Types of decorative treatment on pots Nov 17 with Simon Leach

[@liliannapaxton]

I simply adore your tutorials... Your humming... Your water splashes... Your ideas.. Your darling little egg cups... Your potter's wheel.. Your expertise.. And your generosity.. Thank you Simon❤️

[@liliannapaxton]

Keep practicing ❤️😄❤️

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

What do u mean by generosity?

[@liliannapaxton]

@purple rane yep! That's exactly what I mean ... Simon Leach is a generous teacher ... On all levels ...his creations ...egg cups ...vases... bowls... potter's wheel design.. decorating techniques... kiln designs and alterations... firing schedules... etc... all so generous

[@sleachpots]

Dee Di Dee :)

[@countrypotter]

@@liliannapaxton We speak different languages, but the words you said about Simon sound in my heart without translation. Simon opened to me an amazing, incredible and beautiful world of ceramics.

[@mikeu5380]

Hi again from Japan, Simon. Good to see you healthy once again. The salad bowl idea is similar to the 'suribachi' we have here, although the entire inside is scored... usually for grinding things like seeds (sesame), and combining it with miso, etc.

[@DunoonVanRijn-dx1hr]

The Egg Cups are sensational and the bowl. Thank you 😊

[@eugeniochamorro6774]

Gracias por volver Simón, tú eres mi mejor maestro todo lo que sé de alfarería te lo debo a ti, hay maestros muy buenos, claro, pero no es lo mismo.

[@countrypotter]

Simon, greetings from Russia. I'm one of your many students. You are my first and main teacher in pottery. Thank you for your generosity and openness, for the experience and knowledge that you give to students. I am glad that you have recovered and are working again. I hope to meet you in the future and greet you with a handshake.

[@sleachpots]

Greetings to you in Russia ..where ? Yes hope to meet one day !

[@hendersonannette6]

Missed you, glad to see you back!

[@sleachpots]

Back in the saddle !

[@tamiduncan]

Missed you! Glad you're feeling better!

[@SadiqRehman-w9u]

Welcome back sir , wishing you all the best ❤😊🪷📚✍️☕️🍰🌈🪭🌅🌕🌍

[@glennp5872]

Good to see you back I have missed my Leach fix Best wishes and keep improving

[@eddiespottery8439]

I agree

[@dianemoore5985]

Your homemade decorating tools are quite inspiring! Especially the bottle cap roller.

[@M_Pottery_NZ]

Hi Simon Thanks for sharing your tips, skills and thoughts. We call the egg dish ‘egg and dunkers’ in nz🌿 love your videos

[@daniellesielschott2950]

So glad you are feeling better, Simon!!😊

[@nataliewalker3095]

So nice to see you’re well again. Love the ideas for home made texture. The bottle cap spinner is great, I’m going to try making one! Cheers from Maryland in the United States!

[@sleachpots]

Yes no shortage of them !

[@tomlangdonec]

That goblet Is great for unfiltered drinks, like a cider etc. catches all the silt in the bottom.

[@DarcieGlam]

So many great ideas packed in this one video! I LOVE the salad dressing bowl - you can probably zest a lemon or lime in there for dressing as well. Can't wait to try that one!

[@sleachpots]

Thank you, yes we crammed in some ideas ! So much to learn :)

[@Mariede425]

feel better Simon and please stay that way! have not commented in a very very long time, but wanted to just say i LOVE your videos. Thanks! take care

[@sleachpots]

Thanks, blessings :)

[@soloflyr1]

So glad to see you back at the wheel!

[@sleachpots]

Thanks !

[@dianeuranowski3694]

Glad to hear you are feeling better! Just wanted to tell you that ammo clip - plastic paddle was positively inspired! Well done, as always! TY

[@sleachpots]

Thanks Diane, yes I liked it I think, might play around with the pattern.

[@dianemoore5985]

I will be making this one as well

[@lorettamerriman670]

Had to make soft boiled eggs and finish watching. Thank you for being part of my morning.

