That thing is so damn centered that it doesn't even look like it's spinning, it looks stationary most of the time. It's trippy

@bpartnd

7 жыл бұрын

best compliment ever. Cheers

@peteacher52

7 жыл бұрын

That occurred to me, too! I've never seen the like.

@judyd.8338

7 жыл бұрын

I totally was noticing the same thing!

@KHORIEDAWN

6 жыл бұрын

8bit72HAC that's a sign of a true protectionist and artist at work... By the looks of his pottery in back... He is very good at what he does.... I would love to have a few of his pots.... No target bought wobble pots in that house...

@TizianuMenzukialu

6 жыл бұрын

yes, is very impressive how he mantein the piece centered till the end. a real master, im a cramist too and in my life ive saw just few guys good as him

I have been getting angry and frustrated for the past week cause i have been wide awake all night and sleeping during the day so i came to KZread to watch calming videos and stuff and one lead me here and its so peaceful and lovely. I LOVE pottery its so beautiful i love this video. 😀😀

@bpartnd

7 жыл бұрын

Pleased to hear Cheers

I like how Bill is still responding to comments on here even though the vid is 7yrs old

This had to be the most relaxing video I have seen in ages.

@bpartnd

7 жыл бұрын

Pleased to hear that halloween111. It is a very rewarding lifestyle

@Halloween111

7 жыл бұрын

Bill Powell Looks like it. Makes me want to get back into it.

The burner is a very small pilot torch burner but it has a fishtail fitting attached which spreads the flame wide but not any bigger. The camera lens and angle tends to exaggerate the effect. It really is no drama size wise.Weed burners are much larger and heat guns are too slow for my liking.I have scorched the odd timer bat and have never used plastic bats.I have not had any flame problems to date. Good ventilation is a must.

@EyeLean5280

8 жыл бұрын

Well, it does look dramatic here, making it a very nice cinematic experience to watch :)

@sharonhamilton2222

7 жыл бұрын

The finished product looks amazing! Would also be interesting to learn about various techniques pros use when texturizing and glazing, etc

@MommeeMadre1

6 жыл бұрын

I disagree. let me enjoy the THRILL. of your death-defying pot throwing skills.

Do you have to drink coffee while torching? Or does that just make it look more badass?

@TheBaconWizard

7 жыл бұрын

I think it's a vital part of the technique.

@goudabaramasali2706

5 жыл бұрын

Peter Webb that water not coffe , coffee is injurious to health

@Gauravchahar002

5 жыл бұрын

Peter Webb I ki UI

@sampathkatkuri8154

4 жыл бұрын

09864321

@samara_pride149

4 жыл бұрын

@@goudabaramasali2706 My father tends to have great health, yet he drinks coffee every morning. Coffee mustn't be injurious to our health, sorry, but it's the truth.

What an incredible video...magic happening right before my eyes! As a tenderfoot in the pottery world, I can honestly say that this old gal has found her inspiration. Thank you, Mr. Powell.

@GreatBowlsAfire

2 жыл бұрын

how are your pots coming? 😃

When the curve of the side wall matched with the curve of your head it was like magic. 40 years of throwing that form and it’s still fun to see someone else doing a great job of it. Ferdinkum mate.

@bpartnd

4 жыл бұрын

They are fun aren't they. You could say I have a head for this

Hey Tom mac Garrett. Ya got me. I made 6 dozen mugs today for the first time in many years. No more commercial mugs for me....lol.Cheers mate

I couldn't breath whilst watching this. The work of a master hand.

I was on a mission to watch primitive tech on clay pottery. And ended up here. This is just shockingly amazing. WOW!

I watched from beginning to end... just fixated! I don't know if making the pottery would be as peaceful to me as watching it being made but it's definitely inspiring! I'm so impressed! I don't even have enough words! Awesome!

@bpartnd

7 жыл бұрын

So kind Cheers

@nevesdarocha

6 жыл бұрын

It is peaceful. I made a Korean teacup and it sparked a love for me.

Too excellent! Thanks for sharing, Bill!

very very nice! Had to chuckle watching you sip from your store mug ! Thanks for the great video.

