Overview
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Learn the process of creating a stoneware vase with iron oxide spangles in this 20-minute narrated tutorial. Follow along as the potter weighs out clay, mixes in iron oxide spangles, and demonstrates the throwing and trimming techniques for crafting an angular vase form. Observe an example of the desired finished product and understand how reduction firing affects the final appearance. Gain insights into the entire process, from initial clay preparation to the final cleanup of trimming tools. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts looking to expand their skills in decorative stoneware techniques.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Weighing out 3 lb, 1360 grams
- Mixing in the iron oxide spangles
- An example of what I hope these look like*
- Throwing the vase
- Clean up for the day
- Trimming the vase
- The finished, turned vase
- Cleaning away my trimming tools
Taught by
Florian Gadsby