SIMON LEACH - cross section of cylinder

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[TheDraindeimo]

So the temperature of the water doesnt affect the clay?

[sleachpots]

@TheDraindeimo . Warm water is much more pleasant to throw with than freezing cold water ! Affect the clay ??!! no way , makes no difference at all . SL

[MauiCin]

What is the purpose of throwing with warm water?

You're right about new potter's throwing very thick. I started out super thick, but then over corrected and everything I was throwing was way too thin. I'm now working on getting that happy medium. Thanks for this video, it was a good one.

[sleachpots]

Stop your hands freezing !! in winter its not a bad idea ! SL

[snorill]

hello simon a comment question type thing about the warm water cos of what other folk have put. you might not agree so wouldnt mind your thoughts but what ive found nd bin informed of etc is a couple of things firstly that warm water has more energy and wets the clay down much faster, mainly though that using hot water weakens the skin by opening the pores so the clay gives greater wear and tare on it making your hands soft but also wrinkly and puffy nd can agitate sensitive skin. any thoughts?

[PaisleyPlace]

Simon: TY SOOOOO MUCH! I love the video. It showed me a lot of what I was doing right and a lot of what I was doing wrong. (more wrong than at the moment but I am hoping for the best and practicing as often as I can)... Thank you again. You are a great fella and a most-talented potter.

[masonmvt]

Simon , do you feel the softness/ dryness of the clay should be different with water temp?

I'm sure more exp potters work so much faster

that it doesn't matter so much. My younger students 8/11, hands are already so warm, they change the clay just working with it longer. Some of my older students really need the very warm water. DebraRay

[masonmvt]

Hi Simon,

Nice video, would like to see more of your hand, and finger positions, your right hand is not visable enough. I'm constantly talking about this with my students. Like stick work, duck web great! Assistant? I can just see their face, HaHa, was it Jeremy? funny!DebraRay

[rapidac]

Hi Simon- remember your clip on organizing tools including the leather chamois? lol I am just about to go out to my studio and throw. I also only like to throw with the hot water (it cools quickly so I start hot). Thanks for the clip.