Hello, Mr. Leach. I just got to meet you today and am already sure that with your tutorials i might become the best ceramist ever. Thank you for your time, dedication and generosity, for sharing with us your mastery. Greetings from Jaguanum Island, Rio de Janeiro 🌴
I appreciate what a great teacher you are Simon. You'll say, "do this", or "don't do this" and I'll wonder, "but why?", and you, as if in reply, will say, "because if you do that, this will happen". I love that you give us the reasons why. It makes the instruction relevant and much easier to remember, and that's why I'm always willing to give you a view, a click, a like and a share.
As always, Simon, Thank you! Even your videos that are a couple of years old are a treasure. I've been trying new fandangled ways to make bowls using ribs, etc... bottom line is, you only need your hands. Once I stopped fiddling and came back to the basics as you show here, my technique has improved greatly. I appreciate you.
Thank you so much Simon. You are like an old friend I haven't seen in years. I appreciate your UA-cam channel very much. I am trying to get back into throwing again after a 12 year hiatus.
Simon, thank you so much for this video and the many others. I’m on my way home to FL from the UK, where my husband and I had the privilege of spending 2 hrs with your nephew Ben touring John Leach’s workshop and gallery. I purchased your book and am so looking forward to practicing when I get home. You and your family are wonderful people and extremely talented. Karen
amazing instruction Simon, we are making bowls as the new form in my class this week and your video is invaluable! I also appreciate your slower wheel speed, as a beginner, watching ceramics instruction videos on UA-cam can be intimidating because of the hyper speed of their wheels! I can't go that fast! thanks again
Watched this 7 step vid many times Your technique/process from the various view-points really helped (me) with throwing (my perfect) bowls! Thank you for sharing (from Ottawa, Canada).
i’m in tears...thank you so much Simon!!😞 i’ve watched a lot of tutorials but this one actually helped me...like i made my very first bowl that i liked...thank very much...
I enjoyed watching the demonstration of each step. I like your hand technique of pulling, and will try it during my next pottery class. The lip you put on the GP bowl looks great also. Thank you
If these seven easy steps help me avoid a divot at the bottom of my GP bowls, well, it will be magic. Back on my old treadle wheel after months of too much university work: thanks Simon!
Simon: I am re-watching this for the …..th time. SO GOOD! I have pictures of it + notes which I took many times over. I am still learning from it!!! Thank you! :)
... brilliant tuition! This has given me a superb insight into the basic steps and put me off pottery forever - it looks soooooo difficult! I shall never look at / use a bowl again without thinking of this ... thanks!
Hi from northern Japan, Simon. Thank you so much for your in-depth, specificity of steps. One more thing I would like to see is what the bowl at each step looks like INside. Cheers!
This was super helpful. I am currently learning this new craft and have been unsuccessful. So I appreciate the step by step demonstration. Also I have never seen this type of bowl what would it be used for? Shannon
Thank you Sir I follow you almost every day that ruler to the height was what I was looking for. Your work is Par excellance above reproch. Have bought a wheel finally and have been attempting to measure up to your standards. I love the stories of your Dad and others of your associates and tips and technques
Thank you, this comes just right! I've watched it before, but meanwhile I have problems with my bowls again. The last one got a crack in the bottom after weeks of using it. Have problems while throwing bowls, too. So I have to watch this again. 😊
Very useful, Simon - Especially the bits about getting the height first and using the stick on the outside with the hand inside towards the end. I just tried throwing a bowl and managed it following these directions. I have made bowls before, but not in a single attempt! If you're ever making saucers I like to see how you tackle them - I'm struggling!
Hello Simon, have you ever considered numbering your videos so we can quickly access the ones we would like to go back and review. After 10 years and so many clips it would surely help your followers. Love your stuff. Cheers
I go for my first class soon and I have a question about the pressure you are using to center and pull. Are you applying a great deal of pressure to make the clay move? I’m so glad I found these videos you’re extremely easy to listen with great explanations! Thank you!!
Please edit your filming, some of the camera work/tripod adjusting is nausea inducing. I do appreciate the seven steps, and while I love your rolled rims I’m too much of a beginner to attempt that step. I save this helpful video for now and later. Thanks.
