SIMON LEACH - Trimming blancs & reminiscing !

[SnipesWithWolves]

I wish I had a tool like that

[FutureRelicsGallery]

I too would love to see those videos of your grandfather.

[ThatLynnGirl]

Simon, I almost always use your method of sticking pots to wheel for trimming, but without a foot pedal, you should see me trying to catch them when they come loose! Grab for switch with one hand and pot with the other! Quite exciting!

[artsdirectgallery]

your videos are a learning experience.thanks

[didz1982]

i see the IKEA aple green mug

[angwadesign]

ads are popping up here...

[sleachpots]

I dont know what is up with YOUTUBE !!!!! where have the AD banners gone ????? SL

[DirtKickerStudio]

Looking forward the continuation of your reminiscing. Don't forget.

[Coppeliushilft]

Voted. :)

So... you're not in spain any more? Geeze, there are many videos I still have to see. Started with the jug, then the butter dish, then the two part bottle, now the kneading and bowl making.... waaay to go. I keep watching.

[sleachpots]

@Coppeliushilft .... here in the US !

[quickhalfpint]

MORE VOTES! Leach pottery at 21.6%

art fund prize org uk - you know where to put the dots!!

[irenesutton]

Loving the IKEA mug at 1:00!!

[sleachpots]

@irenesutton I know its a beauty isnt it  !!!!! SL

[JacquesGuto]

Thanx Simon: I recently made 2 turning tools, like the one you're using, and they are also chattering. I made them really sharp, so I'll grind them down a little and see if that reduces the chattering.

Thanx for the all inspiring clips.

Jacques

[sleachpots]

@JacquesGuto ... just use a stone, not the grindstone , just take the "edge" off o it . SL

[JacquesGuto]

Thanx I'll give it a try.

JG

[PotteryGarage]

If any Leach fans want to help the original Barnard Leach pottery restoration project, you can click to vote for the £100,000 Art Fund Prize.

I can't post anything close to a link here, but if you google the phrase "Art Fund Prize" and click the first link, you can click on "

Vote for your favourite" and help.

It's fast and easy, and will help preserve the Leach legacy as Simon does with his work. Go vote!

[credenza1]

The Leach Pottery is at 21% as of 06/03/10, second to Blists Hill Victorian Town .

Come on you potters! It is as easy to vote as PotteryGarage said!

A truly worthwhile 2 minutes!

[ned6x4]

Simon, I don't want to badger you. But I'd love to get a hold of one of those took kits you made a while back! If you made a new batch of them to sell on your site, I'd definately buy one

[sleachpots]

@ned6x4 if i have more to sell I will let everyone know . I am making them now as I have not enough hands ,arms, or time !!! SL

[sleachpots]

YOUTUBE where are the advertising banners ????????

[quickhalfpint]

Just watched the new Leach Pottery video- well done. Agree wholeheartedly a section should represent your Father and all the "Boys".

[judyyama]

thanks Simon Just Delightful of you to share 'things' with us...How many of us started out on some great adventure 'cuz we just needed a job'!

[kroraven]

Wow lost my first post. Thanks Simon this video will help me considerably been having a problem with trimming;-} Saw the new Leach Pottery video was great but why don't they have a section for the remaining Leach potters???Shame on them! Sorry about the accident glad to see your okay! Have a great day & say Hi! to Jeni for me! Karen

[kroraven]

Hi again, just wanted to let you know that since Mom passed I have been a bit tight with money ,other wise I would be there this week-end! Hope all goes well! Karen

[kroraven]

Hi Simon, Glad your okay to bad about the car, dumb tree! This clip may help me quit a bit I have been having a problem trimming lately, think the pots are to soft or maybe I'm working to hard but the way you trim should make some good changes in my trimming;-) One can only hope;-} I watched the new video of Leach Pottery it's wonderful, but I do agree that they should be carrying than area for the remaining Leach potters! Thanks again! Looking for part 2 Have a great day & say Hi! to Jeni

[claymoma]

Hi Again, I just searched for "leach pottery, St. Ives" and got a wonderful update on the pottery there. It is heart warming to know that your grandfathers legacy is being preserved so wonderfully. They should however have an additional wing to feature yours, Johnny's, and Jeremys work to make it complete don't you think!!! In the mean time, stay out of those snow banks up there, there usually is something hiding in them like a tree or a BIG rock!!!!!

As always, regards from Debbie in FL

[quickhalfpint]

Thanks for sharing Simon- Enjoyed it and will hold you to continuing (blasted phone!) Sorry about the car, but glad to hear your ok. Will look for that youtube clip as well. Not seeing any adds to click, but have a video add that comes on before your clip each time; Prefer clicking really. Has anyone else noticed youtube not working too well since all the format changes?

Keep Warm!

[claymoma]

Hi Simon, It's always a joy to listen to you talk about your start in pottery. Ya know what "they" say. ."If it wasn't for individuals there would be no variety in life, without variety life would be very boring" Thank you for being the individual you are!!!

Warm regards from Debbie in down-right cold Florida LOL!!

[potterybysybil]

what a wonderful clip. just like having a conversation with you. thanks for letting us hear how you started this pottery journey.

happy you were not hurt in the accident.

hopefully spring is just around the corner and no more snow.

[Alyzabeth01]

Very interesting video. Thanks Simon:)

[Lisanab]

Simon, this was great! Love the musings! You just answered a ton of questions I wanted to ask.

[joealanouf]

im useing a clay simaler to what you discribe usieng here. its called BEE MIX . good stuff. simaler to porslin or taricata. i also made a tool like that. i bit more crube but it works.

[rwheeler67]

what are blancs?

[Lisanab]

blanks are like test pieces, not intended to bear the potter's personal stamp.