SIMON LEACH - 7 steps to making a cylinder !

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[@maryhamilton3692]

I'm 82 years young and you have been my inspiration from the first time I picked up a handful of clay 12 years ago. Thanks, to a wonderful teacher..

[@eheper]

And you are an inspiration to me to not give up. Thank you.

[@StonyRC]

I have neither the patience nor the artistic ability to be a potter or an artist - BUT I'm utterly in awe of the way you manage to bring form and beauty to a lump of clay. Furthermore, I'm humbled by your extraordinary generosity in passing on your knowledge and expertise to others. You're an inspiration to us all Mr Leach. Best Wishes from a humbled IT Consultant.

[@CB-ys8jl]

This shows me two things I need to be doing. When opening I don't keep my hand on the side and after opening I don't collar in. I get the godawful flaring out at the top and have been trying to figure out how to get rid of it. I'm going to try these two things out tomorrow and hopefully make some beautiful, straight cylinders! Thanks!

[@EricWilliam-ol6kz]

thanks so much Simon, this is by far the best instruction I have discovered! very well done. I can't thank you enough this is going to help me so much. take care

[@janecollette9504]

I really have appreciated and gained a lot from this lesson, thank you for being such a good teacher. You have helped a lot of us. Have a good day.

[@redpens121]

I just started taking pottery class. My second class was today and I attempted a mug. I wish I would of watched this video before my class! I ended up with more of a bowl, because I did not understand the coning. This Video is explained it perfectly! Thank you for going step by step with the different pieces. It REALLY helped!

[@melissacarl2002]

been watching many vids. this made the most sense.

[@lesselavie7675]

Fabulous teaching method...thank you!!!!

[@mandydangelo6084]

Because no one explains the pressure when you pull up!!!! No one.

[@ckartmixedmedia]

Thank you so much! I was not doing number 5 and that was not taught to me. The explanation of the cylinder wanting to open outwards at the top is exactly what has been happening to me.

[@recordlife8614]

great teachig

[@rachelebenal7559]

How does your finger not catch in the clay and break it? Mine does that all the time.. Any tips?

[@oldrocksatthebottom]

That's happened to me a lot. It's either because you're applying too much preasure with one hand or the clay isn't wet enough. If it's too dry friction will build up and cause the clay to attach to your fingers.

[@Chetglass_]

more water

[@nbsiamese]

Thank you so much for this video, taking your time to share your knowledge. I have been potting for 5 years. A struggle to master the technique, but i am determined. I believe my problem was at #4. I was opening up the size of the base not wider than. Also clay consistency seems to be an ongoing problem: sometimes too hard to work with, sometimes too soft: any suggestion here Simon?

[@dianabartram4019]

I received a pottery wheel and clay for my b-day and have tried so hard to end up with something that I cold shoe but so far I just have a about 20 pounds of waisted clay. trying to follow your wonderful directions but I guess I am just too old to learn am 71 but really want to learn...thanks for you great directions best I have seen so far

[@BarbEdahl91]

Never too old to learn! Many of my pottery friends are the early and mid 70s some have never done it before! Keep going! It’ll feel so good when you crack it! It’s just like learning to drive, once it clicks you are well on your way to being fabulous!!

[@johnstiglic8952]

I like the teaching techniques and the picture of the finished stages

[@villiasimpkins4820]

Excellent demonstration. Thank you so very much!!!

[@oldrocksatthebottom]

I never thought about pulling teh walls in to counter the centrifugal force. Thank you!

[@deadlygummyworm]

Very great video. I've been having trouble in class with pulling the walls and I appreciate your repeating of steps.

[@bradaudrain5622]

My wife has been throwing for 8 years and never explained it so simply. Can't wait to try it. If you would like to see her work visit www.potsfromclay.com. Take care. P.S. I am also in the middle of converting an electric skutt 1271 (the big one) to gas via the weed burners. We have fired it once the temp only made to 1100 degrees. We have made some changes my chimney is one. Thanks fro all your help!!

[@sarahmurphy6759]

Sooo helpful. Many of my problems start right at opening and lifting.

[@beachblond628]

Thanks so much simon! I have been doing pottery for five years now, but learning these basic skills from different people really expand talent. Looking forward to maybe the steps to making a bowl, or plate as well!!!! Thanks again, Kimberley,14 of Long Island, New York

[@mimdesigns1]

The sign says Speed Kills. Is that because you're a treadler not an electric pedaler? Kicking my Lockerbie in NJ Mimi

[@rsantiago7]

This is the most comprehensive explanation on this very important exercise! This is sheer genius!!! I'm just starting out and this will help me immensely!! Thank you so much Simon!!

[@naomifigueroa7800]

Best one out there

[@fuzzlefluff]

Either that is a little bit of clay, or your hands are HUGEEEE XD How much was that?

[@evelynsimpson7546]

I have admired your work for a very long time, after watching your videos I am sorry I never had the opportunity to study under your tutelage. you are a captivating teacher. thank you for sharing a bit of yourself with us.