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. You Sir, are an inspiration to us all. Awesome work and wonderful eye for what is appealing!

one of my fav videos, thanks Bill

The clay didn't appear to be wedged well. I feared a mess of a pot. Holy crap was I wrong! You have some of the best control I've seen in any of these videos. That's a lot of clay and you move it like a well choreographed dance. Beautiful job defying gravity. The monster pots in the background...are they made in one piece on the wheel or do you bring two pieces together? Thanks for taking the time to share this.

one of my most watched videos, thanks Bill.

Fantastic!!! I Love your work!! I love this kind of pot

lost count the amount of times I've watched this Bill, can't get enough. Thank you

I've used a hair dryer for that. Figures an Aussie would take it to 11.9 by using a blow torch. Kudos sir, you are an inspiration.

@bpartnd

8 жыл бұрын

+Zarouszz and a little impatient lol Cheers

@user-uq3nf2eq8w

4 жыл бұрын

😭

Phenomenal! Thank you for filming this!

you make it look effortless....just wow! This is so amazing.

masterfully beautifully made

I didn't know what flame throwing was, until today. Thank for that, it's quite relaxing 😊👍🍃

I laughed out loud watching your video. With 15 years in the military as both an Army Medic and a Air Force Cop, I enjoyed watching you light the flame and then casually, as if you do this nonchalantly with compressed gas to set the world & and yourself on fire: "Ehhh, let me sit back and drink some coffee....Twice." Well done, Sir! Great video and really enjoyed watching!

The music makes this video even better.

@bpartnd

10 жыл бұрын

Cheers June

I love watching you work. It's such a beautiful craft and gift you have.

Beautiful pot, very informative techniques.

I really enjoyed watching you create this beautiful piece!

We all have that problem Michael ,all I can say is just throw more pots. Basically it's a physical experience thing. Oh , and remember to compress the rim at each lift . This helps keep the piece tight and centred. Keep it up and all the best. It's very satisfying when successful. Cheers

Awesome idea!! I am going to follow this...

This is such skill, thank you for posting! You have a gift!

Stunning work and incredible technique.

I didn't know years were even discovered back then. Great work Bill....fun to watch and learn at the same time. Peace

Playing mars in the background is a nice touch c:

@bpartnd

8 жыл бұрын

+Prince-Set Gustav Holst ....Legend. Cheers Prince-Set

Thank you so for sharing your talents with the Wheel -- your intelligent hands have such serenity pushing into form - - thoroughly enjoyed you creating. Gratefully Val

I just happened upon this video and I am so glad I did. I came to pottery late in life only about five years ago. I consider myself a hobbyist, still a beginner one at that. Your prep of the clay is how I was taught. Your throwing method is impressive and inspirational. Beautiful work! The casual sipping of a beverage while using the flame torch is a stitch. I am subscribing so I may follow more of your videos. Thank you for sharing your skill.

@bpartnd

8 жыл бұрын

+P. A. Petrilli Cheers , The sipping allows for contemplation. Thanks for the kind words

Thanks Bill. That was amazing! I thought the music was spot on! Can't wait for Dunedin to see more.

now this is REAL master potter !!!!!bravo...

Thank you for the wire cutter trimming tip. Gorgeous shape👏🏼👀

Thank you for sharing.... I am one who really appreciates your talent and skill..thanks

Love it !

@yaffabarelkovsky1447

7 жыл бұрын

I love it too. What an awesome perfection , from the totally smooth centering to the very end. However, you are a star in your own right. I watch all your videos, and your speed is legendary.

Outstanding technique and control, gorgeous pots forms (I also include the ones in the background), impeccable musical taste (from a professional musician, and amateur potter)!

My god... Watching the clay move under your hands is like watching black magic! Amazing to see.

@bpartnd

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers jason. I have had 40 years practice,and I still love the feel

@fordguy8792

7 жыл бұрын

Bill Powell That explains the ease with which you manipulate the clay! I used to use a fun little computer program that could morph 3d objects from one shape to another in a smooth animation. Watching you work reminded be of that - except this is countless times cooler since it's a real object being shaped by human hands. Incredible.

Excellent throwing Bill. I usually use a pin tool for the lip, but have to try the wire.... steady hands. Thank you great video.

Artist or magician??? Or both??? Incredible craftsmanship and great choice of music. Thank you for this, Bill.

@bpartnd

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome CC

Amazing! THanks for posting!

