Creating a Round Slab Cup with a Darted Squared Base From a Textured Slab with a Focal Accent
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- This video was originally made to help my Ceramics II students on their Textured Slab Set with Focal Accent Project. In the video, I demonstrate how to roll and texture a slab, and create a cylinder with a squared darted bottom. I used a piece of craft foam from which I cut my feather focal accent, and I used an MKM wooden roller to create my repeated texture in the background. I also demonstrate how to create a handle with the same texture as on the cup. For another slab cup video, check out my video on "How to make a Tripod Textured Slab Cup!" See link: • How to make a Tripod T...
The clay I am using in the video is Laguna B-mix with grog- cone 5/6. I use Coyote glazes which enhance texture.
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MKM Texture Roller- LARGE Curlicue and several other choices- explore on the options!
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And, because I had a question about how to MAKE the acetate dart I show, here is an explanation of that! It started just as a scrap of paper which I folded vertically, then, I cut two angled cuts to create a "diamond" shape. (I made the long side the dart, and the shorter side the handle to hold it...) Then, I opened it up, and drew a vertical line along the fold. This vertical line on the fold is what you align with the marks you make on the cup. And, just to give me some flexibility, I made a few straight horizontal lines. That gives you options of lining up the lines with the edge of the bottom... therefore making darts which are longer or shorter depending on the look you want. The reason I have mine is on acetate is so it will last, and kids can use it over and over in my classroom. You could take a clear or translucent tub lid and cut one if you want something durable. I like having the see through quality, so I can match up the lines and the edge with the horizontal lines. I use darts like that of lots of different sizes and angles when I handbuild. I find it helps me to be consistent when I make darts or cuts! Here is a link to some photos with measurements of the darts I use: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
I am a high school visual arts and ceramics teacher at William Mason High School in Mason, Ohio. I have been teaching for over 28 years, and have been working in clay since 1986 when I took my first ceramics class in college! I have an Etsy shop where I sell my personal pottery which I make at home. www.etsy.com/shop/KaransPotsAndGlass
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The MudTools ribs are my favorite ribs- in this video, I use the yellow and red ones. Here is a link to a set of the mudtools ribs or just check out the Google doc for more links!
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I am so happy I found you. What a great teacher. THANK YOU!!
As a beginning potter, I have found this to be very useful. Thank you.
Thank you so much, you are a great teacher, and I will definitely start to do some slab-building.
What a wonderful teacher you are! Thankyou for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
You are an awesome teacher. thank you for sharing your talent.
I’m just starting out with ceramics after a very long time! This inspired me so much-guess what I’m going to try making!😊❤️
I enjoy your lessons. They are very thorough and helpful. Your students are lucky to have such a good teacher!
I really enjoy your step by step videos, you make it seem so easy and do able! Thanks!
Thanks for the great demo!
You're great at explaining! Thank you so much!
Wonderful. Thank you for answering! It's so much easier this way!
You're welcome! Good luck! :) Karan
You’re wonderful. Its just so great to have your projects for the dark days.
Thanks, Helen!!!
thank you so much for sharing these lessons, you really are a marvelous teacher and potter!
Thank you so much for sharing these lessons! I always learn so much from you!! ❤️
EL MARAVILLOSO MUNDO DE LA CERÁMICA. HECHO A MANO, FORMAS Y COLORES, TÉCNICAS DIFERENTES . FASCINANTE VERDAD.
I love it!! Thanks so much for such a perfect lesson!
Thanks for the kind comment! :)
Fabulous! I have some roller stamps I made for clay years ago. Now I want to roll them on flat and make a Mug! I use to use them more on plates and wall mirrors and jewelry... Now I want to hand build a Coffee Mug! Thank You! I think I'll make Triangles :)
Thank you so much for this informative post. It is a very good learning video for students of all capabilities. I am going to share this with my students and inspire them to create HAND BUILT wares. They are just lovely mugs. again thank you.
Karan, thank you❣️❣️❣️ I’ve been struggling with my darted cups and now you’ve shown me the piece I’ve been missing🥰🤗😁❣️
I wish I had a teacher like you :) You are truly wonderful!! Thank you so much for sharing with everyone... I really really appreciate your tutelage.
Thanks, Pepper! :-)
Pepper Falkiner You DO HAVE her as teacher. She is on TH-cam FOR YOU.
Amazing texture
Great video.
My niece, the age of your students, has been joining me in the studio. Your projects have been great for helping her along, thanks.
Oh, this is so wonderful!!! I am delighted they have been beneficial!!!!
