Trimming Pottery 101

[@juanQuedo]

who doesn't watch till the end? outrageous

[@katewainwright3386]

I began my potting journey 9 lessons ago! I feel that your videos and clear explanations and demonstrations have helped me enormously. Thank you

[@floriangadsby]

So pleased to hear so! Comments like that make the whole process of filming and making these films feel very worthwhile. It takes me out of my normal practice quite considerably but has perhaps allowed me to have a greater influence worldwide? I used to watch pottery videos when I was a student and they helped a tremendous amount, so it's a good feeling making videos for others who might use them in the same way. Thanks for watching and all the best potting!

[@viviteshome9983]

I agree with you. I am very new to pottery. The videos are very helpful. I can't wait to got to class and do what was taught here. I also appreciate your videos a great deal. Thank you so much. By the way yes I did watched till the end. Very engaging video!

[@drakeface]

​@@floriangadsby in college, I watched a lot of Hsinchuen Lin and it really influenced how I approach throwing and pottery. I teach now and sometimes I'm hesitant to show your videos to total beginners--it's inevitable someone gets HOOKED on your level of technical throwing & trimming and expectations skyrocket 😅 Truly, your videos are an incredible resource, and a good lesson that it's all about practice and cumulative, hard-earned experience--pots like this just aren't made in the first 8 weeks, and yet, even you started where my beginners are. Thank you.

[@laurylannedubin7003]

Just loved it. The hollowing out of foot is the most difficult part, and super fun. It is one of my goals to get better at it. I thought I did a good job until I noticed a dome on the inside of my teacup! You have such amazing attention to detail and a lovely way of speaking. Loved seeing your doggie 4x in this video. He is the cutest.

[@torrettitorretti5574]

Fabulous Florian, I’ve only just watched this and have been trimming for a year or so. Your calm voice and detailed explanation makes all the difference. You have gift for teaching, please don’t change your approach.

[@skrokkop]

I've taken a total of 18 hours of introductory classes of pottery and 9 hours of ceramics and I have to say that pottery and throwing clay on the wheel is a lot more therapeutic than ceramics is, at least for me. I love the whole process and watching your videos takes me back to those classes where I was one with the clay. And I'd love to get into pottery but the price of a pottery wheel is what's holding me back. But every time I see a video of yours, the urge really comes back up to just go for it. The way you trim is hypnotising to watch and I agree, it's also my favourite part of the process. Very informative and great piece as well, truly an inspiration.

[@kristinamanning5395]

Not only did I make it to the end, but I rewound to watch several parts twice. Thanks for this lovely tutorial!

[@lisapeck2594]

Trimming is magic… and your videos reveal that magic, beautifully!

[@TheAlanlandes]

Yes, watched the whole thing. Really love the intensity your cute dog shows in the process. Your videos are clear and precise. Thanks.

[@vankoutedar]

Certainly watched till the end, as a matter of fact twice - the first time I fell asleep because it was so relaxing and satisfying to watch. Then I rewatched it to register the information in my head. Although I am not practicing pottery, I love the craft and at some point I would like to learn it.

[@sgriffith3912]

Great video! And your dog is super cute!

[@seeingredtanya]

That’s a great step by step. As a potter of 3 years, I’ve been starting to teach some of the new guild members, and this would be a great guide to follow. Thanks!

[@floriangadsby]

Thank you! I hope the video helps! And point them towards my beginner's guide if they haven't already seen it - that may help a little more.

[@lperwas]

Made it to the end! I just wanted to say I appreciate how well your script lined up with your demonstrations in the video! It really helped keep the process clear. Thanks for an awesome and informative video!

[@floriangadsby]

Aha! Thank you! It's funny really... I film a lot of hand flapping and pointing and then edit it and make the audio match those moments - it makes a big difference I think when what's being spoken about is actually being shown. Appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@emilyduensing2370]

made to the end; mesmerizing - I'll never reach your level of finesse but I enjoy these videos so much

[@metathetrashcan365]

As I've been helping my old ceramics teacher with his classes, these videos have been a great resource to tell others about. Thank you for making both my journey and the students journeys easier Florian!

[@katherineantinucci4748]

Your explanations are a delight!

[@jordanwhite352]

Love the random pets.

