Love this video, I hate throwing plates haha. I would love to see a video of how you trim your plates. This is part of why I don’t like throwing them because I don’t really know the best way to trim and add a foot. Thanks so much!!
Jon, love to see you making more videos. You are one of my greatest pottery inspirations and UA-cam professors. Don't stress too much about video ideas. We just like watching you make pots!
Thank you for the continued inspiration… Would love to see the plates come off and be trimmed, and then the kiln process both bisque and glaze. My wife really wants plates and I have failed several times
I started making plates this last year, didn't watch any videos on how to, I just sorta did trial and error learning ( ground off a couple of finger nails trying to lift the lip at the beginning). It's great to watch your video, which confirms I'm doing it right (now). I haven't tried cutting it off on the wheel yet, but I will now.
I would love to hear your thoughts on drying plates and other tricky pieces. There's a lot of back and forth in the pottery community about slow drying vs. even drying, so I'm interested in your experience successfully drying pieces without cracks.
Your videos inspire me to get back to throwing. My wife and I purchased a wheel and have an area designated for pottery in our basement. I do woodworking and pottery as a hobby.
You've always been a great inspiration, and just a lot of fun as well. I'm so happy to see you back. We potters tend to feel lonely in our studios, but your videos makes it feel much less lonely :) As for content, you could always set up a schedule. Like once a month do a video on doing something new-to-you in the studio. Like if you've always wanted to try over or underglaze transfers, or gold luster or mother of pearl luster, or altering a thrown piece a certain way, or making a cool extruded piece, etc. etc. Most of your work seems production work, which is awesome, but you IF you want to let your creative juices flow and get out of the box, do a once-a-month new thing!
My husband got me a pottery throwing class to attend as my Christmas gift- hopefully I will start in February. Your videos definitely gave me a love for throwing…now we’ll see if I can actually do it! Looking so forward to new videos from you this year- thanks so much for doing them.
I would love to see more videos from you, I have subscribed not too long ago. (In… August?) Maybe about developing glaze combinations, kiln loads and unloads, how you set your studio up to work for you, your favourite pots to throw, what you keep in mind for different pots, … 😊
Jon I got a wheel for Christmas last year and havnt gotten to throw yet, but I'm hoping to get to a level that is at least close to you in the future and id love to make my own dinnerware. You inspire me to try new things and do pottery it has always fascinated me, and I've tried it as a child on a cheap kids kit, but it was fun. If you have any tips for beginners, I would love to see a video for beginners.
Howdy! Happy Holidays and New Year! You’re coming to Puerto Rico? I’m a huge fan! You must be coming over for the Sanse Festival which is next week. It’s awesome! You will have a wonderful time here in PR. Please let me know which artists you get to meet. The people here are great. Enjoy!
Thanks for sharing this Jon, and Happy New Year! I don't cut my plates off, but I throw on Hydro-bats. They pop off by themselves, and dry pretty evenly. I did buy seconds, and patched a couple that didn't have a smooth surface. I like to trim feet on my plates, so the Hydro-bat really helps to keep them flat and helps them dry evenly to prevent the dreaded S-cracks! Thanks for being a big part of inspiring me to try new things. Potters like you, who share their knowledge and love of the art, really help others to push through the challenges.
I’m starting to gather things up to start my own home studio. Would love to get your take on the main items needed to get started…kiln, wheel, shelving, starter clay and glazes?
You are so positive and cheerful, thank you!!! I am saving this video to watch again before starting to make plates again. I would love to see how you trim these, provided that you do. I am sure they will be awesome just flat without a foot. Also: did you ever try earthenware? Just curious… happy throwing!!! 🙋🏻♀️
I don't know one way or the other, however when I throw in the 5-6 lb range, I will sometimes throw a bag over the project and not tuck it in. That way it will dry at a good rate. I do this when I won't be throwing for a few days. When I come back the piece has detached from the wheel head and I have no problems with it.
I'm hoping I can attempt to make plates at some point, because I'd love paint some underglaze designs on the lip of the plate! I'd also be interested in seeing a video on how to trim the plates once they're leather hard. :)
Great video! Now I want to make a set for myself. Have you ever made a bread cloche? That would be great see, especially for all the sourdough bakers out there 😀
Jon you coned that up and down so fast. I am new 11 months on the wheel, it always takes me longer, I'm sure you are stronger than I am, do you have any tips?
Loved watching you throw the plates. Its on my list for Jan/Feb to make a set of plates too. Curious about the comment you made wiring the plates off the bats. How long did it take you to throw all of those plates?