They good and beautiful cups
Thank you you brought back memories I will try one soon...you explained it so 👍
Gracias! Me inspira.......saludos desde Chile
You rock. I'm hooked
Awesome!
Great tutorial once again! 🙏🏼
Cool!!!😊💖💕thank you🌷
OMG! I live in Cincinnati and I totally wanna make some of these.
Thanks alot dir all your hints! I'm an psychiatric OT in Germany and most of my longtime patients asked me to make an unthrown cup. Now i can give this a better try 🙃
Awesome!!!
Gracias!!por compartir tus tecnicas bellisimas piezas Felicitaciones!!
These came out so beautifully I bought clay so I could try handbuilding at home while I learn the wheel in class- I can't express how much I appreciate your videos. They are so thorough and well explained but not overwhelming at the same time, you're obviously a super talented teacher and your students are so lucky to have you!
Awesome! thank you
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That's nice! Thank you for sharing this amazing art👏👏👏🌺🌺
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks for the video. I'm going to studio right now to do this!
Todo un arte, una belleza
I've been inspired by your videos to try my hand at slab building (I'm a beginner). I made a slab plate and cup today. Your instructions made it super easy and less intimidating so thank you!
That’s awesome!!!
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Amazing video thank you so much
Thank you!!! :-)
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+KaransPotsAndGlass dear..im a teacher from the south of Chile and id like to know what you use i mean materials clay? ceramic?
Yes- all of my materials are ceramic- I purchase prepared clay from local distributors, and glazes I order online!
This is amazing! Thank you🎉
You're so welcome!
Thank you! I battle with fine cracks happening along the tectured lines - as well as general fine crack running perpendicular to the lip/bottom. - no matter if i start working right away with the clay being very soft/floppy still .
I Naomi- I replied on the other video as well... but my primary recommendation is to make sure it is really well ribbed and compressed on the surface prior to texturing! :) It could be your clay which is less forgiving too, just in case... make sure you have a nice plastic clay body... :)
Very nice directions!!! Had 2 minor thoughts: 1. since the clay rectangle will stretch when textured, why not lightly score the rectangle's edges, impress the texture & then cut out the rectangle to save time. 2. use a large plastic funnel (or a ball) at the very end to re-establish a perfectly round rim,...makes the cup look so much more professional & yet, still hand crafted! Thanks for a great demo, you're obviously a wonderful teacher!!!
Awwww! Thanks, Louise! And, nice ideas! :-)
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Thanks for sharing, really nice and easy to understand. Appreciate if you could share some info on the underglaze/ colour on the dark blue mug? Especially on the gold dots, how to add the gold mirror-like dots?
Hi Celia- the blue is Coyote Sapphire- one dip. (that's a cone 6 celadon series) The gold dots were a luster overglaze- and I have a video on how to use a luster glaze here: th-cam.com/video/rvXMIxC7IyM/w-d-xo.html .
how do you keep your slab from cracking while bending??
Your clay needs to be plastic enough. If you are having trouble with it cracking, it may benefit from a bit more water. I have a video on how to recycle clay... but, if you cut a block into thin slabs, and wet the slabs down, put them back in the bag to sit, you may find it is soft enough after sitting overnight to remedy your problem. Also, make sure that you rib your slab after done rolling it!
Really really nice mugs but i still don't quite understand how to make the foot ring?
Sorry I rather skimmed through that part! I will try to make a video on just footrings soon... But, as an explanation, I roll a coil, then flatten it (with a matching texture) then slip and score it to the bottom. I blend the interior of it, sometimes adding a supplemental coil if needed... but just tidy up the outside with a brush as to not mess up my texture on it! :-) Karan
Thanks!
Really like your videos and your work, but why do you not clean up the seam? They are beautiful mugs but uneven at the rim, and with an unnecessary seam at the side. Is it to prove they are handmade? Just asking, as I said love your work, bar the seams. I suppose it is a personal preference. Anyway, thank you, keep them coming, you are an excellent teacher.👍👍👍
Hi! I prefer to accentuate the seam to help the viewer to embrace the method of construction. I like seams showing when I handbuild. Totally personal preference. If I want a totally smooth surface, I would usually choose to use my wheel! :)
thank you very much .. how abut of the color
I've not made a video with the glazing of that particular cup... someday I will! :)
How can the seam be camouflaged a bit more?
