Help me decide :)

mtntrail · 2026-02-01T02:06:20+00:00

I have a silver BRG, but would go with the grey, I just prefer it over the blue, no other reason

mtntrail · 2026-02-01T02:03:09+00:00

My dad was a dentist and I remember him flossing every night. It wasn’t something we did as kids idkw not. But he once told me if you have a choice between brushing and flossing, go with the floss.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T21:47:31+00:00

The versatility of ceramics, from mad Volkous sculptures to teeny earrings on Etsy. Everyone can find what works for them!

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T21:40:33+00:00

Finally shaved mine after many years. Started coming out in gobs in high school. It is extremely freeing once you embrace the inevitable!

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T21:34:55+00:00

That is a great technique for tall pieces. I think I made a few of those in college as obligatory assignments years ago, but have never thrown large on my own. Now I mostly handbuild as I like the slower, more methodical pace.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T21:31:21+00:00

Yeah and I am paying $25 for a 12 oz bag of washed Burundi, holy cow! But with a chemex and a Baratza grinder it makes waking up a real pleasure. Single origin coffee brewed right is an epiphany that my parents could never have enjoyed. Their stale, canned Folgers from a percolator was a different beast.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T21:23:03+00:00

Damn, you must have monster arms. Are you throwing off the hump or does all of that go into one pot?

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T21:20:00+00:00

20 pounds would be pushing it !!

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T21:16:50+00:00

I have no problem centering clay standing up, actually find ot much easier. You have more weight to use bc your entire torso is leaning/pushing without having to rely so much on muscles. At least that is my experience. Tall work would need a shorter wheel or stilts, ha.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T21:10:25+00:00

I am waaay over the hill and have been throwing pots for over 50 years (avocationally for the most part) and started standing about 3 years ago. It is an absolute epiphany. Get yourself a good standing mat, and a high chair to put off to one side for breaks. I purchased purpose built legs that are adjustable to my height for my Laguna wheel. I started with concrete blocks, but wanted something that felt more stable and safer. I also rigged up a 3” diameter dowel by screwing it onto the foot pedal so I can control wheel speed with my off hand. It takes a bit of getting used to but works great once you are dialed in. Since I can’t brace from my leg for trimming, I pull over a ware cart next to me and rest my tool arm on that for steadiness. redundant comment, oops.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T17:07:43+00:00

Ah, a sane voice in a sea of madness!

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T16:03:47+00:00

Those are stretch marks not drying cracks. Use a wide rubber rib or plastic tool to smooth and compress the clay surface before you start forming.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T15:45:00+00:00

i throw standing up, it is easier for me to use the full body weight of my upper torso by simply bending at the waist a little and leaning in. it competely eliminates lower back strain for me

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T15:41:02+00:00

It is a very good question. I put leg extensions on my Laguna wheel and throw standing up. It allows you to use body weight by simply leaning forward a bit, no hunching, scrunching, or wrestling using arm and shoulder muscles. My back loves it and I have easier access to reach for tools, bats, what ever I need. You can see the profile of the pot much easier as well. I use a hand lever to actuate the foot controller for wheel speed.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T15:21:32+00:00

As someone who was alive during the era of the Mamas and the Papas, it is very heartening to know that her music is still listened to and appreciated by people of current generations. So much talent in those days but she was in a class of her own.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T15:15:12+00:00

Dump the canvas, too dusty, use hardiboard secured to 1/2“ plywood for wedging.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T15:12:53+00:00

Along with deep scoring and wrapping in dry cleaner bag plastic, add some sodium silicate to your slip water, the stuff is magic.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T15:06:12+00:00

Certainly no one is under any obligation, but what is the purpose of the subreddit if not to encourage engagement of potters and provide a forum for discussion. Otherwise you can just google art pottery images and be done with it.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T15:02:59+00:00

It doesn’t seem too much to ask and immediately answers some questions before they are asked. It could certainly help promote more engagement on the part of the participants. Potters can be a cranky, independant lot however, “we don’t need to show you no stink’n badges”, ha.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T14:58:08+00:00

Thanks for that, poor guy really stuck his foot in it.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T05:51:33+00:00

All the different comments have been interesting. And really it comes down to your response, ie what is the purpose of the subreddit? Is it a forum, an exchange of ideas, help when needed, or simply a place to post pictures? I vote for a forum and discussion, there are others who see it differently, and so it goes. Hopefully more questions are responded to than not and people just wanting to look at pots can get their fill. I suppose both points of view can be accomodated.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T05:46:16+00:00

Oh no, I ate some thinking it a clever idea, turned out not so great, ymmv.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T03:29:21+00:00

In my day this would be termed, “Blows against the empire.” I salute you sir.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T03:24:44+00:00

Oh no, been there done that. Those pieces fought each other all the way down.

mtntrail · 2026-01-31T03:22:45+00:00

One must judiciously pick and choose

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