His movements are so controlled and precise, yet totally relaxed. There is no hesitation or wasted hand motion, it's as if his creations were growing from the earth itself, merely guided gently by his loving touch. Truly an honor to watch.

@kemikemi756

Жыл бұрын

Now we know what heihachi does in his free time :·)

A man who works with his hands is a labourer. A man who works with his hands and mind is a craftsman. A man who works with his hands, mind and heart is an artist.

@logandouglas6236

Жыл бұрын

Sounded pretty good

@akashaspace

10 ай бұрын

❤

In the good part of KZread, again.

@LAVAMurderU

5 жыл бұрын

For sure 😊

@philipbohi983

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed. And yet, KZread is still recommending 'Russian Dash Cam' videos...Huh?

@peaceleader7315

Жыл бұрын

Reminded me of the movie ghost..😊😉.

@anjou6497

Жыл бұрын

Mesmerising, the designs are exquisite. 💜🌱

@Natashahoneypot

Жыл бұрын

Just got to try and stay here.

This video was one of the first videos I saw when I first got into ceramics. Watching him cut the pot in half at the end taught me something really valuable about mastering a craft. This man is happy to cut the pot in half because he is certain that he can make another in five minutes. It's not about making one perfect pot - it's about being able to make something perfect so easily that you can throw it away without a thought.

@TheShurikenZone

4 ай бұрын

A year later... This comment is RIGHT on the money. I started carving spoons... 6 or 7 years ago... maybe longer... and to be honest, I've gotten to be pretty decently ok at it, through a ton of practice. That said, to this day, EVERY SINGLE TIME that I take a billet of green wood in one hand and my carving axe in the other, I wonder if I'll be able to end up with a decent spoon. And I've really only had a couple real failures, since I initially got the hang of it, but still... I wonder, every time. Being a master is not having to wonder.

I 'm a Japanese, I explain words that he said at the end. "I gonna tell you how to choose Japanese tea pots(kyusu) of good quality. First, being easy to hold it,and good appearance,and being easy to pour tea. A color or form and the design depend on you."

@PetrMachek

8 жыл бұрын

+comicker9999 Thank you very much.

@sandrosilvagoogle

7 жыл бұрын

amazing!!!

@blend2much

7 жыл бұрын

(Bows humbly) Thank you for translating! As a student of ceramic art I find it fascinating to watch a master potter at work, and more intriguing to hear the master's advice. ありがとうございました.

@blackopal3138

5 жыл бұрын

Khalid, or "easy to pour". six of one ...

@CoffeeCatsAndTrueCrime

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for translating!

12:15 you can a dude that loves it's craft when he was doing it for the past 40+ years and yet he smiles and is amused by every piece he produces

@gay4vivi294

4 жыл бұрын

Hachem Weirdo thats so :(((

@elsaaltiparmakian6481

3 жыл бұрын

He's my hero. 😭🥰

I love the Japanese standard. The old craftsmen of all kinds aim for perfection in form and movement. Just brilliant to watch and appreciate.

how can someone dislike this wholesome content. look at that man´s face, so full of joy at his work, and so happy to help explain. bless him really, what a talent! :)

@crixxxxxxxxx

4 жыл бұрын

Angella Keushgerian every video has dislikes. No need to bother to even question it.

@saratwiss5993

4 жыл бұрын

They probably had a heart attack when he cut the pot open in the end

@webbit1518

3 жыл бұрын

dish and pottery manufacturing companies disliked this video...

@webbit1518

3 жыл бұрын

@@crixxxxxxxxx Lincolnlobster was one of the dislikes...

@crixxxxxxxxx

3 жыл бұрын

@@webbit1518 Nah.

That moment when the lid fitted perfectly. Wow!

honestly he might as well be performing magic cause he controls that clay like a god damn wizard

@Edellweisgirl

6 жыл бұрын

xazz I made porcelain pottery for nearly 30 years, yet watching that man work is like poetry. Beautiful!

