SIMON LEACH - Making a largish pitcher (jug)

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[Mommyfriend]

Hi Simon,

I have some clay (newly purchased) that is just too hard for throwing. How would I go about softening it up (as I do want to use it) without a pug mill? Could I pour water over it and let it absorb? Would that work?

Thanks for the great videos. I've learned a lot.

[sleachpots]

OK , first unwrap the clay and get it into a rectangular block, then with an instrument like a chop stick punch lots of holes all over the block of clay . When you have done that place the block onto a sheet of plastic and pour water all over it ,overflowing the holes etc ,then wrap & leave for 24 hours. The result will be much softer/stickier clay. Good luck . SL

[ClayThrower]

Is there any trick to making a dripless spout on a jug or a tea pot? I've heard of some trick, but was never told what it was.

[sleachpots]

Hi - its difficult to get 100% dripless pouring spout in clay unless you make it so thin & fine ,then it chips ! There is the small hole trick with a small groove , so the drop runs into the groove & then back in through the hole & back into the teapot .but I have never tried it as its more on industrial ware that you see that. !!?? SL

[foxmill4life]

how much grog do you you have in your clay, simon? love all your videos!

Emily

[sleachpots]

Hi Emily-grog in this clay is fine,so clay is fairly smooth to use. I have other clay that i use , for raku work & other stoneware more individual pieces that is more heavily grogged.SL

[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? THANks

[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

[hugebewbies101]

what are you doing with your chin and upper chest? you keep rubbing them against each other o.O, i'v seen MANY throwers do that

[andytheskigod]

simon <3 clay platelets !!! hehehe

[vegascorpion]

Hello Simmon,  Thank you for your videos I started recently I find it very enjoyable. Your pots are amazing wish i could do them as good as you!

[spiritjourneypots]

Hello Simon... I have been practicing making pots for less than a year, and am enjoying it tremendously. I think your pots are great, especially your repeat pots. At this time I'm working on producing consistent pots, and your videos on this subject help very much. I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your videos and and your encouragement. It seems that your videos come along at just the right time for me to build my skills. Thanks! Natalie

[redneckhippychick]

Hi Simon- I Just wanted to tell you you are my hero! I have learned so much from your clips and I am always ready for the next thing you are doing!Thanks so much for sharing your work with us!

Sharon

[Mommyfriend]

Thank you! I will give that a try.