Overview
Watch a comprehensive pottery tutorial demonstrating the entire process of creating a large stepped lidded jar. Follow along as an experienced potter guides you through clay preparation, throwing techniques for the body and lid, trimming, electric kiln firing, waxing, glazing, wadding application, gas kiln packing and firing, and the final reveal of the finished piece. Learn valuable tips and techniques for each stage of the ceramic-making process, from start to finish, in this informative 31-minute video.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Preparing clay
- Throwing the body component
- Throwing the lid
- Turning the lid and jar
- Packing and firing the electric kiln
- Waxing the jar
- Glazing the jar
- Cleaning the glazed parts
- Rolling out and attaching the waddings
- Packing the gas kiln
- Firing the gas kiln
- Dislodging the lid
- The finished stepped jar
- Clean up
Taught by
Florian Gadsby