I love it! Thank you for these explanations! Please, what is the reference of the « eyes » shape roller? Can’t find it in your attached links and I love it so much! Thankss
Try looking on the MKM website specifically. They have so many rollers, a lot of times individual distributors have a fluctuating stock! Sorry I couldn’t provide that one directly!
Terrific video! What kind of clay do you use?
bellabella120 in this video it is Laguna b-mix w/ grog- cone 5
Did you join the bottom to the top with vinegar or slip?
Very informative thank you for sharing. Some feedback - some of the images were not visible as you were holding them just above the camera view so could not see. Thanks
Thanks, Diane! I feel that I learn more from every video I do! Sorry about that! :). Hopefully the ones I shoot this summer will be better! ;)
where is that scoring tool from!
Looking at your tri pod cups could you please tell me how big to cut the slab gor the cups.
I don’t have time to look it up at the moment- but- There is a link to the pattern in the video description. If you are on a DESKTOP- you will find the video description underneath the video and title. If you are on a MOBILE DEVICE, you will see the title below the video, then look to the right for a little ‘arrow’ which becomes a drop-down menu. Open that drop down menu, and the video description will be visible. In both cases, your video cannot be playing full screen while viewing the video description.
Great video! I’m a beginner and would like to know what type of clay do you use and brand? Porcelain? I want to make a teacup.
Thank you :)
In my home studio I am using Laguna BMix without grog. My students use Standard 153 stoneware at school- it has a nice grog to it. I recommend gaining experience with clay before trying porcelain- it is most difficult for beginners- it’s less forgiving!
Thank you Karen! Love your videos!
Do you have a link for printable templates?/
Much appreciated!
Yes- many templates are in the video descriptions for the various slab videos!! If you are on a DESKTOP- you will find the video description underneath the video and title. If you are on a MOBILE DEVICE, you will see the title below the video, then look to the right for a little ‘arrow’ which becomes a drop-down menu. Open that drop down menu, and the video description will be visible. In both cases, your video cannot be playing full screen while viewing the video description. If you can’t find it, I can post a link later today!
Let me know what video you’re wanting the pattern link for- as for some reason, I can’t see what video you might be referencing!
Where can I find the hand roller with pattern?
Selen INC New York it is written in the video description! :-). www.mkmpotterytools.com/rollers.php
Thank you so much. I really enjoyed your video and I learned quite a bit. I've watched the video a couple of times and I don't see information with a link to how to download the template. Could you please clarify? Thanks!
Hi Denise! Check in the video description, that’s where the link will be! In the text paragraphs under the video!
@@KaransPotsAndGlass THANK YOU!!! I found it!!! I just printed it out and I'm bringing it to the studio now. You'll be in my thoughts!
FYI, I cut out the template using an old plastic folder. 🙂
Do you think this would be too challenging to do with my 8th graders? This mug is beautiful and your video step by step is so clear and informative! Thanks!
I think it is completely doable with 8th graders!!! I bet they would love it! :)
@@KaransPotsAndGlass thanks so much!
wait... what happen latter? do you put it on the oven or to dry outside? .
This clay must be fired in a kiln to over 2000 degrees!
I am not sure how to make the dark acetate measuring device. Can you clarify?
Sure- it started just as a scrap of paper which I folded vertically, then, I cut to angled cuts to create a "diamond" shape. (I made the long side the dart, and the shorter side the handle to hold it...) Then, I opened it up, and drew a vertical line along the fold. This vertical line on the fold is what you align with the marks you make on the cup. And, just to give me some flexibility, I made a few straight horizontal lines. That gives you options of lining up the lines with the edge of the bottom... therefore making darts which are longer or shorter depending on the look you want. The reason I have mine is on acetate is so it will last, and kids can use it over and over in my classroom. You could take a clear or translucent tub lid and cut one if you want something durable. I like having the see through quality, so I can match up the lines and the edge with the horizontal lines. I use darts like that of lots of different sizes and angles when I handbuild. I find it helps me to be consistent when I make darts or cuts! :-) Let me know if this needs more clarification! :-) Karan
cut *two* angled cuts... not to!
Thanks Karan. I love your videos. Excellent ideas and technique
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How do you plan for the shrinkage that happens in the kiln?
Hi Renae- different clay bodies will have different shrink rates. You want to check with the manufacturer to see what a specific shrink rate is. So, if a clay has a 14% shrink rate, you can just estimate 14% more. Or, as I normally do... I just make my pattern generally "bigger" than I want my end result. If I am making sets, I just am sure to use the exact same pattern for all of them.
@@KaransPotsAndGlass So do you mostly work with porcelain then?
