Thank you for the detail of your videos. I'm taking a pottery class from an instructor who is all over the place in her instruction. It initially made it difficult for me to enjoy the class. I've learned to make use of the open studio time we're given and videos like yours. Now I'm really enjoying myself. Little details like talking about the health dangers of sanding and how to minimize any potentially harmful affects to one's lungs as well as how helpful/unhelpful adding water to the outside of a pot will be and how to ensure a fully bone dry pot before firing are details I crave. Thank you!!!!!!! Your tattoo is beautifully drawn, btw. What a work of art! Your mugs look thick and sturdy and perfect for chunky marshmallows and hot cocoa this time of year. I hope to one day make some great pieces like them. Thank you for the videos. I'm looking forward to learning all you've got to share.
thank you so much for the video! i'm still confused about coloring the pieces. in which stage do we add engobe, before single firing or after? i would appreciate a video on coloring as well.
Just found your channel and when seeing your background I immediately thought, is she in Berlin? And then heard you mention it in the end, I KNEW IT 😅 Thanks for the great video!
Thanks for the video, super helpful like the previous ones :) As for suggestions for other videos, would love one around engobe - when to do it, different techniques, etc
Let some clay dry completely, crush it a bit and add lots of water. If the slip is too thin you can always let it settle and remove some water from the top.
Question: For bisque if they clay says cone 5 (or whatever it says) if you use cone 5 in the cone sitter does it automatically fire the clay to bisque? And then again cone 5 (or whatever the glaze calls for) for the glaze? Temps and timing are tripping me up because my kilns doesnt have instructions so it just seems easier to use the cone sitter. TY for this vid. I’ve been working my way through ALL of them!!
Clays are usually labeled with their highest firing temperature. A cone 5 clay can and should be fired to cone 5. Bisque firing is pretty much the same for every clay. Depending on the clay and if you like softer or harder bisque ware I'd say between 850 and 1000 °C. I usually go for around 950 °C. You would need to set your kiln sitter to 900 °C for example (no idea what cone that is).
Thank you for the detail of your videos. I'm taking a pottery class from an instructor who is all over the place in her instruction. It initially made it difficult for me to enjoy the class. I've learned to make use of the open studio time we're given and videos like yours. Now I'm really enjoying myself. Little details like talking about the health dangers of sanding and how to minimize any potentially harmful affects to one's lungs as well as how helpful/unhelpful adding water to the outside of a pot will be and how to ensure a fully bone dry pot before firing are details I crave. Thank you!!!!!!! Your tattoo is beautifully drawn, btw. What a work of art! Your mugs look thick and sturdy and perfect for chunky marshmallows and hot cocoa this time of year. I hope to one day make some great pieces like them. Thank you for the videos. I'm looking forward to learning all you've got to share.
You're the beautiful and you are beautiful for yourself too
Clay work rookie here... Thank you for this really educational video! Learned a lot of new things.
thank you so much for the video!
i'm still confused about coloring the pieces. in which stage do we add engobe, before single firing or after? i would appreciate a video on coloring as well.
Both can work. When I decorate with slip I like to do it in the leather hard stage.
This was so helpful :) im new to pottery and I had a hard time understanding the stages but this video helped so much
Just found your channel and when seeing your background I immediately thought, is she in Berlin? And then heard you mention it in the end, I KNEW IT 😅 Thanks for the great video!
Hi, this was a really helpful video for me, so thanks for that.😊
All your videos are so helpful, you explain things so very well and always answer the question that's on my mind! Thank you so much!
I just discovered your videos and they’re so helpful!.
Danke sehr!
Gerne :D
Thank you, THANK you, THANK YOU! Your videos are a fantastic resource.
you are AMAZING thank you so much for making it so clear! I was so confused and started regretting getting to pottery lol
Exactly, what I was looking for, thanks!
i was confuse about how to begin and this video make all clear by profestional.
Wonderful and informative video, thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for the video, super helpful like the previous ones :) As for suggestions for other videos, would love one around engobe - when to do it, different techniques, etc
Very helpful. Thanks.
This was so helpful, thank you!!
Love your videos! Thank you for all the great advice!
Can I please get a link to the pending video mentioned in video (controlling drying process)
Wondering if you could discuss single fire glazing? I always thought the only option was to fire twice, but I’ve seen some ceramicists fire once?
I would love to cover that but unfortunately I don't have any experience so I don't want to give bad information. Better ask another potter :)
Check out Simon Leach on youtube. He does single fire raw glazing.
How to make slip? Thank you for amazing tutorials ❤
Let some clay dry completely, crush it a bit and add lots of water. If the slip is too thin you can always let it settle and remove some water from the top.
I've learned a lot thank you
Thank you for sharing thank you
This was really helpful. ❤️
Typically how long from leather to bone dry? 1-2 days?
Question: For bisque if they clay says cone 5 (or whatever it says) if you use cone 5 in the cone sitter does it automatically fire the clay to bisque? And then again cone 5 (or whatever the glaze calls for) for the glaze? Temps and timing are tripping me up because my kilns doesnt have instructions so it just seems easier to use the cone sitter.
TY for this vid. I’ve been working my way through ALL of them!!
Clays are usually labeled with their highest firing temperature. A cone 5 clay can and should be fired to cone 5. Bisque firing is pretty much the same for every clay. Depending on the clay and if you like softer or harder bisque ware I'd say between 850 and 1000 °C. I usually go for around 950 °C. You would need to set your kiln sitter to 900 °C for example (no idea what cone that is).
What about engobes? In which stage should you apply the engobes? Is the biskfire mandatory?
Can you not put underglaze on a bisque fired piece?
this was very wonderful but i wonder i they change color like that ?.
chemisty!
Does the handle also have to be leather hard when you attach it or can it be wetter? Thanks.
Handles are usually just normal wet clay when you attach them.
I want you to teach me. Or is it possible for me to meet you in your pottery and get the training?
Can you make your pottery dishwasher safe?
Subbed! Good info.
What is the secret of strong cooking clay pot
I just inherited some unlabeled pottery clay. How do I tell what type of clay I have? And what its cone #?
The only option is to do test firings.
can you include underglaze thanks
I have a class already on engobe, but I will definitely add a more comprehensive underglaze class soon! ☺️
What do you mean by earthenware doesn't vitrify? I have been using earthenware :(
Thanks for this video btw! Very helpful
you used alot of charcoal for 4
too much talking but not helpful as to prevent crack