Slip Decoration and A Wheel-side Chat

[@debbietrent5254]

Your attitude is totally awesome! You are a blessing ! Stay real. Your work is fabulous and so are your videos. “What you see is what you get”.

[@MrSquirrelfoot]

Matthew, I look forward to each and every video you make. You're real, you have integrity. Thank you for being so awesome.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

You're welcome, you are too kind

[@MSeidel58]

I know this was two years ago, but I just started watching you a few months ago and I think it’s still relevant, the issues you bring up about self-awareness and how people are perceiving you. I enjoy watching your talent, and how are you enjoy Pottery and thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have just started again after about 35 years, and I watch (pottery-throwing) videos now, because the person I’m learning from is talented, but I think I can learn a lot more from watching people like you and others on KZbin. It’s often the small things that add up that you share, the little tips that I can apply when I am taking a class. Thank you, and I love your technique and beautiful pottery!

[@robynwilson4849]

Bravo Mat. You have found what it takes to be a level human. Go mate...Robyn, Australia

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you! Cheers

[@adriannegoodwin8850]

Matthew, your pots are amazing. Your videos are very educational and entertaining. Be yourself. You are great at it.

[@sonOFaSLOVAK]

I listened to the "wheel-side chat" while pulling handles for my own pots. Keep them coming

[@cathykotter9430]

Beautiful artistry and great information. Always gives me something new to shoot for! Thank you.

[@linzajchowski1803]

Love your videos, love your work. Keep being real. Glad you found your passion. They say do what you love and the money will follow.

[@BJEAKE]

While you are talking and throwing, I am watching what you are doing and taking mental notes, so I don't need you to explain in detail everything that you are doing. The fun part is watching and then going back to the wheel and figuring it out. I have just started, taken one class and I love it. It consumes my thoughts most days, I am planning a basement studio. Thanks for being you!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Awesome! Congrats on your new found love for mud. Good luck on the studio.

[@pjd2709]

Love watching you make pots or what ever you make. I used to have a studio but moved and sold everything.

[@geistdoc]

Matt, I will also add my thanks for the videos. I am a visual learner and have learned everything from various artists who have been gracious enough to share their knowledge. I have been able to go to Idyllwild in Ca and Anderson Ranch in Co for a couple of 2 week classes which were great but I was only able to do those due to the videos. Thanks again and please keep filming. I know I am not the only one getting great benefits from watching and practicing.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

You’re welcome. I’m glad they help.

[@kathleenheath8944]

Thank you; Matt. Love your work and your philosophy. 💖🙏

[@kathychapman5270]

Have to say I am enjoying the wheel side chat videos. I appreciate your time and sharing of what you know so much. Thanks to your videos on the splitting a big chunk of clay into smaller chunks and centering, I threw my first really successful 14 pound bowl today! Thank you so much for all your help, keep up the great work.

[@countrygirlpottery4793]

Wow.. I was not expecting this subject... but it was so fantastic. Thank you 💚❤

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

I got tired of comparing my 'inside' to everyone else's 'outside.' Enjoyed Wheel Side Chat-nice! You are perfect just the way you are! Thanks!

[@brianh.9688]

Wheel-side chat with philosopher-potter Matthew Kelly - no kidding! This chat was so good Matthew. I was listening so carefully to your talk that by the end when I saw the pot your were throwing I thought - whoa, I need to go back and watch how he did that! And I enjoyed the first half of silent decorating as well. Thank you for sharing your talents and wisdom.

[@genetimpany7593]

Powerful topic given from your heart. I am comfortable with who I am. I have learned a lot about pottery and techniques from your videos. I have also benefited from your talks and insight.

[@S.G.2]

Hey! Just started this video to learn about some slip decoration, and little did I know there was so much more to this video than that! The words you speak here ring true to me, and I appreciate your openness and honesty about this stuff. You're the man, thanks for being awesome :)

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I’m glad you enjoyed it and got so much out of the video! Cheers!

[@janchave4546]

Love it yep be yourself, great to hear it. Always learn so much on your videos.

[@MarkoVegano]

I know this is late, but you are so right. People expect more than they give. You are a generous person. People that want to learn anything, come to KZbin, but they would also do well to just spend some time thinking their projects through. I thank you for all the videos you've made. Keep making them, but stay true to your values, first. I learned from you and many other potters on KZbin, but mostly, honestly, from just doing it, making mistakes and learning. Thanks.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

You’re very welcome. I’m glad to have helped! Thanks for the encouragement.

[@TANJASPLACE]

so true and very interresting listening to your wheel side talk!

[@Jeantomlinson]

Thanks for your great videos , love your work I've learnt so much from watching them, love the chat too!