I've been throwing for few years and your work is one of the best I've ever seen. The angle of the bottom is something impressive, even using a torch, Cheers

Inspiring! Thanks for taking the time to record and share. Off to the studio now to practice.

This was the first videos of yours that I watched and STILL my fav Bill. You wouldn't even know the wheel is turning because your pieces are SO well centered, not only at the beginning but all through the making, great stuff Bill I use a torch and hairdryer on all my pieces, mainly because what I start; I like to finish the same day :) I really admire your skills and also your workshop is amazing, thanks for sharing

Excellent choice of music. Your technique is downright inspirational.

Only people who have thrown on the wheel know how much SKILL it takes to stretch the clay out and than back in again to that extreme...only an artist can appreciate the "defies" gravity contours of that shape.....aesthetic, graceful, uplifting, organic....beautiful.

@bpartnd

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Velvet

I thought it was finished a long time ago. Patience much needed.

I watched, completely mesmerized, from beginning to end. Simply beautiful. I was looking to learn pottery making, deciding to look at making a throwing wheel, then kickwheel at low cost to begin. Watching you, the art of your craft, made a lasting impression. Thank you.

He makes it look so easy!

Mr. Powell, I watched at least 5 times before I realized that your wheel spins opposite from the way ours does here in the northern hemisphere, amazing! Joking aside I am just floored by your technique, if you would please post more vids. I am new to pottery and with the help of youtube I am mostly self taught. I am now studying at a local studio but have never seen someone throw like you do. If you would, show us more of your work and your technique.

@bpartnd

9 жыл бұрын

postalpotter I'll be glad to post more videos soon .Thanks for your gracious comments.I've been a potter for 39 years and am glad to be able to pass on any tips with these video presentations. I have workshops coming up this year but will be posting new vids soon. Cheers.

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing 😊

Cheers Dorie. looking forward to coming to Florida and the Dunedin Fine Art Center. We will explore this technique and much more.

strange that I should stumble upon possibly one of the worlds best throwers in you Bill. I still can't get enough of this masterful piece of throwing, thank you very much for sharing it with us.

@bpartnd

5 жыл бұрын

Shame time conspired against us this year Cliff. One day we shall meet

Clay loves you!

Beautiful work Bill.

I am "awe inspired" everytime I watch this amazing throwing technique Bill, I too use a blowtorch often now. You are truly a "Master Potter" :)

@bpartnd

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Cliff Stay safe

beautiful work and amazing skills !

@bpartnd

10 жыл бұрын

Cheers idiel999

I personally loved how the music climaxed at the most difficult parts of the throwing (most likely to fail / be problematic). it seemed that someone prepared a soundtrack with knowledge of the difficulties of throwing such a piece. Bravo!! I throw similar pieces but wit much less experience - I learned a lot - Thank You!!

Gooday Bill, thanks for the entrancing video. I have read the comments and don't need to add more praise, agreeing. But approaching 70 and coming from a family of potters (different styles of work) and very appreciative of ceramics. Never have I seen or heard of the flame technique, I now understand the principal and admire your complete mastery of it to produce such exquisite light forms.

@bpartnd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff , that's fine praise indeed Cheers

I know nothing about pottery. This was Fantastic to look at. Thank you for your skill.

@bpartnd

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Captain

Hi bill So impressive,I’ve just taken up pottery at 60 ,I did it as a hobby for 2 years when I was 25 and only got back into it after my daughters bought me a lesson voucher for Christmas They have created a monster in that I spend anything up to 8 hours a day on a cheap $ 200 Wheel from China ,does the job for a couple of kilo pots no problems About to build my own wheel in next few weeks and my kiln turns up next week This has been absolutely fantastic for me as I’m retired and only can play golf twice a week so now I’m extremely occupied my whole time which I’m thrilled about This has given me a whole new lease on my life creating with my hands Always loved working with my hands I’m from melbourne,hope that doesn’t bother you too much I do come to Queensland once or twice a year for golf Would love to come visit and see you work All the best REGARDS RICHARD

@bpartnd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi richard yeah sure I'm on the gold coast you'd be welcome to call in

Fantástica peça! Adorei o trabalho feito

This turning stuff is just like magic! Take a bunch of mud and make a thing of beauty out of it is just so amazing! Of course it helps to be watching a master at his craft. Makes it look so easy. What I would like to see are outtakes of the ones that didn't turn out so perfect...surely there must be a bad day in there somewhere!