[@lshawndavis]

As a new potter, I can say that I am not a fan of trimming at all! I have trimmed through the bottom of two pots, I have created uneven feet, and somehow I have ruined more than a few sidewalls by trimming badly. Your video makes it look so easy and then I remind myself how much more experience you have…and that you likely had difficulties in the beginning too. This video, in particular, is one I will watch again and again to help me learn to improve. I am not giving up - and I know that with practice and helpful tutorials like this, I will become the potter I want to be ❤

[@spikeboy101]

You got this! I hate trimming too. It's tedious and arduous getting everything right. It helps to try to be very, very cautious with every step and also getting creative with fixing holes in the base by adding new clay and adding clay to accidental trimmings 👍 I'm considering getting a trimming clamp cuz it's too time consuming

[@ZingDiggit]

Thank you for your amazing tutorials 😊

[@floriangadsby]

Welcome! I hope they help!

[@hannahloveceramics]

Make it to the end! Thank you for the video!

[@floriangadsby]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@martahugas7473]

Till the end. And probably I will watch it again, because your detailed explanations are great, and because it's really nice to watch. Thank you!!

[@floriangadsby]

Glad to have you onboard! Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@sou8063]

Have regularly made it to the end ever since i started watching you a couple years ago, and while i think I’ll never practice pottery even as a hobby i find the process remarkably beautiful, and your narration and clear way of explaining every step has helped to get me hooked on the progression of each pot every time. Thanks a lot for putting out these videos! ❤

[@rbr2023]

This is wonderful❤ I actually prefer trimming to throwing, I think it’s the transformation that I love 😊

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

Brilliant!

[@claireaanes1577]

Helpful and enjoyable from start to finish. I quite enjoy trimming and this has given me some really helpful tips to work with as I refine my skills.

[@Bethman]

Watched to the end. I always do. This is so helpful! Thank you.

[@mariaradasoto9388]

Loved it! Thank you. Made it till the end

[@floriangadsby]

Thank you! That means a lot!

[@darkmann12]

I made it to the end! I'm not a potter at all but I soak in this stuff, I love learning even if it's not immediately useful. Plus, I could listen to your voice forever!

[@BerlinSus]

Made it to the end and love it. Thanks for teaching!

[@janitahall-swadley8169]

Made it all the way to the end, as always. I love watching your videos. I'm back in art class for the remainder of the semester, and your videos are so helpful. You are a truly gifted teacher, as well as ceramist, and I am so glad you are willing to offer your insights for all of us who are still learning. A real treasure. For me, trimming is a necessary evil, and I guess that is because I am not very good at it. I prefer the throwing stage, and opening my kiln, of course. I get to see all of the hard work come "alive." I'm really looking forward to reading your book next month when it releases here in the US. It will become a valuable reference in my studio. Thank you!

[@hardwareful]

Narration got smoother, Florian. Thanks for putting in the effort :)

[@floriangadsby]

Haha! I figured out a few things I can change - spent MUCH longer fitting all the audio clips together, glad you picked up on it! Thanks for watching!

[@emmaprophet2881]

Great video. Your ability to explain the process is excellent. I always watch to the end. Work is not done until clean up is done

[@mikepetersen7319]

Good Tutorial as always. I also like all the delicate edges you made on this piece.

[@floriangadsby]

Cheers Mike!

[@Dr.Stilley]

Really helpful! Thank you. Yes, I made it to the end. : )

[@maluciolemaluciole6207]

I watch tour vidéos ALWAYS to the end. I vegan pottery as an amateur one year ago and tour vidéos are si precious to sée mouvements, processes, advices etc.. i even made a team pot ❤ Thanks you so much for your videos

[@joangopin4022]

I'm just starting to learn. I have had 2 classes and am already hooked on throwing. Your videos are great! Thanks. And yes, I watched all the way to the end!

[@laurafay1706]

So informative and helped me to see why I have had some not so nice trimming results. Thank you for your detailed explanations and reasons why. I learn so much from your videos!

I just had my second pottery class this morning. I feel like your videos have given me a huge leg up. Thank you!

[@kimchiravioli]

So helpful...from beginning to end

[@bumblingwombat]

love your work, its a pleasure to listen to you teach and give guidance

[@vivienstratton4280]

Just wonderful - thank you. I have had no trimming tuition and watching yiu has an as seed several of my questions…. 🙏🙏🙏

[@joshuabaker6654]

Just finished after starting this video a few days ago. The results are aspirational. I haven't thrown any pots yet but am looking forward to a first class in a few months. My hope is these videos and your results will keep me motivated through the learning curve, and maybe even hasten the curve just a bit, by watching how potters' hands are positioned and how they move.

[@casandra3267]

Watched till the end. I enjoyed all the pup cameos!