Jon, I have seen a potter just set the plate and bat together aside and as the plate dries, it releases naturally from the bat. Do you recommend this? Love your videos!
How do you fire glazed spoons, like ladles and serving spoons, without them sticking to the kiln shelf.. idk how you would put them in the kiln so they don't stick to anything.
I have cut the plate from the bat and it hasn't worked as well as just leaving it to dry out on the bat. Could you do a video on shrinkage rates please, say for earthenwares and stoneware please. Thanks for making Pottery vids.
I’ve been cutting out roofing paper to the size of my round bats. Wet them and stick them on bat before throwing Don’t wire off after throwing Let plates dry enough to flip over Peel off tar paper No more wiring problems.
Jon I'm a thrower too, but trying to throw I was wondering how do you go about repetitive throwing without a potter's gauge and testing different styles of things like vases or bowls?
I always wire under my plates. I use Plasti-Bats to throw with so there is no absorption. I have tried plaster bats but they don’t seem to release for me very easily. When the rims are hard leather hard the bottom of the plate seems to be still firmly attached to the bat. Same with MDF bats. Could be my technique, could be my clay, could be the atmosphere of my studio I don’t know. I dry very slowly covered. That doesn’t seem to help. I sure wish there was a magic bat out there that would work for me lol. I don’t understand how Mathew Kelly’s plates don’t crack in the drying process. You may detect a little bit of frustration lol!!
No matter how tight I hold the wire when cutting off, the wire moves up in the center when I make plates, making the center too thin. Does letting the wheel spin help prevent that?
Talking to other potters, I've always heard that you should wire them off, right after throwing. My philosophy is that if you give clay a reason to warp or crack, it will. So you might as well take a bit of extra caution to minimize that risk. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
I quit wiring plates off and haven't had any warps since. I let them dry on the bats and they slide right off without zero effort. Then I sponge the bottom edge and sign them and they're ready for bisque fire.
@@haretyper4954 It's amazing how despite the fact that humans have been working with clay for many thousands of years, there are no definite answers for things or whether something is necessary or not. "Compress or no". "Cone or no", etc. Usually the answer comes down to, "It depends."
@@benpatterson4452 there are many variables...everything from literally the weather and climate where you live where you dry your pieces to which clay you're using and everything else, so a lot of "rules" are bent and modified and additionally there are also myths like air bubbles causing explosions when it's actually trapped moisture.
@@haretyper4954 I propagated the air bubble myth for years, because it's what I had been told. I am now sure to thoroughly explain why projects explode, and also why air pockets contribute to that, and just aren't desirable anyway.
Hi John We are from Australia and my daughter an I watch your channel all the time Can you make a dog bowl as my 10 year old daughter said it would look amazing Thanks Stu and Arily Yeeeeooowww
Love this video, I hate throwing plates haha. I would love to see a video of how you trim your plates. This is part of why I don’t like throwing them because I don’t really know the best way to trim and add a foot. Thanks so much!!
Jon, love to see you making more videos. You are one of my greatest pottery inspirations and UA-cam professors. Don't stress too much about video ideas. We just like watching you make pots!
Thank you for the continued inspiration… Would love to see the plates come off and be trimmed, and then the kiln process both bisque and glaze. My wife really wants plates and I have failed several times
Do you trim foot rings on the plates? That would be cool to see. Thanks for posting.
I started making plates this last year, didn't watch any videos on how to, I just sorta did trial and error learning ( ground off a couple of finger nails trying to lift the lip at the beginning). It's great to watch your video, which confirms I'm doing it right (now). I haven't tried cutting it off on the wheel yet, but I will now.
throwing plates are tough, and you made it look easy! ha can you do a video of trimming those??
I would love to hear your thoughts on drying plates and other tricky pieces. There's a lot of back and forth in the pottery community about slow drying vs. even drying, so I'm interested in your experience successfully drying pieces without cracks.
Your videos inspire me to get back to throwing. My wife and I purchased a wheel and have an area designated for pottery in our basement. I do woodworking and pottery as a hobby.
You've always been a great inspiration, and just a lot of fun as well. I'm so happy to see you back. We potters tend to feel lonely in our studios, but your videos makes it feel much less lonely :) As for content, you could always set up a schedule. Like once a month do a video on doing something new-to-you in the studio. Like if you've always wanted to try over or underglaze transfers, or gold luster or mother of pearl luster, or altering a thrown piece a certain way, or making a cool extruded piece, etc. etc. Most of your work seems production work, which is awesome, but you IF you want to let your creative juices flow and get out of the box, do a once-a-month new thing!
