Overview
Experience the soothing process of creating a handmade pottery storage jar from start to finish in this 32-minute ASMR video. Follow along as clay is prepared, the body and lid are thrown and turned, and the piece is fired in both electric and gas kilns. Learn about glazing techniques, attaching waddings, and witness the unveiling of the finished product. For those interested in a more detailed explanation, a narrated version is available. Gain insights into clay reclaiming, maker's marks, and a special wadding recipe. Timestamps are provided for easy navigation through each step of the pottery-making process.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Preparing clay
- Throwing the body component
- Throwing the lid
- Turning the lid and jar
- Packing and firing the electric kiln
- Glazing the jar
- Attaching the waddings
- Packing the gas kiln
- Firing the gas kiln
- Unpacking the kiln
- The finished jar
Taught by
Florian Gadsby