from etsy but I don't like how it turned out. I don't know if I can make one like yours. Anyway, thank you so much for putting together these videos. Really appreciate all of them. Thank you and Merry Christmas!!

[@ershad65]

Thank you so much Florian, I watched the video till the end, your works inspire me and I learned a lot from you, I would love to have one of your works.

[@78Fathom]

Always such a pleasure to see you working. Thank you for sharing your tips as well. ✨

[@jimgabrielsen]

Made it to the end! I learn so much from your videos, thanks!

[@samjoshdl]

The thought process and attention to detail is what I love about the way you work, Florian. And your passion is evident in every single piece, man. Keep it up 😊😊😊 PS. Will definitely be grabbing a copy of your book 😊😊

[@whackycracker1987]

Very inspiring to see so many of one simple thing being made with the detail and presicion I could only affoard one project.

[@youngchloe7615]

It’s very useful for me. I don’t know why my handle of the mug always broken until I saw your video. It’s the way of drying are wrong.

[@xjAlbert]

Thanks for explaining your thoughts about producing a large number of identical items -- listen at 19:30

[@andrewgil931]

I am always amazed by your videos. They are SO thorough, SO well scripted, and so well video'd. I'd really love, and appreciate, your thoughts, insights, maybe even suggestions about all the artistic methods and varying materials for producing unusual, artistic and visually captivating glazing. Thank you!

[@nancyovergaard7362]

Thank you for this video. I very much appreciate your attention to detail! And if you can keep your workstation that clean after such long days of throwing, so can I. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@annagray6491]

I’m so glad I caught this video! I am hoping to try and make some of these for my sister in law for Christmas! I say try as I’m only a beginner! Lol😂 probably lay will look nothing like!

[@star.gir1]

love these videos! thank you for your hard work and for sharing it with us

[@MariaPenner-x7g]

Aloha e Florian - I find your process videos insightful. Learning from your production experience is very helpful to me. Thank you for sharing. I’m wondering what makes a good ware board for you? What kind of wood is it that you use for your work table/boards? And where have you foune proper plastic sheets like this?

[@calebcampbell5951]

There is nothing I would love to see more than if you made a bonsai pot!

[@kirstenschreiber4189]

Wow! Love your work

[@johnson4523]

This is awesome, I watched all the way through! Will definitely be buying some when you restock

[@TerkanTyr]

I'm not sure how people like you function, skilled and disciplined workers in love with their craft, satisfied by the work itself and not just by the end of it and the reward of it. I'm personally appalled by the ridiculous lengths we've gone to, to ensure so many people have work to do, whether it is useful work or not. Whether they sell wasteful polluting junk or not. I can appreciate that you've found a way to create objects that are pretty useful, and that you're enjoying it. Personally I find myself wasting steel and energy on massive, ugly, costly decor. And I do not enjoy it much at all, much like I have never enjoyed any line of work in my entire life.

[@kennethgonzalez3618]

I really love your content, a great start to a peaceful Sunday!

[@visuallysam]

Just here enjoying your calm demonstration... and then the dramatic singing comes outta nowhere 8:00 😂 Thanks for the clarification. Must be motivational to live/work near others in different fields of art-- regardless if its performance, fine, etc.

[@lesliew3343]

Love your videos, and yes, I watched to the end. Thank you!

[@eherro4995]

Could you please, if you haven't already, do a video on chucks? The one you use for your mugs seems quite helpful for trimming! Thanks for all your work and sharing ❤

[@floriangadsby]

I believe I've already made a video on them, it also involves espresso cups actually, you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXTQeKF9gdeZjqs

[@eherro4995]

@@floriangadsby thank you 😊

[@captivesinpaper451]

What a soothing video!❤

[@goldesd]

You are very inspiring. I’m very interested in pottery because this channel. I will try pottery in the near future!

[@TheScannavacca]

With full respect of your craft and work, your intellectual and creative skill... Those are way too big cups for espresso, but very nice process indeed.

[@floriangadsby]

Thanks so much, well, these will shrink by 12%, so they may be more appropriate. I do mention in the video that they’re more like “mini-mugs’ due to their size but let’s see. I’ve had a LOT of espresso in cups that are too big during my travels around the world and in Italy, where the espresso is just a pool in the bottom of the cup, it doesn’t need to fit it perfectly. Anyway, the title of the video really was to just give it some context, as opposed to just tiny cups!

[@Zeldur]

20:20 Yes, I did watch through all of it. I love watching these and missing hand building pottery. But, I get annoyed at repetition very quickly so may be a good thing I only did it for a semester

[@jacobking3361]

these are gorgeous.

