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This little vase should look good with a nice blue glaze ☺️
Some tips and thoughts on the process below:
1. Prepare Clay: Start by wedging the clay to remove air bubbles and ensure uniform consistency. If you’ve got some clay brand-new from a bag then only wedge into a ball as brand new clay normally … Read More “Peaceful little vase thrown today, using white speckle clay”
This is a large vase that I recently constructed on the wheel that I have finally gotten around to glazing!! This is a new combo that we have been working on that incorporates 4 of our in house glazes on one piece
One of the tricks when applying multiple glazes is to keep the thickness of the g… Read More “Watch me apply 4 glazes in one vase”
Well for a slightly different video today i thought id show. You a little more of the process when wheel throwing!
This is the beautiful Keanes midfire black clay and I’m using roughly about 2kgs of clay for this throw. The clay generally is a very easy clay to throw with a bit of plasticity to it. M… Read More “Throwing Day With Black Clay”
1. Throw to Height: Centre the clay on the wheel head and pull it up to the desired height for the vase shape, maintaining even thickness throughout the walls. Shape the vase into a rounded form, with a wider base tapering gradually towards the neck.
2. Maintain Wall Thickness: Be mindful to maintain… Read More “Wheel Thrown Vase Embellished with Waves”
1. Throw to Height: Centre the clay on the wheel head and pull it up to the desired height for the moon vase shape, ensuring even thickness throughout the walls. Then, Use your hands to shape the vase into a rounded form, with a wider base tapering gradually towards the neck.
2. Maintain Wall Thickne… Read More “Make an inspired moon vase on the pottery wheel!”
For a successful glazing experience, consider these essential tips:
1. **Waxing the Bottom**: Apply a thin layer of wax to the bottom of your pottery pieces before glazing. This simple step prevents the glaze from adhering to the kiln shelf, making cleanup after dipping effortless and saving your pot… Read More “Comprehensive Glazing Tips for Pottery Enthusiasts”
WELL! It has been a very busy time on the pottery wheel as of late!
Everything from vases to bowls, to cups! You name it it’s been happening! 😁
Thought id put together some of the clips from the recent throws to mix up the videos a bit and give you guys a peek at some of our recent pieces
One of the recent vases I threw on the wheel, I wanted it to have a lot of texture and for it to be something for the glaze to react with
So naturally I left a large amount of thickness in the walls to allow the wooden knife to make deep cuts without poking through to the other side
This is a simple a… Read More “When They Ask For Texture”
In the world of pottery, the glaze is not just the final touch
it’s a vital component that adds depth, character, and individuality to each piece.
It gives you artistic control as well as decisions over the color palette, texture, and finish of your pottery, allowing for endless creative possibilities… Read More “Why We Make Our Own Glazes”
After being inspired by arts and crafts pottery vases on the Internet, I decided to give the shape a try myself!!! 🤩
A few tips:
Forming The Walls:
I create an opening in the clay’s center by pressing my thumbs down while the wheel is in motion. Gradually widening the hole to the desired size is essent… Read More “Arts & Crafts Pottery Shape”