Making Throwing a Pottery Greek Roman Amphora Vase on the wheel

Ingleton Pottery www.ingletonpot... My 1st attempt at making a greek or roman designed amphora vase on the wheel.
Making a Greek / Roman Amphora vase on the potters wheel demo clay pottery throwing.
Ingleton Pottery

[@IngletonPottery]

Thanks. The clay was about 4-5lbs in weight.(about 2/3 of a 7lb stick from the pug mill). It was throwing really well for some reason and I managed to get it pretty thin,and a decent size for the weight of clay. Cheers,Dan

[@mckenziedooley3541]

4-5 lbs that's wild!! It's beautiful, I appreciate this video- I am being commissioned to make an 18" amphora and I've been thinking I need to use at least 10 lbs of clay.

[@gracer6958]

I'm sure you are the best potter the world has ever seen, and always have been.

[@Hospitableheckyah]

It blows my mind how much clay you’re moving with each pull, this is incredible to watch! I hope someday I can control the clay like you man, impressive stuff

[@hirschman23]

I'm a big fan of your work, but I really think you've outdone yourself with this one. Great job.

[@credenza1]

Superbly skilful throwing and innately good judgement as to form, as always. Thanks, Dan.

[@highbridgepottery8251]

These are so good. Don't know how you keep it under control when it starts to wobble. Very talented

[@sabinasadiq6275]

I'm addicted to pottery videos ;)

[@johnbooth3538]

30 years of studying about ancient greek vases symmetry i is to .618. golden mean. was used. may be not in every ancient vase. some of the ancient pottery are quite complex and mulitple joined pieces can be difficult. the balck gloss on greek vaes is a ferrite , made fom red clays. a trrasigillata. make sure you settle the clay milk for 6 months. take the top 3 rd off. and the base is the undercoat. happy potting

[@IngletonPottery]

Hi,no,never went to College,just taught myself with some help from my Dad. .. My philosophy is : Those who can - do. Those who can't - teach LOL !!!!

[@BeverlyM52]

LOL! I just retired from teaching! ;)

[@schiddleliddle]

I'm 17 and have been throwing for about four years now and I've attempted to make this type of vase many times and I have quite got it yet haha

[@Jarrywoot]

Thanks for the demonstration... I enjoy seeing new techniques and seeing something come to life translates a lot better for me

[@FriskiLesbo]

i am in sculptuere and ceramics at school and i just want to say that your video helped me alot thankx :)

[@IngletonPottery]

Hi,we do a biscuit firing with an oxide slip then a glaze firing as with all the other stuff,so twice fired as normal. As for the ratio of oxide to slip it really depends on which oxide you use and how strong you want the colour to show through the glaze. We use anything from 2oz -8oz of oxide per half gallon of slip depending on what sort it is. Cheers,Dan.

[@carolinefreak]

It is simply a joy to watch you at work. It also really makes me miss the pottery classes I took in college. Perhaps I should take a class again. Beautiful work!

[@bloopology]

Very sweet, hope to make something like this soon. Took ceramics this year, and love it. Bought a wheel and have the whole summer to throw things, I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the help....

[@4runnerMT]

Thanks for the video! My wife and I were just reading about a potter in Jeremiah 18 with our 3-year old and she didn't understand. She found your video to be very instructive! :)

[@IsaVarg]

That was not an attempt... that was a magical success.

[@wirralsam]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful

[@WorldOfLedzebra]

i thouroughly enjoyed this demonstration, the finished product is really good, i'm actually going o try and convince my best friend to come with me to a pottery class next week :)

[@amydee253]

I used your technique for pulling last night and I loved my results. Thanks for your videos :D

[@Runt]

I think I like your hand positions for pulling and shaping the clay compared to what my teacher is showing. I've been wanting to make something like this but smaller. Thank you for your great videos.

[@DShopePots]

Nice work Dan, I love the shape.

[@IngletonPottery]

I am left handed but I seem to throw right handed. Generally most wheels spin anti clockwise. So the clay is turning away from your hands and fingers rather than coming towards it. I tried to throw a pot once on a wheel spinning clockwise and couldn't make anything. Cheers,Dan.

[@TheDakotaThurmond]

very nice i just got in to the pottry wheel class at my school im very excited

[@IngletonPottery]

@luvpottery I don't see why not so long as you don't sit it on anything flammable like a wooden deck and you have it far enough away from the house. Cheers.

[@whitemudpottery]

Hi Dan Thanks so much for this video. I tried this shape a while ago, and it just came out of the glaze kiln. The glazes are terrible, but the shape has so much presence. I am definitely going to make more of these. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Your throwing video's are top notch. Thanks again! Sharon

[@IngletonPottery]

I've never made one myself. Just throw a tapering cone shape with no bottom in the pot. I wouldn't attempt to make it upside down with the narrow bit at the bottom though. You'll probably need to tidy the bottom up a bit by hand once you cut it off. Just have a go.