[@sleachpots]

Hey no problem, hope the eggs were great !

[@ggiotto7389]

Good to have you back. Stay well.

[@sleachpots]

Thank you !

[@maestasify]

Glad you are well and back!

[@sleachpots]

Thanks, appreciated :)

[@PennyRitz]

So good to see you again! I was worried!

[@sleachpots]

Back on track !

[@katekaniff5987]

Wow! Glad you’re back on the HealingWheel (: CHEERS to 100% WELL! Cool ideas… per usual…thank you! Oh yes, received the box (: thanks again! PS! If anyone out there is vacillating on buying Simon’s tools… BUY the tools or make the tools, whatever … Simon takes the struggle out of making good pots! AHHH The JOY of MAKING POTS! 💫 I’ll be over here on The Island practicing✨

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

Did you begin learning from his 📖 or videos? Or both

[@katekaniff5987]

In 2018 started out hand building… Enamored with the ancient pots… you know how KZbin😳is, one thing leads to another 🤷🏼‍♀️I stumbled on Simon… Had never thrown on a wheel, had no intentions…. After watching, i gotta try this… ha! Never would have had the success that I have now if it wasn’t for Simon … Was it video or book?… both … PLUS! November 2019 , flew out for a workshop which was a game changer… There are things you can’t get from videos… it’s those little things… A friend gave me the book… Last winter had zoom clay … couldn’t get the height… Kept burning through the bottom trying to pull up the walls… no longer a stumbling block! Going to zoom again this winter… Lidded jars are my battle cry, well fitted lids chiefly … hahaha, you asked!😂 so with all that said… I keep practicing 😉

[@sleachpots]

Hi Kate ..thanks for your kind words re tools etc. yep back in the ‘healing wheel’ . Zoom when you are ready!

[@keramodi]

Dankeschön! The lazy way is often the best

[@karenchizik8196]

Wonderful to hear you're mended! And back on the healing wheel 🌟😃🌈

[@sleachpots]

Thanks Karen, we keep practicing !

[@coopart1]

Good to see you back Simon !

[@sleachpots]

Thanks indeed !

[@blueknightknives5130]

Glad you are back! Missed you.

[@sleachpots]

Thanks , appreciated:)

[@raygeorge4553]

I'm so glad you are back on your healing wheel ! I think it has healing powers and get distressed if I can't have a throw every few days :) Stay well x

[@sleachpots]

‘Clay is the way’…or a least a very good way !

[@lynneschneider2885]

Sorry you've been sick. Sure glad you are back and feeling better. Missed you!

[@sleachpots]

Back in the clay :)

[@eddiespottery8439]

Hey my friend, I thought you had to be under the wether. Only because I have watched you for a long time and your almost never gone off line for this amount of time. Glad your better Simon. eddie.

[@sleachpots]

Thanks Eddie !

[@eddiespottery8439]

@@sleachpots I'm truly glad your doing better sense your a few years younger than me. I worry about you young people LOL keep practicing Simon.

[@healesvillepottery234]

Ooo I used to make little vinaigrette garlic grater bowls like that years ago! Sold like hot cakes :)

[@sleachpots]

Yes I imagine they would sell well :)

[@lolademilo7474]

I like the salad bowl. Decent idea!

[@sleachpots]

I recommend a little bigger but yes works well thanks.

[@barbarafalke-meijer1157]

As always top !! I missed you Simon all the best from Leiden and Groeten van Barbara

[@sleachpots]

Cheers ma dears !

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Good to see you're back! Takes a wee bit longer to recuperate as we age but it gives you time to watch KZbin videos. Be well... Cheers...Freddie

[@sleachpots]

Thanks Freddie !

[@Achbar]

I need to learn this stuff

[@wabiscotiapottery]

Yay!!! Welcome back 🥳

[@sleachpots]

Back in town !