Merci Simon. J'aime beaucoup ta technique pour faire un beau bord de lèvres. Un petit bonjour de Normandie en France. Avec le soleil aussi. Je retourne pratiquer ! 🤗
Hello I'm curious on bowls how they are made an I'm thinking about making bowls. I like what you've done on making your bowls but I'm just also curious on the bowls that you've made, are these types of bowls that you're making, can someone use them for cereal bowls? Are those you make for outside for flowers to be placed in? I want to learn how to make the type of bowls that can be used to eat from. I'd like to make the type of bowls that are sold in stores that is sold in the kitchen ware. So any information that you could share would be highly appreciated. Thanks for your video an you've done a Awesome job with making your bowls. 😄
Hello Billy TheMystery. I am also a student learning the processes. My understanding is that the process continues to complete the piece. It must dry to a leather hard stage, then you trim any excess clay away, make sure the surfaces are smooth and finished. It must be completely dry before it is ready to be fired in the kiln. After the first firing you can use any number of techniques to finish it. If it is to be used for preparing and eating food you must use glazes and techniques that are specifically intended for those pieces. I know, it is a lot to learn. Best of luck with your pottery journey, have fun along the way.
I found out the hard way that the rims of the bowls that are not rolled seem to chip much more easily than those of the bowls that are rolled. The bowls seem to work out much better when the rims are rolled, and they last longer as well.
This might be a dumb question, but when you roll the rim, does that trap air in the rim? Like a giant air column in the rim that goes all the way around basically?
Yes seemed to me that dimensions in centimetres were a bit small, then remembered that America is in inches, in France we automatically think of centimetres
Super merci ...même si je ne comprends pas l anglais , l image des gestes est très pédagogique pour un autodidacte..... de 80 ans , dommage que les vidéos ne soient pas sous titrées . Cordialement
I have trouble removing my pots from the wheel. Have to use bats and just leave the pot on the bat after cutting it off. However, this causes my bats to get a bit of mold on them.
Grammie Gilliam hi Grammie), i am a newbie, but I learned, that repeating this steps help:1. Dry the wall with a rib or throwing stick (I do it 2 times), 3. Cut the excess clay at the bottom, 3. Dry the wheel around with a sponge, 4. I use Simon’s cutting wire (it helps, I think it lets some air between the bottom and the wheel), watch the mirror, not to collect any extra clay from the wheel.5. Dry the hands, 6. Use Churchill’s victory sign to lift up (first lift up the side where the cutting wire “went out”. I hope it helps! Happy pottering!)
Thank you from Texas for your company and detailed instructions. I truly enjoy your videos while I'm on the wheel practicing.Not sure if you alredy answered this question: which drinking (mug, cup) shape is your favorite? Cheers!!!
Simon, you have probably explained this elsewhere, but I have a question about the rolled rims. Doesn't that create an air bubble around the entire circumference of the rim?
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Hello, Mr. Leach. I just got to meet you today and am already sure that with your tutorials i might become the best ceramist ever. Thank you for your time, dedication and generosity, for sharing with us your mastery. Greetings from Jaguanum Island, Rio de Janeiro 🌴
I appreciate what a great teacher you are Simon. You'll say, "do this", or "don't do this" and I'll wonder, "but why?", and you, as if in reply, will say, "because if you do that, this will happen". I love that you give us the reasons why. It makes the instruction relevant and much easier to remember, and that's why I'm always willing to give you a view, a click, a like and a share.
As always, Simon, Thank you! Even your videos that are a couple of years old are a treasure. I've been trying new fandangled ways to make bowls using ribs, etc... bottom line is, you only need your hands. Once I stopped fiddling and came back to the basics as you show here, my technique has improved greatly. I appreciate you.
Thank you so much Simon. You are like an old friend I haven't seen in years. I appreciate your UA-cam channel very much. I am trying to get back into throwing again after a 12 year hiatus.
A pleasure to join you. Thank you.
You are so kind to be a mentor to us all. You are quite funny and very skillful. Big thank you.
Simon, thank you so much for this video and the many others.
I’m on my way home to FL from the UK, where my husband and I had the privilege of spending 2 hrs with your nephew Ben touring John Leach’s workshop and gallery. I purchased your book and am so looking forward to practicing when I get home. You and your family are wonderful people and extremely talented. Karen
amazing instruction Simon, we are making bowls as the new form in my class this week and your video is invaluable! I also appreciate your slower wheel speed, as a beginner, watching ceramics instruction videos on UA-cam can be intimidating because of the hyper speed of their wheels! I can't go that fast! thanks again
Another really informative video, thank you so much Simon!
The pace and repetition are just great :-)
Grateful! I love watching you!!