@kahinaoftheelements4845

5 жыл бұрын

-Cough- master -cough-

@reinebautistamercado4286

5 жыл бұрын

Especially how he knows exactly what the circumference of the lid would be. It fit the pot to perfection.

@ferstrak

5 жыл бұрын

The last clay bender

@THEWIELDBOYS8700

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao !!! True

*He sacrificed his very beautiful creation to give knowledge, & teach. What a beautiful act.* ♡♡♡

@MrWeAllAreOne

5 жыл бұрын

It took him less than six minutes to make and so you comment is ridiculous. To him that was not a sacrifice at all,especially as he made it with the intention of cutting it to show off his workmanship!

@hyperspaced77

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrWeAllAreOne I guess you could do it in 5 minutes.

@TomasuHachi

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrWeAllAreOne Time and effort doesnt define sacrifice.

@jerrysiahailatua2681

5 жыл бұрын

Maximus overdramaticus! Ten points for Griffondor!

@frepi

5 жыл бұрын

@@TomasuHachi Oh yes it does.

hes one of the fabled clay benders

As a former turner I can say I remember the moves. Watching him make the parts. The body, the handle the spout, and last the lid. Each piece has to do the job it's made to do. Work and be beautiful too. His clay is very stiff, it's takes a strong hand and arm. That he could put the top on the teapot and then remove it says the clay is not saturated. He cut the wall to show the even thickness. Much enjoyment to watch thank you.

Spent a year trying to learn how to use a potters wheel. It was a humbling experience but left me grateful that I can at least do my shoelaces.

@qhsperson

8 жыл бұрын

+Philip Jones Did you go out and buy one? I've been looking at some online and admit to being appalled by the cost. I took ceramics at my uni, three semesters. I make no claims about being a master potter, but it didn't take all that long to learn to use the wheel. Maybe it was the type of wheel? Our studio had two types.

@donnaspear8494

6 жыл бұрын

Philip Jones lololol. I've always wanted to try pottery. I've had enough humbling situations in this life. Think I'll wait for the next one to try this.

@repeataftermeme75

5 жыл бұрын

A year?... the hell, I had a pottery class in high school using a kick wheel. We had to kick the bottom wheel for the speed and apply pressure to it to slow it down. I agree that most struggle at first but a year, what were you doing?

@evamaisoumenosgood

4 жыл бұрын

Buddy, I can relate! That pottery stuff is really, really hard. Did you ever see bunraku? How can the guys who manipulate the dolls be so coordinated that you forget that there are people behind the marionettes? Amazing.

@dennish8702

4 жыл бұрын

I also took a year’s worth of pottery classes. My work was called the “Fred Flintstone” collection, just to give you an idea of my ability. This guy is unbelievable.

I am glad he showed how the bottom of the pot was thicker than the walls so we can all see how the pot is great for tea. It is one thing to make something. But another to know why it does what it does.

If I am not mistaken....this was also the master I met. Precision. Daily practice. Occasionally breaingk free to create art. But what art..! You stood there for half an hour at each one of his one-offs! The man is an absolute genius. Humble. Hidden from the world, making beauty like you have never seen...

I think I understand how everyone felt when he cut the pot to show the thickness of the walls. However he is a Master, what can be made once can be made again,

@AEvans36977

4 жыл бұрын

Right. He's probably made that pot so many times he could probably make it blindfolded. I can't imagine why anyone would dislike this video. This man has master skills.

@eleSDSU

Жыл бұрын

Not really, he can make a virtually identical pot but that one as every other one is unique.

@ironlion45

Жыл бұрын

Seriously. It would take me days to make something like that. This guy cranked it out in 5 minutes. NBD for him.

@user-mc3zq8zl9n

Жыл бұрын

I think we all just wish we had the one he cut (before he cut it) :)

... love the Japanese approach to craftsmanship, general artistry, and overall mastery. Immaculate.

The Japanese are such masterful artists. They put so much emphasis on ensuring the highest possible quality

I almost cried at the end! Bless his heart! This man must be the happiest man in the world, so peaceful, so humble, transcendant almost ! I hope people make more videos like this instead of the so called "satisfying videos" because this one makes me love the human race so much more!

