HOW I MAKE CERAMICS AT HOME (the entire pottery process) | lolita olympia

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    the full start-to-finish process of how i make pottery/ceramics from home without a wheel (hand building) and the exact materials i currently use! I get lots of messages about doing pottery videos for beginners so i hope you find this helpful xx
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  • @katyoutnabout5943
    @katyoutnabout5943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +667

    Top tip: always start by “wedging the clay”. That’s to slam it on the table at different angles. This gets all the air bubbles out, even if you’re using seconds, thirds, etc. You should also do it with new clay, because it also gives a smooth texture to the clay, and warms it up so its easier to work with. And then there is no need to poke holes into your product either.

    • @leleenpretorius5213
      @leleenpretorius5213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What do yous mean by 'seconds, thirds' etc? Newbie so asking as I go along, thanks.

    • @katyoutnabout5943
      @katyoutnabout5943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Leleen Pretorius i mean using the leftover clay, and then using the leftover clay with more leftover clay. You can use clay over and over, and even if you have chunks that didnt get stored properly and are all dried up, you can dump them in a bucket of water and in a few days, they’ll be ready to add to the leftover clay bucket again :)

    • @gabrielpiresguilhermeberna5606
      @gabrielpiresguilhermeberna5606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Yes! The first thing I though when she was rolling the clay was "oh my god so many bubbles"

  • @gazoakleychef
    @gazoakleychef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1563

    this video is probably the most beautiful TH-cam video ive ever watched, thank you so much for the lesson. Your pottery is beautiful.

  • @isabellajane5644
    @isabellajane5644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2788

    Lol that thumbnail made me think you were making ceramic pancakes

  • @_sheshines
    @_sheshines 3 ปีที่แล้ว +893

    Imagine following this tutorial and then getting up to the stage where you need to fire it lmaooo

    • @karenab.109
      @karenab.109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Haaaaaaaaaaa, lmao! Omg right!

    • @toxiknao8826
      @toxiknao8826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      That's what I'm saying :(

    • @courgette8082
      @courgette8082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      exactly what I was thinking. Like not everyone know a person who has a ceramic oven ...

    • @madelinerindon
      @madelinerindon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@courgette8082 you can probably find a place to fire them, my local ceramic supplies store let’s people pay to fire their pieces

    • @nadiemm5861
      @nadiemm5861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So on point 🥲

  • @natsmith3067
    @natsmith3067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    It doesn't explicitly say in the video but washing the dried clay off your work surface is really important. Dry clay dust in dangerous to inhale so always wet down and wipe up your tables and boards.

  • @ucoyun
    @ucoyun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +827

    I love the video but the title is misleading. I thought you did everything at home.

    • @moonbeeps
      @moonbeeps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Same. Those ovens are really expensive, and they consume a lot of electricity, so that turns up the bill.

    • @friendlyreminderbyronni
      @friendlyreminderbyronni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Build a kiln it’s simple

    • @friendlyreminderbyronni
      @friendlyreminderbyronni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@olechkagoncharova9157 no you can build one from mud lol I have, look up Mexican kiln :)

    • @moonbeeps
      @moonbeeps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@olechkagoncharova9157 lol don't exaggerate, none of the pottery makers that I know are rich xD (and i know a lot cause i work in the same sector) a lot of artist have in their basement or garage their workshop with a small oven for ceramic, but they are NOT rich AT ALL. Ovens can be around 1000€ here which should be around $1300+
      But you do not get it for free in any place, dropping it off it not free, they charge you for the amount of time or space you consume for that oven.

    • @baileybreving2752
      @baileybreving2752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Hey there! Although her kiln isn’t “at home,” most communities have an art based organization that more than likely will have a similar situation to Lolita. You can search on Facebook or just Google you city + “community kiln.” Sometimes it’ll be at a college or at a youth center, but more than likely you’ll be welcome to bring your pieces in for a small fee or for free. Obviously there’s dedicated pottery businesses that will more than likely offer a similar service but probably more expensive. Just search around and be resourceful! ❤️

  • @lenalee1911
    @lenalee1911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +451

    The title is a bit misleading. My main goal was to see how you are firing it- so that part of the process which is the most important part isn’t at home. You do have to take them in somewhere.
    Anyhow, thanks for the tutorial. The video is done beautifully.

    • @bbjanetsai
      @bbjanetsai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Lee Gh Ya, I thought I could learn how to make ceramic at home....

