Overview
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Experience the soothing sounds of ceramic craftsmanship in this 40-minute ASMR video demonstrating the complete process of creating a ceramic teapot. Follow along as the artist throws the teapot body, lid, and spout, then trims and assembles the pieces. Observe the delicate process of pulling and attaching the handle, preparing the kiln for bisque firing, and applying wax and glaze. Learn about the use of wadding to prop up the lid and witness the gas kiln firing process. Conclude with the finishing touches of grinding the lid smooth and sanding the base to reveal the completed teapots. Gain insights into the artist's wadding recipe and equipment used, including the Rohde KG-340 gas kiln and Rohde HMT 500 potter's wheel.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Throwing teapot body
- Throwing lid
- Throwing spout
- Trimming and assembling teapot
- Pulling and attaching the handle
- Packing the electric kiln for a bisque firing
- Unpacking the electric kiln
- Waxing the teapot
- Glazing the teapot
- Rolling out the waddings to prop up the lid
- Packing the gas kiln
- Firing the gas kiln
- Unpacking the gas kiln
- Grinding the lid smooth
- Sanding the base
- Finished teapots
Taught by
Florian Gadsby