Overview
Experience the soothing process of creating simple stoneware bud vases in this 24-minute ASMR video. Follow along as clay is prepared, ware boards are positioned, and bud vases are expertly thrown on a Rohde HMT 500 Wheel. Observe the meticulous trimming process the following day, then witness the packing and firing of an electric kiln for bisque firing at 1000ºC. Learn about waxing the base, mixing and sieving glaze, and the delicate art of glazing. Watch as the gas kiln is packed and fired to 1290ºC, culminating in the exciting moment of unpacking to reveal the finished pieces. Gain insights into professional pottery techniques and equipment used throughout the creation process.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Preparing clay
- Discussing ware board placement
- Throwing bud vase
- Trimming bud vases the following day
- Packing electric kiln for a bisque firing to 1000ºc
- Unpacking electric kiln
- Waxing the base
- Mixing glaze
- Sieving glaze
- Glazing bud vases
- Cleaning up the glazed surface
- Packing the gas kiln for a glaze firing to 1290ºc
- Firing the kiln
- Unpacking the kiln
- Finished examples
Taught by
Florian Gadsby