Javamama on sun 20 jan 02
I have just received a used kickwheel. My throwing experience has come from
the little electrics that they provide at the local university, and that
experience is very much in the 'learning' stage. I do know that one of my
weaknesses in throwing on those wheels was the fact that I have quite a
'lead foot'.
Anyway, I am thrilled to have the kickwheel even though I realize how
different this will be and how difficult that it may be to master in
comparison to the electric. Do many of you throw using a kickwheel? Any tips
that you can give in getting started?
TIA
Susan Ruffrage
Jim Tabor on sun 20 jan 02
Javamama-
I hope the flywheel is heavy enough to keep momentum. It could affect your
momentum too.
I have a Brent CXC and a kick wheel made in the late 60's by a man in OK city that
is the best kickwheel I've used. With it's130# steel flywheel, I've made my
tallest forms from a single lump of clay. You will get used to kicking toward the
shaft. It is a slower but a more enjoyable process when speed of production is not
a concern. If I had to make a choice , it would have to be from the toss of a
coin. Speed doesn't interest me anymore. The kick wheel is loaned out now because
of my limited space and knee injury but it will be good to have it back. Using
your wheel will improve your throwing because there will be more time to ponder
the process. For inspiration, look at those pots created before 1933 when, I
think, the first electric wheel was used. HAVE FUN and ENJOY!
jt
> I have just received a used kickwheel. My throwing experience has come from
> the little electrics that they provide at the local university, and that
> experience is very much in the 'learning' stage. I do know that one of my
> weaknesses in throwing on those wheels was the fact that I have quite a
> 'lead foot'.
>
> Anyway, I am thrilled to have the kickwheel even though I realize how
> different this will be and how difficult that it may be to master in
> comparison to the electric. Do many of you throw using a kickwheel? Any tips
> that you can give in getting started?
>
> TIA
> Susan Ruffrage
>
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jennifer on mon 21 jan 02
I was in this possition when I bought my first kickwheel. I had only used
electric wheels in class. I love the kickwheel. you just have so much more
control. have fun but be patient. It took me about a week to get some kind
of rythm.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Javamama"
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Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 10:15 AM
Subject: Kickwheel suggestions
> I have just received a used kickwheel. My throwing experience has come
from
> the little electrics that they provide at the local university, and that
> experience is very much in the 'learning' stage. I do know that one of my
> weaknesses in throwing on those wheels was the fact that I have quite a
> 'lead foot'.
>
> Anyway, I am thrilled to have the kickwheel even though I realize how
> different this will be and how difficult that it may be to master in
> comparison to the electric. Do many of you throw using a kickwheel? Any
tips
> that you can give in getting started?
>
> TIA
> Susan Ruffrage
>
>
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