Comments on: Throwing a simple bowl

By: Avita

Avita — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:32:05 +0000

Hello, Hi, Hey, great article, post, blog, I, we love, like, loved, liked it !!!

By: Anne Webb

Anne Webb — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:41:25 +0000

if what works?

By: Couzens

Couzens — Sun, 01 May 2011 05:06:54 +0000

just want to see if this works

By: Factor

Factor — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:14:36 +0000

Perfect post!
Thanks

By: annewebb

annewebb — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:05:18 +0000

heheheh.. well, thank you.
Get your hands in the clay and just have fun with it. You’ll do it!

By: Undaunted

Undaunted — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:14:45 +0000

Unbelievable. You make it look so easy! I’ve been looking for tutorials that show the difficulties because if I turn up at class believing it’s as easy as you make it look I’ll come unstuck! (Or the bowl will!)

By: annewebb

annewebb — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:57:44 +0000

Hey Cyn
Yep, just the video setting on the digital camera (I have a Kodak easyshare). I set the camera on a tripod so I can shoot unassisted. Just press the button and go. The only thing you can’t do is zoom in mid filming, ie you have to set the zoom in before you start shooting.

So get your camera out and start shooting, girl!
I’ve been eyeing the digital video cams for a long while now, each time I would go into the store. I was relieved to find out, though, that the digital cam I already have will do for now, considering what I am shooting.. no walking around filming and all.

By: cynthia

cynthia — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:31:34 +0000

I love this video, Anne! Do you use your camera’s movie setting, or do you have a digital video recorder? Our old camcorder is ancient and I’d love a little digital one. My camera does do video too - but I haven’t done much with it.

By: annewebb

annewebb — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:33:10 +0000

Thanks Brian. Glad you liked the video. It is important to learn the fundamentals (including throwing with nothing but your hands) and practice practice practice. Eventually you will be able to throw pretty much any shape of pot unaided you want.

Your hands have a physical memory when throwing (I know that probably sounds strange) If you have developed a bad habit, your hands will go back to the same motion or improper hand position. If you can’t throw more than one shape of pot, slow down and think about every motion you are doing.. break it down. You may have an epiphany
Happy potting!

By: Brian M

Brian M — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:48:48 +0000

Freaking Awesome! (Hey I’m only 28 I can still say “freaking”)
I noticed you used a rib, I’m still learning that way. My original and only instructor just used his fingers, which I’m starting to feel it a more advanced tech, since my fingers always make the same shape.
Great Vid.