SIMON LEACH- Getting the clay up with Giselle

[rosie56555]

The pots are shiny when they are wet because the light reflects of the water

[john6283a]

Mr. Leach, as always a marvelous video, with great thanks for sharing. I raised two daughters alone, and even though they didn't show too much interest when younger, they seem to now. They are both raised and out in the world on their own, whenever they return to the nest, we share more wonderful times in my studio. She is adorable, warmest regards, and thanks again for taking the time to post these, they really mean a lot.

[mehmeh55]

omg! thats only 4 lbs of clay!?!? i can barely get 10 inches high!

[baileyslip]

Hello simon, linda from Ga .usa.I would like to say we like what you are doing with pottery and videoing your work .I would like to see more light at your wheel area to help us see better and simon could you incorporat (Giselle) in your videos more?That would be nice,as my husband and I just started Pottery since we came across one of Your videos.Thank you Simon for all you are doing.and keep it up

[littleeggcup]

never mind, I should have watched the whole video before I asked....dang.

[littleeggcup]

I know this is a silly question, but what is clicking?

Thanks, also for your instruction - have learned so much from your demos.

[stevenpwaldon]

Thanks for the tip on the inside hand/finger position in relation to the outside / pulling hand. I'll be trying it this afternoon!

[Wiskers56]

Simon, How tall is that bottle? I'm still trying to figure out how tall I should be able to get different weights.

thanks

SB

[warpigx909]

taller than Giselle :)

[kroraven]

Hi Giselle, your adorable, bet your very proud of your Daddy. He's a great potter, world known an all your a lucky girl ;-D Thanks for introducing Giselle hope we see her every so often. Nice pulling, nice bottle! Have a great day!

Karen

[guywolff]

Great vigorous pulling Simon . It shows in the finished shape . Just great . Next time you come you must bring Giselle with you . Lizzy and Erica would have loved having another girl around the house I know . . All the best for now .Guy

[tnorton314]

Simon, you're daughter is a charming young lady. I love her questions--what is clay made of indeed? Have been clicking with every video, such a small price to pay for great instruction. Thanks!!

[sleachpots]

Hey thanks for clicking ! it really makes a difference to me ,& I appreciate everyone else who does too, some good browsing can be found through the ads as well ..cheers SL

[Pawwwla]

Hey!

love all of your work, i could watch you 24/7. could you make some mugs, thats what we're doing im my begging throwing class and i need some ideas!!

thanks

paula

[mudpuppy61]

Hi Giselle! Looks like you're missing a few teeth since we met you :) Good job!

[claymoma]

Hi Simon, what a beauty your daughter is.. . good luck trying to keep the boys away from her in a few years. Oh yeah, the pot's pretty too!!!! LOL

Warm regards from Debbie in Florida

[pensandcalls]

I can't believe she said 'Keep practicing'!!! That's neat. Thanks and see you on the wheel, Giselle!!

[ClayDust]

Alls I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.! Keep smiling.

[andrewwiddis]

Water is smooth, therefore it reflects; hence it is shiny. Clay is generally made of silica, kaolin, feldspar etc replace kaolin with ball clay. Iron for colour. etc.

Kids ask the best questions.

aw.

[nate777]

Simon, I just took a visit down to the Pucker gallery in Boston. Any tim you are back in the states, Go!

What an amazing collection, Hamada, Shimoka, and a ton of others!

They are the outlet here for Phil Rogers, beautiful beautiful stuff, but expensive!!!! :( I wanted a tea bowl so bad, but there was no way i was paying 350 dollars!

[credenza1]

Charming. Thanks, Simon and Giselle.

[potterybysybil]

Giselle is a beautiful young girl, some good questions. look for her to throw a

pot on one of your videos soon.

great pot.

thanks to both of you

[DirtKickerStudio]

Giselle is a very beautiful girl and asks some tough questions :) Her smile is priceless.

OK Simon your throwing so tall that the pot no longer fits in the video screen..

I like the comment about how the top of the pot creates the mood of the pot. I never thought about that before, but it's very true.

Looks fantastic!

[ThatLynnGirl]

Wooohoooo! You really ARE getting the clay up there! I have to keep reminding myself of the vertical space between inside hand and outside hand.... IT HELPS! Making smaller items in beginner's classes, we are taught differently. (I was, anyway.)

Next time you visit Guy, I want to hear you sing with him! :-D

[DASRAY]

Good morning Giselle!

Its Sunday morning, March 22nd, here in Colorado, USA.

It looks to be evening at your house, in your Dad's studio, your window's are dark.?

I have several students about your age,

I have one boy that has been taking classes with me, twice a week, for 5 years now, he is 12. Many of my students have taken awards at our local fairs and

art shows. Do you do any other crafts around your house, or at your school?

Great clip Simon, camera angle,

right on! Thnx 2 U both!

[ljmutube]

HI Simon, Your Daught is adorable and she did ask a question I here at least every class session...what is clay made of??? Wel Done Giselle!!!

About the missing leater...I'm liking the fishing bobber trick...attach it to one end of the sham...it doesn't need to be a large bobber, just one that's has come color so it catches your eye. I have you at the top of my list for my students to watch, so hopefully more clicking coming your way. Thanks Simon!!! Laura

[clearvision5]

These are some really large pots you are throwing now! If I'm not mistaken you are using the forms of your smaller pots and making them "super sized" :)  I also want to comment on how rejuvinated you seem after your trip...great to see you so excited to throw and share...enjoying the videos immensely :)

[doughnutdoofus1]

Your daughter is just adorable. ^_^ Very good video, btw...