    • @lilyabbott12
      @lilyabbott12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Kilns are bloody expensive, I cannot imagine you could afford one at home

    • @aine884
      @aine884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      if you live in a house you can make a kiln type thing in the ground, it’s how they did it a while ago, but it is really iffy and harder to do

    • @eggworthy
      @eggworthy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You can do the exact same process with air dry clay, It’d just take longer to do. There’s lots of great tutorials out there for how to do it

    • @linneafrangipane5785
      @linneafrangipane5785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@eggworthy but most air dry clays are not food safe

  • @magali4321
    @magali4321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    Cool video, but I got a bit worried when I saw you cleaned the wood board directly in the sink. If you just put water with clay down the sink it will eventually clog your pipes. It's better to keep the dirty water in a jar - after some time, the clay goes down (decantation) and you can even reuse it! But if other particles got in the clay and it got dirty or you just don't want to reuse it, it's better to just throw it in the trash.
    [I'm not an expert at clay and ceramics, but I thought it would be good to share this information]

    • @jetta.silence6356
      @jetta.silence6356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Why throw it down the sink or trash. Just rinse it off in the back yard or put the jar of slip in the garden. If its natural clay it has lots of minerals that are great for soil.

    • @magali4321
      @magali4321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jetta.silence6356 true, i guess i didn't think about that cause i don't have a garden kk

    • @jetta.silence6356
      @jetta.silence6356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@magali4321 lol well thats ok . You could always just water the grass or a tree somewhere right😝

    • @nihanparlak6645
      @nihanparlak6645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How can you wash a board under the runnin water and put the water in a jar?

    • @suki_channel
      @suki_channel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I'm curious for the process of cleaning for pottery

  • @Cardangiels
    @Cardangiels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +641

    Almost I got the idea I can make this at home...until the firing :(. Does the glaze is food safe?

    • @NicoleAminov
      @NicoleAminov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Yes it does! Clay before it’s glazed is porous and if food gets caught in the tiny pores it will cause bacteria to grow

    • @katl8825
      @katl8825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      there's many types of glazes, some of them are food safe, some of them are not water-proof, some of them are not food safe at all.

    • @libertymorgan2129
      @libertymorgan2129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      You can get air dry clay!!!

    • @sabrinaochoa257
      @sabrinaochoa257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@libertymorgan2129 that’s what I said!
      What about the 1st kiln fire!!

    • @sonujaimonvarghese6723
      @sonujaimonvarghese6723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      what is the clay called? Where to buy? Can u share link of the clay u used

  • @natchosm4320
    @natchosm4320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As a potter, this is a great simple way to make pottery. Hand building like this is super simple and I highly reccomend this to beginners

  • @mannatsingh8609
    @mannatsingh8609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    if i want to colour my pottery , should I colour it before the firing or after the firing?

  • @JanelleKinsey
    @JanelleKinsey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beautiful editing and story telling! From a ceramist to another, this is so peaceful and wholesome to watch

  • @SarahZ
    @SarahZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    This was so relaxing and well-produced!

    • @PSTWFB
      @PSTWFB 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gardening (बागवानी) of Department of Ceramic Engineering (सिरेमिक अभियांत्रिकी), I.I.T. (B.H.U.)
      th-cam.com/video/Cfbfweq9Xyc/w-d-xo.html

  • @miasqueak
    @miasqueak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You’re videos are so satisfying to watch and everything you make is so beautiful! It’s also motivating me to start up making plant pots again☺️

  • @zahraranjbarian3946
    @zahraranjbarian3946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am a photographer and once upon a time I exactly wanted these type of dishes and when now I see how they made by u ... just it is sooo relaxing and satisfying ❤🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @darcymckenziie
    @darcymckenziie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    this video is exactly what I needed! Been obsessed with making clay pieces since watching your videos !

    • @LolitaOlympia
      @LolitaOlympia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      awhhh this makes me so happy to hear 💘😘

  • @monicaperez4749
    @monicaperez4749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Im so happy I found your channel. I recently started making my own ceramics at home and was looking for tips on TH-cam and you hoped up! Love your pieces!

  • @itsmejt9283
    @itsmejt9283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg! I have been wanting to make my own pottery and this is JUST the right method I want to try! Thank you! Your video is super awesome ✨

  • @ourtaetaeissohansom1552
    @ourtaetaeissohansom1552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    why you don't wedge the clay first to prevent air bubbles so that you don't have to poke air holes after you shape the plate?

