Throwing 8 Miniature Pots on the Potter's Wheel!

[@jeffingels4480]

I first learned on a kick wheel some 35 years ago. Those little pots are fun.

[@sherryvankerkwyk8280]

Fabulous! Thank you so much from Australia! It was getting the bowls off the hump that was my question. It was so enjoyable watching it all. Thank you again!

[@Mo_county]

That’s the best sight I’ve ever seen. I love mini things

[@genevieve1963]

Sending a big thank you from AZ. Your video was very helpful to me 👍🏻

[@sherrylynn4719]

I just adore these. Thank you for this video!

[@katherinekier]

so inspiring! I get my first wheel next month and I'm so excited to try some mini pots! if anything I'll put single flowers in them and gift them, lol :)

[@polypeptide4]

Thanks for posting this!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

You bet!

[@ShipperChick]

These are so adorable! I have to try this!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

+Mud Puppy Yay! I hope you have as much fun with them as I do! :-)

[@summerparmer3332]

that little tea pot is so cute

[@dianeowen-smith8824]

Thank you so much this is just what I was looking for. I’m going to try the little vase today!

[@TalEitan]

I LOVE your work! Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@BJEAKE]

If I ever have a grandchild that wants to play "tea party" I am going to make a mini set!!

[@elisabethclancy3949]

I wish I didn’t have health problems that cause my hands to shake so much . I enjoyed watching you create such beautiful artwork . I wish I could learn how to do this . Thank you for your video

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Elisabeth- I hope you may try handbuilding if you feel wheel throwing won't work for you! Handbuilding can be just as fun!!! Check out some of my slab mug videos- you may find them possible!

[@GreenIsGreat790]

I loved your explanation of how to use a larger piece of clay but centering just the top. I've never been able to quite figure this technique and this video helped a lot! Do you usually weigh out a certain amount of clay to use? If so, how many pounds would you recommend to start out with to someone trying to learn this technique?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

+GreenIsGreat790 I honestly don't usually measure the big hunk! I probably would recommend something like a 3 lb ball? that would give you enough to throw six or so half-pound pieces!? It is a great technique if you are ever making a bunch of repeated small forms! The trick is just trying to get the centered top the same on all of them! You could measure the width and depth of the centered top hunk for accuracy in sizing too! Just shoot me any other questions you may have! :-) Karan

[@Cadla_C]

What’s the point of making two cuts? I want to try making these and just want to understand :) thank you!

[@morganzaaa]

Hopefully you answer this but i was thinking of getting a wheel (inexpensive) im going to get one from ebay and i was wondering if there is a specific type of clay you should use that isnt too expensive?!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Most clays which you can fire are about the same price for a box. (Except porcelain- that one is going to be more expensive) It's heavy- so shipping can be quite pricy unless you have a local distributor you can pick it up from! Make your clay decision based on how hot you can fire. If you have the ability to fire in a kiln to cone 5/6, you can go with stoneware. If you are limited to lowfire, go for earthenware. I hope this helps some! :)

[@shilpapatil9402]

Plz let me know which wheel u use for this??Which type of clay also?...i have no idea ..Can you help me

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Hi- you can use any wheel or clay really. I have a Thomas Stuart wheel- (over 20 years old) and I am using Laguna bix cone 5 with grog. Here is a link to a video where I introduce my studio, so you can see it better! :)

[@axerxes3981]

I think your work is incredible !! On this video, you're using a kick wheel... right?? Whyt?? Im not bring to be rude... I'm genuinely curious. Outstanding video searies.... Best wishes..... Ax

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Great question! I hope my answer won't be too long for you! It honestly has to do with the wheels I learned on in college 30 years ago! Those were also electric kickwheels, (although Randall not Thomas Stuart) and I really like the control of those- just with a nudge of the foot to stop or start it. But, if I were setting up a studio today for the first time, I'm pretty sure I would just go for a more compact electric wheel. It would take up a lot less floor space! I have both Brent and Pacifica floor models at school, as well as some Shimpo table top wheels- those are also brilliant. (Three disadvantages to those Shimpo wheels 1) you can't throw wide platters or really wide bowls on those due to the motor placement, 2) you are limited on the size of clay you can center - so no 25 lb pieces, and 3) my Giffin Grip doesn't fit on them. Although Shimpo does carry their own trimmer design, I still favor the Giffin Grip! ) So, that's my long explanation of why I have a kickwheel. I bought it 21 years ago, and it is still just as good and dependable as ever!