He works with his hands as if caressing a lover. This is amazing to watch, Japanese strive for perfection is very inspiring.

@fernybern

8 жыл бұрын

its just shows trure craftsmanship which extrends to anyone truly devoted to their craft

@emeraldkat2167

6 жыл бұрын

Gina LaFionda I think it also shows the pure love of working with nature (there's a word for that in Japanese, but I don't know it). The respect and love comes out in each piece made.

@DodgyBadboy

5 жыл бұрын

Pretentious douchey comment

@jimksa67

2 жыл бұрын

You can attribute that a lot to the Shinto religion- not much for salvation but big on beauty!

Not only is his craftsmanship amazing...I can't believe how he can sit in that position for so long. They would have to cut me off at the knees to get me back out of that position. LOL. Nice job sir.

@ElveeKaye

9 жыл бұрын

Pike Evans My back would be aching, too!

@olemartinbare

6 жыл бұрын

Might be something about Japanese or asian genes in general. Just like they're squatting with their feet flat and not on their toes like most westerns.

@boa9535

6 жыл бұрын

Pike Evans They’ve been squatting since they were very,very young

@keepcalmsaltandburn

5 жыл бұрын

I thought the same! I'd have to call a forklift to get me off the ground after that long. 😂

@rickrick1802

5 жыл бұрын

@@keepcalmsaltandburn LOL Me Too!!!

This is really therapeutic. . . It's so satisfying just to watch. . . Anti stress, pure relax. . . No useless talks, no stupid music. . . Just art

I am from this town and living in US. I have not been in my hometown for a long time due to the pandemic. This video reminds me my home.. Thank you so much for uploading.

Whoever throws knows that you are seeing a master here . And the most obvious evidence of it , is not how perfectly even and thin the pot is when he cuts it in half , but somewhere else , as i learned in Japan. Look at his clothes , not a single stain. THAT is how you recognize a master potter .

@stealthpanther

5 жыл бұрын

Morgan Olfursson I know. I never thought it was possible to stay clean when throwing

@Thealldaywalk

5 жыл бұрын

I was amazed by his white socks.

@memesredacted

5 жыл бұрын

Not even that, look how clean his hands are by the time he's done. I can't even make a small cup without getting slip all over my hands and arms.

@dianeelaine

5 жыл бұрын

Bill Cosby wants his sweater back.

@Kusunoky

5 жыл бұрын

@@Thealldaywalk lol me to.

I love how this guy does this so much that he doesn't even need an apron anymore.

@planetX15

6 жыл бұрын

Bob Ross never needed an apron.

@obedsalgado8402

5 жыл бұрын

that's when you know you're in the presence of a true master

@Kusunoky

5 жыл бұрын

And white socks

@ajr1247

4 жыл бұрын

@Paradox 210 You have also shit so much that you don’t need toilet paper anymore.

@deezynar

4 жыл бұрын

The first thing I noticed was that he was not wearing a smock, and had on nice clothes.

this man is a good teacher, demonstrates how to make it in the shape required, then breaks his creation to show what he actually did.

ありがとうございました. Thank you very much. How strong and youthful his hands look!

watching the process was so calming.....

@kenobione1723

8 жыл бұрын

Agreed. :)

@ronniebillhicks

6 жыл бұрын

I agree as well, no music, no dramatic angles,.......... Beautiful to watch,..........

@SuperAussie999

6 жыл бұрын

There is no asmr stupid libtard moran

@anonymous-dd3gr

5 жыл бұрын

ASMR massage

The shaping of the lid was amazing. I love watching these Japanese master potters. Pity their comments never get translated. I mean, just by watching them you learn a lot, but their remarks would certainly add some insightful information. Thanks for putting this up.

@qhsperson

8 жыл бұрын

+Neldidellavittoria That was lovely, wasn't it?

@callahancovington4278

8 жыл бұрын

+Neldidellavittoria Agree, we need a Japanese translator!