    • @Piddypng
      @Piddypng 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Yeah that was really weird. You always wanna wedge your stuff

    • @heathern8043
      @heathern8043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What does wedge the clay mean?

    • @Natalie-bc9kv
      @Natalie-bc9kv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@heathern8043 It's form of kneading which pushes air pockets out of the clay in order to prevent the pottery bursting in the kiln due to moisture expansion

    • @mochi_toebeanz
      @mochi_toebeanz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Natalie-bc9kv like the technique to knead bread?

    • @janicerook8912
      @janicerook8912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@mochi_toebeanz no, the opposite, to take the air out..bread you want the air in

  • @sararibeiro8096
    @sararibeiro8096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for this video Lolita! So useful and peaceful to watch! Love the way you edit🥺❤️

  • @ashleyrp2007
    @ashleyrp2007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This video is so aesthetically pleasing

  • @Yazminslife.
    @Yazminslife. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    so far I been seeing your clay videos and they're inspiring me, this school year (my junior year in high school) im taking ceramics but im gonna have to do my projects at home witch im very excited for.

    • @LolitaOlympia
      @LolitaOlympia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      awhhh how exciting!! All the best chick x

  • @martinazoecremona2009
    @martinazoecremona2009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can we please talk about how beautiful the cinematography of the video is? i-

  • @arimessina6810
    @arimessina6810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    After watching this I decided that my arts major project is going to be pottery. Truly incredible work.

  • @k8marlowe
    @k8marlowe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for sharing your home-process! I have long been considering trying to do the same. Your gorgeous tutorial has inspired me, fully.

  • @briisabel8457
    @briisabel8457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i never comment on videos but wow this video is so perfect?!! like i didn’t skip any parts or anticipate it ending. you’re doing an amazing job, truly. thank u, i’m excited to start x

  • @micheledickey4066
    @micheledickey4066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +696

    Do NOT wash clay down the sink!! It will cause terrible expensive problems with your plumbing!!!!

    • @welsthe3rd
      @welsthe3rd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Cringed when I saw that 😵 Use a bucket or basin instead

    • @fireflyexposed
      @fireflyexposed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      It's possible that sink has a filter on it. Used to have a sink in our old studio with a full on filter on it.

    • @welsthe3rd
      @welsthe3rd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@fireflyexposed yeah there are clay taps you can build into a sink

    • @faebalina7786
      @faebalina7786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      What should someone do instead?

    • @micheledickey4066
      @micheledickey4066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      Safi La The problem with her showing herself doing that and not stating that youHAVE TO have a clay trap in the bottom is that people who are new to clay won’t know not to do what she did. What you need to do is to spray the surface with water and use a paper towel or regular towel to wipe off as much as you can, then get a clean wet towel and get the rest. I also use a three stage washing when I wash my hands. I use paper towel to get as much of the clay off as possible, then I have an old 1 gallon ice cream bucket that I wash my hands off in that I keep a nail scrub brush in so I can get under my nails, then I will use my sink to wash my hands the last time. It’d sooo very important to get into the habit of.

  • @xoselena13xo
    @xoselena13xo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    your ceramics are gorgeous, thanks so much for showing the whole process, so interesting! also your editing is always so perfect, just discovered your channel recently but I love it! xx

    • @LolitaOlympia
      @LolitaOlympia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      so glad you liked it - thanks so much ✨💜💜

  • @fredericasantos6402
    @fredericasantos6402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I love this so much, this year I studied ceramics at school and this made me want to do it by myself again. Thank you 🥺

  • @DynamicBailey
    @DynamicBailey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just stumbled upon your video and watched it out of curiosity. It was so calming and lovely. The music was perfect and you’ve inspired me to start playing with clay and to explore my creative side again. Thank you, Lolita🙏

    • @LolitaOlympia
      @LolitaOlympia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      this makes me so happy 🥺🥰🥰 thank you so much x

    • @DynamicBailey
      @DynamicBailey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lolita Olympia Thank YOU so much! You’re a lovely and talented girl💕

  • @AuthenticallyAmi
    @AuthenticallyAmi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    this video was soooo relaxing to watch wow you're incredible talented and i am sooo excited for your next drop xx

  • @AngelandDevil
    @AngelandDevil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    i love the energy of this video

  • @avashevlin1758
    @avashevlin1758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    I am curious why you chose to manually poke air bubbles out rather than wedging the clay before rolling it out?