[@sarahnovoa7391]

Such an amazing artist!

[@awesomenessproject]

Great video. What do you call the device that helps set the height and width of the cups? I’d like to buy one.

[@kendalandmarycarr4835]

Ty I’m now the goddess of making cup and teapots

[@kingomotion9599]

Cant wait for part 2 !!1

[@SydneyTravellersGuide]

ridiculously impressive as always.

[@kevinmacnamara7000]

Thanks so much for taking the time to do these videos, they're incredibly helpful. Can I ask, what type of wood you use for your boards and wedging table?

[@sammi-joreviews1135]

Do you turn the slip from your hands & the side of pots into reclaimed clay? Is this possible with Laguna (at least I believe it’s Laguna) BMix with grog? I don’t have a kiln. I have also only been throwing clay on the wheel for a few months. The last time I worked on the wheel & had access to a kiln was some 20yrs ago. My husband was able to clear some space for me to setup a small studio space. Our girls were really young & needed me more. The girls are now grown women. Forgive me for not knowing the brand off hand. Hubby cleared my garden & he extended it by more than half of what it was last year. I’m actually behind in planting; hwr, last year I had seeds & seedlings in the ground early then suffered thru losing half of what I had planted, requiring me to replant the garden. The added work put me in the ER (emergency room of the hospital - US medical care is a bit different than much of the world.😢) twice because I aggravated some impinged nerves in my lower spine & hip. I wasn’t able to weed the garden either because I had to have two injections in my lower spine to help with the pain. This was in addition to the twice a year injection I get in my left knee where the cartilage is worn away to bone. Fingers crossed that this year goes easier than last year this time. 🤞🏼🧎🏻‍♀️📿 My youngest daughter lifts clay bags to my work table to help reduce what I have to lift in the studio. Both our girls, my niece, & husband helped widen the spaces between rows this year so he can till the areas between rows that aren’t covered. They’ve all said they’ll pitch in so I don’t wind up in the ER or admitted to the hospital this year. Forgive me for rambling. It’s been a long day. Heck, it’s been a long week.

[@Alex_0Z]

wow i am hoping to be able to production throw like that one day!

[@nickfosterxx]

Crikey. Subscribed. (lovely videography and narration, thank you)

[@TheMaxwellee]

very cool. thank you.

[@StellaPantella]

Hi Florian! First of all thank you for sharing your wonderful work. I would like to ask you what type of wood the boards on which you move the newly shaped pieces are made. Thank you!

[@seijasb]

how do you get them not to deform permanently when you lift them off the wheel? Is it slightly thicker bases? I see that your cups are so soft when you lift them the rim actually compresses, when mine do that then its a hassle to get them to be round again and have to take some sort of sphere to reshape them and sometimes I am not happy with the result as I was when I had just thrown the piece, so more often than not, I will dry the piece on the wheel enough so that it doesn't move much when I lift it off, but then that means a piece takes me 15-20min total, even though the actual throwing took me 10

[@tonjewaaktaargamst8232]

Hanging on to the end, no worries!

[@forsenhobo8089]

does the clay ever get mouldy being wrapped up in plastics for months?

[@marylamb2130]

Fascinating! I'm sure you've probably already addressed this question but, What do you do with all the curly trimmed bits around the spinning wheel?

[@Maryzlem]

So well done....neat and tidy!! 👍

[@zoraiabrito5946]

Amazing work, Florian! I will start ceramic class next month. I'm excited for what is to come. I enjoy very much your work, your teachings, and the techniques you have. May God bless you and the amazing art you do! Have a wonderful Christmas season! Will your book be sold down here in Brazil? I'd love to have a copy of it! Cheers!🎉❤

[@marktaylor865]

7:43 what caused that gouge in the foot there? little bit of grog?

[@floriangadsby]

Very likely! Sometimes they score big lines in all the way around but they’re usually quite easy to smooth over. Even if I don’t, my glazes are usually thick enough to cover and hide any I forget to fix.

[@marktaylor865]

​@@floriangadsby I was curious if that was enough to ruin the piece. I'm glad it wasn't.

[@jenlanz9950]

Awesome insights on your handling process,🙌

[@sofievanherle4570]

Of course I made it to the end, I ALWAYS DO!

[@artfx9]

Oh shit yeah! Thank you for your amazing work and sharing this.

[@merkelhess]

Awesome, great video! ☕ ☕ ☕

[@helengreene4363]

Fascinating!

[@aaron_y3641]

I love these contents so much