[@salspach]

Good lessons I’m learning a lot it’s only mildly annoying that you stop after each shape and cut it off and start over.

[@kaperc]

Thanks for these wonderful videos, Simon. And double thanks for those of us who are just beginning and need good basic instruction.

[@ayelletmatzliah5070]

So very helpful thank you for sharing this video

[@bais.5420]

super

[@sineadwhitfield6294]

What he's done in 15 mins would take me hours!!

[@bbd1254]

May have asked you this already, but, Could you make a video showing possible beginners practice routines? Like different beginner steps repeated over and over for practice. For example, a tutorial for how to center, and then Uncenter, center uncenter. Or open up, close, open up, close. Or pull small wall, bring back down, pull wall, repeat. This would be super helpful for beginners like me who have a wheel at home.

[@katharinecarleton7646]

Great video, thank you. What was the weight of clay you use to throw that size cylinder?

[@kisylyncasilla1923]

Simon is like Bob Ross but for pottery!!

[@BowskinArchery]

I think my problem comes from right after the collaring in. I tried lifting up from the inside, but didn't start by pushing ing the base from the outside, making that lip. yup, keep practicing....

[@KellyMoen]

Thanks for the Video, I was missing a Step and now my Cylinders, They are now full, tall, and functional. This leads me to my next question.. Can you please make a Vid with the #steps to a GP bowl? My bowls seem to flop at a certain point sometimes and I have yet to produce the same bowl twice. Thx a bunch and I am STILL practicing!

[@catman72]

hi, i've been watching your videos for quite some time, and love them. You inspired me to try throwing some pots. i'm planning to build a throwing wheel using a washing machine motor, and for the wheel itself i'll use a turntable of a record-player. it's perfectly centered, of course, and to it i will have to add an appropriate surface for the clay to hold on to. any suggestions? for speed control i think of using the foot switch of a sewing machine, (yes, i will water-proof it...)

[@planz_rc]

I've seen a few different ways to make a cylinder...I will try this one tomorrow...thx

[@judydell6224]

beautiful. Thanks for this. I realize I have not been collaring in. I've been having trouble with the cylinders flaring. I look forward to trying this!

[@ManoyAndoi.JollyRogerHobbies]

Great demonstration, it was good.

[@unglaubiger5645]

So today was the day. I got my first potter´s wheel. After a few hours I had my first halfway decent cylinder. This Video helped me a lot. Tank you Simon.

[@themercurialmoxie]

Very helpful. I haven't tried my hand at throwing, yet. I thought it a good idea to watch a few master potters go over the basics, first. Thanks for posting. ❤

[@mattaylor5817]

i watched this clip a couple of years ago and ive just rewatched it in 2015, i think it mustve sunk straight in... it all seems very familiar...thanks Simon

[@b_outside3608]

cut them in half next time! thanks!

[@kimberleyfranks]

Thanks simon very useful as im starting throwing again due to earthquake disruption closing the clubs. I always found cylinders difficultvin the lifting up but this drives it home really well - always watch your stuff very concise :-) kim from christchurch nz

[@potterybysybil]

thank you so very much for all this info for the beginning potter not to mention the tips for us older potters. the very least we can do is click to help you. hope you are having a fun time in the woods of NY

[@tooknap]

thank you SO MUCH! I'm throwing cylinders with confidence!

[@aileenhammer7230]

Such a good video!! Seeing the basics over and over helps tremendously!!!

[@DempseydeLange]

Very good demonstration..... the elbow support is where I am having a problem... when I pull up I get a wobble and my walls are uneven.

[@d.jensen5153]

By Jove I think I've got it!! Many thanks for passing on three generations of Leach wisdom. Thankfully I'm not too old to pass it on to my kids and their kids. One of many reasons I pursued your specific approach is because I enjoy the way you speak. Your videos are the first instructional videos in throwing that I've been able to tolerate listening to all the way thru. Another is the tradition I mentioned above: How in 2020 do you do better than being taught to throw by Bernard Leach's grandson?

[@freenewlife8]

Beautiful video, just beautiful! Paused and saw the sign over your shoulder ~ "Speed kills." Oh, so true! I'm now only throwing my hand-dug farm clay (Maryland clay, redware) and the speed of my wheel has a huge effect on stability, time I have to work on the form before it returns to the "free mud" state it's nature tends toward. Also, if I rush the wedging process, my clay will have lumpy irregularities, as it tends to dry in the bag in such an irregular way, soft areas and harder areas, when resting. Patience with wedging, not rushing, it key to happy wheel time, too! Speed kills, such a great reminder! Thanks, Master Potter Leach!

[@SiuSum520]

Thank you for sharing! Very easy to understand how to throw a cylinder for beginner 🙏🏽

[@raviathreya5357]

Beautiful and excellent way of presentation , very helpful with each steps.....thank you sir!

[@happypotter1138]

Thank you very much for this video. I have been following this process with a lot more success than my previous attempts at cylinders. Very grateful to you!

[@hankkingsley9183]

A truely evergreen video.

