Overview
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Watch a detailed ASMR video demonstrating the complete process of creating pottery inkwells. Follow along as the artist throws the inkwell on the wheel, trims it using a chuck, and explains the cross-section. Observe the bisque firing in an electric kiln, waxing of the base, glazing techniques, and glaze clean-up. See the final reduction firing in a gas kiln and admire the finished product, complete with cork and ink dip pen. Learn each step of this intricate pottery-making process through relaxing, sound-focused footage.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Throwing inkwell
- Trimming inkwells using a chuck
- Discussing the chuck
- Cross section of inkwell
- Loading the electric kiln for a bisque firing to 1000ºc
- Waxing the base
- Glazing the inkwells
- Cleaning up the glaze
- Loading and firing the gas kiln in reduction to 1290ºc, cone 10
- Before and after example
- Finished piece with cork and ink dip pen
Taught by
Florian Gadsby