[@sovoko]

It looks so easy!!! ( I know it isn't). This is the first time I've actually seen the wheel being used!! Enjoyed watching :)

[@lisaneal5829]

Hi! Could you tell me how many pound of clay to make that vase? I thank you so much.

[@jeff5048]

According to an earlier reply: Thanks. The clay was about 4-5lbs in weight.(about 2/3 of a 7lb stick from the pug mill). It was throwing really well for some reason and I managed to get it pretty thin,and a decent size for the weight of clay. Cheers,Dan

[@IngletonPottery]

The bats are a kind of resin / vinyl based material. They're pretty hard so that's why they might sound metal.

[@user-ep1gc8mn7o]

Мелковата, для амфоры, за мастерство респект!

[@IngletonPottery]

But then again you could throw it upside down keeping it a bit wider at the base then when you trim it upside down throw another tapering point on the top to get the pointed shape.

[@Joy-vu7oe]

I'm glad I found this video. I'm starting pottery in class

[@pmiceal]

dam i miss this, ceramics by far my favorite class in high school. I skipped my chemistry class just to be ceramics

[@shantalasingh2649]

Wow that is amazing. I am left speechless

[@glykiasandra]

Gosh, you're very gifted.

[@IngletonPottery]

The trouble is that to my right : your left as you view is a wall so I can't put the camera any further that way so you can't see my fingers from the back. As for trimming a goblet ,there's not much that happens apart from sharpening the profile. I don't hollow the stem out or anyting as It's narrow enough to be laft as is. I will try to show it though if I remember. Thanks,Dan

[@Everlastingev]

awesome they came out so beautiful.

[@dapottery]

Thanks, I teach a lot your videos I love to see you work.

[@bebeautifulyou]

I want both of them!!! They are gorgeous!!! Your videos make me want to learn pottery!!

[@iloveme30ify]

I love seeing you throwing pottery

[@IngletonPottery]

No need to score the clay for handles. If the clay is soft enough and you use slip they're fine. I've never had any break off anyway. Cheers,Dan

[@gallowspagey]

I love his videos! It takes lots of practice!

[@TheGreatNecromancer]

Your work is beautiful, AMAZING

[@EvaFariou]

As a Greek, thank you!!!! 🙏

[@davharuk]

Very impressed! A beautiful piece.

[@tnorton314]

Mow that's a great video!

[@Babeman1]

nice job! looks awesome

[@user-hi2qk9kb7x]

Outstanding!

[@LemonLimeLaughter]

amphora what a cool word. Great job, you're really fast

[@Nancytoday]

Wow. Bravo, mighty impressive!

[@darkempressdomain]

Nice job! I'm trying to make these handles in class now! awesome...great job

[@fishin4lif]

Well if you want to throw something like this I would reccomed using about 4 pounds of clay. get a scale and meaure it out, but you must remember if you are a beginner this is a pretty advanced piece of work to get started with, you can't just jump straight into making pots this size.

[@jbjosh100]

David Toppelberg, if you're reading this... you go girl!

[@Nancytoday]

That was amazing! I am a beginner. You really inspire me!

[@bobhackney3870]

Funnily enough, considering how long I've been throwing, I never thought of trimming upright on the batt the next day. I've let pieces set a day, and returned to them to push them further, but never have trimmed. Nice video.

[@chelseybear1123]

@bboy9955 They're called 'bat's. Yes, they just have small holes in them so you can attach them to the actualy machine.

[@credenza1]

Great skills. Thanks for sharing.

[@ashleybuchheit1359]

I'm still a beginner at pottery, but you get your pots to raise so high super fast! I'm awful at it!

[@Kevdog1800]

Couple quick things i noticed if you didn't know, or for those who may be watching. If you become off centered in the lip like the Amphora was at the very end, you can apply even pressure with you non-dominate hand - using your thumb and middle finger - to the lip, and press down gently with a finger on your dominate hand and it will force the clay to slowly move back onto center, or if you have enough clay you could just trim the top, although I don't like doing that.

[@souloukex6680]

Nice work . Greetings from Athens

[@marmite400]

Brilliant.

[@eleanorcorbett5992]

Absolutely beautiful pot and fantastic demonstration video! Did you just leave the pot uncovered overnight to dry to leather hard still attached to the wheel? If so what time of year was it?

[@MrReindan]

pure artist :D

[@goldold8953]

you make it look so easy

[@dida079]

WOW...absolutely beautiful to watch :D

[@LouiseTheHappyCloud]

Wow I don't know something could be so messy and so beautiful at the same time! You're very good.