[@speelyeitrickster3822]

This was a very helpful video. Thank you for taking the time to post, it's still helping folks seven years later!

[@torifox4930]

thanks , needed the help because I am having so much trouble with this. but this different stage really help a lot.

[@crodin365]

Thank you. This was necessary and brilliant for me. Super helpful.

[@keithlightminder3005]

I sure appreciate the step by step of the shapes! Yes I bought the book after seeing this, and yes I am totally making a step by step skill by skill class for my new grade sevens here in winnipeg manitoba. And yes I was cheating a bit in both wedging and centring properly so every now and again my throwing would really be a struggle. I found my own teacher here and also signed up for some teacher professional development by sounding stone here in winnipeg. Excellent! Anyways thanks a ton for your patient walk throughs, and is it possible to by the pattern for your treadle wheels, I am hoping to get my local shops classes interested in building a few, so we can use them. Peace Friend! My family is from cornwall also lanteglos on camelford. Barbers

[@jackiesaunders3515]

Thank you Simon, easy to understand, easy to follow, really appreciate your clips.

[@anitaaguasv]

This was such a great demonstration and has taught me so much! Thank you for taking the time to make this video, I am a terrified beginer and you have really clarified so many things for me!

[@denisetienne100]

Dear Simon Leach Dou you speken french? I'm sorry but my spoken english is poor... By Nicole en France

[@joannemayoh]

Great demmo Simon - just heading back out to the wheel - wish I could take the computer out with me....

[@joegreco2309]

Thank you Simon! You are a great teacher. You make me believe I can be a good potter some day. I love your ash glazed reduction pieces!!! I hope to buy some in the future. How do I get to your online store?

[@mauroscop]

I have watched many of your videos, but find this one my favorite. Basic are important and this video is well crafted and well, basic! Well done, well planed, Hope you continue this way, thanks.

[@karlkalbaugh5550]

Simon, I'm a new student but a life-long learner. THANK YOU for all these videos you've done! I have learned TONs! (or Tonnes, if you like). I'll be keeping an eye out to see if you ever make it to Washington, DC for a workshop! Cheers!

[@margoprice7883]

Thanks for a great video - I've been struggling with the cylinder for a few days but this makes it clear what I'm doing wrong!

[@artshaman]

Thank you for such a clear tutorial! I obviously need far more practice, but this helps greatly.

[@dianwilliams2919]

Thank you Simon. that was very helpful.

[@gracealzamora9774]

Thank you......!!! you are D best so humorous too. Please keep on going,G.

[@christopherhilton1328]

Thanks Simon, great technique... will try this next time I am at the pottery studio

[@pauldow1648]

Keep practicing ❤

[@Artdeleonardow1]

I think you are really generous with your knowlege and time. I have learned so much from you. Thank you.

[@Sarah-JaneCookArt]

Thanks Simon, Really clear instructions.

[@pgatjens]

This makes so much sense thank you!!! I have really been struggling with pulling and now I see what I’ve been doing wrong

[@cookerymagic2167]

Thank you so much Simon for sharing your knowledge! :)

[@shaunasugar]

My ceramics teacher recommended watching this to help me understand making a greek vase on the wheel. It did clear up some confusion. Thank you!

[@ryerye5092]

This lesson showed me a variety of ways to make a cylinder. Thank you for teaching me theses skills. You are a great teacher, thanks again!

[@minnak6395]

Vielen Dank, jetzt verstehe ich

[@ClaudiaMardel]

Thanks Simon. Much appreciated.

[@tomdem2]

Fantastic. Thanks! It's the numbers 4&5 I was missing!

[@Sorka42]

I want to thank you for this video. I've been having such a hard time with cylinders. This has helped me figure out what i was doing wrong.

[@ankita8069]

wow! such great instructional video! thx a lot ! :)

[@MichaelKline]

great video for beginners and old timers like myself!

[@mixdamienbt36]

Thank you so much for sharing all the different stages with us. Going to try out your technique tomorrow!

[@taranicoleg]

This was very informative! I like how all of the steps are shown at the end. I will definitely focus more on collaring to see if it helps! Also, what is a good wall thickness for the end result?

[@cherieluck9673]

Perfect demonstration, easy to remember steps, thank you!

[@johnvanderjagt8879]

Great video

[@tenaflytiger]

That was money. Great teaching technique.

[@chartz]

Thank you!!!

[@jeannevoorhees2187]

Thank you this is so helpful for aspiring potters!

[@nidadavis972]

Very useful Simon ... thank you!

[@linzajchowski1803]

Brilliant

[@lilthotty818]

step two kinda reminds me of a jelly filled donut. :)

[@elizabethpresley777]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@marcowiak]

arrasou !!!

[@livingwomanamanda2354]

Wow, this was so educational and inspiring, thank you so much! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sleachpots]

Yes basic but important to know how to do :)

[@buttonzone]

Thank you! thew a cylinder tonight with your help!

[@gerdanoel2489]

goede uitleg dank u

[@jmreds4evr]

very helpful