Overview
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Experience the soothing process of creating miniature pottery lidded jars in this 20-minute ASMR video. Watch as Florian Gadsby demonstrates the intricate technique of throwing tiny bodies and lids using high iron stoneware clay on a potter's wheel. Follow along as he weighs and wedges the clay, centers small pieces, throws the miniature bodies, and crafts the delicate lids. Observe the challenges involved in making these finicky pieces and gain insights into the pottery-making process. Learn about the importance of reduction firing for achieving optimal results and discover the equipment used, including Rohde potter's wheels and kilns. For those seeking more detailed explanations, a fully narrated version is available separately.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Weighing and wedging the clay 150 grams for the bodies
- Centring small pieces of clay and throwing the miniature bodies
- Creating the lids
- Clean up
Taught by
Florian Gadsby