@Neldidellavittoria

8 жыл бұрын

+John Doe I've just noticed there are written translations if you open the top section where the uploader writes. Not the best English but understandable.

@user-tz9jh6pv2j

3 жыл бұрын

Pity you yearn to learn from these Japanese masters but never even considered simply learning some Japanese. People need to realize not everything revolves around english speakers -- that's some serious sense of entitlement.

@Neldidellavittoria

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-tz9jh6pv2j You may not have noticed that English is the new Latin. Two hundred years ago you'd have expected the explanations to be in Latin, which was the lingua franca for science and culture. Today, though, everything gets published in English. Incidentally, it's the first time in my life I've been criticised for speaking only four languages. I usually get complimented on my mastery of English, but I've also learnt some French and fluent in Italian, apart of course from my mother tongue, Spanish. And I can understand or make educated guesses in Latin, but that comes from having read so much medieval history. I happen to know a few words or phrases in Japanese and can produce a rudimentary sentence or two, but learning enough of a language to follow a video like this one takes many years. Which you may know if you've studied a foreign language yourself. Creo que estás meando fuera del tarro, amigo.

The grandfather is a treasure....such beautiful work and patience.🌺

That clay does EXACTLY what he wants. Practiced hands. Thanks for shooting and posting this.

I'm amazed that he sits on his knees while throwing on the wheel. Because he doesn't brace the back of his elbow like one would normally do when first centering the clay. The piece is beautiful! Its form is both functional and aesthetically pleasing! Thanks for sharing!

Very revealing how this Master doesn't bat an eyelid when he performs a wire-cross-section-cut, just after having completed the future teapot. Raku at work, once again. We have so many lessons to learn yet. My deepest respect.

@larjkok1184

6 жыл бұрын

musamor75 Huh? It was a 10 minute job and he’s showing us how it’s put it together. Let’s not get too deep. He can make another 5 sets in an hour.

@pewpewkad7

6 жыл бұрын

Raku has nothing to do with this video, though.

@pasqualetartaglia9639

5 жыл бұрын

i know i will piss many people off,BUT .drinking a 6 pack a day ,and watching TV is not going to help achieve these results...first you have to love it,then over time great results will come..sorry but i had to say this.every body have a hidden talent ,find yours.i did.

@atacama6948

5 жыл бұрын

@Pasquale Tartaglia - okay

The Japanese craft is part of its millenary culture and is transferred from generation to generation, it is truly amazing as they do it with great passion and humility. Greetings from Nicaragua.

I can understand people being shocked at the end, but they are forgetting, this is a 18 minute youtube video. This guy can make this pot any day of the week any time he wants, so scrapping one for demonstration purposes is literally nothing. This guy is incredibly good at his craft. Much respect.

The way he takes the pot off the hump is truly impressive.

La bellezza, la passione, la pazienza e l'incanto che è stato fatto questo vaso, non ha prezzo! Meraviglioso.

His immersion in and devotion to his craft evokes deep respect, both for him and his craft.

I could never sit in this position for longer than two minutes and I'm younger than him. He's an inspiration to everyone. Thank you so much.🤗❤️🥀

Just lovely to watch. If I tried to kneel like that, my kneecaps would shoot across the room.

@philsmith7398

5 жыл бұрын

Funniest comment in weeks!

@THEWIELDBOYS8700

4 жыл бұрын

Lol lol 😆 me too

@horacegentleman3296

4 жыл бұрын

Lose weight.

@slimnics

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha me too

@brianbethea3069

4 жыл бұрын

@@horacegentleman3296 You're just a bit insufferable, aren't you? Even westerners who are underweight would have trouble sitting in this position all day every day; it's a position you have to get your body used to over time.

Omg. The cross section he takes at the end! What perfect walls. Everything fits perfectly. Absolutely beautiful. Mud in the hands of the master are the hallmark of civilization.

@solelysoul8543

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your civilization comment.

I would get cramp if I sat like that for just 3 minutes .Was a joy to watch.

I’m in my early eighties and, what pleasure it is to be learning the gifts of dedicated artisans, a joy to watch, Thank you.