[@jesamima]

wow! these are soo cute! do you have borrowers to supply with ceramics? thanks so much for posting this! 💚💚💚

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Thank you! I'm sorry- not sure if I understand your question!? Do you mean, do I have a supplier from which I purchase my clay? :) I buy most of my clay and supplies from a local pottery supply place here in Ohio. :) And I sell many of my pieces in my Etsy shop! :) www.etsy.com/shop/KaransPotsAndGlass

[@jesamima]

+KaransPotsAndGlass lol sorry i should've explained that really, Borrowers are little tiny, fairy sized people! Who have 'borrowed' misplaced things, "my needle is missing, must be the borrowers again!" Your little pots would be so perfect for tiny persons, being fully functional and all :) There's a few films about borrowers, including a Studio Ghibli film called Arrietty which is brilliant, well worth a watch if you've got a spare moment :) and one actually called the Borrowers i think, with young Rupert Grint from harry potter which i haven't seen but bf loves it lol I gave throwing tiny things a go today btw, and i now really appreciate how much of a steady hand you have! i jumped and ruined one, and i also killed a lovely finished pot in my attempt to remove it from the hump, I enjoy throwing off the hump but im seeing why your students might prefer not to haha! thanks for your reply! hope you're having a great day :)

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Oh, how funny!!! I didn't even think of them in that respect! It isn't a common term here in Ohio... but, I DID love the book 'The Borrowers' by Mary Norton when I was growing up!! I really should watch the movie sometime! ;) What a fun little twist on thinking about these little pieces! :) Keep at the throwing! In all honesty, I was terrible at first, but, just like so many things it takes a bunch of practice, and some muscle memory to get comfortable! Best of luck! :) Karan

[@abhinavranjan9889]

yaaaaar......i just love thoooooose.........how can i buy them....please reply

[@XCrystalXMoonX]

Beginner here. Anyone know what kind of wheel is this? She's manually spinning it?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

I usually put that sort of information in the video description. That wheel was my old Thomas Stewart kickwheel that was motorized. Skutt now makes the Thomas stewart wheels. I now use a Skutt classic wheel which is fantastic! When I was in college, I learned on kick wheels, so that’s why I initially purchased my first wheel as a kickwheel that was motorized. Now the wheel that I use I have elevated so I stand, which makes it wonderful on my back!

[@XCrystalXMoonX]

@@KaransPotsAndGlass thank you so much!

[@whoami00712]

can you please what is the thickness of the walls in millimeter and also what is the weight of the clay you used thanks in advance

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

The walls are quite thin- proportionally thin to the size of the pot. They are probably about 1/8" thick... which is... maybe 2 mm?

[@sangitaskitchen9349]

I want to sell it how can I get it??

[@MistaBrown420]

I can throw those same pots in one pull.... Why are you using a sponge to throw such a small piece?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

+Brown Mista.Brown I am using a sponge to show my beginning students this technique. If a beginner rushes a pull, they will find they have stressed the clay tremendously, and will possibly have diagonal stress marks. Just because it can be stretched in one pull doesn't really mean it should. Stretching the clay without proper compression will lead to weak spots. :-) Compression of the clay platelets is vitally important to a strong pot. :-) And, as for why I am using a sponge... well, my personal preference. It saves me time.

[@kjenkins2396]

Could you maybe turn up the volume? It was difficult to hear what you were saying.

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Sorry about that! Nothing I can do to an existing video- I use another movie program now- to try to avoid that on future ones!!! You can try putting on closed captioning to see if that may help! :)

[@sumanpekua2034]

It's need practice then should upload the video Thanks

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Sorry, I don’t understand your meaning.