I’ve made a few tumblers with bamboo lids that have a hole for a straw - it’s not easy getting the measurements right with shrinkage. As it was a project for a gift, I ended up making three to get one that worked to my liking. I’ve wanted to make storage jars with the bamboo lids that have the silicon ring but after making the tumblers, I put that project aside for a bit. Maybe it would be a good new year challenge. Thank you for the video. Blessings ❤
Nice! I appreciate that trimming a dry pot with a sponge tip. It's amazing how the weather changes can affect drying times. Also, I'm learning a great deal watching you glaze. You're so neat and tidy. Question: Is there any way to look at a glaze recipe and tell whether it will work better in oxidation or reduction? Thanks!
I love this question. I think experience and knowledge of glaze chemistry can go along way to allow you to predict results. Glaze results also depend on the clay which is also affected by the kiln atmosphere so a glaze might look great in reduction on an iron bearing clay but not so lovely on a white clay. I think knowing materials is key here. An obvious example would be copper glazes that give you reds when fired in reduction, and green when fired in oxidation. Looking at ingredients and working out what they do will help. But glaze chemistry is one thing i could do with more of!
Good question. I could have ... however sometimes when firing on the rim if any part of the rim catches on the shelf, the rim can warp a little as it shrinks. And for this project particularly, the rim needed to stay round! A layer of calcined alumina would help with this, but i find it can get a little messy.
With one, there was just not enough room for for the silicone as it pushed up. The other just slightly too much room so did not secure firmly! Very finicky.
Oh ... With the lids....there is quite a bit of room between the flange and the glazed wall. I also could have not glazed all the way to the top if this had been an issue.
I’ve made a few tumblers with bamboo lids that have a hole for a straw - it’s not easy getting the measurements right with shrinkage. As it was a project for a gift, I ended up making three to get one that worked to my liking. I’ve wanted to make storage jars with the bamboo lids that have the silicon ring but after making the tumblers, I put that project aside for a bit. Maybe it would be a good new year challenge. Thank you for the video. Blessings ❤
This was such a great tutorial!
Thank you so much!
Nice! I appreciate that trimming a dry pot with a sponge tip. It's amazing how the weather changes can affect drying times. Also, I'm learning a great deal watching you glaze. You're so neat and tidy. Question: Is there any way to look at a glaze recipe and tell whether it will work better in oxidation or reduction? Thanks!
I love this question. I think experience and knowledge of glaze chemistry can go along way to allow you to predict results. Glaze results also depend on the clay which is also affected by the kiln atmosphere so a glaze might look great in reduction on an iron bearing clay but not so lovely on a white clay.
I think knowing materials is key here. An obvious example would be copper glazes that give you reds when fired in reduction, and green when fired in oxidation. Looking at ingredients and working out what they do will help. But glaze chemistry is one thing i could do with more of!
Thanks for the reply, and a great answer to my question.
Good video, lots to know, but your teaching speed is good to go. It's a great little pot with a well fitting lid, thanks for sharing 😊
You are very welcome!
Thanks good ideas
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Why did you clean the glaze off the base instead of firing the canister upside down?
Good question. I could have ... however sometimes when firing on the rim if any part of the rim catches on the shelf, the rim can warp a little as it shrinks. And for this project particularly, the rim needed to stay round! A layer of calcined alumina would help with this, but i find it can get a little messy.
Lucky the lid didn’t bump into the glazed interior. What happened with the other two? What went wrong?
With one, there was just not enough room for for the silicone as it pushed up. The other just slightly too much room so did not secure firmly! Very finicky.
Oh ... With the lids....there is quite a bit of room between the flange and the glazed wall. I also could have not glazed all the way to the top if this had been an issue.