I know how skilled he is because i personally tried making pottery using this method and i tell you its very very hard, yet he makes it look very easy. All but respect.

I admire the enthusiasm that this man has for his work. I hope to feel the same way someday.

I really don't understand why people watch this and then 'dislike' what's to 'dislike' ? I am no potter but I see when a master is at work.

The perfection of the lid to that pot actually startled me

Amazing Craftsman! Love how he showed how perfect the thickness was..that is great control..

Amazing how thin he can pull that clay without the walls failing

It’s honestly an honor to watch master potters work. My teacher is one and it’s absolutely mesmerizing.

It's amazing how he eyeballed the diameter of the lid. It was a perfect fit.

I always feel sleepy while watching this video. Its has a calming effect. But love his craftsmanship. Truly a Master.

In complete awe of his skill and talent. This is the way a master makes something look as though its simple and approachable when it will take you on a long journey trying to replicate or reach the level of what we see him do here. I'm totally inspired by this. So glad I happened upon this as I am very new on my own journey into becoming a potter.

By far one of the cleanest works of art I’ve seen made. This was a pleasure as well as a calming experience to watch!

As someone that threw on the wheel for years I can honestly appreciate how difficult it is to get the lower third of your cylinder egg-shell thin. What a master and gangster at his craft! I could watch him for hours... Not a single smear of clay in the process is another huge feet.

Wow. The amount of water with the thinness of the wall is helpful; i assumed the thinner the wall the less water. A picture is worth a thousand words. Thank you.

That man has steadier hands that I do and I know i'm much younger than him. Amazing!

Anyone who has thrown before knows how difficult what he’s doing is! Truly a master.

Not only is he a dedicated craftsman. To my understanding, he just cut the thing in half to show the anatomy of the teapot, and how a good teapot should be. So he's a dedicated teacher as well.

i could watch this the whole day and never get bored...it's fascinating

Oh my god, he killed that beautiful pot! The thickness of the wall was perfect.

After watching this video I'm sure his wife is a very happy woman. Those are definitely some gifted fingers

僕はこういう、モノ作りに夢中になってる真面目なお爺さんが好き。こういう人を師匠とかに出てきたら凄い楽しいんだろうなぁ。

If you've ever tried to throw a pot... you would understand how truly amazing this mans work is. 😍

待って、、ありえないぐらい上手い。。なんかもう凄すぎて言葉が無くなる。私もあんな風に作れるように頑張ります！！ というか、日本人いなくて寂しい笑笑

It took me years of working with ceramics to truly understand the magnitude of mastery this potter has archived ...

Im on month 4 of my venture into pottery making and this blows my mind. It's complete mastery...Seems like he doesn't follow any rigid rules and just lets the shape spring from the clay. Seriously amazing.

Love it to see how the craftsman creates with a lot tension new things - it's like a meditation to watch it - I like it that there is no music playing - only the native sounds of the working master.

What on earth... It took him only twelve minutes to make the teapot, its spout, its handle, and its lid--all of them out of one lump of clay, made to be delicate and balanced and crafted to perfection. Meanwhile, it takes me at least 45 minutes to make a decent teapot--just the pot and maybe the lid. He's truly a master. I especially loved the way he made the lid.

In the presence of a master is a special place to be.

Unbelievably impressive! I've been watching videos on how to make pottery because I want to start doing it at some point. I thought I had watched the best until I saw this video. It obfuscated all the others. Thank you for sharing!

labor of love. bless your hands.. and thank you for sharing.

He really throws wet. His shapes are ancient. Love it.

The man with the MAGIC HANDS...... Pottery is such a Sensual Art...

Amazing!!!! What a skill!!! Totally enjoyed watching the skill. This video is made 7 years ago. Hope Shimizu san is doing well, and hope to see his another videos!!!! Thank you so much.

A great time capsule of the art of hand made. Thank you for sharing the process of years of learning🎨

Blessed are those hands... blessed are our eyes.

