SIMON LEACH POTTERY - Throwing a small kitchen bowl !

www.simonleachpottery.com Hi everyone , as promised the kitchen bowl here , the same basically as the GP bowl but larger and with a pouring lip. 2 lbs of clay and 7.5 inches wide.
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[supermaucat]

Simon, could you throw a plate one of these days? I've always wondered how to make one well... thanks!

[sleachpots]

@supermaucat - yes OK we will give it a go in due course. Check out the "wobbly charger' ,maybe there are others , do a search on YouTube using plates as a search criteria. SL

[metal0artist0kyle]

Is there a certain technique i should be using to achieve a nice round bottom? it seems that when i throw i get a weird depressed area in the center and then surrounding that, a large lump of clay in the outter edge. It seems like i cant pull this clay into the wall, but im probably doing something wrong, any tips? thanks!

[sleachpots]

@metal0artist0kyle ....allow more thickness in the base before you open the bowl out, try that for a start ! SL

[Adonik]

I miss the metric system you used so well. 

[sleachpots]

@Adonik ] ...when in Rome, do as ...."

[potterylady1]

Wonderful video!!!!

[potterylady1]

I like how you connect ideas :). Example...you made the GP bowl but then put a spin to it and made a mixing bowl. Makes you now have to work so hard!

[420thehighguy]

called a drumming "throne" actually

[ruthmccollum]

Becoming accomplished at making pots is similar to learning to play a musical instrument well. You just need to practice, practice, practice...

[clayman53]

Hi Simon, just wondering why you have ditched the Leach wheel in favour of electric. JM.

[MarksPottery]

Another good instruction video Simon. Keeping to the basics to make extraordinary pottery. Another thing that helps is you giving the weight of clay you start with for the pieces you are throwing.

I like the new shop setup and am looking forward to some firing videos once you get to that point.

What is the cone rating of the clay you use?

Thanks.

[TheSignGuy32]

Hi Simon, would a small paint brush work? If the bristels touch the rim it can be forgiving and not mess up the rim. I can see that things are going all smoothly in you new establishment. Also can you resend your last email to me since I lost your information. I see a wheel online but the money is still a problem for me, I'll let you know how things work out. Carlos the mailman.

[ebendershyde2]

@metal0artist0kyle We refer to it as the "stupid hump" as in "Why does this stupid hump always show up!". The advice of metal0artist0kyle is spot on. You can also remove it when you're trimming the bowl; trim the inside. Some people might say that's cheating, but what is really cheating in pottery? Get the job done, make it to your satisfaction.

[baileyslip]

It just an't right Simon on a electric wheel... ha ha