    • @GahImaGhost
      @GahImaGhost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Same, I was waiting for her to slam the slab of clay

    • @MelanaC
      @MelanaC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I would never rely on poking holes! I always wedge...

    • @timeiswhat
      @timeiswhat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@MelanaC Well then you can make your own TH-cam video...

    • @ericainspace
      @ericainspace 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Genuinely wondering the same thing.

    • @magidal5421
      @magidal5421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      timeiswhat Huh, didn’t know non-aggressive criticism wasn’t allowed anymore

  • @MissArmy
    @MissArmy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can’t wait to make these for my family someday

  • @YOUSIYC7
    @YOUSIYC7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was beautiful! I would love to do something like that. I did a few projects in high school but never since, makes me want to again.

  • @ishasunconditional5056
    @ishasunconditional5056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The moment I read I make ceramics at home the bell icon is hit on.🌈

    • @LolitaOlympia
      @LolitaOlympia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🥰🥰

    • @mrsmommy2855
      @mrsmommy2855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you’re picking and choosing who you like and responds back to. Lol can’t take criticism?

    • @ishasunconditional5056
      @ishasunconditional5056 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrsmommy2855 Hi!this is not criticism by the way.Secondly,if I found something suddenly which I really wanted like the techniques shared over here, my comment has expressed an abstract feeling of excitement coz I found what I wanted.This is simple.Please read the comment it doesn't sense any criticism.

    • @ishasunconditional5056
      @ishasunconditional5056 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's the channel's choice to like and reply to something and it's the viewer's choice to take acknowledgement of the same or not.

    • @mrsmommy2855
      @mrsmommy2855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aadishree Datar hi. I wasn’t referring to your comment as criticism. That was more towards the owner of the video but if you’re so butthurt, then that’s a personal problem. Did I mention you in it-wait I didn’t 🥱 This conversation is over.

  • @Mili189
    @Mili189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow found out this video randomly and loved every second; great editing skills and music tastes by the way! Made me wanna try it!

  • @mothdelrey
    @mothdelrey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    wish i saw ur videos when i was in ceramics class. i had a difficult time throwing on the wheel so my art teacher allowed us to make dinnerware by molding but i had no creativity to even make them nice and pretty like urs.

    • @NedasFlanderas
      @NedasFlanderas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Giiiirl, try Pinterest. You'll find a lot of beautiful ideas. You probably won't make exactly the same works as in the pictures, but at least you'll get inspiration and some ideas :)

    • @mothdelrey
      @mothdelrey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NedasFlanderas my problem was i had no idea how to achieve that look. like how to form the walls on bowls or plates. i was a beginner and my art teacher was no help

    • @NedasFlanderas
      @NedasFlanderas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mothdelrey Oooh, yeah, then it's sad... Well, but what I've learned, is that you can use basically anything for clay: you can just put random things on it - like leaves, flowers, thread, fabric and many other things - roll over it, and get a beautiful print. Also, anything, what you use for cooking cookies or cakes (like, molds and other shapes) you can use with clay too. It's very interesting and the result is usually very good. As long as you do not press the rolling pin too deep in the clay... :)

  • @sophiamalinovskaya5986
    @sophiamalinovskaya5986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Wait...? How do you glaze pottery without the 1st (biscuit) firing? 🤔 What kind of clay do you use? Thanks for your work

    • @alisojay
      @alisojay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s called raw glazing.

    • @xoYaSsYox
      @xoYaSsYox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alisojay so do I have to get a special clay to make it work or can I just get any clay for raw glazing?

    • @alisojay
      @alisojay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@xoYaSsYox some commercial glazes state on the jars if they can be applied to green ware or not. If you make your own glazes then you’d need to replace some of the clay content in the recipe with the clay body that you use. They have to be fired a lot slower because of the 3 different types of water in clay and held on a soak. Lucie Rie always made her work this way.

    • @xoYaSsYox
      @xoYaSsYox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alisojay thank you so much for your detailed answer :) I see there is a lot more to learn about making pottery than I thought

    • @ZinniaRAWR
      @ZinniaRAWR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking the exact same thing

  • @divyasrirajyala6517
    @divyasrirajyala6517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love how u keep everything clean and organized..the neat freak in me appreciates that

    • @LolitaOlympia
      @LolitaOlympia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hahah the virgo in me can’t help it 😂 !!!

