TMC | BlogIn this short video, we explore the essential tools used in wheel throwing.
From the pottery wheel itself, which spins the clay, to bats and bat pins that secure the clay for easy removal. Trimming tools help shape and refine the forms, while ribs compress and smooth the clay’s surface. Sponges… Read More “Wheel Throwing Tools”
To create a black cone 6 pottery glaze, we follow these steps. We gather and weigh the necessary ingredients: fluxes (Feldspar, Calcium, and Magnesium), a stabiliser (Alumina from clay), a glass former (Silica), a boron source (Frit), and colorants (Cobalt Carbonate and Red Iron Oxide).
We begin by w… Read More “How we make a Black Cone 6 Pottery Glaze”
Seamus is showing you how he makes slip casts using a plaster mould he made last weekend
Some tips for slip casting below!:
1. Prepare the Mould: Make sure your plaster mould is clean and free from any debris or previous residue. Use a soft brush to clean out any dust or particles that may inter… Read More “How We Slip Cast Tumblers”
To create a pottery ruffle bowl, follow these steps:
1. Start with a plastic template and a rolled slab of clay.
2. Compress your clay and cut out the clay around the template, using a clay knife.
You can read our previous blog post on wedging, compressing & rolling clay including using plastic tem… Read More “How to Create a Ruffled Bowl”
Pulling up good walls is something that requires good practice and patience. There is no shortcut or easy way to get around it. But with practice comes experience
I’ve put Goethe’s this video with some tips about how i pull my walls up and some things I use, my goal with this video is to hopefully sh… Read More “How To Throw Walls on The Pottery Wheel!”
This guide presents a step-by-step approach to help you comprehend the process of using hot wax and dipping glazes for pottery.
Step 1: Prioritize safety. Recognize the potential hazards associated with hot wax. To avoid inhaling fumes, it is essential to work in a well-ventilated space. Additionally… Read More “How we glaze Pots & Mugs”
I couldn’t fit every single process of making this pot into the video, so I’ll do my best to describe it in the caption below. I hope it helps! 👌
1: Keep The Base Dry:
When you start to bring in the top of the pot and begin closing the opening, make sure you do not have any water resting inside the po… Read More “How to make this little pottery pot!! ”
To create your own Moon Vase, gather the following materials: a rolled slab of clay, a round plastic or similar template, clay tools, and a plaster mould (a kitchen bowl covered with plastic wrap can serve as a mould).
We talk more about wedging, rolling, and compressing the clay, including using tem… Read More “How to Create A Pottery “Moon” Vase”
Please excuse the longer video today, I struggled to get enough information for you in such a small window of video, but I hope it helps! 👌
Getting clay centre on the wheel head is no small task, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes one of the quickest and easiest procedures of wheel throwing
F… Read More “How to Centre Clay On The Wheel!!”Requires attention to detail for successful outcomes.
Inspecting kiln shelves:
Prior to loading the shelves, check for flaky kiln wash, which may fall into the pots, and glaze fused to the surface, as it can be challenging to remove between firings.
Loading pots into the kiln:
Place th… Read More “Loading and unloading our small glaze kiln”