Throwing Bottoms For Two Part Vases

Today we make 4 of these bottoms that weigh 3lb each. I talk through each one and show them from 3 different angles. In another video I will show the tops being added.
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[@harrycockfield5114]

Excellent throwing..such informative videos...got to try this again.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you. I’m glad the videos are helpful

[@user-iu4sd4ck9u]

Good job! Proportional shape, thin walls. With best wishes! Хорошая работа! Пропорциональная форма,тонкие стенки. С наилучшими пожеланиями!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you very much.

[@slickniner]

Your videos are life giving.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you very much. That is a huge compliment. Cheers!

[@Ebutuoy333]

Lots of good info Matt. Good job on the video production too.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@darrellmelton1215]

Thanks for increasing the number of videos you are sharing! I pick up something new each time I watch one. Keep up the good work. Stay healthy.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoy the videos and you are learning.

[@joanpcloutier5897]

Looking forward to more live videos!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Well there's definitely time for live videos right now with the world gone crazy.

[@ludouglas1]

Inspirational, thoughtful on our behalf by showing us all angles and so good to show students too. It doesn't matter what time of year or period in history your videos will always be relevant. I was surprised to see how thin you threw before bellying out!! I'd lose it. Any tips you might offer? I love the two part pots and have been making some. Thank you again, Matt.

[@eddiespottery8439]

Matt Nice and I can't wait for your next wood firing. eddiespottery.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you. It may be delayed due to all this craziness but it’s still coming. Cheers

[@kellydiver]

I liked the overhead view - I could see what you were doing with your hands better. And thanks for keeping us entertained while we are doing our civic isolation duty. 😊

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I thought that was a cool angle also. I’m glad it was helpful! Cheers

[@genboomxer]

Great video. Thanks for keeping us inspired while we flatten the curve. For future vids, could you share more of your glazing tips and recipes? Tips on using slips and glaze layering (without giving up trade secrets) are really helpful.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thanks. I have that on my list of video ideas/thoughts.

[@frankhott179]

As always, it is a pleasure sharing time with you! Best wishes to you and yours!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@lydiabosley9152]

Matt - Really appreciate the different angles, wish more people would do that, watching from up above is great! I so admire the beautiful round forms you are throwing here, that's a challenge I've been working at for some time now, good to see how you manage to achieve that, and to try to replicate what you're doing - thanks so much for the guidance!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and angles and I’m glad it was helpful. Cheers

[@erinwithryder]

Thank you for the different angles view indeed!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

You’re welcome

[@benpatterson4452]

I like the multiple camera angles. The overhead view is great for instructional purposes. The side angles are nice, for just watching the process, as I don't get to see it from thag way, when I'm throwing.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Haha. Yeah we only see from one angle when we’re the one making the pots.

[@clifforddalton3067]

love this video Matt, great throwing as usual and tutoring too. You made this right at the beginning of the pandemic, no one new what was coming aye> what about some different shaped basis?

[@telissalong2976]

Thanks for the video and providing some mental distraction from the craziness in the world today! I'm always amazed by your talent and getting such big pieces from relatively small amounts of clay (to me....lol). I liked the top view but only for a pot or two....maybe. I always like to see the profile of the pot taking shape but you can't have both from watching a video but today we got just that! :) Does that clay have grog in it and I guess that helps with larger, thinner pieces? May you and your family stay safe and healthy. Cheers

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you so much. I hope you stay safe and well also. I'm glad you enjoy the videos!

[@jillkaplan393]

Hi, I love your videos. So informative and you have such a nice, gentle manner about you. When will u be showing how to throw and attach the top parts? I threw a bottom along with you but want to do the top before it drys out! Thx. Jill

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

That video went up this morning. I hope your pots are not too dry by now. Good luck with this technique!

[@mudpuppy283283]

Throwing by the light of the moon. Yeah

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I did record a couple clips in the "dark" with my spot light on. I will probably include them at the end of a video soon.

[@SmopoVienna]

Thanks for the video man! Sitting here in quarantine in austria and your video is very refreshing beside all the bad news... i tell you its crazy here, stay healthy guys!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you. I’m glad to offer some refreshment to the crazy.

[@johnbozzelli8867]

hi, I am a long time potter, I would like to more & your glazing process and your kiln loading thoughts

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I will add that to my list of video ideas and thoughts to talk about. Cheers

[@Luke__D__]

Really enjoying the videos 👍 I think I saw you standing to throw in another video. Do you stand for some things and sit to throw other things?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Yes I spend time throwing both ways. It just depends on what I’m throwing or how I’m feeling that day.

[@tombones847]

Hey! What did you do at 9.30? Clay shot up but you didn’t seem to pull. Think you did it again later too. Be interested to know what/why.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I did pull at that point but I did it with my left hand. I usually do my first pull that way with my left had as a claw. I'll try to show that off in a video in more detail. Cheers

[@potteryworks]

👍👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thanks!

[@janetjohnson998]

Why don’t you start a pottery challenge to the KZbin potters like Jon the Potter? A 3lb blindfold challenge and others have to meet your height and shape. That would entertain us all right now.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I’ve thought of that but wasn’t sure how it would go over or if it was a good idea. Cheers

[@JohnLowes]

I'm not sure that is fair to then other potters, Matthew seems to get more out of three pounds than most anyone else 😍

[@5grandbabies]

I think it might work better if you place the camera on the other side. The way it is now you do not get to see what you are doing.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Did you watch the whole video? I used three different angles throughout the video. There’s not much more I can do for different angles.