Overview
Experience the mesmerizing process of glazing a large, sculptural stoneware bowl in this ASMR-style video. Follow along as the artist demonstrates the intricate steps of waxing, glazing, and firing a ceramic piece. Observe the packing of bowls into an electric kiln for bisque firing, the meticulous application of glaze, and the careful cleaning of glazed surfaces. Witness the reduction firing process in a gas kiln, reaching temperatures of 1290ºC. Discover the stunning results as the finished bowls are revealed, their bases sanded, and close-up views showcase the final product. Learn about the specific equipment used, including Rohde potter's wheels and kilns, and gain insights into the impact of reduction firing on the final appearance of the ceramics.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Packing the bowls into the electric kiln to be bisque fired to 1000ºC
- Waxing the base
- Glazing the bowls
- Cleaning up the glazed surfaces
- Packing & reduction firing the gas kiln to 1290ºC
- The finished bowls!
- Sanding their bases
- Close ups...
Taught by
Florian Gadsby