Wobbly Rim Plates

[@raygeorge4553]

Vaughan I held my breath when you put the wheel on high speed trimming your plates ! Well done, must be all those years of experience. My last plate went flying ha ha ha

[@Vsmithpots]

We learn from the mistakes, I have had my share too. Stay safe.

[@sallyweiner4180]

Happy cat news! And great instructions, beautiful bowls and plates too. thank you

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks Sally.

[@ceciliademichelis4873]

Muchas gracias por su generosidad , desde Roldán provincia de Santa Fe Argentina 😻

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks.

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

Nice edges! Wobbly is right but turns out great. They made a nice stack. Oh those are beautifully glazed! Cheers!

[@Vsmithpots]

It is a balance, uneven or wobbly, on purpose or off centre. Thanks.

[@triciac1019]

You are so inspiring and encouraging! Your work is beautiful and creative!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you.

[@BareEarth]

Love your videos. They are a tremendous help.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks

[@susanvalleauderby2934]

These pieces look so organic and useable, lovely glaze combination. I have made a few bowls with a wavy rim, using a cut-off wire held firmly and shortened between my hands. Similar effect but a little harder to control! Thanks again for the videos you do. By the way here on the West coast we've just experienced an "atmospheric river" of RAIN and wind, giving me glaze ideas!

[@Vsmithpots]

I think we are getting left overs from you, a noreaster is pounding us, 36 hours of wind and 3 inches of rain. Stay safe.

[@melrussell7830]

I’m so pleased that Poubelle is a lot better. She definitely is camera shy 😆

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks, she is more affectionate too.

[@horacebomar613]

Great that your cat is all better now. Another great video. I noticed that you have what looks like a Simon Leach kick wheel. Do you ever use it? Also, would you consider doing a short video on how you wrap and box your pieces, like bowls, etc., for shipping? Thanks so much again for your wonderful videos.

[@Vsmithpots]

Hi Horace. I bought the kick wheel to demo on at my side door, just before Covid struck. Now my studio is closed to the public so it sits waiting for Covid to end. I would have to wear a mask all day if I let customers into the studio. Luckily we built the gallery building just before Covid (BC), so we sell through a separate building to the studio.

[@triciac1019]

@@Vsmithpots I go to a studio and wear a mask the whole time. I am vaccinated and boosted, but want to still take precautions. Not everyone does wear a mask at the studio. It sure is so.ething you have to get used to. Now they are saying we should wear an N95. I need to get some of those. I don't want to stop now that I have gotten back into pottery.

[@Vsmithpots]

@@triciac1019 Pottery is how we will get through this pandemic, it is a great distraction.

[@jackiemorrison6024]

Very nice Vaughn

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks

[@rebecaaragon7101]

Glad the kitty has recovered! I love these plates and hope one day to be able to visit your shop. I watch your videos when I need to regain hope that one day I will be able to work on pottery more than 1 piece every few months. You are talented, skilled and generous with us - thank you! 🙏🏼🌈💙

[@Vsmithpots]

Winter is coming with lots more indoor time to play with clay. Thanks.

[@timothybowen2481]

Great news on your beautiful kitty!

[@Vsmithpots]

I am very happy to still have her and she seems much more affectionate after 7 days in hospital. Thanks.

[@321ReadysSetG0]

Wonderful news about kitty's recovery!!! Do you have a weight that you like to use for the plates? I always feel like it's a guessing game on how much clay to use for larger items. I've gotten good at estimating weight with the smaller pieces but I think that's because I don't make larger pieces as often. Thank you for the video - I will give the wavy plate a go with speckled buff and maple leaf imprints while I still have some on the tree - I expect the tree will be bare very soon - it's fully colored and raining leaves right now. Best regards to you, your wife and the kitties -- oh yes, the sea gulls and raccoon too 😉

[@Vsmithpots]

2 1/2lbs of clay, 1000gms or just over.

[@Lyddiebits]

Do you wedge your clay? Or have a pugmill? Hard/older clay is difficult to throw for me.

[@Vsmithpots]

I do not wedge the clay if it is new. I do have a pug mill to recycle my clay.

[@Lyddiebits]

@@Vsmithpots thank you:)

[@patspotpage]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Vaughan! I'm wondering, do you trim the bottoms first and then make the wobble rim?

[@Vsmithpots]

I do the rims first while the clay is pliable.

[@loreliemiller628]

Beautiful plates! How do you dry them? Also how thick do you makes plates? Thx again

[@Vsmithpots]

I have damp cupboards, made myself and they are pretty thin walled plates. Thanks

[@lynneschneider2885]

Will have to give your wobbly rims a try. How much clay do you use for your plates? 💁🏻‍♀️🌻🌻

[@Vsmithpots]

2 1/2lbs of clay, 1000gms or just over.

[@lynneschneider2885]

@@Vsmithpots Great, thanks

[@ddtuss2585]

You do beautiful work but I just want to come clean your studio for you.

[@curiousamiba]

Would it be possible to trim first then alter?

[@Vsmithpots]

Yes but harder since the rims would be very dry.

[@vickigrafham5621]

May I ask which clay you use? (If I missed it somewhere I apologize) Thanks

[@Vsmithpots]

#516 from Pottery Suplpy House in Toronto

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

Stunning

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you.

[@artistmama1]

Could you please do a video on how to clean up the bottoms of pots that have kiln stilt marks or glaze dribbles that stuck to a kiln shelf or kiln cookie? I am not happy with the way my finished pieces look and feel on the bottoms after I have ground them down. I must be doing something wrong. :-(

[@Vsmithpots]

I have started to refire some pieces upside down on stilts. The grinding always leaves a little mark. I use a pebble to burnish bottoms while I am trimming them. The secret seems to be to use a thin opaque glaze on the bottoms.