[@greyarea779]

Enjoyed this video immensely...your challenges from your youth was a bonus that catepaled you to your winning talent and success. Keep making these videos getting out your feelings...that will free you . The least we the public can do is listen in earnest and in thanks and payment for all great instruction and tips you've shared with us...sincerely.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@lydiabosley9152]

Hey Matthew - I enjoy your "philosophizing", just watched the second video of yours I've ever seen, subscribing now, gotta go back and hear the "different kind of video" now so I can catch up. Your craftsmanship is great, your pots are beautiful, you are fun to watch and listen to... I'm joining up! Thanks and see you next time...

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoy the videos.

[@ich2990]

Really enjoyed this video (and your others too) - potting as well as your thoughts :) - thanks!!!

[@gileshanover1539]

I love watching you work. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your talent.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

You’re welcome

[@suzyshealy]

I love your videos and, I especially love your work

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you

[@margaretfrew6661]

I agree with everything you have said in this video. I was not happy at work so I quit and went home and made pots.

[@julipolito7761]

You’re an amazing human. 👍. 🌵🌵🌵

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you. We all can be! That’s the most amazing fact

[@ivannapashaly3838]

Thank you for your video. Good work

[@eddiespottery8439]

Matt you are a wise young man and you should please yourself on what you make only because there are a lot of people that thank the same way regardless who you are. They have the same ideas and taste in art, and then if you change what your doing you will please a diffrent type but its your art and thoughts that went into it. You do nice work young man dont stop. Eddiespottery in Illinois.

[@rebeccacavasher7069]

Speaking on the convictions you have about yourself, I think it's wonderful you've reached a place in your life where you are comfortable in your own skin. I'm a firm believer in deciding each morning to be happy. Most everyone has that same opportunity to choose to be happy whatever their circumstances are. Some don't, and some don't know how; in one sense I can't be responsible for everyone else's happiness. I can share my happiness, though, given the chance. Do the best you can!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Well said! I'm very thankful to have learned how to be happy with myself. Cheers

[@darrellmelton1215]

I have just started watching your channel and I am exceptionally impressed with your skill. I know it takes many years and lots of pots thrown to get to where you are. I am interested in the the equipment you have chosen and the reasons why you chose each piece of equipment. Have you done a video discussing this subject. The wood kiln and gas kiln are pretty obvious but a discussion on wheel choice, electric kiln choice, etc.. would be helpful.

[@clifforddalton3067]

I'm a bit brain dead after hearing your convo today! haha. I do "kind of" understand what you were saying though. Great throwing though, as usual, thanks Matt.

[@shirleycirio6897]

I think you're RICH... in talent, family, career, all of the accessories included. I don't see any "thumbs down" here. ; ] This was the most comfortable and relaxing video yet. AND, I really learned a lot from watching you work! Life is a constant work in progress and change. It's good to keep learning. Your words at around 38:00 are so perfect-perfect for you and for everyone watching now...and in the future. Can't wait to see the top of that last big pot!! :) Superficially: I really liked you hair at the beginning of this vid!! ;)

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I agree I am a rich man in many areas! I don’t doubt I’ll get a thumbs down bc it’s KZbin and people ... haha. I usually laugh when I get a thumbs down bc I would never do that even if I didn’t like a video. Thanks for the comments! Cheers

[@toniledford328]

If you do what you do best, like minded people will be drawn to it. Do not worry about drawing more people to you or what you do, it's like that saying "If you build it, they will come". You do you, and be comfortable with what you do. People will see your sincerity and talent.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I’ve been thinking of that line a bunch while building this kiln. I love that movie!

[@slickniner]

I. Love. This. So. Much.

[@clifforddalton3067]

The sound was perfect :) during the first part AND the second part when the `aircon` was on :)

[@bruceblais7958]

And your pottery is excellent don't worry about it.

[@belindaholdsworth5344]

new viewer, came to this vid from your throwing large bowls 6 & 9 lb bowls (most recent?) can't wait to see your wood fire kiln. was lucky enough to fire with an older potter about 15 years ago who had built his own 4 chamber anagama kiln. wow, when she went reduction it was like a rocket ship and freight train...amaaaazing! :-) Thanks for sharing.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Welcome. Yes, wood kilns are amazing! How did you find my channel if you don’t mind me asking? Cheers

[@belindaholdsworth5344]

@@MatthewKellyPottery i have been watching a lot of potters recently and you popped up as suggested vid. when you started discussing building your kiln I was curious. am trying to restart the spark. I haven't potted for a while and i do love it. wood firing and wood ash is my thing tho' ... I do admire the skill in finer pottery/ceramic but i love the earthier results of the wood and fire.

