Overview
Experience an ASMR-style demonstration of trimming porcelain jars and preparing them for firing. Follow along as the process unfolds, from examining the thrown components to trimming the jars with precision. Observe a mesmerizing trimming montage before learning about wadding preparation and placement on lids. Witness the careful packing of a gas kiln and its firing in reduction to 1290ºC. Conclude with a showcase of the finished porcelain jars and a tidy clean-up. For those seeking more detailed information, especially about the wadding process, a narrated version is available separately.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- The thrown components
- Trimming the jars
- Trimming montage
- Preparing the waddings and placing them on lids
- Packing the gas kiln
- Firing the gas kiln in reduction to 1290ºc
- Photographs of the finished porcelain jars
- Clean up
Taught by
Florian Gadsby