[@alexandraframe6493]

I learned so much. I look forward to watching you, there a calm relaxing tone in your voice that makes it so easy to understand. Beautiful shape on your finished piece. Can’t wait till I get your book. Thank you.

[@devandestudios128]

Now that is an informative video man. In depth and demonstrated for clarity.

[@范姜-d1q]

Thanks! 😄

[@lissarhea959]

21:24 😂 made it to the end Your videos are my favorite. I started pottery 5 months ago and feel your videos have helped me immensely to improve. The way you explain why you do things a certain way hells me understand clay better.

[@andrewgibler1862]

Made it to the end. I learn so much from your videos, and have really enjoyed your book, too! Thank you!

[@thebackwardpointinggodwit8080]

To the end. As always. All good too.

[@floriangadsby]

🖤

[@tinasworld2507]

I made it till the end of almost every one, love them all! I'm very new at the wheel, have loved hand building and giving this a try...

[@roeted]

Not only did I make it to the end, I loved it! I’ve been learning so much from you. Thank you! I actually make about 190 cups as wedding favors for our wedding (which was just 2 weeks ago and was a Huge success and everyone loved the ceramics). I feel like making 190+ of the same piece definitely leveled up my skills but I learn something in every one of your videos. Thanks again!

[@lauratrygar8508]

I made it to the end - again. I have been doing ceramics for about 6 months now. Some days I love trimming and others it is a struggle. It was good to come back and rewatch and relearn. Thanks for your great videos.

[@floriangadsby]

That never changes, I still have good days and bad days too but they get less frequent. Thanks so much for watching and all the very best potting! 🙌🏻

[@ElizabethWonnacott]

I am new to pottery with so much to learn. It's both exciting and intimidating. Your videos are very helpful and clear. I especially liked your detailed demonstration of the trimming process. Thank you!

[@vclatimoore9564]

I love your videos

[@davideisenbud3531]

Wonderful tutorial-and just what I needed at my current stage!

[@GwladysEACV]

Thank you Florian. I watched till the end and it was, as usual, really helpful and well explained

[@ginkolee9600]

Thanks. Yes, all the way to the end. All good.

[@SparkleInMoonlight]

Excellent video. Thank you for making it 🙂 I find it very helpful.

[@clarabisson7299]

I made it to the end of the video, I always really like watching and you are among my favorite creators. I do blacksmithing and have learned most of what I know from another creators on KZbin like Black Bear Forge, Joey van der Steeg, and Torbjörn Åhman. The quality and detail of your videos really shows the process well. The way you give such concise information really illustrates what is going on

[@FelicityNunley]

Mesmerizing to watch! Informative and inspiring. And adorable puppy shots as a bonus!

[@MadameMilin]

So nice ! J'ai regardé jusqu'à la fin. 👍

[@jaimwah]

I always make it to the end.I love trimming it feels like sculpting and yes a nice clean job .

[@PaulByrne-ev2zm]

Great tutorial. Very clear and structured. Thank you.

[@mariacatalano5252]

I am taking potting lessons and have learned more from you than my instructor. Your demos are clear and have helped me so much. Thank you!

[@TheDutchPotter]

Yes, watched until the end. Thanks for the video, very clear explanation.

[@floriangadsby]

Thanks so much!

[@ingrid-]

I‘m new in pottery and I love and hate trimming at the same time 😂 I love it because it‘s soo satisfying and in the end it looks so beautiful. I hate it because its so difficult 🙈 Sometimes I feel it‘s more difficult than throwing. I made myself a chuck with your video but I ruined the mugs‘ rims, maybe they were to soft. And always the mugs fly away even if the 3 clay pieces are attached to the bottom 😂 But I will practice until it‘s easy! ❤ Thank you for your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@pauljernberg9863]

Thank you, very helpful to the end!

[@yellowperil6307]

Yes to the end!

[@ignaciocalzada4456]

Hasta el final Flori¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@PaigeMoore-i9w]

So helpful and informative. I learn something new with every video.

[@floriangadsby]

So glad to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to watch 🙌🏻

[@stevedahlgren]

great tutorial all the way through to the end. Thank you!

[@xbaczewska4197]

Of course, i watched to the end! A few times. Great information, with all the whys and wherefores addressed. Trimming is my fave process, too, tho look forward to getting much better at it. Very helpful tutorial. Thanks as always.

[@sofievanherle4570]

made it again!!!

