Overview
Learn the complete process of creating stemmed bowls in this 19-minute video tutorial. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates each step, from centering clay to the final reduction firing. Discover techniques for throwing tall bowl forms, trimming, bisque firing in an electric kiln, glazing, and reduction firing in a gas kiln. Gain insights into packing kilns, fettling glazed pieces, and achieving desired results through various firing methods. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts looking to expand their skills in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing stemmed bowls.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Throwing the tall bowl form
- Trimming the bowls
- Packing the electric kiln for a bisque firing to 1000ºc
- Unpacking the electric kiln
- Glazing the bowls
- Fettling clean the glazed bowls
- Packing the gas kiln
- Firing the gas kiln in reduction to 1290ºc
- Unpacking the gas kiln
- The finished bowls
Taught by
Florian Gadsby