I could watch this man work for hours

4:56 You know he is a master when he (correctly) creates the lid diameter first, and checks with the measuring tool only to confirm it.

Stumbled upon this gem of a human, and was so touched by the joyfulness of his working and sharing. His mastery is indisputable, but his happiness is what I love about this video... What a beautiful moment to share.

Such incredible artistry. I hated to see him cut into the pot but the delicacy of his technique became quite apparent. Just beautiful.

To be able to use hands like that and just get lost in what artistry you are performing, that is truly a gift and desire to learn how. Thank you

This represents perfection on so many levels!

After taking pottery in college, I gained an even greater awe and respect for this art. And this potter is freaking amazing. Holy crap that was insane to watch. The control, steady hands, the precision. It's perfect. And I have no idea (aside from experience) this man knew how big to make the lid. Also...the mere fact he didn't get a single friggen drop of clay on his clothing...shows how damn good he is. I didn't think it was possible to keep clean when throwing. 😳 Edit: I did notice the stick/tool he held over the top of both the pot and the lid when throwing...but still...he got it exact! Not to mention he only used said tool for mere seconds each time

I cannot breathe watching this I’m so focused but so scared in the same time… It’s such precise and fragile I love it so much… Can’t wait to watch this with my wife! Thank you so much… Big salut 🫡 from France, ViNZ.

This is the most incredible pottery video I've ever seen. What control, no apron, no waste, ultimate control. A true master. Was sad he cut the piece at the end but you can see the skill in how refined the design is. So much admiration!

What an incredible artist. That was so inspiring. Between this and the guy who remastered his 30 year old flip book, it makes me feel like I can become better at my art as well. Never stop creating! Salud.

How could he just make the lid for the pot with mere eye measurement? it fitted absolutely perfectly! amazing!

@vivelajonny

8 жыл бұрын

Fit*

@Taldaran

5 жыл бұрын

He used a tool to check the width at 10:53 (just slightly undersized, you can tell by the shadow of the tool on the lid) before he worked it downwards to finish it, and a final check at 11:20.

@blackopal3138

5 жыл бұрын

Taldaran... good spotting! Also his fingers and hands are tools and constantly measuring and the tools we see him use. Building with wood I often use random marks on the work surface when I only have to match or compare more than one pc, with the overall measurement being flexible. Im sure he does these to exact specs sometimes but he knew he was cutting this one so he just haf to make it even.

I have learned something from him today ....not pottery for sure, but humbleness. No doubt he is a master of craft and manners. This is the brighter side of the old generation Japanese.

Watching this master of clay is not only soothing but also calming. Thank you sir.

Wow! A master at making tea pots! I would love to have one. I am 1/2 Japanese, so I know the importance of having a good tea pot; yet, he makes it look so simple to make; piece by piece! Amazing work!

すごい技術と衝撃のラストシーン！思わず声が出てしまいました。すごい。 彼は説明を聞いている少女と無数の後進者のために、切って秘密を説明をしているんだ。技術だけでなく人間としても素晴らしい！清水源二（北条）さんは常滑市の伝統工芸士で瑞宝単光章という勲章を天皇陛下から頂いたほどの技量なんだ。出来上がった時の彼の笑顔は名誉のためではなく、本当に陶芸が好きなんだなとはっきり分かるよ。軽くかつ重心を下に扱いやすく厚さを変えている説明をしている。手触り感を良くするため外側ではなく内側から削っていると説明している。その説明ためのカットで破壊しているのではないよ。

Never seen a better example for "looks so easy when he's doing it", must be a lifetime's skill in his hands

Always so interesting to watch someone who has mastered their skill do their thing.

I love the Japanese culture. The way they practice and perfect skills is second to none.

@evamaisoumenosgood

4 жыл бұрын

la-di-da.

Thanks for posting this video Petr!

Through watching this beautiful dance I felt like I myself were moving. The positions of his hands and the yielding of the clay under the pressure was a pleasure to watch!

His skills are truly delicate and beautiful. He is truly a master in pottery. Arigato gozaimas for showing us, Master.

Now that's a master craftsman