    • @mrsmommy2855
      @mrsmommy2855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lolita Olympia Lmao a true “neat freak” would remove his/her jewelry before touching the clay; we wouldn’t be able to accept the fact that anything of value to us is compromised in any way. A true neat freak would NEVER rinse off his/her art supplies and tools in the same sink our food touches. Girl 🥱

    • @divyasrirajyala6517
      @divyasrirajyala6517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yan Yan well I didn’t know your definition was the right one! Thanks for your unwanted opinion!

    • @mrsmommy2855
      @mrsmommy2855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Divya Srirajyala I’m glad you agree! For a second there I thought you were uneducated, but such a relief to find out otherwise. Carpe diem.

    • @divyasrirajyala6517
      @divyasrirajyala6517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yan Yan u seem to be dumb to not even understand sarcasm... uneducated because I don’t have the same definition for a neat freak?! Wow take the stick out of ur ass!

  • @sarahlarson7797
    @sarahlarson7797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    I don't know why all of these people are acting like that kid in school who thinks they know everything and looks down their nose at everyone. I love your video, and I think you should keep making them. Maybe all these jerks are jealous that you have something cool going on and they don't. Anyway keep keepin on... btw this is the first video of yours I have seen, and I subscribed. So, thank you and God bless.

    • @kaiiiitskai
      @kaiiiitskai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I definitely agree. I just enjoyed the video too and that’s it. Just subbed as well

    • @LolitaOlympia
      @LolitaOlympia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      You both are so so sweet! I’m self taught and only uploaded this video because I get so many questions on how I make my pieces - people can’t get their head around the fact that I’m not saying you have to do it my way or my way is the right way 😂 it’s just what i do - your comments have made my day! Sending love to you both x

    • @Jaylahhhh
      @Jaylahhhh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      People love to gatekeep things and correct others to state their superiority. It’s very sad.

    • @rlu8800
      @rlu8800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! Thanks for even making the video for everyone to see.

    • @leleenpretorius5213
      @leleenpretorius5213 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LolitaOlympia hi there. I'm newbie deluxe, watched your video and whilst reading thro comments, I gave asked some q if you don't mind. I will google as well.

  • @SeriouslyCreative
    @SeriouslyCreative 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you:)

  • @OrtoInScatola
    @OrtoInScatola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Misleading title

    • @pochamocha23
      @pochamocha23 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You expected her to have a kiln at her house? 😂

  • @bylucerito
    @bylucerito 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm just thinking about take some lessons and this video is so inspiring ! Thanks so much!

  • @DeeDeeCatMom
    @DeeDeeCatMom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    really pretty, but how is it that you didn't bisque fire before glazing? Usually we fire twice, once for bisque, then glaze and do the glaze fire.

    • @tamirenno5845
      @tamirenno5845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was going to ask the same question.

    • @Tinylittledaintybutterfly
      @Tinylittledaintybutterfly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's a form of ceramic decoration, that paint is a mixture of clay and pigments from minerals, the piece is painted with that paint and then it is baked

  • @flynn0331
    @flynn0331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Can you make a list of materials you’ve used? Hehe thanks!

  • @aliceshoua
    @aliceshoua 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi! Beautiful video. I’m curious, you used cone 6 clay and went straight to a glaze fire with no bisque fire in betweeen? Do you ramp up the kiln slower to avoid cracking? Any tips would be appreciated. It would be great to save energy and skip my bisque fires. Thank you

    • @PSTWFB
      @PSTWFB 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gardening (बागवानी) of Department of Ceramic Engineering (सिरेमिक अभियांत्रिकी), I.I.T. (B.H.U.)
      th-cam.com/video/Cfbfweq9Xyc/w-d-xo.html

  • @daemmerung19
    @daemmerung19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +833

    First step, take your rings off.

    • @lillionaire
      @lillionaire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +177

      second step, don't care what other people decide to do with their belongings

    • @dream.5708
      @dream.5708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@lillionaire exactly

    • @fireflyexposed
      @fireflyexposed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Nah, not with hand building. It's not likely that your rings or any jewelry will get stuck or get in the way when you hand build. I only hand build and slip cast, so I know :P

    • @gabrielaranna5809
      @gabrielaranna5809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Thank you! I almost couldn't pay attention to anything else but the clay-filled rings in her fingers. She sure has a beautiful hand and the rings are on point, but they get in the way when you are working the clay.