Great way to start your year! Love the outlook and intent. Yay 2023!
So great to see you back!!! Love your content! Anything and everything Jon the Potter!
My husband got me a pottery throwing class to attend as my Christmas gift- hopefully I will start in February. Your videos definitely gave me a love for throwing…now we’ll see if I can actually do it! Looking so forward to new videos from you this year- thanks so much for doing them.
Thanks Jon can you do the trimming plate video please
I'd love a follow up of how to trim plates!!
I would love to see more videos from you, I have subscribed not too long ago. (In… August?)
Maybe about developing glaze combinations, kiln loads and unloads, how you set your studio up to work for you, your favourite pots to throw, what you keep in mind for different pots, …
😊
Jon I got a wheel for Christmas last year and havnt gotten to throw yet, but I'm hoping to get to a level that is at least close to you in the future and id love to make my own dinnerware. You inspire me to try new things and do pottery it has always fascinated me, and I've tried it as a child on a cheap kids kit, but it was fun. If you have any tips for beginners, I would love to see a video for beginners.
I miss your videos for sure. Is there a video of you trimming these?
Howdy! Happy Holidays and New Year! You’re coming to Puerto Rico? I’m a huge fan! You must be coming over for the Sanse Festival which is next week. It’s awesome! You will have a wonderful time here in PR. Please let me know which artists you get to meet. The people here are great. Enjoy!
great to see back makin more videos, Can't wait to see the videos from Puerto Rico, I'm from PR
Jon- How about a plate trimming video, how to wait long enough but not too long!
Cheers, Craig
Thanks for sharing this Jon, and Happy New Year! I don't cut my plates off, but I throw on Hydro-bats. They pop off by themselves, and dry pretty evenly. I did buy seconds, and patched a couple that didn't have a smooth surface. I like to trim feet on my plates, so the Hydro-bat really helps to keep them flat and helps them dry evenly to prevent the dreaded S-cracks!
Thanks for being a big part of inspiring me to try new things. Potters like you, who share their knowledge and love of the art, really help others to push through the challenges.
Here is an idea💡 Open a mocha monkey in Seagrove with Matthew Kelly
I always cut off while bat rotates. I just find it easier to keep the wire closer to the bat.
Beautiful
I’m starting to gather things up to start my own home studio. Would love to get your take on the main items needed to get started…kiln, wheel, shelving, starter clay and glazes?
Glad to hear you’re going to be making more videos, looking forward to it.
Thank you for sharing. Enjoy how you explain the process.
You are so positive and cheerful, thank you!!! I am saving this video to watch again before starting to make plates again. I would love to see how you trim these, provided that you do. I am sure they will be awesome just flat without a foot.
Also: did you ever try earthenware? Just curious… happy throwing!!! 🙋🏻♀️
Went from throwing plates to using GR form. With template border. Now make nine, usually get nine. Much easier and consistent plates every ttime
I don't know one way or the other, however when I throw in the 5-6 lb range, I will sometimes throw a bag over the project and not tuck it in. That way it will dry at a good rate. I do this when I won't be throwing for a few days. When I come back the piece has detached from the wheel head and I have no problems with it.
I'm hoping I can attempt to make plates at some point, because I'd love paint some underglaze designs on the lip of the plate! I'd also be interested in seeing a video on how to trim the plates once they're leather hard. :)
Second this! I always struggle so much with trimming plates
Me too!
Love it! I will be watcgimg the rest if your videos tomorrow 😊
I could be down for a handle pulling video or on shaping techniques while throwing video.
JTP, would love to see how you trim these bad boys! That's where I kind of go off the rails when making plates and I'd welcome your technique...
Thanks so much for showing your process!😊
Happy new year, Jon! Looking forward to more videos this year! I agree. Throwing plates IS annoying. 🤣 But watching you do it is lovely.
Thanks for the instructional info.
Glad to see you again...Happy New Year!!
Happy new year Jon to you and your family. Hope 2023 is very kind to you. from 🇬🇧👍👍 an old cockney gal
So satisfying Watching you work on the wheel. from 🇬🇧👍👍 an old cockney gal
Cutting off the wheel while it spun blew my mind. I can't wait to scare my pottery instructor next class by trying this.
Great video! Now I want to make a set for myself. Have you ever made a bread cloche? That would be great see, especially for all the sourdough bakers out there 😀
Jon you coned that up and down so fast. I am new 11 months on the wheel, it always takes me longer, I'm sure you are stronger than I am, do you have any tips?
