mel jacobson on wed 24 sep 03
just some simple teacher ideas to twisting and torque.
the act of throwing is based on rhythm.
or:
as you throw, you control speed of wheel, speed of
lift of the fingers and the amount of pressure applied
to the clay.
when these elements are in perfect balance, the pot
rises and enlarges. if you squeeze too hard and pull
too fast the clay is held back by your finger pressure...
it begins to twist...or as potters call it `torqueing`.
a young, new potter sees this action and does not understand
what is happening.
the cure is in learning the rhythm of throwing. it you use soft
clay, pull fast with hard pressure you get `loose` looking pots.
if you pull slow, firm clay, light pressure....you get `tight` looking
pots. for most potters, there is a compromise and that becomes
your personal rhythm.
the rings that show will indicate how much pressure you
are giving the wall. big, fat rings on soft clay will show as
deep grooves. many japanese master throwers can almost
eliminate the throwing rings.
it is a very good work lesson to throw pots that do not
exhibit throwing rings. you have to slow the wheel, use
a bit firmer clay, and concentrate on each pull of the clay.
so, the wheel is slowed, the pinch on the clay is reduced
and each pull gets more revolutions.
no twisting should occur.
being loose should be the result of extreme experience and
very rapid throwing. little concern is given the throwing
rhythm. it just happens fast. the potter does not have to
think about the action at hand, it just happens. pot is done.
mel
From:
Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
web site: my.pclink.com/~melpots
or try: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
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wayneinkeywest on wed 24 sep 03
Thank you Mel. Time to go back to square one, and consciously
"think" about what I'm doing as opposed to being "on autopilot"
while throwing.
Wayne Seidl
----- Original Message -----
From: "mel jacobson"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 5:22 AM
Subject: torque in throwing
> just some simple teacher ideas to twisting and torque.
>
> the act of throwing is based on rhythm.
> or:
>
> as you throw, you control speed of wheel, speed of
> lift of the fingers and the amount of pressure applied
> to the clay.
> when these elements are in perfect balance, the pot
> rises and enlarges. if you squeeze too hard and pull
> too fast the clay is held back by your finger pressure...
> it begins to twist...or as potters call it `torqueing`.
>
> a young, new potter sees this action and does not understand
> what is happening.
>
> the cure is in learning the rhythm of throwing. it you use soft
> clay, pull fast with hard pressure you get `loose` looking pots.
> if you pull slow, firm clay, light pressure....you get `tight` looking
> pots. for most potters, there is a compromise and that becomes
> your personal rhythm.
>
> the rings that show will indicate how much pressure you
> are giving the wall. big, fat rings on soft clay will show as
> deep grooves. many japanese master throwers can almost
> eliminate the throwing rings.
>
> it is a very good work lesson to throw pots that do not
> exhibit throwing rings. you have to slow the wheel, use
> a bit firmer clay, and concentrate on each pull of the clay.
> so, the wheel is slowed, the pinch on the clay is reduced
> and each pull gets more revolutions.
> no twisting should occur.
>
> being loose should be the result of extreme experience and
> very rapid throwing. little concern is given the throwing
> rhythm. it just happens fast. the potter does not have to
> think about the action at hand, it just happens. pot is done.
> mel
> From:
> Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
> web site: my.pclink.com/~melpots
> or try: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
> new/ http://www.rid-a-tick.com
>
>
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Pamela Watkins on wed 24 sep 03
We're listening! I picture my self at the wheel as you "speak".... Glad to see some albeit, ABC advice.... but, here we are....LISTENING!
Is or is it not? The rhythm- a potter gives rhythm to the spin of the wheel.. Yes, but there is a much more personal attention given to the end result. It cannot be defined, I feel I am almost there, yet it alludes me. Each rest of clay on the wheel becomes an entaglement of wishes and could be's.... And then I am given something that IS or Could have been...And that is what makes me come back for more.
Uckk.... Have I posted to you an emotional post? Please Mel, don't boot me!
P.
jaq
mel jacobson wrote:
just some simple teacher ideas to twisting and torque.
the act of throwing is based on rhythm.
or:
as you throw, you control speed of wheel, speed of
lift of the fingers and the amount of pressure applied
to the clay.
when these elements are in perfect balance, the pot
rises and enlarges. if you squeeze too hard and pull
too fast the clay is held back by your finger pressure...
it begins to twist...or as potters call it `torqueing`.
a young, new potter sees this action and does not understand
what is happening.
the cure is in learning the rhythm of throwing. it you use soft
clay, pull fast with hard pressure you get `loose` looking pots.
if you pull slow, firm clay, light pressure....you get `tight` looking
pots. for most potters, there is a compromise and that becomes
your personal rhythm.
the rings that show will indicate how much pressure you
are giving the wall. big, fat rings on soft clay will show as
deep grooves. many japanese master throwers can almost
eliminate the throwing rings.
it is a very good work lesson to throw pots that do not
exhibit throwing rings. you have to slow the wheel, use
a bit firmer clay, and concentrate on each pull of the clay.
so, the wheel is slowed, the pinch on the clay is reduced
and each pull gets more revolutions.
no twisting should occur.
being loose should be the result of extreme experience and
very rapid throwing. little concern is given the throwing
rhythm. it just happens fast. the potter does not have to
think about the action at hand, it just happens. pot is done.
mel
From:
Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
web site: my.pclink.com/~melpots
or try: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
new/ http://www.rid-a-tick.com
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