Just experienced my first throw today. A small plate. Very overwhelming. My husband laughed and said ok go watch some UA-cam tutorials. I found you and have been binge watching thank you so much I feel a bit more confident now.
Only taken one 3 hour class. Just bought my first wheel today... a kickwheel! Ha! Clipped a phone holder onto the front tray, clicked two vids and passed on both before finding yours. (the others didn't have smooth and clear instruction like yours do. you rock. just so you know :) ) watched your throwing videos all afternoon whilst practicing centering and cylinders and more centering and more cylinders. Yes I watched your vids a few times and times again and again as I was throwing. and kicking. . Sitting here thinking I need to go to bed right now but maybe one more video on wheel throwing and yes I am back on your channel and look look! I found a shiny new video from you! SQUEEEEEEEE!!!! THANK YOU for talking through your processes as you do them, and hand positioning, and why and how and why not and holy crap I wish I lived in NJ and could come to your 24 hour studio. I'll just have to make do with your channel. Thanks again.
Oh I love this.... thanks so much.. but a kickwheel???? Thats a challenge. I used to trim on a kickwheel but a plug makes everything easier! LOL Glad I am part of your nighttime routine! I spend too much time on tiktok
Glad your back! I sometimes teach at the local art center and you are one of the people I recommend for my students. You are more detailed in explaining how to throw clay and what or why things may happen when you throw. Looking forward to more videos.
I’ve been watching your videos pretty much since you began.. and I love your style because you’re real. You’re not a potter that says, “I’m a perfect potter, you MUST do it my way or else it’s wrong”. You have always been you do you and if what I do helps then I”m happy. :) I love your sense of humor as well :). You just be you and no apologies! :)
AWWW I love this. Yes you either love me or think Im nails on a chalkboard.. You should see me at concerts.. Same experience! LOL Perfection is NOT an option in pottery. We tell everyone who walks in the door! Thanks for the kind words!
@@MudgirlPottery My pleasure! I've not been a potter for as long as you but I have been one for about 15 years.. and I always get loads of help from your vids! I bet you're a lot of fun at concerts! haha.
Maybe one day... I just had someone from Michigan visit their son in NJ and made him stop by and say hi! If you ever go to NCECA, I usually go.. Looking to present in 2026 (missed the deadline for 2025)
went into the wheel today with no idea what to do bc im having a lot of trouble getting that tiny last wobble out, tried for a cylinder anyway, did not go great! Your videos have helped me understand so much, hopefully i can go back next time and get it somewhat right :)
It's great to see you back again. I am struggling with getting my cylinders taller. 5" seems to be as high as I can get. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
I LOVE your videos. I’ve watched all of them! I’ve used all your points. How much pressure should I be applying to pull up. Very soft, like a butterfly wing, or more pressure like really feeling the clay under my fingers? Also, sorry, my walls get thin in the middle, why? Looking forward to watching your new videos. Ps love the short side of the wooden tool for the walls!xxx
Ya see this is one of those things you CANT learn on the internet. LOL Whenever i grab peoples hands and apply pressure they are always SHOCKED how much pressure I apply. You dont want to coerce the clay and hope it goes up.. you want to aggressively squeeze the clay to push the top up. Visualize squeezing toothpaste from the bottom of a tube to get the toothpaste at the top of the tube to come out. Thats what you are theoretically doing! And thanks for LOVING my videos!!
Fantastically helpful - gives me more confidence!
Just experienced my first throw today. A small plate. Very overwhelming. My husband laughed and said ok go watch some UA-cam tutorials. I found you and have been binge watching thank you so much I feel a bit more confident now.
I’ve been there… You’re going to make something amazing soon, just keep going! Failures are fun!!
Love your explanations, its just something I DO GET. Many Greets from Germany!
