ISAAC BUTTON
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Isaac Button was the last true English country potter. In a day, he could turn a ton of clay into pots. When timed he threw a lump of clay on to the wheel, pulled it high, then cut it off with wire in 22 seconds. In an hour, he could turn out 120 pots. In a day, 1,200.
Isaac Button died in 1969 and his kiln, at Soil Hill, near Halifax, now lies cold and desolate.
In his day, speed was essential. Even before the packaging revolution, household pots and jugs made from clay were treated as disposables. They cost only a few pence. Craftsmen potters had to be quick to earn a living from poorly-paid villagers.
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2011 Nov 10 Thank you! What a treat to view this! What a joy to witness this artist, Issac Button, at work. This captures the essence of true Art, the joy it imparts to the creator and to the "appreciater".
marybames 2 months ago
Amazing skill! I have to throw 3 or 3 sections to get what he can do in one-and while smoking a pipe no less, LOL! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful video.
venetiancat 10 months ago
well done.
jmg1957 1 year ago
Bahhh, the pinky is almost completely useless, one less finger to think about.
noxvet 2 years ago
I just cant help watching this over again. Im getting closer. this man has truly been humbled.
ClayDust 2 years ago
He makes the clay sing. What skill!
credenza1 2 years ago
Kinda hits a nerve
ClayDust 3 years ago
Great old "film". I love the satisfaction he has on his face after he throws that large jug. I have been making pots for 35 years and still get that feeling. Mr Button is a very good potter and I would say a happy one too.
DCuzick 3 years ago
Do we think Mr Button lost his pinky to the pugger ?? I love this man .. He was on very good terms with the Curttises at Littlethorpe near Ripon ;I heard from George and his son Rolly . (he liked using their clay at fair demos Rolly once told me ) . This is such a great document to the end of a great life with clay we all can aspire to..I wish there was a film on the great work done at Wetheriggs in Clifton Dykes and Littlethorpe potter nr. Ripon .. All the best , Guy
guywolff 3 years ago
Guapísimo!
elmercenariodelvideo 3 years ago