@@renaebettenhausen3611 -no at home I use Laguna B-mix normally with grog. That's what I used in the video. I often put the specifics in the video description.
@@KaransPotsAndGlass Your work is beautiful. Do you use B mix because it's easier ti throw with or because it's less expensive? Thanks for answering my questions
Ranae- because I like the white color with my glazes... it is nice and reflective when I use the celedon (transparent) type glazes- and I like to sgraffito carve it too and like the higher contrast. It is more plastic to work with than porcelain, and a little more forgiving! I love the grogless version, but I have issues with warping when my pieces get larger, so I often just use the grogged version.
Could you share the corner dart stencil sizes, please?
Hi Lauren! Sure, I had the link in the video description, but here it is again...
drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B8o9XSZB7dN7M2h0WjYxV2R1V0k?usp=sharing
That is a folder that has a couple of photos of the darts with the measurements! It is easier to see my photo then for me to try to describe it!
Hello teacher, a question, Can I drink cofee or juice or water in that cup?
It must be fired, glazed with a food safe glaze, then refired! :)
Karen where did you get the texture roller you use here i tryed looking at the doc but couldnt find it
Hi Kathryn- you may want to check directly on the MKM website- I got it at my local supplier when they had it! mkmpotterytools.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA8vSOBhCkARIsAGdp6RTaA7RH6l6nuqM5aoFCRH23SewgTExZ2T_0JdWV6OoBQ_XhChfQNf8aAgXSEALw_wcB
What are the measurements for the darts you use?
Hi Kim- in the video description, you will find a link to a Google FOLDER which has photographs of the darts so you can see them in detail! :) It is in the 3rd paragraph from the bottom!
? thank you, Amazing , Can I know how my dough makes these wonderful things
so then you can burn these and use them for drinking? or just decoration?
Oana C when properly glazed and fired they are functional and you can drink out of!
Will I need a kiln for this activity?
Yes! Ceramic items which are functional must be fired in a kiln. You may want to look into classes at an art studio if you’re interested in beginning in ceramics!
KaransPotsAndGlass thank you!! Is there a cheap one you would recommend for a beginner?
Amanda- a kiln is a commitment ... if you want to purchase one, there are smaller ones which are great... and you can find used ones, I'm sure. I would imagine that if you look, you can find someone selling a used one. New kilns would be about a minimum of $1000 I would imagine. Just know though, a kiln requires a power source similar to an oven or a dryer... so you may have to have an electrician provide you with electrical hookup. That's why I often recommend for people to get their feet wet to see if they really like it by taking some classes at a studio or art center. Then, if you love it, set up your own home studio! :)
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Those cups are gorgeous, however, the outer seam being visible takes away from it. IMHO Was there a reason why you didn’t smooth them out?
Yes there is. To me when I make something slab built, I do not try to disguise the seams. I want them to “speak” the actual technique. I want the person who holds it to understand how it was made. Many ceramic artists have different approaches. This is my personal preference. :). Different strokes for different folks! :)
How wide is the wood piece?
are you asking how thick the wooden thickness strips are?? 1/4" :)
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Great video, however guessing on the size of the darts is very difficult It would be helpful if you give some kind measurement.
Susan- here are some photos I took of the darts with measurements. The link will take you to photos in my Googledrive. drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B8o9XSZB7dN7M2h0WjYxV2R1V0k?usp=sharing
I put the link in the video description now too! :)
What are dimensions of template, please
Hi Sue-Ann, I did't measure that template... I just used a scrap piece of paper that I folded... you can use whatever size you like for a cylindrical pattern! Just allow a little extra size to allow for shrinking! :-)
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How did it say and how to cook and how it remains whitne after cooking
You could use a potter's wheel to save yourself valuable time. and the finish would look even.
Katerina Patiniotis lol- that is true- but not the point of constructing with this method. :-). The idea behind using this method is to show off the hand built features you can emphasize. I recommend one of my videos on throwing cups if you are interested in learning more about wheel throwing!
Hermosa
great video!! but the seems of the jars bothers me > _
Mitzy Sandi Vallejo : because it's handmade. That is actually beautiful. You're in a habit of using the wheel or machine made stuff so far.
Ok kk I won't doubt that her work and talent is remarkable. This cups are beautiful, but you could be right. Maybe I'm more into the other technique.
Mitzy Sandi Vallejo : In my country people are pretty casual and do not mind little imperfections specially if they are self made. I find imperfect beautiful - maybe my perspective only!
Ok kk actually it is imperfectly beautiful :)
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