    • @katelala23
      @katelala23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      It WiLl rUiN tHe AeStHeTiC

  • @kathrynholt6894
    @kathrynholt6894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I only ever did ceramics at high school but I thought that you were supposed to fire then glaze and then fire again? Is this normal or because you only put the glaze on top? I’m just wondering. Btw your work is beautiful ☺️❤️

    • @allexis97
      @allexis97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah thats called the bisque... and usually you can put slip and some other things on greenware... but not glaze, I'd like to see her explain her process more thoroughly for sure

    • @lisakmetzger
      @lisakmetzger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can absolutely single fire pieces and put glaze directly on greenware. You take the kiln straight up to your vitrification temp and skip the lower fire bisque stage. It’s more risky but if you know your clay, glazes and kiln really well it can save tons of time.

    • @Tinylittledaintybutterfly
      @Tinylittledaintybutterfly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's a different type of decoration in clay, i don't know hot to say it in english, but in spanish we call it "engobe"

    • @simonajanusauskiene4
      @simonajanusauskiene4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tinylittledaintybutterfly "engobe" is kind of international ;)

    • @Tinylittledaintybutterfly
      @Tinylittledaintybutterfly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@simonajanusauskiene4 oohh, i didn't know it hehe thanks

  • @Tiarose88
    @Tiarose88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Thought this was a tutorial for real pancakes and was very confused at the thumbnail 😂😂

  • @annsalman5234
    @annsalman5234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Love the video, but you forgot to mention that you shouldn't glaze the bottom of ceramics because otherwise the glaze will melt onto the surface of the shelf in the kiln and it'll be almost impossible to get your piece out of the kiln in one piece.

    • @LolitaOlympia
      @LolitaOlympia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know - there were a few things I forgot to mention! Thank you for your comment though, hopefully people will see that you shouldn’t glaze the bottom from me not doing it! But I’ll be sure to mention in my next tutorials so it’s clear :))

  • @emilybaggott7131
    @emilybaggott7131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I absolutely adore your pieces! This video has inspired me to contact my local studio and rent their kiln to fire some of my own pieces! I just have a question - because you let them get bone dry for a week you don't have to bisque fire? Or how do you just do 1 glaze fire? Keep up to beautiful work

    • @gina88ization
      @gina88ization ปีที่แล้ว

      im confused too, I thought you had to do 2 firings?

  • @roselemonade5966
    @roselemonade5966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi may I know what type of clay are you using ? Because it looks really soft and easy to shape

  • @lavenda8103
    @lavenda8103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Boyyy this women does poetry with rings onn!!😂😂

    • @LolitaOlympia
      @LolitaOlympia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Generally I don’t! I just did this time for the aesthetics of the video haha :))

  • @Dude-yo5ec
    @Dude-yo5ec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i'm just here listening to the chill beats while doing my final research paper.

  • @cello3403
    @cello3403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Really wish i had a kiln:(

    • @Tweetypi16
      @Tweetypi16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      I know, the video is called " how I make ceramics at home" me 😍. Then she proceeds to leave the house 😕eh...

    • @Corn22
      @Corn22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ingrid well you can’t make it without the kiln so what did you expect?

    • @tschenni3629
      @tschenni3629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@Corn22 how are they supposed to know u expert?

    • @Corn22
      @Corn22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Tschenni ...because anyone that knows anything about clay knows it has to be fired in a kiln which most people don’t just have at their house lol

    • @byoun..
      @byoun.. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      zoot boot you don’t have to be so rude. The title is misleading and most people watching probably have be experience with clay that’s why they’re here

  • @francess.4890
    @francess.4890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where do you buy your clay? Any specific store in mind?
    Thank you so much for your helpful videos.

  • @emilysinnott
    @emilysinnott 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so so helpful thank you!! I love your channel, love from Ireland :))

  • @Emy-oh4wn
    @Emy-oh4wn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I clicked the video to know "how she made ceramic pancakes" 😂 I was intrigued.. But either way I don't regret clicking.. 😂

  • @alexandrafallows4899
    @alexandrafallows4899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    How are you doing a glaze firing without doing a bisque first? I’d love to know about your process.

    • @Susannasweetgirl
      @Susannasweetgirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i need her to answer this!!😔

    • @perforatedfold
      @perforatedfold 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      underglaze~you can get underglaze paint to apply to leatherhard clay or bisqued ware :)

    • @Susannasweetgirl
      @Susannasweetgirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@perforatedfold I recommend Mayco - Stroke & coat

    • @tamirenno5845
      @tamirenno5845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@perforatedfold I’m new to this so please forgive my question...I thought maybe it was underglaze, but do you have to fire it a second time and/or with a clear glaze over it to make it food safe? Thank you.

