Simon, would love it if you'd venture to one of the wonderful museums you are now near, (armed with camera and permission), and will talk about some of the historic pots on display, with your commentary. (Robin Hopper talks a lot about historic pots in his books, but it would be so wonderful if there were videos with commentary!)
I was taught to throw with a sponge, have tried not using it whilst throwing, and I prefer using the sponge. To each his/her own preference, I suppose! Best, Owen
What a wonderful surprise having Simon stop by. We always have such a good time together . I hope a ton of people are coming to his great classes in New York state ! The point I was making when the leaf blower started was how much I like how Simon finds the line of his pots really in his hands with little need for a rib. More below . Guy
The rib used to make a compressed line can be industrial and dead in nature and takes years to master breathing life into the finished pot . Subtext in the ribbed line is helped by how the internal hand is used as a pivot for the architectural command given. So a straight line with the internal command of a dome will make the straight line open up and breath . The rib used correctly is like an architectural command amplifier . All the best , Guy
Two of the best potters around in the same studio. Guy, I'm always amazed at your skills. I watched you throw several 25 pounders when I visited you. I was in awe. A true gentleman.
Guy - I'm glad you mentioned the sponge. I started with three different teachers that all said to use that sponge. When I started watching Simon, on about his fourth video, I said to myself, "hey!!! that Simon is not using a sponge". I am sooooo glad to be rid of the sponge forever. Except for sopping up water or something ;) Thanks to both of you - Skip
Fantastic Guy! I like the way you threw the foot there.....no trimming needed...hmmm im gonna have to try that. Nice work....how much clay was that piece?
OMG!!! OMG!!! OMG!!! Both of you together again! in CT!! Oh!!!! Okay I took a breath...
HI Guys!;-) Some day I hope to be in the same place as you two, maybe some talent will rub off ;-) Sorry I haven't got up to see you yet Guy. Hope to before the snow flies! Simon I almost got the spiral down, fixed my needle too. Have a great day thanks for the video, I was getting withdrawal LOL Have fun ~ Karen
So right about the sponge thing at 3:55!
sebashoule 1 year ago
Simon, would love it if you'd venture to one of the wonderful museums you are now near, (armed with camera and permission), and will talk about some of the historic pots on display, with your commentary. (Robin Hopper talks a lot about historic pots in his books, but it would be so wonderful if there were videos with commentary!)
I was taught to throw with a sponge, have tried not using it whilst throwing, and I prefer using the sponge. To each his/her own preference, I suppose! Best, Owen
mugmkr 2 years ago
kool.................
jmg1957 2 years ago
What a wonderful surprise having Simon stop by. We always have such a good time together . I hope a ton of people are coming to his great classes in New York state ! The point I was making when the leaf blower started was how much I like how Simon finds the line of his pots really in his hands with little need for a rib. More below . Guy
guywolff 2 years ago
Can you elaborate a little on what you saying about the using a wider rib? I didn't quite understand what you were talking about.
Thanks,
James
JamesHaskin 2 years ago
The rib used to make a compressed line can be industrial and dead in nature and takes years to master breathing life into the finished pot . Subtext in the ribbed line is helped by how the internal hand is used as a pivot for the architectural command given. So a straight line with the internal command of a dome will make the straight line open up and breath . The rib used correctly is like an architectural command amplifier . All the best , Guy
guywolff 2 years ago
wow !
that was like watching a magic act
which was harder to learn ?
this,or the banjo ?
checkraisedbywolves 2 years ago
Im no good with card tricks!! Al the best , Guy
guywolff 2 years ago
Excellent work, very didactic, hurts that in Spanish not axistan videoes of this quality Regards from Venezuela
Rafaelchocolate1 2 years ago
Two of the best potters around in the same studio. Guy, I'm always amazed at your skills. I watched you throw several 25 pounders when I visited you. I was in awe. A true gentleman.
tripanfal 2 years ago
Guy - I'm glad you mentioned the sponge. I started with three different teachers that all said to use that sponge. When I started watching Simon, on about his fourth video, I said to myself, "hey!!! that Simon is not using a sponge". I am sooooo glad to be rid of the sponge forever. Except for sopping up water or something ;) Thanks to both of you - Skip
smathewspots 2 years ago
Fantastic Guy! I like the way you threw the foot there.....no trimming needed...hmmm im gonna have to try that. Nice work....how much clay was that piece?
avidgolfr 2 years ago
This was 4 pounds of clay .
guywolff 2 years ago
Simon did you ever perfect throwing with the large rib? Maybe you can get Guy to sing while he throws.
john81150 2 years ago
OMG!!! OMG!!! OMG!!! Both of you together again! in CT!! Oh!!!! Okay I took a breath...
HI Guys!;-) Some day I hope to be in the same place as you two, maybe some talent will rub off ;-) Sorry I haven't got up to see you yet Guy. Hope to before the snow flies! Simon I almost got the spiral down, fixed my needle too. Have a great day thanks for the video, I was getting withdrawal LOL Have fun ~ Karen
kroraven 2 years ago