Great & very informative - like how you developed the steps
loved the video! Thanks
Watched this 7 step vid many times Your technique/process from the various view-points really helped (me) with throwing (my perfect) bowls! Thank you for sharing (from Ottawa, Canada).
Taking snap shots & keeping the several stages was really helpful, thanks!
Thanks Simon - been struggling with these for 2 days. The timing of this vid couldn’t be better. Ding ding round 3 coming up!
Yes
i’m in tears...thank you so much Simon!!😞 i’ve watched a lot of tutorials but this one actually helped me...like i made my very first bowl that i liked...thank very much...
Thank you very much...you are awesome teacher! Really learn a lot with you!
I enjoyed watching the demonstration of each step. I like your hand technique of pulling, and will try it during my next pottery class. The lip you put on the GP bowl looks great also. Thank you
That was valuable , thanks Simon!
great way to teach by showing the various stages from center to finished bowl. AWESOME!
❤️ your teaching
Really useful step by step guide for a beginner like myself. Many thanks Simon
This is most helpful. You are a great teacher and inspiration. Thx Simon
If these seven easy steps help me avoid a divot at the bottom of my GP bowls, well, it will be magic. Back on my old treadle wheel after months of too much university work: thanks Simon!
I can make a smooth base bowl thanks to this video!! 🙏🏼
Oh wow! This was incredibly helpful! Thank you!
thank you so much.
So grateful. Thank you it’s much clearer now for me! Brilliant x
Simon: I am re-watching this for the …..th time. SO GOOD! I have pictures of it + notes which I took many times over. I am still learning from it!!! Thank you! :)
Love this style of teaching 😊Thank you so much - very helpful, it motivated me to start throwing this morning 🙏
Very well explained, Your rolled rims are the challenge. But, they are what gives this bowls function it's power of constant use. Thank you!
you are great and exelent teacher!!! !Thank you
I send a lot of people to this one ☝️ the best teacher
Outstanding. Makes it really clear. Now I will practice, practice, practice. Thank you.
... brilliant tuition! This has given me a superb insight into the basic steps and put me off pottery forever - it looks soooooo difficult! I shall never look at / use a bowl again without thinking of this ... thanks!
Thank u very much. U are great man, wonderful!! Big greatings from Germany.
Thanks so much for your generosity Simon
Hi from northern Japan, Simon. Thank you so much for your in-depth, specificity of steps. One more thing I would like to see is what the bowl at each step looks like INside. Cheers!
Thanks so much loved your lesson, so very helpful
Great video, thank you! :)
This was super helpful. I am currently learning this new craft and have been unsuccessful. So I appreciate the step by step demonstration. Also I have never seen this type of bowl what would it be used for?
Shannon
Very informative. Thanks heaps 👏👏🥰
Thank you Sir I follow you almost every day that ruler to the height was what I was looking for. Your work is Par excellance above reproch. Have bought a wheel finally and have been attempting to measure up to your standards. I love the stories of your Dad and others of your associates and tips and technques
Great video! Very clear. Thank you!
Thank you, this comes just right! I've watched it before, but meanwhile I have problems with my bowls again. The last one got a crack in the bottom after weeks of using it. Have problems while throwing bowls, too. So I have to watch this again. 😊
Thank you for sharing! :)
Amazing! Thanks for sharing
very helpful
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!!
Thank you, Simon! Appreciate your step-by-step guidance and tips. I'll be practicing tonight!
Excellent, well done and informative. Thank you
Very useful, Simon - Especially the bits about getting the height first and using the stick on the outside with the hand inside towards the end. I just tried throwing a bowl and managed it following these directions. I have made bowls before, but not in a single attempt! If you're ever making saucers I like to see how you tackle them - I'm struggling!
Hi Simon! Great video. So helpful. Wondering if you can share the approximate weight of the clay thrown for this size bowl?
Hello Simon, have you ever considered numbering your videos so we can quickly access the ones we would like to go back and review. After 10 years and so many clips it would surely help your followers. Love your stuff. Cheers
I go for my first class soon and I have a question about the pressure you are using to center and pull. Are you applying a great deal of pressure to make the clay move? I’m so glad I found these videos you’re extremely easy to listen with great explanations! Thank you!!
very useful as always to us practising potters.
Please edit your filming, some of the camera work/tripod adjusting is nausea inducing. I do appreciate the seven steps, and while I love your rolled rims I’m too much of a beginner to attempt that step. I save this helpful video for now and later. Thanks.
