Throwing “Ramen Bowl” with Spiral on the Potter’s Wheel @Alchemyceramic

Today’s project is a Ramen Bowl with a spiral decoration.
This is one of my routine line up.
This spiral makes a good challenge for the potters as we have to throw very thinly.
I can’t trim that part later so it has to be thin enough when I throw.
Making cylinder then shaping to the bowl shape is an easy way.
Finish size is 24 cm diameter.
#pottery
#wheelthrowing
#throwingpotteryonthewheel
#potterywheelthrowing
#potterywheel
#throwingramenbowl

[@ninapesner3434]

Finest teacher!! Everyone has perfect comments! I would just like to add my many, many thanks for leaving out music. This creates such a peaceful atmosphere.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Nina😊. Music is a tricky subject. I tried one video with music but I didn’t like it. I also like non music KZbin videos when I watch. So I decided I use music only for the result part as I don’t put my narration. I hope that is ok for the most of the viewers.

[@robertgardner1498]

I learned a LOT from this. Your relaxed process and beautiful results are precisely what I am striving for! Thank you.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Robert😊. I’m so glad to know my video is useful for other potter. Your comment cheers me up🥰

[@allyoucancrochet1084]

Simply beautiful creation.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Crochet😊 I love crochet too!

[@PaulByrne-ev2zm]

Wonderful instructive video. Thank you especially for the Gyubera commentary. Not many people use this and even less explain how it is to be used. I have one and have not been using it properly. I am excited to try this now using your technique.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Paul😊. I’m glad to hear you have a Gyubera. I considered not to use it as unusual tool. Not everybody’s tool. But I always use Gybera and it is so useful once you get use to. Even in Japan Gyubera is very regional tool. After few practice you will love this tool.

[@PaulByrne-ev2zm]

I went into the studio today and threw three large bowls and a vase using the techniques you shared using the gyubera. I need a lot more practice but this first attempt was so much better than before. Thank you.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Great🤩 I’m so glad to hear your progress. You threw 3 bowls in one go is very important. It is better to throw many same pots without break. keep going ！

[@Cuddlechicken]

Thank you for another meditative video! Your comments about making the pots user-friendly by making a spiral design to catch noodles with chopsticks and also making the foot ring so that the pot is easy to pick up, etc. adds another dimension of thought to the construction of each pot. And I agree with others who loved your explanation and demonstration of the gyubera. I am wondering if you could make a detailed video showing the use of the gyubera from a top down view as well as the side view.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your encouraging comments 😊. “User friendly” is my first priority. I want people to use my pots every day, long time. For that the pot needs to be loved by users. Gyubera is awesome tool! I love this tool. I will think how I can make a video for Gyubera. Thank you for your suggestion!

[@anavias8184]

Thank youuu! You are the best teacher I've ever seen 👏👏👏

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Ana😊. please try this method. 1 kg clay makes nice salads bowl. Then you can increase the clay.

[@glenparis]

Beautiful bowl and a very soothing voice!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Glen😊. SoothingVoice🥰 I love your expression.

[@loriyugen5430]

Love your instructional video very informative to know how to make one. ❤

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment 😊 Your comment gives me energy for next video!

[@r.duroucher225]

Thank you for this video. Beautiful bow.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment 😊 Your comment is my motivation!

[@lisaberczel3724]

Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment 😊 The viewer’s comment is my motivation to make another video!

[@remmary100]

Thank you for sharing! Beautiful!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment 😊 Please try to make it and let me know your experience.

[@YotamGuttman]

oh wow! it'd be nice to hear more about how you work with and prepare your tombos or gauge

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Yotam😊. My Tombo is super simple to make. Using a hard sponge at the joint so I can adjust the size. I’ll include the Tombo in the future videos.

[@YotamGuttman]

thank you!

[@jhenniceamorrow5936]

Lovely! Your techniques and instructions are quite inspiring.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your encouraging comment 😊

[@nancydoyle9801]

I'll keep this in mind and try to do as you do:)

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Nancy😊. Yes please try! I included many points that I struggled when I was novice. I hope those points will be useful for fellow potters.

[@malcolm7436]

What a lovely bowl - so clever to put the spiral to catch noodles and to help grip the bowl. I tried to make a small bowl with 1lb stoneware clay but it made a V shape inside, but I will keep practising :). Also I had a question! I wonder why you use sanded buff clay over other clay choices? Thank you for sharing your method videos, best wishes.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your question Malcolm😊 I need slight texture in the clay. I found the glaze works well with this clay. It also very reasonable price. I use smooth white stoneware for painting work. I also use black stoneware for white glaze as the contrast is great.

[@jennyleemiller6546]

I love the spiral but I never considered it would be useful too.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Nice to hear from you Jenny😊. Yes the spiral is super useful! When you hold it you will feel the difference.