How to Throw and Trim an Angular Lidded Jar — Narrated Version

This weeks pottery video shows how I throw and trim some simple angular lidded jars. They're thrown from a high iron stoneware clay and are quite simple to finish as each part acts as a chuck for the other, which I explain more in the video.

0:14 - Throwing jar
3:47 - Weighing out clay for lids
4:39 - Adjusting callipers
4:57 -Throwing lid
7:42 - Trimming lid to fit jar
8:46 - Lid cross-section
9:15 - Trimming outside of jar
13:43 - Trimming base
15:13 - Stamping my maker's mark
15:35 - Finished examples

Thanks for watching and if you're got any further questions please leave it down in the comments and I'll do my best to reply.
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[katunderwood]

What I so appreciate about you is that you don’t ridicule other artists because they make different choices and use differing techniques than you use.
Certainly, you acknowledge those differences at times, but you don’t call other artists “silly”, ”lazy”, et al.

I watch numerous artists, and am sometimes saddened by their comments about other artists whose style/techniques differ.
Sometimes it is more telling of one’s character by what is left unsaid than by what is spoken.

Kudos to you.

Thank you for allowing us to have a view into your pottery world.

[melissachavez]

I would love to see a video on different lids. Thank you for making these beautiful videos, I'm learning so much from you 🤗

[kendataylor]

Fantastic - I am a beginner and your videos give me hope! Every blessing to you, gentle chap!

[p]

Realising that you have uploaded a video is always so exciting!

[kiavci]

Thank you very much for these tutorial videos.

[nogahherman]

I'm so excited for all of the new shapes!!

[EBYaro]

Florian,

Thank you as always for another wonderful, calming, contemplative video of your consummate craftsmanship!

I would be very interested in seeing a video on your creative process. How you develop new pottery shapes and ideas, and how you refine them to the point where you are satisfied with them. I look forward to Sunday every week, because I know another of your vessels will be explained.

Thank you again!

[Szegro]

Audio was perfect! Another beautiful video

[poonampatil]

As a healthcare worker last few years have been the most difficult. Your videos reconnected me to my love for ceramics. You inspired me to throw a jar after 10 years. Thank you!!!

[therealmotherfvther]

Thank you for another great video. A video showing different types of lids would be nice.

[christopherstottart]

I admire your dedication to the perfection of your craft. And thanks for these videos, they're as precisely made as your pots.

[Traveler]

I really like the very clear and precise narration of your videos. As an amateur potter I have not only learned so much from your videos but I am inspired by your consistent attention to detail and quality. Thank you.

[annatelman]

Thank you for making these videos! It helped me immensely to improve in many ways. You are the only person that finally was able to explain me spiral wedging, and I watched dozens of videos of it before. I would love to see a video of you making and trimming those larger angular vases that you have on your shelves)

[julipolito]

It’s so satisfying watching you work. Thank you, Mr Gadsby. 😊

[triciarodriguez]

Thank you for this beautiful and informative video. I'm ever impressed by your ability to remove thrown pieces without distorting the shape. I find this so challenging and often end up with oval-y rims on my cylinders. I'd love to see a video about your tips for removing thrown pieces.

[pauline]

Hi Florian! Thanks for making these videos. Your voice is really lovely and the way you explain your process is easy to understand. I find a lot of comfort in your videos on nights that are restless. Thank you for that also. Your art is brilliant

[lily.m]

Recording sounds great, thank you for the video and sharing your incredible skill!

[goodvibesonly]

I recently started taking a pottery class, and your videos have helped a ton. I love looking at all the unique shapes and pots you make.

[adelejones]

Beautiful video, love the clear instructions and the amount of appreciation and patience you take with your items. Something to aspire to!

[LadyGoolsby]

I love your videos. It’s very calming ☺️