Making a Large Stoneware Vase - Common Mistakes and Solutions in Pottery

Learn the complete process of creating a large-scale stoneware vase in this pottery demonstration video that showcases both successes and instructive mistakes. Follow along as a 2.5 kg vessel is crafted using a specialized clay mixture of PS 690 coarse red stoneware, ES80 high-iron clay, and bronze filings. Master essential techniques including finger protection during throwing, shape refinement, rim correction, and trimming. Observe the entire production journey from initial throwing through bisque firing at 1000ºC, waxing, glazing, and final reduction firing at 1290ºC (cone ten). Gain practical insights from common mistakes in waxing and glazing processes, making this an especially valuable learning experience for both beginning and intermediate potters.