    • @perforatedfold
      @perforatedfold 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      no worries~im fairly new at it myself so i understand what u mean. i believe u can underglaze before or after bisque (first firing), then you can apply a clear glaze before 2nd firing. i think food safe depends on the glaze you use (may want to doublecheck on this). thinking of recording my pottery journey as i recently got a kiln if you're interested..learn as i go kinda thing..hopefully i wont set my pl on fire lol

  • @lorenwallwork
    @lorenwallwork 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Hey, just wondering how come you don’t fire them before glazing? Like bisquefiring them?

    • @LolitaOlympia
      @LolitaOlympia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I single-fire all of my pieces which means I let them dry out completely, glaze them and then fire. It’s a bit different to the traditional bisque & then glaze, but more convenient if you don’t have a kiln of your own x

    • @NedasFlanderas
      @NedasFlanderas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LolitaOlympia Do you glaze that in engobe?

    • @karenefthemes9817
      @karenefthemes9817 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a great option for me too! I didn’t know you could single fire!

  • @jeanpaulkyokya2341
    @jeanpaulkyokya2341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm doing Electrical and Electronic Enginnering, we talked about Ceramic materials during our Material Science class and here i am watching diy videos on TH-cam. Thank you for taking your time to avail this content on here.

  • @louiseowens4593
    @louiseowens4593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gosh this video is so beautiful and calming! I felt so happy watching it and feel like I could also try my hand at making beautiful pieces after watching it, too! Thank you!

  • @justtubingby129
    @justtubingby129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    At university, we were taught to throw the clay, several times, against the tops of our work tables to eliminate bubbles. No needle poking required.

  • @miawolf7790
    @miawolf7790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How do I fire clay without owning a kiln? Is are places that will help u fire your pieces?

  • @chilliwatterson7935
    @chilliwatterson7935 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i just love it when you get stuff out of the kiln and it is still just warm

  • @luanadelmaschio8574
    @luanadelmaschio8574 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for show us how to make a lovely pottery . I've discovery this world just now and i'm absolutely enchanted.

  • @lalaheaven
    @lalaheaven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Good thing the plates are supposed to be uneven, i cringe so much when they're being moved and handled while still very wet 😅 though if you want the bottom to be flat you may want to wait till they're stiff enough before lifting them.

  • @fc2682
    @fc2682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    when I don’t even have a space to dry them 😭💔 I will just live my pottery dream through your vids

  • @oliviadavis3614
    @oliviadavis3614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this vid! I have never done pottery but I am now inspired!!

  • @jaypee913
    @jaypee913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    letting them stay inside the car for a week enough to cook them lol😂

  • @Ren-zi5zl
    @Ren-zi5zl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the way that i saw the scenery when you were driving and thought you were kiwi and then i heard The Accent

    • @lee-oralusis5030
      @lee-oralusis5030 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No the scenery is too dry, when I heard the birds at the start I thought Austalia...then heard the accent....definitely Australian.

  • @Garanon5
    @Garanon5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work! I appreciate the helpful definitions during your process lol. And here I thought I needed a kiln at home

  • @idomtknow_
    @idomtknow_ ปีที่แล้ว

    The videos are always so calming 🪷🍵✨

    • @savesoil3133
      @savesoil3133 ปีที่แล้ว

      You might also like the #SaveSoil movement 🌸

  • @volstrekt
    @volstrekt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Glaze before bisque firing?! I never knew that was possible..

    • @melissasalvasauri6262
      @melissasalvasauri6262 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it is possible. I fire my work sometimes once and sometimes twice and you can't tell the difference at all. The important thing is to experiment with your clay, glazes, and temperature and to choose what works for you. If you choose a glaze that is food safe (Stroke and Coat, for example) you will have a single fired food safe product every time :) happy firing!

  • @lignyeloyo2214
    @lignyeloyo2214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I thought it would work, but can anyone tell me if I can glaze it at home, like in my stove or something? Thank you!

