SIMON LEACH - Trimming flower bowl on foam bat !

[ClayDust]

Sending prayer

[potterybysybil]

Simon, so sorry to hear your Mum is ill, sure

will be thinking of her and hoping she will be

well soon. sybil

[efaure2008]

Everything ok Simon? You haven't posted anything for a week which is unusual for you unless you have traveled abroad and still then something is posted. Hope all is well.

[sleachpots]

I am in UK as Mum was taken ill so I am here helping out ..also my camera is not working so I have to sort out a replacement ...SL

[webbpots]

Curious.. why are you leaving that little nipple in the bottom center of your foot?

[MamereClaire]

Does YouTube rules prohibit you from saying the niffy tool you were using is a Leach tool and available on your web-site?

Claire

[sleachpots]

Hi Claire ...no YT does not say so !! & they are available from me, dont think those trim tools are on the site as individual items though as yet. SL

[djpelka]

Pozdrawiam z Krakowa - ciekawie pokazane:)

[tenmoku11]

Sorry for my english What matter for the bat??

Quelle matière ce rondeau ( bat)?

merci tahnk you

[sleachpots]

Hi ...plywood base with foam stuck on with a contact adhesive... hope that helps . SL

[tenmoku11]

thank you very much, I understand

I look your videos with pleasure

I learn with you

I will like to do training in your workshop later

It's possible , can be D.B.

[joealanouf]

simon. what did you attach the foam to the bat with? glue?

[mariechantal15]

I think hot glue from a glue gun will do the trick.

[sleachpots]

yes with a contact adhesive. SL

[Redshift21]

I'd love to see that bowl in an off white or cream glaze, but not a thick one, a slightly broken thinner glaze on the outside and a c thicker green glaze on the inside.

[roz3273]

The foam bat works pretty well doesn't it? I use it bowls, plates and even chip and dip plates.

[andrewwiddis]

Simon,

I had my doubts when you were pushing the rim in all directions the other day. But, she's looking a beaut now.

Please review it when youve glazed it. Or let us know if it goes on your web page.

Cheers, Andrew.

[claymoma]

Ya Know . . . that beautiful light green/blue celadon glaze you use on occasion would look really nice on this piece don't you think???

Happy New Year Simon from Debbie in Florida.

[credenza1]

Thanks, Simon. I very much enjoy your musings about form. Another year of Sleachpots clips to look forward to...one of life's riches.

[kroraven]

Happy New Year Simon! Thank you so very much for the flower bowl I love it. Will be making one of those and a foam bats too!;-) Your first video for 2009 is a big hit!;-)Thanks!

Many Blessings for this new year!

Karen CT.

[ThatLynnGirl]

LOL Simon! First you lost your camera, then the memory was full, and now the battery died? You need a secretary, my friend!! BEEEEAUTIFUL flower shaped bowl!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR SIMON!

[judyyama]

Simon, thanks for giving us an inkling of difference btwn a pretty good pot and a really well balanced one. We learn alot from you. Keep it up. Judy

[throwmud]

Simon, Thank you for all your great advice. I have enjoyed your videos, and am looking forward to seeing more.

[john81150]

Simon, you have started out the new year with a great video. Your commentary while trimming on the relationship between the foot and the rest of the pot is often overlooked by far too many potters. I often see pots in shops that are trimmed quickly with the knife and cut off. Most look unfinished and lack character. Keep up the good work, we all truly appreciate your efforts.

[mudpuppy61]

Thank you - I'll have to get myself some of that foam. Maybe there's an old cushion around here somewhere that won't mind being sacrificed for art!

[Mommyfriend]

Hahaha! "Good bat" That made me laugh. As usual, I love watching you work and you explain things so well. I'll join in with the others in saying that I've learned so much from your videos - mostly that I should never fear the clay... Thank YOU! And Happy New Year!