Benzine Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I use the side of my finger/ side knuckle... is that the same thing? When I think of using a "Knuckle" to pull, I think of bending the tip of the finger back, and using the big knuckle as the point. When I use the side of my finger, I keep my finger straight, and use the edge of it. Most of the pressure is still on my knuckle, but I can still feel the clay better, than using the knuckle alone. Also, in regards to the flaring problem, I always tell my students, to give their cylinder a slight inward cone shape. This helps counter the motion of the wheel, which really wants to make your cylinders into bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Levo- I always get super relaxed watching videos of great potters. Yours was soothing. Thank you for posting. Does he get bonus points for using porcelain? Benzine- so I think i use "side knuckle" after your description. It is a great lesson to videotape myself pulling up (even if it was one of my worst pottery making experiences caught on camera) There is so much to be learned by watching it and getting advice from teachers such as yourself. I need to remember to move inward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPeachy 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...
Biglou13 Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Conrgrats, and kudos!!! Levoslashx bringing the noise on his 3rd post !!! Thanks for posting! I believe your 12 inch club member number is 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 NICE!!! Welcome to the club! You will receive your membership card and password in the mail within the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levoslashx Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 NICE!!! Welcome to the club! You will receive your membership card and password in the mail within the week. Thanks! I've already fashioned myself a hickory rod for beating away the hordes of admirers as I leave my house tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 NICE!!! Welcome to the club! You will receive your membership card and password in the mail within the week. Thanks! I've already fashioned myself a hickory rod for beating away the hordes of admirers as I leave my house tomorrow. There's really no good way to prepare for this kind of fame. Best to get an unlisted number and leave town for a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biglou13 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Consistently 9 ish inches. &Â¥#%$+#? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichFJ Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Hello everyone, my name is Rich and I'm new to pottery (about a month and a half now since I bought a wheel...it only took 1 time on a friend's wheel for me to catch the bug). I've been reading through the forums and I'm glad I've found this one. I have not done 12inches with 3# but I'm nearly there. I've done 10inches with 3# and a bottom, so I'm getting there. Thank you all for the knowledge you share. It's been a tremendous help! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Alright. Since this thread was mentioned, now I have to try. I'm tagging you too @shawnhar, let's a do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Joining the elite! Go Liam ,take heed of need to remain obscure re results of fame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Babs said: Joining the elite! Go Liam ,take heed of need to remain obscure re results of fame... I've got 50 lbs of recycled clay sitting at home, half of it is probably too soft, but I think the other half is probably throwable... We will find out tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Wedge it well cone up and down like Neil. 50lbs so 12 balls later...... Always tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Lots of members on this thread that we haven't heard from in a long time. I'd forgotten about a lot of them. Good to read their words again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Tried 3 times tonight. First was 9, last 2 11. They both warped on my last pull. I'll try again when I have some stiffer clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 @liambesaw Stiffer clay is key. I destroyed the first couple I did because the clay was too soft. It just can't handle the aggressive pulling when it's soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, neilestrick said: @liambesaw Stiffer clay is key. I destroyed the first couple I did because the clay was too soft. It just can't handle the aggressive pulling when it's soft. Yeah that's probably the ticket. I made them into male and female forms for fun if they're dried out a bit tonight I'll wedge them back down and try again. I have 20 mugs needing trimming and handles, so if I have time tonight and the clay is in the mood, I'll try it out again. Pretty fun, but I have to control myself when using recycled clay. For some reason I'm more reckless when using reclaim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhar Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 I tried 4 times last night and didn't even hit 11 inches, even with lots of pulls, my clay is nice and soft. I don't like throwing with stiff clay, but looks like I will have to use some drier stuff to get those super tall, skinny cylinders for my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnolia Mud Research Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 I throw tall cylinders by pulling up to the height that will no deform. move to the next ball of clay and do the same, repeat for half an hour or so, stand up, stretch, and then take the first cylinder, that now has had some time to stiffen, and pull it up higher, thinning the wall, and move down the line. Works for me. use the same idea when making thin walled bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Just now, Magnolia Mud Research said: I throw tall cylinders by pulling up to the height that will no deform. move to the next ball of clay and do the same, repeat for half an hour or so, stand up, stretch, and then take the first cylinder, that now has had some time to stiffen, and pull it up higher, thinning the wall, and move down the line. Works for me. use the same idea when making thin walled bowls. against the rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhar Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Man, this is hard! I threw 6 and got 3 of them to 11", I have 2 more balls ready that are a little more stiff, will try it again in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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