    • @caramelc0rn
      @caramelc0rn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lignye Loyo Unfortunately not. To fire any clay, you need a kiln. This is because clay isn’t just “drying up” when it’s getting fired, it’s chemicals are actually changing, so when you add water to it, it doesn’t dissolve. In order to do this, most clays need to get up to around >1200 degrees Fahrenheit/648 degree Celsius, and obviously an oven won’t do that. Same thing for glaze. You can use air dry clay for decorative art, but if you want it to be useable, you need to glaze it, which also needs a kiln. Ask a friend if they have one, or go around where you live and see if some art studios or schools that have ceramics classes will let you use theirs. Another thing you can do is pit fire. Basically, dig a huge hole in your backyard, and pretty much put all your clay pieces in there in a fire, and it has to be covered. This process needs you to be like a babysitter so you can make sure everything’s going well. Also, PLEASE make sure that the land is yours because that patch of land will not be able to grow anything on it anymore. I hope this helps :)

    • @lignyeloyo2214
      @lignyeloyo2214 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caramelc0rn thank you very much, it was so useful. I will take your advices

    • @salehnassr279
      @salehnassr279 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caramelc0rn If covered, fire will definitly die. Can you explain this please?

  • @TshepangPooe
    @TshepangPooe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    aaaaahhhhh Iove this!!!! I've been dreaming of making pottery for so long! I thought I needed a wheel. This is so exciting!!! Love the video!

  • @ninalexploratrice
    @ninalexploratrice 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg this video is so peaceful and beautiful, thank you 🤍

  • @mnmlst1
    @mnmlst1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh that was disappointing, I must say... The most important part was not at home with a house oven (that goes about 300°C), but at another with a conventional 1200°C ceramic oven. But it was nice to watch anyway.

  • @aliyahreid41
    @aliyahreid41 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Me laughing because she has rings on

  • @joshmrivera
    @joshmrivera 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing, amazing job! They came out so cute 🥰

  • @dunyabayatli595
    @dunyabayatli595 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its amazing! really thanks for sharing all steps with us!!

  • @sarasworst
    @sarasworst 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    was excited to see this video and then very sad to see how ill-informed her practice is lol. if anyone in the comments section is actually looking to get into pottery, i recommend you find a different video

    • @LolitaOlympia
      @LolitaOlympia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I haven’t been practicing ceramics for very long at all and didn’t make this video to make out as if I was a professional. I get SO many questions everyday about how I make my pieces and the exact products I use so this is all that is. I know what I do is basic and I still have a lot to learn (which I acknowledge in the video) but it works for me :))

    • @dianadeburr8125
      @dianadeburr8125 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Although your reply may seem a bit harsh to some, I must agree. There is so much more to pottery than what the video shows. If you seriously want to learn, it may be better to find a video that teaches the basics more elaborately. Although the video itself is cute, it skips basic know how and good advise.

  • @naharacastro1386
    @naharacastro1386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the condensed version of your process, you've helped me lots in 10 mins.

    • @PSTWFB
      @PSTWFB 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gardening (बागवानी) of Department of Ceramic Engineering (सिरेमिक अभियांत्रिकी), I.I.T. (B.H.U.)
      th-cam.com/video/Cfbfweq9Xyc/w-d-xo.html

  • @zhafarina6571
    @zhafarina6571 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been wanting to take a pottery class since the beginning of the pandemic but never have the chance, after watching this video I think I'm gonna take the class this month, thank you!

  • @LetsDoEnglish1
    @LetsDoEnglish1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely to see the ceramic making process!

  • @sallyhillier5789
    @sallyhillier5789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was both informative and relaxing, thanks!

  • @MarinaSoliman
    @MarinaSoliman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so peaceful to watch 😊

  • @donnamahoney3356
    @donnamahoney3356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Lolita. You are a wonderful teacher.

  • @Nappyy_TV
    @Nappyy_TV 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The vibe 🥲

  • @Princess-jo9no
    @Princess-jo9no 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so relaxing especially the music

  • @elliekinson6384
    @elliekinson6384 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou. Beautiful yet simple work.

  • @GladiolaGladis
    @GladiolaGladis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is tho most unic video that I ever seen in youtube 👏 and thank you for sharing with us all this wonderful job of you 😍

  • @drawwithbonnie
    @drawwithbonnie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved seeing your progress! I loved your video!

  • @missnakitamarie2203
    @missnakitamarie2203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And some how my migraine is gone after watching your content... Love your work xx

  • @maalikah295
    @maalikah295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’re videos are so amazing!! I loved this so much

  • @yamika.
    @yamika. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous!! Loved watching this

  • @christathomas5408
    @christathomas5408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One word:
    Beautiful!!

  • @MoeinPotter
    @MoeinPotter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found your channel and omg your work is so relaxing and inspiring 😍😍

  • @honestmomvlog
    @honestmomvlog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listen! These are BEAUTIFUL