Throwing a 20 Pound Vase

Watch the entire process of throwing this 20 lb vase in three sections (10lbs, 6lbs, and 4lbs). I also talk through the steps of what I’m doing and thinking about while making this piece. At the end there’s a time lapse of the applying the handles. I hope you enjoy. A short version will be uploaded shortly after this if you care to watch the process sped up without the conversation.
Thank you for watching. I appreciate you all!
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[@richardavery4108]

I learn so much from watching you. Love the fluidity oof your work. Truly a beautiful piece. Thanks for the lesson and inspiration.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

You're welcome. I am glad to help and inspire! Cheers

[@clifforddalton3067]

That person you was talking about that thought you didn't turn off the wheel, was me: LOL. Great video Matt, you have amazing skills and stability whilst throwing, very admirable and brave for adding 3 sections. Beautiful end product :) I am always promoting your incredible artwork \Matt, many people have been thankful for getting to know your work and your very good tips and tutorials.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Haha, I knew someone was thinking that. I could feel it from the future... lol. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers

[@matthewthomas3890]

Thank you so much for this lesson. Very inspiring and informative

[@papalimabravo]

Very very nice video Matt. My only wish would be to see the position of your fingers when throwing! Just add another camera! Thanks for your smile and happiness at work. Phil (potter in France).

[@clifforddalton3067]

Watched this video several times already, have also shared it on facebook pottery channels. Everyone should have the pleasure and inspiration of this beautifully made pot. Thanks Matt.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thanks Cliff. I’m glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you spreading the word around!

[@clifforddalton3067]

@@MatthewKellyPottery you are most welcome my friend :)

[@5grandbabies]

I like to see what the outside hand is doing along with the other hand!

[@denisematthews7400]

Wow, beautiful transition on a gorgeous form! It's surprising that with so much clay you don't have to heat the piece at all to firm it up. If you don't mind, in real time, how long did you let the base firm up before adding the next piece on?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Those sat under plastic for a few days actually. Probably 4 days. I can't remember at this point. But they were still firmly attached to the bat but the top was getting very stiff. I know dryness is very hard to communicate in text or even on video.

[@denisematthews7400]

@@MatthewKellyPottery Thank you for the great videos.

[@kathychapman5270]

Amazing work Matthew! I so am enjoying my mug and trying to figure out how you throw it that light without trimming it. You are a master. I bet you are enjoying just throwing pottery to fill your kiln and not having to build the kiln at the same time!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Yes not having to build and make is amazing! I'm so glad you love the mug.

[@stephaniebart-horvath1382]

I love your videos snd your work so much! I would like to check out your store. Could you please provide a link? Thank you so much for all you have taught me and how much you have inspired me!

[@eddiespottery8439]

Hi Matt, I really like large pieces. I have never de anything larger than 12 lbs. but that was one piece, now you have me thinking by increasing by making the piece in two parts. you make it look easy even if its not. Eddie.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thanks Eddie, I hope this helps if you decide to go bigger. I love throwing in sections when making larger pieces.

[@ZigZagjourney]

right on.. damn!

[@marcohairdoctor]

Beautiful work!👍🏽

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

thanks

[@lindaford5786]

Love your videos. Sometime could you do one or talk about glazing. Especially using ash glaze application to get such good runs.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I do have it on my list of video ideas to talk about ash glazes

[@mudpuppy283283]

Awesome

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

thanks

[@sherigoodremont3823]

When making this second section show how you do from the bottom inside it please.

[@cvdven3774]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@jasonkohlmeier6707]

Definitely want to try this :) how tall did it end up being. Sadly with the community kiln my max height is 23 tall. So I’m sure this is past that. But have to figure out how much less clay I’ll need. Love your videos

[@stephaniebart-horvath1382]

Another question: it seems like you’ve had your wheel going at a constant rate throughout, and if so,2 (or not so,) could you tell us about how fast by maybe saying how far down you are pushing the pedal and what speed you would call that? Thank you!

[@sherigoodremont3823]

I find it interesting you’re not putting any water on the outside that you’re Tool does not stick and drag on the outside of the clay.

[@caroleaton8237]

Great lesson. Thanks. Do you think you could move the camera closer so we could see what your hands are doing?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I do my best to film and talk while still retaining my attention to not mess up. I'll try to remember that in the future.

[@davidh.3397]

What kind of clay do you use? Thank you!

[@phillbarnes]

42.15 minutes long! Matt, do you have any idea how many cups of coffee you just made me drink? Answer me any time in the next three days, I'll be WIDE awake the whole time. Lol. Great video Matt. Love the form of the vase although I'm not too crazy on the shape of the handles. We all like different things so this is only my opinion not criticism. You videos help us amateurs immensely and I cant thank you enough. Keep em coming mate. Phill

[@eddiespottery8439]

LOL. eddiespottery

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Well I know you're still awake. I hope it was good coffee!?! The short version is coming out tomorrow morning. That one will only last one cup of coffee. lol

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

The pot and handles are similar to an old design from the Cole family in Seagrove. A little homage from my heritage in throwing pots.

[@janetjohnson998]

In the last video you mentioned that water drips showed up even in the final piece. Have you thought to use water drips intentionally as part of the under design?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I have never thought of that because I have been annoyed about them before. I'll think about that more and see if there's any way I could use that.

[@brucec6442]

Have you ever used slip instead of water ?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I have had really sloppy water which was almost the equivalent of slip and I didn't like that. I've known potters that preferred more slippy kind of water.

[@briannewton1612]

You're funny: got a bit of hula going on. Lol.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

yes, hula, lol

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

In the worship song "Change my heart Oh God" there is a line "You are the potter, I am the clay/ Mold me and make me/This is what I pray" in reference to the100 bible verses about potters and clay, one of which is Romans 9:20-21 ESV "But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, 'Why have you made me like this?' Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use?" and I often think about how the clay DOES, very often, tell the ceramicist what it will and will not do. While you are throwing a vessel, do you ever think about the bible verses about God The Master Potter?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

yes especially when the clay is being stubborn as we often are. lol