Overview
Experience the soothing process of creating porcelain-lined vessels in this 40-minute ASMR video. Follow along as the artist demonstrates each step of the pottery-making process, from wedging porcelain clay to the final reveal of the finished pieces. Observe techniques for throwing base vase forms on the wheel, trimming, adding decorative lines, and glazing. Gain insights into the firing process, including bisque firing at 1000°C and the final firing in a Rohde KG-340 gas kiln at 1290°C. Enjoy the calming sounds and visuals of this detailed pottery demonstration, perfect for relaxation and learning about ceramic craftsmanship.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Wedging porcelain ready for the wheel
- Throwing the base vase forms
- Unwrapping thrown pots in a makeshift damp cupboard
- Trimming the vases
- Rolling coils and adding the lines
- Unpacking the bisque firing to 1000ºc
- Waxing the bases of the vases
- Glazing the vessels
- Cleaning up the glazed pots prior to firing
- Packing the Rohde KG-340 gas kiln
- Firing the kiln to 1290ºc
- The finished lined vessels
Taught by
Florian Gadsby