Making New Sculptural Pottery
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Published 2024-07-14
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction, weighing out and wedging clay
1:51 - Throwing the 'blank' of clay
3:55 - Trimming the stepped shape
7:30 - Trimming the back of the pot
10:11 - Stamping the sculpture with my maker's mark
10:58 - The four different shapes I've made...
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All Comments (21)
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I think the curved bottom Is a startling contrast to the stepped version which is why Iām so excited you did one. I think it would be so interesting to see that smooth round exterior deepened like the convex design you use for your pots.
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love the curved underside, it contrasts beautifully the design reminds me of greek open air theatres, really drives home the artistic, decorative aspect
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I really like the contrast between the curve on one side and the steps on the other. You rarely make non-functional items, and itās very nice to see purely artistic experiments! Thank you for the time you spend making all those videos!
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I like the one with a hole. Makes it clear it's not an ashtray or candle holder like you said. It's also not something I'd expect from a turned piece of pottery. I also prefer the unstepped version. Makes it clear there's an up and a down.
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Can see these being lotus flower pots! Would be pretty! I think the curved one on the backside has a really nice contrast too, very well done!
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I enjoy seeing something created thatās not a bowl or mug! Well done!
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I think the curved bottom one is much more startling and striking. The contrast is very aesthetic. It is good to see you making more shapes, functional or not. It is good to have the basic pieces you can make in your sleep but you risk burning out of that is all you make. I could see this style being used as just an art piece or it could be used as a trinket bowl, a key holder or even a display place for jewelry. š
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Love the jazzy edition, Iāll say as a flower enthusiast, Iād love to see these as ikebana vessels
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Stepped bottom, please. ;). And definitely don't glaze the bottoms. That being said, if you did glaze them, they could be dual-form shapes, with either side being the one people choose to display. That's why I like the stepped bottom. I find it just as pleasing as the intended top.
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I liked the idea of a stepped underside, but after seeing how you did the curved one I think I prefer it. I also really like the one with the hole.
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I saw your post on instagram about this and was SHOCKED. Amazing design and execution as always.
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It's great that you are branching out into sculptural work. I love the rounded foot. It does provide a sharp contrast, and it's more of a visual puzzle. And the piece is beautiful on both sides. The pieces that have the stepped underside make me think of cogs, or some type of machine part. Not necessarily a bad thing, but a very different look than the rounded underside.
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I LOVE the stepped foot one. I'm constantly blown away by your skills. With every video you post, I learn something new.
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Amazing! It fits your esthetics. I prefer the rounded version and the small pots.
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Really enjoy seeing your new ideas! š
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Very cool looking new forms. I think the curved bottom is my favorite. The juxtaposition of the curve to the steps on the top is lovely. The stepped bottom is very lovely too though. Inspiring as always!
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I like both the stepped and the curved bottom, and I think you should leave the underside of both unglazed. Itāll give you an opportunity to show off that delightful toasted color your clay turns.
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I vote for the rounded bottom. The contrast with the stair-step of the primary side is so elegant. (One could argue about which beautiful side most deserves to be the "up" one.) Aside from seeing you create a really interesting set of pieces, I particularly enjoyed and learned from watching your trimming steps. I am one of those potters who really likes trimming, though at a very beginning level now.
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I enjoy the curved bottom more than the stepped one as it does give more contrast, it also visually helps to make the object feel lighter. The music in the background was also very welcome, It paired with the trimming was very pleasing to hear!
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In wood turning, when I make bowls, I turn them green, seal them, weigh them and mark it on a piece of card and put it on the shelf with the bowl. For my area, when the bowl weighs about 35% of the starting weight and has generally stabilized, I can trim it. I think a similar method with a target %difference could be a way to handle production more consistently.