I’d like to see you trim some plates. Thanks!
I would love to see some hand-building projects
Loved watching you throw the plates. Its on my list for Jan/Feb to make a set of plates too. Curious about the comment you made wiring the plates off the bats. How long did it take you to throw all of those plates?
Xcellent!
Jon, I have seen a potter just set the plate and bat together aside and as the plate dries, it releases naturally from the bat. Do you recommend this?
Love your videos!
How do you fire glazed spoons, like ladles and serving spoons, without them sticking to the kiln shelf.. idk how you would put them in the kiln so they don't stick to anything.
I have cut the plate from the bat and it hasn't worked as well as just leaving it to dry out on the bat. Could you do a video on shrinkage rates please, say for earthenwares and stoneware please. Thanks for making Pottery vids.
I’ve been cutting out roofing paper to the size of my round bats.
Wet them and stick them on bat before throwing
Don’t wire off after throwing
Let plates dry enough to flip over
Peel off tar paper
No more wiring problems.
Please, please do a plate trinning video 👏🙌
would love a trimming - plates video 🤷🏼♀️😅
Jon I'm a thrower too, but trying to throw I was wondering how do you go about repetitive throwing without a potter's gauge and testing different styles of things like vases or bowls?
Would love to see how you trim them
Happy New Year brother
Can you share the potters in Puerto Rico?
Please answer on foot rings, and our do you glaze bottom?
I love love your videos (johnthepotter) lol 🙂🙂👍👍
I'm a potter that lives in Puerto Rico. Hope to meet you.
Hi! How much clay did you use per plate? Thanks!
I always wire under my plates. I use Plasti-Bats to throw with so there is no absorption. I have tried plaster bats but they don’t seem to release for me very easily. When the rims are hard leather hard the bottom of the plate seems to be still firmly attached to the bat. Same with MDF bats. Could be my technique, could be my clay, could be the atmosphere of my studio I don’t know. I dry very slowly covered. That doesn’t seem to help. I sure wish there was a magic bat out there that would work for me lol. I don’t understand how Mathew Kelly’s plates don’t crack in the drying process. You may detect a little bit of frustration lol!!
No matter how tight I hold the wire when cutting off, the wire moves up in the center when I make plates, making the center too thin. Does letting the wheel spin help prevent that?
Always jiggered our plates. I hand-built myself one.
Are you using grogged clay John?
How about a lidded container tutorial?
new subscriber
Is Buff Stoneware clay softer than the clay you normally throw?
what's the best way to get the plates off the batt?
Always cut it off. And put weighted bags to prevent warpage
Talking to other potters, I've always heard that you should wire them off, right after throwing.
My philosophy is that if you give clay a reason to warp or crack, it will. So you might as well take a bit of extra caution to minimize that risk. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
I quit wiring plates off and haven't had any warps since. I let them dry on the bats and they slide right off without zero effort. Then I sponge the bottom edge and sign them and they're ready for bisque fire.
@@haretyper4954 It's amazing how despite the fact that humans have been working with clay for many thousands of years, there are no definite answers for things or whether something is necessary or not. "Compress or no". "Cone or no", etc. Usually the answer comes down to, "It depends."
@@benpatterson4452 there are many variables...everything from literally the weather and climate where you live where you dry your pieces to which clay you're using and everything else, so a lot of "rules" are bent and modified and additionally there are also myths like air bubbles causing explosions when it's actually trapped moisture.
@@benpatterson4452 I am of the definitely absolutely must compress bottoms club though 😂
@@haretyper4954 I propagated the air bubble myth for years, because it's what I had been told.
I am now sure to thoroughly explain why projects explode, and also why air pockets contribute to that, and just aren't desirable anyway.
My goal is to make a full dinnerware set this year so this video is perfect!
This is on my list for way too long and I can’t decide on forms and color 😅
How do you make square plates?
How is your solar working out?
Ever throw a plate from a slab?
👍
How much clay did you use for the plates
3 pounds is what he said in the video
@@sharonmiller758 thanks
You didn't chamois the rim. Don't need to?
What bats do you use?
Hi John
We are from Australia and my daughter an I watch your channel all the time
Can you make a dog bowl as my 10 year old daughter said it would look amazing
Thanks
Stu and Arily
Yeeeeooowww
Great shape for getting that last pea onto your fork. But for me, they look more like plant saucers than dinnerware.
Have you made a cake stand? My ceramic class starts this Friday the 13th and I would love to try and make one.
happy new year Jon!