[@andystairmand9023]

I always make it to the end. Love how informative this more in depth look at trimming is. Your boldness with your tools is pretty awe inspiring, though do you find yourself getting frustrated when you inevitably sometimes go to far?

[@caljcam]

I would love to see a breakdown of the various trimming tools that you use!

[@susan9594]

Love your videos. They are so well videoed. The viewer can see every step. I am taking a 6 week pottery beginners class and the instruction is good but not detailed like this. Thank you.

[@solenegodin8836]

Made it to the end, thank you so much for your tutorials, they are great help.

[@juliejoanlanne8322]

I make it to the end 😉 and, as always, it was a pleasure to watch your video. Thanks for sharing ! 👌

[@camillejarlaud8734]

Make it to the end, actually watch the all playlist to the end ^^ My rims have changed quite a bit ;) So relaxing and useful to watch your videos ! Thank you

[@waellazkani]

so so interesting. very very helpful

[@kb3239]

I have not learned to love trimming. I hope to enjoy it more 😅

[@snowballeffect7812]

Loved all the puppy shots :)

[@charliewilluhn2090]

Such a good video, thanks so much for all the knowledge and tipps and tricks :) your work is truly amazing

[@nickhopes8821]

Yes got to the end. Great tutorial.

[@leezlooh]

I watched to the end and am planning to rewatch: a fascinating process extremely well explained

[@alibarmar]

Thank you! I have just enough courage to go and trim my first pots! Yes, I made it. to the end! Cheers!

[@drewsipher]

Thank you so much. Your videos help me learn in new ways that's hard to do at my studio. The experienced potters now look at me weird as I tap center my pots. 😂

[@andreas3904]

I got your book today Florian :) :D, It’s super cool.

[@kevinskudalski5838]

Having set days in a studio makes it difficult to get that sweet spot for trimming. I have ruined many pots trying to trim too wet. Another amazing video by the Great Gadsby!

[@elainecraig3132]

Although I have thrown pottery before I have spent much more time on a wood lathe in recent years. I have been struck with the effectiveness of your angled facet between side wall and foot ring, and I look forward to experimenting with the idea in wood. Thanks!

[@katekramer7679]

Watched to the end 😉 Great video

[@Alex_0Z]

love the big food rings they alway make me nervous i’ve trimmed through a couple before lol

[@CoMiWi]

Love these more technique focused videos. Great advice as always! I appreciate the deep foot ring on this demo. Do you have a good rule of thumb for how much you leave in the base when throwing these kinds of pieces?

[@floriangadsby]

Thank you! And well… you need to leave enough to serve the height of foot you want, plus a tiny bit extra.

[@sunprinted]

Your studio assistant deserves a raise (more treats)😂❤ 3:37

[@koolkillarz]

I made it to the end! Engrossed the entire time.

[@davidrudge-v5v]

Great video. So much clear information. I just wondered why you cover the finished pieces with plastic at the end.

[@floriangadsby]

Thank you so much! It’s so they dry slowly, rushing thinly trimmed pots bone dry can cause them to warp if not done evenly.

[@inasmahdi4864]

Made it to the end! These are great tips! Will you share glazing and firing tips as well?

[@kathleenduffy6638]

I made it to the end lol

[@wl9279]

made to the end.

[@julianroberts7116]

The problem that I (and surely a lot of other 'hobby' potters) have is that as we only do our pottery once a week at a night school or similar, it's very hard to get our pots to that perfect dryness for trimming. In my 2.5 hours on Weds nights I throw a pot then don't have time to dry to properly before trimming. So, I cover it in polythene and hope that in the week to come, it dries just slowly enough for it to be perfect in a week's time when I come back to it. As you can imagine, it very rarely is. I've either wrapped it too well and the pot is still wet, or I've left too big a gap in the polythene and the pot is bone dry. It's almost impossible to get it just right. Even with my spinner, home made from Lego. On the few occasions I have managed to have a pot at that perfect level of dryness, trimming has been a breeze, and I've not struggled at all. However 99% of my time the pot is too wet, or too dry. It's extremely frustrating. However now my whining is over - thanks Florian, that was another great video! 🤣

[@aaronmcmillin1253]

That's a shame. I'm doing the one night a week, and the room humidity/temp is perfect so that a week under loose poly comes out leather hard with maybe a couple minutes in front of the fan upside down at the start of class. But I've worked in another local studio where anything under plastic didn't dry a bit.

[@seydoudia7828]

Many thanks for the class; I am curious, does the trimming tool used (steel vs carbide) influence the surface of the finished product, after glazing?