[@patriciafurr4771]

Liked your pottery and attitude,,,

[@clifforddalton3067]

Wow Matt! that's gotta be the `deepest` rambling I've heard in a long time: hehe Loved the video, it's varied, interesting and great throwing too. Thanks Matthew PS: I'm not going to comment on your rambling: hehe

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thanks! I was listening to my own advise there also. Good chat, eh? I believe the background noise is my air conditioning.

[@clifforddalton3067]

@@MatthewKellyPottery your chat are always interesting, you did get carried away a bit: LOL

[@edwinleach4013]

An easy way to measure diameter is to wrap a piece of string or strip of paper around the object then take it off, lay out straight and then with a tape measure check length. Then you can divide up into equal parts.

[@mindfuljules]

Happy little clay ball☺️☺️☺️

[@darrellmelton1215]

BTW, loved your "wheelside chat."

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

I enjoyed it

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thanks

[@Kusunoky]

I love your pots design. I want share with you about what you was saying. I learned that no matter if you are good or not and also best potter or not someone will always find something to talk bat about it... If you enjoy what you are doing and it's your style go for it ❤. Humanity dont need negativity.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

agreed. too much negativity in the world right now so i try to be confident and positive to offset as much as i can. Thanks for the comments

[@Kusunoky]

@@MatthewKellyPottery you are welcome sir. Always remember you have amazing pottery and glazes. The beauty of Art or crafting pottery is that every one have their own unique way of made them. For other may find it ugly but for the rest they have a meaning in their life 👍😉

[@janlewis9099]

Hi Matthew be true to yourself. Some people exist to make negative comments. It makes me wonder why they watch if they have nothing positive to say. Enjoy life!!!!!!!

[@colinboardman6436]

Hi Matt just started watching your videos, I think you do a great job and I wish you every success. More of the same Matt👍

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Welcome. Thanks for the kind words.

[@phillbarnes]

Well I like you Matt. P.S. This is your camera lens speaking.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

lol thx

[@shirleycirio6897]

Hello, and good day! :) How tall can my cylinder be if I am using 2 lbs of clay, (roughly)... and is there a chart somewhere that I can reference? Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I’ve never seen a chart on that. The height would greatly depend on what you plan to make, if it was skinny or wide, etc. off the top of my head I’m sure I can pull two pounds of clay in a cylinder to 10”

[@raquelasandino5825]

The clay will let you know.

[@shirleycirio6897]

@@MatthewKellyPottery Perfect!! Thank you so much for your answer, because I knew that you would know...and you are the first person I asked.

[@claymazingartworks5682]

OMG this has an ASMR Effect on me. I was so relax the music was great. Do you wire these off or do you let him pop off the bat and are they plastic bats? Thanks I enjoy all your videos🤙

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I let most things pop off the bat. Most of my bats are tempered masonite

[@kellydundas2252]

How do you achieve your peacock glazing pattern? It’s pretty stinkin cool.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

That is one design element I have not shared with many people and I’m not ready to right now.

[@joanmurray1398]

cool

[@Floreypottery]

Did you make these Masonite bats what I’m about to do was curious if their holding up well

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

No I didn’t but if you have tempered masonite they should hold up well

[@lindafallon4333]

There are lots of pottery videos to choose between, but I’m glad I landed on yours. They are very helpful and I enjoy your comments as you work. You can only be the singular person who you were made to be. Amen and Amen.

[@bruceblais7958]

Matthew, I watch a few potters and never seen and old fashioned been pot, does anyone make them, just wondering?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Yes there are several potters where I live that make them.

[@Trinitysnana]

I love your videos, yes I wish sometimes you would talk more about your process but I enjoy them none the less. I hope I am not one of the viewers that have asked you to demo something specific. I don't want you to change at all.

[@blakeclewis]

Keeping it wheel!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I laughed out loud with my wife after reading this and telling her what you said. Haha!! 😂

[@mhamedchouder8907]

very good jod I need your help plz, what is added to the clay to pour into the molds, my greetings to you from Algeria

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

What molds are you referring to? I don’t use any molds and not sure on the process of slip casting if that is what you mean.

[@mhamedchouder8907]

@@MatthewKellyPottery What I mean what we add to the liquid clay, such as the proportion of silica in the clay, for example, and what we add to the clay to become solid And thanks for reply my friend

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I buy my throwing clay already mixed. But i mix the clay slip in my bottles. But those are different than clay that you throw pots with. I’m not sure how how to help with your question. Sorry

[@mhamedchouder8907]

@@MatthewKellyPottery thank you very match ❤

[@danhebert1592]

Go to www.alfredgrindingroom.com/recipes the school has all casting and clay recipes

[@brucec6442]

Where did you get your ware shelves ?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Bought them from a factory that closed down. They are the perfect for my small shop.

[@claymazingartworks5682]

You're adorable

[@edwinleach4013]

I meant distance around not diameter.

[@diananesbitt1260]

What town do you live in?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Seagrove NC