Overview
Experience the mesmerizing process of creating miniature pottery store jars in this 28-minute ASMR video. Follow along as each step is meticulously demonstrated, from weighing and wedging clay to the final reveal of the finished vessels. Observe the intricate techniques of throwing jar bodies and lids, trimming for precise fits, and the various firing stages including bisque and reduction. Discover the artistry involved in waxing, glazing, and cleaning the delicate pieces. Gain insight into the repetitive nature of pottery-making and the rewarding results it yields. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts and ASMR lovers alike, this video offers a soothing yet informative journey through the craft of miniature ceramics.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Weighing and wedging the clay
- Throwing the bodies of the jars
- Throwing the lids for the jars
- Trimming the parts to fit together once leather hard
- Bisque firing the jars to 1000ºC
- Waxing the jars
- Glazing the jars
- Cleaning up the glazed surfaces
- Wadding the lids
- Packing and reduction firing my Rohde KG-340 gas kiln
- Cracking off the waddings and cleaning the lids
- The finished vessels...
Taught by
Florian Gadsby