[@JM-ut4ef]

Hello, where is it possible to buy those things? I cant find it on the internet

[@natalieeiiisamazingg]

you are so good

[@caroleaton8237]

It would really help if you would talk about what you're doing while you're throwing. Things like hand placement, how you're collaring in, etc. Thanks!!!

[@SpifySavannah]

How do you get you handles to attach so well? When I try to attach my handles, they always slide off and droops down... I use slip to attach it... Should I let my handles dry for awhile?

[@buddahdawg]

what do you use as an adhesive for your joints? I noticed you don't score the pot or the handle, is the way you are doing it just as efficient, and strong?

[@mrwjy]

hi Dan, i am a beginner in the pottery class. I am trying to make about 6 inch water pitcher for the class How to you make the shape, of making the bottom part smaller and rounder in the middle? it looks like you have your left hand inside the pot. Do you just expand it from inside? any tip will be appreciated, thanks. Mery.

[@deafphoneoperator]

beautiful. love it.

[@THEamazazing]

hi dan, I've decided that i would like to attempt a glaze technique that's similar to a black figure vase style, only I'm not sure how to recreate the glaze technique. would you happen to have any idea if that style is possible with the use of terra cotta and/or white stoneware clay (since those are my only resources for the time)? if so, how?

[@elimaks7784]

I've always wondered, does it feel good to sculpt?

[@legalyzefreed0m]

Do you ever trim the base to make a foot ring? Or is it typical for larger things to have flat bottoms?

[@Jack458111]

damn fine job. your technique is superior but you seem to be throwing at a very high speed with quick pulling gestures. Is the purpose of that to quickly make the pot and reduce its exposure to water?

[@tmarci]

@Tokidoki4Me Hi, at my read if you are right handed the wheel turns counter clockwise, and clockwise if you are left handed. :)

[@mainanyagah6885]

great talent. i have tried throwing and i know what it takes to have such a piece

[@rch456789]

hmm i never seem to see you trim the bottom of your works. If you do it how do you do it? just curious :)

[@jeepersitsmeepers]

if anyone sees this, I really need a fast response! I would LOVEEEE to attempt to make one of these vases, but how much clay should I cut from my block?? I tried but... I ended up cutting to little.. only about 2 1/2 inches in depth from a 8 x 10 inch slab... should I get a lot more or a little more? it came out looking about half as fat as that one and about half the size :S.. anyone have any suggestions?

[@yogirise2669]

♥

[@dandrewbear]

what are you doing with the paint brush at the end with the three lines?

[@doogiej]

Wow what a great video. What kind of clay did you use for it? Do you have one that is fired up, so we can see the final product?

[@bboy9955]

are those just little plated you put on the wheel? my teacher is always far to baked to teach me anything worth remembering. All kids do in my class are make giant bongs....

[@skycub99]

hey Dan a friend of mine recently asked me to make her a "Tagine" ,a Moroccan cooking dish, i looked them up online to get an idea, but i don't really know how to go about throwing a lid like that? any idea's?

[@claymoma]

Dan, What temp do you fire to when you use an oxide in the slip what is the ratio of oxide to slip? Also, I assume it's a one time firing for these pots. Warm regards from Debbie in Sunny Florida

[@PriKareena10]

how long did it take you to make it? what did you use to make those lines on the pottery? is there a way i can make that pottery wheel at home, using home supplies? i want to make that for my Latin Project!! plz help and hurry!! thnk you ;]

[@yulisingles]

beautiful work!

[@marielossalazar]

Beuatiful, excellent, thanks

[@chelseybear1123]

What type of clay are you usin in this throwing video? I would love to work with it.

[@ClawUchiha]

dan are you at a workshop and use the potter's wheel there or did you buy your own?

[@AbsurdlyAwkward]

really good i would love to get to that stage at some time in the future. but mow instead of now made me lol

[@goberdabelch]

how hard would it be to make a a 5ft tall industrial one

[@nicoleschneider4966]

Mit welchen Material Töpferst du ?

[@denisamansfield4118]

Well done they look really lovely! Did you make them with just clay? Did it need to be fired? Many thanks!

[@TheDraindeimo]

Dan, how do you keep pulling without the top spreading out?

[@skyalchemist0]

Dan, Sky here again. Im in college now and haven't thrown in over a month. I miss the wheel more than i miss my home. Im going to try to get into the program here but i was wondering if you had any suggestions on what class i should take. Ive been throwing for 4 years now and they have a variety of classes from beginner to specific advanced classes.

[@BarbaraMParis]

Do you have to bake it ? ... I don't know anything about pottery .