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Trimming, Glazing, and Firing a Porcelain Jar with New Glazes

Florian Gadsby via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the intricate process of creating porcelain jars in this 26-minute tutorial video. Follow along as the artist demonstrates trimming techniques, prepares and applies new glazes, and fires the vessels. Learn about bisque firing, waxing pot bases, and glazing both exteriors and interiors. Observe the packing and firing of a kiln in a reduction atmosphere, and witness the unveiling of the finished product. Gain insights into the artist's conclusions about various glaze surfaces and discover recommended tools from skilled craftsmen.

Syllabus

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- Introduction
- Trimming the porcelain jar
- Packing the electric kiln for a bisque firing to 1000ºc
- Preparing the wax for waxing the bases of the pots
- Waxing the jars
- Glazing the exteriors of the jars
- Glazing the interiors of the jars
- Packing the kiln
- Firing the kiln in a reduction atmosphere to 1290ºc
- Unpacking the kiln
- The finished jar

Taught by

Florian Gadsby

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