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Throwing Porcelain Mugs on the Potter's Wheel - ASMR Edition

Florian Gadsby via YouTube

Overview

Explore the intricate process of creating porcelain mugs in this 17-minute ASMR-style tutorial video. Learn techniques for preparing and throwing porcelain, setting a throwing gauge, and crafting the perfect mug shape. Discover the art of trimming mugs on a solid chuck, pulling handle blanks, and attaching handles with precision. Gain insights into proper drying methods to prevent cracking, quality control procedures, and final clean-up techniques. Conclude with a showcase of finished pieces, offering inspiration for your own porcelain creations. Follow along as an experienced potter demonstrates each step, from initial preparation to the final product, in this comprehensive guide to throwing porcelain mugs on the potter's wheel.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Preparing porcelain to throw with
- Throwing the first, 'test' piece, in order to set my throwing gauge
- Throwing porcelain mug
- Trimming mugs atop a solid chuck
- Pulling the handle blanks
- Attaching and pulling the handle
- How I store the pots to dry slowly, preventing cracking
- Quality control, final clean up
- Some finished pieces

Taught by

Florian Gadsby

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