I love the way you make [at the start] a provision for the inside of the goblet, very neat move. Thank you for sharing this info Matthew. Once again you aught me something new :)
Judy Wayland Thank you so much. I have been working on that style of goblet for a couple of years now and add that to my 20+ years of throwing and I have a lot of practice. Thanks for watching!
What are these bats made of? Is it possible to make them from Hardie backer board (cement board)? The bats I had from some 18yrs ago aren’t in the best shape. Well the plastic bats are okay for the most part, but I don’t care for throwing on them. I think it’s a feel thing. Recently, I began using unglazed tiles from Lowe’s that are held in place, for lack of a better word, a square with cut out center & openings for bat pins with the square made in plastic from a 3D printer. It still takes a bit of a clay pad or thick slip. I’m also giving roofing/tar paper a go. It’s a bit of an ehhh. I have Hardie backer board that I’m using to reclaim & wedge clay. Somehow, I can’t help but wonder if cement bats with holes cut out to allow the bat pins to hold it in place if it’d be something worth trying. Any tips or trips? Worth time or not? Thanks for making these videos. I learn a great deal from your videos. Thank you for allowing so many of us into your life as a potter.
The bats I use now are tempered hardboard. It’s 1/4” thick and smooth on both sides. It’s a bit tricky to find but we’ll worth it if you can. I’m pretty sure it’s available in the Midwest through Menards
I missed it the first time. Had to go back to see that the knob you pulled off at first was what plugged the whole when you collard it in. Can you tell me how much clay you were working with?
I have watched your video several times and I have to ask.....how are you closing the bottom of drinking part? Or does it go to the very bottom of the stem. Hopefully this makes sense as to what I am asking
+Chloe Oswald I use the small piece of clay that I cut off at the beginning. I drop it in and smooth it into the cup before I finish shaping the top. reference 45-55 seconds into the video & 2:40 is when i put it back into the cup. Hope that helps
Sorry for not responding but I have thought about making footed bowls the same way but have t tried it yet. I have made a couple candle pillars this way though. Hope you have a great day. Thanks for your input.
Colin Farrow send me a couple pics of what you're trying to make and any issues you are having and I'll see if I can put a video together to help you out. Cheers.
Matthew Kelly I love that technique! I have some questions and a how-to video about it would be great as I really want to give it a go. Do you open right up to the wheel-head or leave a floor? Do you do any trimming later? That hollow stem/foot looks like some cool cut-out stuff could happen!
kathleen cole I will work on making one of those how-to's for this item. To answer your first couple of questions ... I go to the wheel head in the very center with about a dime size hole, I don't trim them, and yes the stem would be a great place to carve (I've never thought of that).
You make everything look so easy 😊
I simply love your work ! 🙌
I love the way you make [at the start] a provision for the inside of the goblet, very neat move. Thank you for sharing this info Matthew. Once again you aught me something new :)
Congratulations! Indeed, you do it as well as Ms. Bringle!
Judy Wayland Thank you so much. I have been working on that style of goblet for a couple of years now and add that to my 20+ years of throwing and I have a lot of practice. Thanks for watching!
Oh.I see you added little pad of clay for bottom..pretty cool..nice job !
Wow that is the best way to make goblets that I've ever seen. Well thought out and executed!
a trick : watch series at flixzone. Been using them for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Cullen Gunnar Yea, I've been using Flixzone for years myself =)
@Cullen Gunnar yup, I have been using Flixzone for since november myself =)
@Cullen Gunnar yup, I have been watching on Flixzone for since december myself :D
Oh that is brilliant! I can't wait to show my pottery students.
Thanks! Sorry for the delayed response. That is a tricky technique but one definitely worth mastering.
Amazing,hoping one day to get that good.
What are these bats made of? Is it possible to make them from Hardie backer board (cement board)? The bats I had from some 18yrs ago aren’t in the best shape. Well the plastic bats are okay for the most part, but I don’t care for throwing on them. I think it’s a feel thing. Recently, I began using unglazed tiles from Lowe’s that are held in place, for lack of a better word, a square with cut out center & openings for bat pins with the square made in plastic from a 3D printer. It still takes a bit of a clay pad or thick slip. I’m also giving roofing/tar paper a go. It’s a bit of an ehhh. I have Hardie backer board that I’m using to reclaim & wedge clay. Somehow, I can’t help but wonder if cement bats with holes cut out to allow the bat pins to hold it in place if it’d be something worth trying. Any tips or trips? Worth time or not?
Thanks for making these videos. I learn a great deal from your videos. Thank you for allowing so many of us into your life as a potter.
The bats I use now are tempered hardboard. It’s 1/4” thick and smooth on both sides. It’s a bit tricky to find but we’ll worth it if you can. I’m pretty sure it’s available in the Midwest through Menards
Just masterful Matthew ....
love the music, where can i find the same tunes? great job with the goblet.
I missed it the first time. Had to go back to see that the knob you pulled off at first was what plugged the whole when you collard it in. Can you tell me how much clay you were working with?
oooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh ok
You are insane! :o WOW!!!
Pretty darned slick.
Thanks
I would like to see the bottom,do you trim the bottom? I'm going to try this today. Thank you
I have watched your video several times and I have to ask.....how are you closing the bottom of drinking part? Or does it go to the very bottom of the stem. Hopefully this makes sense as to what I am asking
+Chloe Oswald I use the small piece of clay that I cut off at the beginning. I drop it in and smooth it into the cup before I finish shaping the top. reference 45-55 seconds into the video & 2:40 is when i put it back into the cup. Hope that helps
if it was hollow it would hold more, I kinda want a hollow goblet
Nice job..thought it would be hollow all the way through.
How much clay did you start with? Do you use a groggy clay for theses?
hello Matthew may I ask what is your Preferred clay body and love your skills
Right now I use Hestia from Highwater for my gas fired work and a mixture of clays from Starworks for my wood fires work.
Impressive as always. May I ask what type of bat you’re using?
Awesome
where'd you get the music from? I love the first song!
Most of my songs come from the UA-cam selection of royalty free songs
Thank You!
You can also make bowls on foot the same way..
Sorry for not responding but I have thought about making footed bowls the same way but have t tried it yet. I have made a couple candle pillars this way though. Hope you have a great day. Thanks for your input.
What's the starting weight? Great videos!
Sorry for the delay in responding. 1.5 lbs is the starting weight. Thanks for your interest. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Do you open all the way to the bat
Yes
shit ! you are good at that
Colin Farrow Thanks! I've had tons of practice, 20+ years worth...
Matthew Kelly I have been trying for 8 months. I am only trying to make bonsai pots
Colin Farrow send me a couple pics of what you're trying to make and any issues you are having and I'll see if I can put a video together to help you out. Cheers.
Matthew Kelly I love that technique! I have some questions and a how-to video about it would be great as I really want to give it a go. Do you open right up to the wheel-head or leave a floor? Do you do any trimming later? That hollow stem/foot looks like some cool cut-out stuff could happen!
kathleen cole I will work on making one of those how-to's for this item. To answer your first couple of questions ... I go to the wheel head in the very center with about a dime size hole, I don't trim them, and yes the stem would be a great place to carve (I've never thought of that).