Making an oval pot - a potter tale retold

[Elias]

Thank you Paul for taking the time to put this together, I kept on checking up on this thread and I thoroughly enjoyed every single instalment

Elias

[aaron_tas]

great work paul

and thanks a bunch for posting this thread, they certainly are some beautiful pots, unfortunate about the third one...

so... what's next, hexagonal

[Pat K]

Paul, putting this together must have been a labour of love and for that I congratulate and thank you. It was interesting and educational to see different methods of achieving the same result (as mine). Have you computed the actual hands-on time to complete each pot?

No criticism, but it might be worth pointing out to those considering making their own pots that it's not necessary to have all the paraphernalia available to Paul. My gear consists of a second-hand wheel, bought more than twenty years ago, and a down-draft kiln that I constructed from scavenged bed-irons and fibre-blanket.

Cheers Paul and thanks,

Pat

...hmmmm....maybe I could tour the country helping folks build their own kilns.....?

[Pup]

Paul I have thoroughly enjoyed this post. Having had to get out of the heat so I could see the finished product.

As I had said in a previous post I hope, that people realise what it costs in time and effort goes into making a Pot.
With all this modern equipment.
I suppose Pat can have a whinge about it taking longer with his antiquated equipment
Again thank you I must away now as Nick is waiting in the Kiln Pup

[Bretts]

Those pots look great Paul very smick. You have set the bench mark for me to aim too.
Thanks kindly for all the work you have put into showing us this.

[pjkatich]

Thankyou so much for such an amazing education. your pots are beautiful! i love them. now i just cant wait to be able to put out work like that.

Antonio,

You are very welcome, I appreciate the positive feedback and your participation.

I look forward to seeing your pots when they are done.

Regards,
Paul

[pjkatich]

Thanks paul this is one of the best threads I have ever read! All bonsai students should be made to read this to show the level of work going into a hand made pot. I for one had no idea, it makes the cost (of the finished pot) seem so insignificant! Now I am awaiting the pottery course I have recently signed up for but by the looks of things that will only be the beginning of my journey!

once again thank you for this excellent thread!

Scott,

You are most welcome.

I am glad that you enjoyed the show and I appreciate the kind words.

Good luck with you pottery course. I look forward to seeing some of your work.

Regards,
Paul

[pjkatich]

Thank you Paul for taking the time to put this together, I kept on checking up on this thread and I thoroughly enjoyed every single instalment

G-day Elias,

I am glad you enjoyed the thread and I appreciate the positive feedback.

Cheers,
Paul

[pjkatich]

great work paul

and thanks a bunch for posting this thread, they certainly are some beautiful pots, unfortunate about the third one...

so... what's next, hexagonal

Hi aaron,

Thanks for the kind words and the positive feedback.

Ya, to bad about the third pot. In my opinion, that one would have been the pick of the litter. Nonetheless, I got two good pots out of the deal.

No plans on doing a hexagonal pot at this point in time.

Have a great day.

Regards,
Paul

[pjkatich]

Paul, putting this together must have been a labour of love and for that I congratulate and thank you. It was interesting and educational to see different methods of achieving the same result (as mine). Have you computed the actual hands-on time to complete each pot?

Thanks Pat, your kind words and your guidance mean a great deal.

I tried to stay cognizant of the time it took to produce the pots and I estimate that each pot required 9 to 10 hours of labor

No criticism, but it might be worth pointing out to those considering making their own pots that it's not necessary to have all the paraphernalia available to Paul. My gear consists of a second-hand wheel, bought more than twenty years ago, and a down-draft kiln that I constructed from scavenged bed-irons and fibre-blanket.

Very good point Pat.

As the old saying goes - "There is more than one way to skin a cat." Likewise, there is more than one way to make a good pot. What I chronicled here was how I make an oval pot at this point in time. Many of the procedures I documented can be accomplished with a lot less sophisticated equipment than I use.

...hmmmm....maybe I could tour the country helping folks build their own kilns.....?

Not a bad idea at all. I can see it now - "Pat's Down Under Kiln Service."

Best wishes,
Paul

[pjkatich]

Those pots look great Paul very smick. You have set the bench mark for me to aim too.
Thanks kindly for all the work you have put into showing us this.

Brett,

I am not familiar with the term "smick" - is this an Aussie compliment?

With a little practice I am sure you can equal or better what I have shown here. I look forward to seeing the fruits of your labors when they are available.

Have a great day.

Regards,
Paul

[pjkatich]

Paul I have thoroughly enjoyed this post. Having had to get out of the heat so I could see the finished product.

As I had said in a previous post I hope, that people realise what it costs in time and effort goes into making a Pot.
With all this modern equipment.
I suppose Pat can have a whinge about it taking longer with his antiquated equipment
Again thank you I must away now as Nick is waiting in the Kiln Pup

Pup,
I'm glad you enjoyed the show and I appreciate your input during the process.

I hope the wait was worthwhile.

Cheers,
Paul

[mudlarkpottery]

Hi Paul.
Great tutorial! Thanks for taking the time and effort to post it. It probably took more time to do that than actually make the pots. They look great! It's always interesting to see how another potter works.
Penny.

[mudlarkpottery]

Hey Pat, my kiln badly needs re-lining. How much do you charge?
Penny.

[Pat K]

I am not familiar with the term "smick" - is this an Aussie compliment?

Try googling 'schmick' ,Paul

Hey Pat, my kiln badly needs re-lining.

Penny, maybe I can stop-by on my way home from Brisbane to see what needs doing,

Pat