Rebekah Krieger Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 He blew past the 12' mark - the standard has been set! I have only been throwing for a year and a half... but Now I know what to aspire to! perhaps a few bloopers from a newbie potter would entertain? Membership has it's rewards.....I'm not sure what they are, but I'm sure they'll be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janiebgood Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Neil is absolutely the best! And he is an amazing teacher!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Neil is absolutely the best! And he is an amazing teacher!!! Awwww shucks. Thank you, and happy holidays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I have to say, I made an attempt at this just to see how much more I have to go- I tried once, 2 pulls, and 10 inches. I pulled it up too aggressively and so it was too thin in the center and very thick at top so I didn't dare attempt a 3rd pull. I am pretty proud of myself for that since I consider myself one of the lesser experienced potters here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Neil, I noticed you took quite some time to throw this very straight forward shape. Would you work at fulfilling this in less time from now on! And it was rather large , 11.04% outside the design limits. Complete awe, Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Reed Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 I promised a blooper, and here it is. This was attempt 4. They all ended pretty much the same. I took different approaches, 1. make cylinder as narrow as possible. 2. Make wide bottom and narrow top. 3. No bottom on cylinder. They all ended the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Cheers Brian. Now I feel like getting me ass back to the studio and giving it a second try. I missed me first one by 7/8 of your funky measurement units. BTW, we started a local chapter of 12" (30.48 cm) club. Leather jackets, fast bikes and wild parties at anagama kiln. You know... potters usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thanks Brian, your wheel was spinning fast!!, Your clay was super soft!!! Great go! Can't stand photos, don't do videos, but I am working on the project, my xmas present to myself, and my New Years resolution. Prob wont show results because of above, but I will know, that's one person I cannot fool. Mart.. 30.48cms sounds a lot taller, I'm gonna aim for that. Neil, self taught here, I keep watching your video just to see you throw, ever grateful. Such clarity and efficiency in movement. Blown away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPeachy Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Love this thread! Am hoping one day to aspire to the one footers club. Love 'em long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayjay Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 You can always try slowing your wheel down just a tad. I thought that too: but it did make a rather rapid ending which I found amusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Reed Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thanks for all the comments. I sped up the video to 8x speed so that was not real time. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Don't worry Brian- My blooper is much more comical I have only been throwing for a year and a half, this one got to 9 inches, I was going too fast and I also have a nasty habit of things flaring outward when I pull up. I keep trying to correct the problem. Here is my blooper. (just remember video cameras add about 10-20 lbs on women ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Don't worry Brian- My blooper is much more comical I have only been throwing for a year and a half, this one got to 9 inches, I was going too fast and I also have a nasty habit of things flaring outward when I pull up. I keep trying to correct the problem. Here is my blooper. (just remember video cameras add about 10-20 lbs on women ) Regarding flaring, compare the position of your arm inside the pot to Neil's arm position. Your's is slanted; his is more vertical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Thanks! I can totally see that now. I think I was so nervous about videotaping myself that I threw like complete s(^#(* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks! I can totally see that now. I think I was so nervous about videotaping myself that I threw like complete s(^#(* Are you pulling with your knuckle? You will find you have more control and greater sensitivity if you use the pad of your finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks! I can totally see that now. I think I was so nervous about videotaping myself that I threw like complete s(^#(* Are you pulling with your knuckle? You will find you have more control and greater sensitivity if you use the pad of your finger. Amen, and amen, and amen! Knuckle can certainly be used for "power moves"........ like in the early stages when thowing 25-50 pounds or more. But on 3 pounds.......... gains you nothing and loses you a lot. best, ....................john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks! I can totally see that now. I think I was so nervous about videotaping myself that I threw like complete s(^#(* Are you pulling with your knuckle? You will find you have more control and greater sensitivity if you use the pad of your finger. Thanks! I can totally see that now. I think I was so nervous about videotaping myself that I threw like complete s(^#(* Are you pulling with your knuckle? You will find you have more control and greater sensitivity if you use the pad of your finger. Amen, and amen, and amen! Knuckle can certainly be used for "power moves"........ like in the early stages when thowing 25-50 pounds or more. But on 3 pounds.......... gains you nothing and loses you a lot. best, ....................john best, ...................john I fully agree. I throw mostly small to medium forms, and that's really all the further my students get. So while I teach them about using a knuckle, I recommend using a fingertip or side of the finger, because of the greater feeling it allows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I use the side of my finger/ side knuckle... is that the same thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 You can see closer in this one if I use knuckle or side finger... Now I am not sure what i do. http://www.youtube.com/audio?video_referrer=watch&v=1bfuHUxYbBU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I like to brace my pointer with the thumb, and pull with the end of the pointer extended from the join of the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I like the way you describe it pres, I always feel like my pointers are not sturdy enough. I will try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidpotter Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Don't worry Brian- My blooper is much more comical I have only been throwing for a year and a half, this one got to 9 inches, I was going too fast and I also have a nasty habit of things flaring outward when I pull up. I keep trying to correct the problem. Here is my blooper. (just remember video cameras add about 10-20 lbs on women ) your issues look similar to what i was experiencing about a month ago. i figured out that i was using uneven pressure between my inside and outside hands. plus if pull inward on your first pull it also helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levoslashx Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 It ain't purdy, but as a bonus there's an opera synopsis in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Purdy? Looked pretty well done to me. Nice even pulls, met the challenge. Another Master in our midst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Very nice levoslashx. Bonus points for the nice beard as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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