Hi Bill, just watched this again for the umphteenth time. Still picking up tips. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful, nice work. Very interesting to see this technique

This is literal perfection. I had just learned how to use the heat gun in my pottery class (total game changer in my opinion) and came to this video to see if i could find any helpful techniques (definitely did!) But watching how you center your clay absolutely perfectly and what you did with you piece, you are a master craftsman, my friend! Thank you for this enlightening video!

@bpartnd

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Hannah for such kind words. I am planning a series of Pro Tips for potters videos next year . They will go through my techniques step by step . With voice over :]

Between the music and the video, I fell asleep five times! 10/10.

@bpartnd

6 жыл бұрын

Peaceful Yes ?

@bpartnd

5 жыл бұрын

Dream on and enjoy

Mesmerizing!!

your clay is so fluid appears magical

@bpartnd

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Slim ...It is Magic

Expetacular!!!

G'Day postalpotter, sure and thanks for the compliment.I am not left handed .this simply the direction that I began with in 1977.The Japanese have a tradition of throwing clockwise.I'm so used to watching others throw anti clockwise that it looks strange even to me. Will have a new video up soon.Cheers.

@bpartnd

9 жыл бұрын

It's a white Stoneware .Australian made.

@chrisamar5137

8 жыл бұрын

+bill powell Grogged or not?

@lizicadumitru9683

7 жыл бұрын

May I ask why the fire does? Does it "strengthen" the clay? Nice work by the way, very nice :o).

@chrisamar5137

7 жыл бұрын

The heat from the flame dries out the clay a bit giving it some more strength, yes. Bill is making pieces that would be difficult but most likely impossible to do without the flame. Some people use a hot air gun instead of the torch, it just takes longer to accomplish the task.

@sharonhamilton2222

7 жыл бұрын

Wow! What awesome technique! I wondered how Bill could go on and on an on.

Perfectly. Thanks for the film

Absolutely perfect

belíssima obra de arte parabéns bill powell

just started at 78 and having a ball

@bpartnd

7 жыл бұрын

YeHa! Great going John, it's never too late. I've just started with the guitar. Cheers

Hi Bill; I watched your video about ten times. I find your ability to delicately throw our your form to be awesome. Terrance

@bpartnd

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Francine.I'm pleased you enjoyed it so much.Keep an eye out ,there will be more posted soon. Cheers

@bpartnd

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terrance too....

magnifique, quelle patience!

Красота!!! Волшебная работа !!!!

Dame this guy has skills and I've seen some art and this guy has it.

absolutely amazing bill !!!

@bpartnd

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Freddy, see, I don't much like talking in videos....even my own :]

Breaking out the flame thrower and the coffee. Can't get much better than that.

@birdylady3332

3 жыл бұрын

Got to keep ur coffee warm

great work!

Like magic! Amazing!

Oh man I love pot!

What an incredible artist! I love the coffee break whilst torching! I would have set my hair on fire and the semi ashtray I was attempting to make! Look at this precision! And the centering! Such a craftsman! Well done! Do more videos.

@bpartnd

7 жыл бұрын

I plan more Vids Shelley. Will get onto it Cheers

Amazing work

Music is from Holst: The Planets

@alexderks8923

7 жыл бұрын

DASWorkshop oh god thankyou, it was driving me mental trying to place where I knew the music from!

So genuinely therapeutic. Watching pottery spin just amazes. Someone please help me find the tools to do this!

Thanks newpotter48,the next video will be throwing multiple piece tall pots like the ones in the background. It will be in the new year as things are quite busy at this time . Cheers

You crack me up: Flamethrower, sip of tea....throw. Flamethrower, sip of tea....throw. I have to make due with an ancient bonnet & hose hair dryer (with the bonnet removed, of course) blowing on a pot on a slowly spinning broken-down hobby wheel in the corner while I work on my next pot. It's musical throwing in my studio.... That being said, You have elegant throwing technique. I enjoyed your video very much.

1959 views....that's the year I was born

@vadsvoltube8131

4 жыл бұрын

Bill Powell so cool

Outstanding beautiful !!! Thank you.

That is so beautiful! i made one just like that, but way smaller! This is really inspirational!

@bpartnd

9 жыл бұрын

Martha De La Paz Thank You Martha.