[@kathrynostergreen8480]

Was worried about you glad your feeling better

[@sleachpots]

Yep was feeling rotten, but better now ! Thank you.

[@heidijensen1322]

So good to see you again Simon. I was wondering what tool you used to make the texture in the garlic grinder? Thank you!❤️

[@sleachpots]

It’s a wooden comb, slightly rounded

[@heidijensen1322]

@@sleachpots thank you so much! 💖 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁

[@aburk8417]

Welcome back! Glad you are well! Question....is grate part of the garlic bowl glazed?

[@sleachpots]

Waxed, sprayed over with some wood ash

[@SethCaliber]

Question for you SImon: when you throw a pot with a new design / concept (new paddle texture in this case) how many pots will you make of its kind? One? Ten? 50? I'm curious to know how large your 'first generation' of a new design typically is. Thanks for the video.

[@sleachpots]

Hi Seth..that would depend how much I like the design. I will answer and say 10 and then see where that leads me, maybe some modification to the design, it’s a form that is changing in its early stages.

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

Sorry for your ailment. I hope it wasn't covid related.

[@sleachpots]

Thanks good to be back !

[@Amudderslove]

Love it

[@sleachpots]

Good I’m glad !

[@hankkingsley9183]

my nana used to make me soft boiled eggs

[@focalplane3063]

sounds like you had cover-19 to me.

[@sleachpots]

It’s a possibility of course but never was tested.

[@gerardmolenaar]

What does a regular Brit, even a Potter, do with a gun in the US? Is he infected with the "US rifle virus", or is he just target shooting?

[@sleachpots]

Gerard if I own a rifle ( for my personal use, target or hunting ) is that a crime ? …you make it sound as such ? Not a pottery related question ! My life, my rules ..sorry !

[@gerardmolenaar]

@@sleachpots Dear Simon, you are absolutely right. No offense meant. Sorry!

[@sleachpots]

None taken …. we keep practicing :)

[@robertluce5003]

I recognize those symptoms. Sounds like you are now a covid survivor.

[@sleachpots]

I might be, not really sure ?

[@nicolagillis4240]

@@sleachpots I think so Simon. I have Covid now and in bed watching all your lovely videos and worrying about the last 100 pieces of an 800 piece order, so hoping doesn't take so long to recover.

[@sleachpots]

@@nicolagillis4240 I found talking ‘andrographis paniculata’ to be very helpful.Also recommended officially by the government of Thailand as a therapeutic for COVID. Take it easy when you think you are better, and build back strength and stamina gradually.

[@deepashtray5605]

A potter with a hot glue gun is a dangerous thing....

[@eddiespottery8439]

LOL.

[@deepashtray5605]

@@eddiespottery8439 :)

[@dontmesswitmine]

It’s called COVID, I am beyond disappointed that you won’t admit that and I will be smashing any pottery I have purchased and I have unsubscribed. I know you didn’t believe in all this I just hope you didn’t get someone else sick

[@sleachpots]

A branch covidian troll, get a life….Jesus is Lord.

[@sorce2175]

I haven't been able to get this out of my head. Came to see if anyone was running defense, then I got to thinking about how Simon's mental health is the very thing that allowed him to beat "x", of course, real fans know this as well, so there is but a wise response from the man himself. "Don't be Fearful" has kept me strong for about 2 years now. Knowing Stress is one of the, I think top 3 co-morbidities, not allowing the fear to stress you out is so very important. I wonder if looking in peepholes at 2100F helps with Vitamin D too!🤣 I've had a number one customer threaten to break all my pots over political BS. I kept my faith and we remain friends. It's comforting to know one can always find a friend by finding a Leach taught pot! God Bless.

[@sleachpots]

Yep political BS, that’s what it is, control freaks ! Thanks for your comment, we shall stand against the tyranny. I am hoping and praying that America wakes up to what is going on. Blessings.

[@handmadepottery2135]

Good to see you back Simon.

[@sleachpots]

Thanks good to be getting hands dirty again !