Simon thanks very much for excellent step by step instruction! Beautiful bowl! Is the rolled rim solid or is there an air pocket within it?
Thanks verry nicli Video
Eloquence is a gift from God
Thank you really helpful x
Merci Simon. J'aime beaucoup ta technique pour faire un beau bord de lèvres.
Un petit bonjour de Normandie en France. Avec le soleil aussi.
Je retourne pratiquer ! 🤗
Love your videos, very helpful for a beginner like myself. Curious what kind of clay you are using?
I do the thumb thing as well
Hello I'm curious on bowls how they are made an I'm thinking about making bowls. I like what you've done on making your bowls but I'm just also curious on the bowls that you've made, are these types of bowls that you're making, can someone use them for cereal bowls? Are those you make for outside for flowers to be placed in? I want to learn how to make the type of bowls that can be used to eat from. I'd like to make the type of bowls that are sold in stores that is sold in the kitchen ware. So any information that you could share would be highly appreciated. Thanks for your video an you've done a Awesome job with making your bowls. 😄
You can use bowls for anything you want. Make different sizes.
Hello Billy TheMystery. I am also a student learning the processes. My understanding is that the process continues to complete the piece. It must dry to a leather hard stage, then you trim any excess clay away, make sure the surfaces are smooth and finished. It must be completely dry before it is ready to be fired in the kiln. After the first firing you can use any number of techniques to finish it. If it is to be used for preparing and eating food you must use glazes and techniques that are specifically intended for those pieces. I know, it is a lot to learn. Best of luck with your pottery journey, have fun along the way.
I found out the hard way that the rims of the bowls that are not rolled seem to chip much more easily than those of the bowls that are rolled. The bowls seem to work out much better when the rims are rolled, and they last longer as well.
Yes makes the rim stronger and less apt to warp
This might be a dumb question, but when you roll the rim, does that trap air in the rim? Like a giant air column in the rim that goes all the way around basically?
No it doesn’t, it’s more of a folded rim that’s rounded off. Try it :)
Thank you Simon for showing us step by step. I have trouble with mine collapsing, I guess I make them too wide. How much clay did you use?
Laurie Baker i
Laurie Baker weight for these ones is 1lb
Thanks Simon.
Thanks Jack.
What is the clay body? I have trouble with my bowls slumping/twisting when they are as wet as your clay is. Beautiful work.
Karen Kane clay body is standard 306
Thanks Simon
how high is the bowl 4 inches? 3 and a half? where is the gage set in hight
Doug Hain I answer that at 24.24 on the video !
How tall is the bowl? Thank you. Learn a lot from your videos
Yes seemed to me that dimensions in centimetres were a bit small, then remembered that America is in inches, in France we automatically think of centimetres
Thank you for the lesson. Very useful. And nice GP bowl. :)
Super merci ...même si je ne comprends pas l anglais , l image des gestes est très pédagogique pour un autodidacte..... de 80 ans , dommage que les vidéos ne soient pas sous titrées . Cordialement
I have trouble removing my pots from the wheel. Have to use bats and just leave the pot on the bat after cutting it off. However, this causes my bats to get a bit of mold on them.
Grammie Gilliam hi Grammie), i am a newbie, but I learned, that repeating this steps help:1. Dry the wall with a rib or throwing stick (I do it 2 times), 3. Cut the excess clay at the bottom, 3. Dry the wheel around with a sponge, 4. I use Simon’s cutting wire (it helps, I think it lets some air between the bottom and the wheel), watch the mirror, not to collect any extra clay from the wheel.5. Dry the hands, 6. Use Churchill’s victory sign to lift up (first lift up the side where the cutting wire “went out”. I hope it helps! Happy pottering!)
How about metal pot lifters ?
Thank you from Texas for your company and detailed instructions. I truly enjoy your videos while I'm on the wheel practicing.Not sure if you alredy answered this question: which drinking (mug, cup) shape is your favorite? Cheers!!!
Simon, you have probably explained this elsewhere, but I have a question about the rolled rims. Doesn't that create an air bubble around the entire circumference of the rim?
I dont trap air as the rim is actually folded its not a tube ! any air gets squished out in the folding over if you do it right !
Great
did you ever do one on all the tools you use as am so new yet still looking in to what i need to buy
titititi... obrigado simon
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AARIEW - website is working ! (simonleachpottery@gmail.com) write if you are not getting the info you need.
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God was the First person whom used Clay to shape Human Form and the Dove. His Mother thought he was playing. But they came to life by His Hands