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How a Teapot is Made - ASMR Edition

Florian Gadsby via YouTube

Overview

Experience the mesmerizing process of teapot creation in this hour-long ASMR video. Immerse yourself in the ambient sounds of a pottery studio as a skilled artisan demonstrates every step of crafting a teapot from scratch. Follow along as clay is wedged, the body is thrown, and components like lids and spouts are meticulously formed. Observe the delicate trimming process, spout attachment, and handle pulling. Witness the kiln loading, firing, and unloading stages for both bisque and glaze firings. Learn about glazing techniques, finishing touches like sanding and smoothing, and even enjoy the satisfying conclusion of brewing a cup of Earl Grey in the finished teapot. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts, ASMR fans, or anyone curious about the intricate art of teapot making.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Wedging clay for teapot bodies
- Throwing teapot body
- Preparing clay for lids
- Reversing measured callipers
- Throwing lid
- Throwing spout
- Unwrapping components from drying overnight
- Trimming the teapot body and lid
- Demonstrating how the lid's hole functions
- Attaching the spout to the teapot body
- Pulling and attaching the handle
- Carving the handle and quality control
- Packing the electric kiln for a bisque firing to 1000ºc
- Unpacking the electric kiln
- Waxing the teapot
- Mixing up glaze
- Glazing the teapot
- Cleaning up the glazed lid and body
- Preparing the waddings for the lid
- Packing the gas kiln
- Firing the gas kiln to 1290ºc, cone ten
- Unpacking the gas kiln
- Sanding the base of the teapot
- Removing the waddings
- Using valve grinding paste to smooth the join
- Making a cup of of tea, earl grey
- The finished teapot

Taught by

Florian Gadsby

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