SIMON LEACH - repeat throwing coffee mugs

[mattandrews03]

Canadians use the metric system, just like the UK ;)

[froggy5019]

I've noticed that after I'm done mopping out my mug that when its drying the bottom cracks. Is this because I'm missing a step somewhere while I'm throwing the piece?

[marielookastar]

@froggy5019 You need to compress the bottom before you remove it from the wheel. You can do so using a sponge and gently pressing down as you remove the water. I know this comment is kinda out of date, but I hope it helps!

[senekaist]

um, iv'e been looking for your video on how to be making a mug or a cup with a handle and i couldn't find it can you put a tutorial on how to make one? THAN

[bpraag]

Thanks very much for that Simon lovely to watch you work. Just started here in Israel and surprise surprise the techniques are the same.

Thanks for your time and patience

[potterylady1]

How much clay do you use for 1 mug?

[squirrelz2z2]

Ah! I should have watched this about a week earlier! I just finished my final in ceramics where I had to make four matching cups and four matching bowls. My instructor thought it was funny because I am a perfectionist and would always spend a bunch of time trying to get them exactly the same. I never even thought of using a gauge. Haha!

[AC5VB]

Nice. I just started turning and like the hight measurement technique. How do you set a measurement for the form and width of the repeat throws? If you do how you do gauge the width and form?

[asheema1234]

mr. leach what kind of clay do you use

im going to get a pottery wheel in a couple months and your videos are very interesting and helpful

[sleachpots]

I use a stoneware clay cone 10 .Good luck & stay tuned ! SL

[asheema1234]

mr leach what kind of clay do you recomend for begginers

[Cr3ativity]

I prefer Metric over Imperial. Very simple and easy to convert. Foot, yard, click....confusing.

[MauiCin]

That is a great shape! I must say I do need more practice on the lip of my mugs. I tend to end up with the lip getting too thin.. then I have to just roll it over and well, it's not near as nice as yours.

[applejosh77]

do your hands ever get cramped up?

[mudpuppy61]

Simon - I don't know if you see questions to some of these older videos, but I tried making a series of mugs last weekend with your video in mind. While I had no problem getting the mug to come up to the measuring stick, how do you get the diameter the same on each mug? My diameters always vary slightly and thus, some are thicker than others when bringing them up to the same height. I have a feeling you're going to tell me practice, practice, practice :) but would love any hints you might have!

[SimonLeachCeramista]

Hi -yes i see your question.First make cylinders up to a gauge before attempting mugs.use the models I recently did here on ..

"7 forms to make a cylinder." Be consistent in your throwing technique for regular results.good luck SL

[mudpuppy61]

Thank you - I've seen the models and I'll give it a go with the cylinders tomorrow. It's mighty late there in Spain! :)

[BrownSugar228]

wow I dont think I can do this lol

[ssteinb180]

again, I'm enjoying your videos--I especially like watching the beginning and endings of your pots---feet and rims---also, I would like more info about your throwing stick. Did you make it? What type of wood is it?

Thanks,

Sheila

[sleachpots]

Hi - its not wood but a piece of galvanised steel with an angle at the end. SL

[mosle123]

Canada uses the metric system

[headlamour]

Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Leach. Your videos have been a treasure for me as I am a self-taught beginner. I also think that a pot can be lovely with or without a foot.

S., Brooklyn, New York

[sullicorbitt]

Such a valuable tip about touching both thumbs when bring up the clay! Thanks Simon, I have only been working on the wheel for two months, your videos have been such a help to me.

[Marihani]

Almost spamming this video, but it is GOLD!

Love the shape of the mug - so flowing. And the tip about setting the height is so smart and easy!

You might want to actually demonstrate the grip you use for removing the pieces from the wheel. I had it explained to me in text and it took a lot of trial and error to figure it out.

Thanks for your wonderful vids, Simon!

[madpotter1]

Hi Simon

I love all your videos...can you tell me why you dont cone for making the coffee cups? thanks Cabby

[joealanouf]

why dont you use a spunge simon? to make that size cup. how much clay do i need. a pownd it looks like.and how high are you makeing it> 4 inches?

[sleachpots]

Hi

I do use a sponge ! for mopping out !

You have touched on an important point ....many people are taught to throw with a sponge I have noticed, but I learnt without & I am glad. Your finger are receptors to feel,why deprive them of that by using a sponge ? They must be trained to 'feel' the clay. Loose your throwing sponge !!...your 'good' has become the enemy of what your 'best' might be -food for thought ?

SL

[Marihani]

The good thing with a zponge is that it "leaks" water. I sometimes put the sponge in my right hand - just OVER where my fingers are - to wet the clay before my finger reaches it.

Must admit - my clay is very sensitive to water, so I have to be ever so careful with wetting and often (because I am a newbie and don't throw efficiently) have to let the piece sit on the wheel to dry a bit before continuing.

[PaisleyPlace]

I have an ear sponge on the outside behind my fingers to keep the clay moist but not at the finger area. I use my fingers to tactilely feel the clay itself in/out. I thought of using one inside similiarly but it isn't always possible because of the thin tall pieces I am throwing. I'm constantly wetting my inner hand, which makes me afraid I'm adding too much water inside. It doesn't pool outside as it does inside. Would it hurt/help inside since I don't cover fingers if I do this on wide pieces?

[89qtvj5]

280 Grams is .62 lbs.

Thanks again Simon!

[enslaver]

thankyou :)

[Marihani]

Such an important point about the hands always joining. I find when I concentrate on that, I get to produce better pieces

[spiritbrother]

Your videos are great Simon! See if you can get Seth to do a few too! :-)

[pensandcalls]

Very well done video that shows how to duplicate forms! Very, very useful. Thanks for the weight, Simon. Divide for 454 and you have pounds. :o)

[sleachpots]

You are welcome !

[bottlewasher37]

Just wanted to mention that Canada converted from Imperial to Metric about 30 years ago...LOL

[sleachpots]

Ok thanks for that ! SL

[Marihani]

Not that you would notice in everyday, Simon. My old classmate, who "went metric" with the country in 6th grade, still buys her meat in pounts at the wonderful age of 45! LOL!

[Marihani]

LOL! So you really DID notice? ;-)

*giggle**wink**laugh*