Only taken one 3 hour class. Just bought my first wheel today... a kickwheel! Ha! Clipped a phone holder onto the front tray, clicked two vids and passed on both before finding yours. (the others didn't have smooth and clear instruction like yours do. you rock. just so you know :) ) watched your throwing videos all afternoon whilst practicing centering and cylinders and more centering and more cylinders. Yes I watched your vids a few times and times again and again as I was throwing. and kicking. . Sitting here thinking I need to go to bed right now but maybe one more video on wheel throwing and yes I am back on your channel and look look! I found a shiny new video from you! SQUEEEEEEEE!!!! THANK YOU for talking through your processes as you do them, and hand positioning, and why and how and why not and holy crap I wish I lived in NJ and could come to your 24 hour studio. I'll just have to make do with your channel. Thanks again.
Oh I love this.... thanks so much.. but a kickwheel???? Thats a challenge. I used to trim on a kickwheel but a plug makes everything easier! LOL Glad I am part of your nighttime routine! I spend too much time on tiktok
'these fingers are not invited', love that expression. I think about that when I start to center. The 'call it a pot'-expression is awesome too
These are invaluable for teaching tips.
Glad your back! I sometimes teach at the local art center and you are one of the people I recommend for my students. You are more detailed in explaining how to throw clay and what or why things may happen when you throw. Looking forward to more videos.
Wow, thank you! I love that!
Been missing you, glad to see you at it again.
I’ve been watching your videos pretty much since you began.. and I love your style because you’re real. You’re not a potter that says, “I’m a perfect potter, you MUST do it my way or else it’s wrong”. You have always been you do you and if what I do helps then I”m happy. :) I love your sense of humor as well :). You just be you and no apologies! :)
Couldn't agree more!
AWWW I love this. Yes you either love me or think Im nails on a chalkboard.. You should see me at concerts.. Same experience! LOL Perfection is NOT an option in pottery. We tell everyone who walks in the door! Thanks for the kind words!
@@MudgirlPottery My pleasure! I've not been a potter for as long as you but I have been one for about 15 years.. and I always get loads of help from your vids! I bet you're a lot of fun at concerts! haha.
These videos are fantastic
Love all your videos!! Wish your studio was closer to where I lived. Would be fantastic to take classes with you.
Maybe one day... I just had someone from Michigan visit their son in NJ and made him stop by and say hi! If you ever go to NCECA, I usually go.. Looking to present in 2026 (missed the deadline for 2025)
Thank you 😊 so helpful.
Love this! I was just recently checking to see if you had any new videos because i always enjoy them. Thanks for sharing your tips!
I just opened a third studio and college tours.... havent found the rine! Hoping I can get myself on a schedule now
@@MudgirlPotterygood luck with your endeavours. Xxx
I have to watch you about 100 times because my hands want to make bowls. I wish I could watch you on the big screen in my class.
went into the wheel today with no idea what to do bc im having a lot of trouble getting that tiny last wobble out, tried for a cylinder anyway, did not go great! Your videos have helped me understand so much, hopefully i can go back next time and get it somewhat right :)
It's great to see you back again. I am struggling with getting my cylinders taller. 5" seems to be as high as I can get. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
I LOVE your videos. I’ve watched all of them! I’ve used all your points. How much pressure should I be applying to pull up. Very soft, like a butterfly wing, or more pressure like really feeling the clay under my fingers? Also, sorry, my walls get thin in the middle, why? Looking forward to watching your new videos. Ps love the short side of the wooden tool for the walls!xxx
Ya see this is one of those things you CANT learn on the internet. LOL Whenever i grab peoples hands and apply pressure they are always SHOCKED how much pressure I apply. You dont want to coerce the clay and hope it goes up.. you want to aggressively squeeze the clay to push the top up. Visualize squeezing toothpaste from the bottom of a tube to get the toothpaste at the top of the tube to come out. Thats what you are theoretically doing!
And thanks for LOVING my videos!!
Thanks for that advice, going to try this tomorrow in class and hope that I can pull better!
@@MudgirlPotterythank you SO much for replying! I forgot it’s not pulling, but more like pushing. Great tip,thank you xxxx