You are amazing I have tried to throw a double wall before and it never worked out for me. I never thought to throw the piece upside down though. Thank you so much
Like this video, but I also saw one where youi closed the outside and then carved it. I'd like to see it again, but I can't find that one listed. Is that video still available?
that reminded me of the time i had a really tall vase goin and i was cleaning it up and i lost grip of the rib and it cut it and it ripped in half haha
Extremely helpful. I watched it once & was able to throw from memory this week. I've just watched again to see that I need to allow more clay for the outside wall. Thanks so much for posting these.
That was really useful, thanks. I love doing multi-walled vessels. I'd love to have seen a shot of a finished vessel right way up at beginning and end of the video too. You make me want to hurry to my wheel and throw, throw, throw.
Hey Tim. Nice demo. I have thrown two double-wall pots and both had a s-crack at the bottom of the interior bowl. On the second one I made sure that I compressed the bottom well before continuing; any thoughts as to why this happened or tips to work on?
it could be the rate at which you are drying them. any open form where the bottom can dry on the inside and outside (for example a bowl or plate) I let dry for a week before I trim. How use compress could also effect the clay. If you see at 1:15 I am pushing across compressing it then pressing down with the rib against the trapped air. I hope this helps. Tim
Thanks for the advice. I will try that technique and dry s-l-o-o-o-w-l-y and see how it goes. I really like the form, and how it gives you so much to work with for texture or other expression; it's just so ugly with a crack in the bottom, hah! BTW, now I see why you call it 'the metal rib of death".
Thanks for making these videos! I'm along with the other newby...can you explain/show the use of a double walled vessel...why would it be made and what type of forms need it. Thanks!
I'm an amateur at throwing, so I find that the flexibility of the metal rib brings me out of whack, whereas the wooden is exactly where I put it and doesn't wobble on me and I seem to get more even walls that way. Or am I imagining it all?
It isn't the grip that is the problem, it is more that it is too bendy for me. I do use it when I want to smoothe off a rounded piece, as then I can bend it more to the shape of the piece.
Those thin metal ribs are evil...I'm pretty careful but I've cut myself with them a few times. So now I avoid them unless I want a very smooth, finished surface in the end. I use those plastic Sherrill Mudtools for my shaping--they come in a variety of softnesses and shapes, and they work very well.
You are amazing I have tried to throw a double wall before and it never worked out for me. I never thought to throw the piece upside down though. Thank you so much
jdoggered 10 months ago
How many lbs if clay?
starzlax15 11 months ago
cool~
yumenami13 1 year ago
Like this video, but I also saw one where youi closed the outside and then carved it. I'd like to see it again, but I can't find that one listed. Is that video still available?
michaelj03048 2 years ago
He ruined his masterpeice!
TheSeriousbusiness 2 years ago
wait, what are they used for, anyway???
hicabuhorseperson1 2 years ago
that was so cool! making one of those tomorrow!
jhizzleBLUNT 2 years ago
I am having a hard time with the flat top of the pot cracking during the drying process. Any suggestions?
architecteria 3 years ago
dry slow
jhizzleBLUNT 2 years ago
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goofball18 3 years ago
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beachblond628 3 years ago
that reminded me of the time i had a really tall vase goin and i was cleaning it up and i lost grip of the rib and it cut it and it ripped in half haha
robsparty78 3 years ago
Ouch!
B4mmTk 2 years ago
Extremely helpful. I watched it once & was able to throw from memory this week. I've just watched again to see that I need to allow more clay for the outside wall. Thanks so much for posting these.
paulcrsm 3 years ago
Glad I could help hope you have come up with a good idea for them.
timseepots 3 years ago
That was really useful, thanks. I love doing multi-walled vessels. I'd love to have seen a shot of a finished vessel right way up at beginning and end of the video too. You make me want to hurry to my wheel and throw, throw, throw.
sanslabel 3 years ago
Hey Tim. Nice demo. I have thrown two double-wall pots and both had a s-crack at the bottom of the interior bowl. On the second one I made sure that I compressed the bottom well before continuing; any thoughts as to why this happened or tips to work on?
potterybyjohn 3 years ago
it could be the rate at which you are drying them. any open form where the bottom can dry on the inside and outside (for example a bowl or plate) I let dry for a week before I trim. How use compress could also effect the clay. If you see at 1:15 I am pushing across compressing it then pressing down with the rib against the trapped air. I hope this helps. Tim
timseepots 3 years ago
Thanks for the advice. I will try that technique and dry s-l-o-o-o-w-l-y and see how it goes. I really like the form, and how it gives you so much to work with for texture or other expression; it's just so ugly with a crack in the bottom, hah! BTW, now I see why you call it 'the metal rib of death".
potterybyjohn 3 years ago
Thanks for making these videos! I'm along with the other newby...can you explain/show the use of a double walled vessel...why would it be made and what type of forms need it. Thanks!
clearvision5 4 years ago
HAHAHA, love the laugh at the end :P
Alexus1325 4 years ago
I'm just two weeks into a beginning ceramics class at university and I still haven't found out what the purpose of a double-walled vessel is...?
alegria101 4 years ago
what is the clay body? porcelain?
foxmill4life 4 years ago
yes this is miller 16. Its My favorite clay trims really well.
timseepots 4 years ago
:D cool
enslaver 4 years ago
Ooooo! That was a close call with that rib!
I like the idea of double-walled pots, but I think I need more practice throwing - LOTS more! - so a do ONE wall well first! LOL!
Have you tried using wooden ribs instead of metal?
Marihani 4 years ago
Wooden ribs are for whooses. they dont bend and weres the danger. I should do an "extreme" potting video.
timseepots 4 years ago
LOL! I'd love to see that too!
I'm an amateur at throwing, so I find that the flexibility of the metal rib brings me out of whack, whereas the wooden is exactly where I put it and doesn't wobble on me and I seem to get more even walls that way. Or am I imagining it all?
Marihani 4 years ago
When you are ready to try the 'metal rib of death', you could put duct tape on one side lengthwise to help you hold onto it easier.
hsinggrandmom 4 years ago
It isn't the grip that is the problem, it is more that it is too bendy for me. I do use it when I want to smoothe off a rounded piece, as then I can bend it more to the shape of the piece.
Marihani 4 years ago
Those thin metal ribs are evil...I'm pretty careful but I've cut myself with them a few times. So now I avoid them unless I want a very smooth, finished surface in the end. I use those plastic Sherrill Mudtools for my shaping--they come in a variety of softnesses and shapes, and they work very well.
petertwang 4 years ago
Peter, Hey I am embarrassed you saw this bad example of the double wall vessel, you are the man.
timseepots 4 years ago