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2023 Daily updates November

How to Make this Dual Handled Bowl

Today, I’ll be crafting a dual-handle bowl. Initially, we cut out clay pieces and place the first one on a mould. Utilize tools to shape the bowl., proceed by outlining a foot ring, before scoring and applying slip, then attaching it to the vase’s bottom, ensuring a well-compressed joint.

Carefully f… Read More “How to Make this Dual Handled Bowl”

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Walk through on how I make this vase

As a quick side note, when you leave water in the base of your pots, you have a chance for it compromise the clays integrity, which will mean the base will fall out when you pick it up later on, water sitting in the base of your pots is never good and it can also lead to severe cracking in your piec… Read More “Walk through on how I make this vase”

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Part 2 Glazing, Applying Latex

This article discusses the application of latex on both the exterior and interior of pottery as well as basic dipping of pots and making a paintable glaze.

The latex is applied over glazed areas to enable the dipping of pots into different colours. Afterward, the latex is removed, leaving two distinc… Read More “Part 2 Glazing, Applying Latex”

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Using A Pottery Clay Extruder 

For todays pot I’ll be using a clay extruder to add some decoration to the outside

This is one of the first techniques I used back when a majority of the pots I made were hand built, its a great way to add texture and design elements especially with wheel thrown vases, while you can wait until the le… Read More “Using A Pottery Clay Extruder ”

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Walkthrough on making this retro inspired vase

We have been doing a tremendous amount of glaze testing over the last few months and I wanted to create something that will suit our new glazes. Much like the Whacky Wombat Glaze

This involves a process of centring 1100 grams of clay and bringing up the wall to a height 30 cms, we then begin forming … Read More “Walkthrough on making this retro inspired vase”

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Making A Long Neck Vase

Today’s video will be on a long necked vase, I’ve added the indentation around the base of the neck to see how the glaze will pool in that area, what glaze do you think we should use? 🤗🤗

By all means comment below have any other further questions 

I use about 800 to 900 grams of clay for most vas… Read More “Making A Long Neck Vase”

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Glazing Pottery Pots Part 1

Hi. Today we’re going to glaze some pots, and I’m going to take you through our process.

I’m just going to remove this lid, and what we find is we have big chunks of glaze, so this is just gelling, and it’s quite normal.

What we want to do is mix all this back into the water.

So, we will need to use a … Read More “Glazing Pottery Pots Part 1”

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Tumbler Wheel throwing walkthrough 

Todays little video is on a very simple tumbler but i thought id run through what I’m doing as it may be of use to you, let me know if what you think anyway 🤗🤗

By all means comment below have any other further questions 

Decide on the shape and style of your cup. You can create anything fro… Read More “Tumbler Wheel throwing walkthrough ”

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No Wheel Required to Build this Squat Vase

Join us today as we embark on the creative journey of making a unique squat vase. This elegant piece will enhance any space, and here’s how to craft it: 

Begin by thoroughly compressing your clay to ensure it’s ready for shaping. 

Cut out two circles from the clay. Place one of these circles on a… Read More “No Wheel Required to Build this Squat Vase”

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Wheel throwing Walkthrough: Arts & Crafts Vase

I was inspired after seeing an arts and crafts vase on the internet that was decorated with some amazing flowers a lot like something you’d see from Van Gogh, It’s shape was what captivated me and inspired me to create this vase, have to say I was very happy with how it turned out! 

What do you … Read More “Wheel throwing Walkthrough: Arts & Crafts Vase”