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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hand building - 00:20
glazing - 04:11
loading the kiln - 06:24
unloading the kiln - 07:50
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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.
What do yous mean by 'seconds, thirds' etc? Newbie so asking as I go along, thanks.
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 :)
Yes! The first thing I though when she was rolling the clay was "oh my god so many bubbles"
this video is probably the most beautiful TH-cam video ive ever watched, thank you so much for the lesson. Your pottery is beautiful.
you have no idea how much this means 🥺❤️❤️ thank you so so much!!!
Ahhh I LOVE both of your TH-cam channels!!!
He is in love ;)
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Ahhhh gaz is here!
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.
Lol that thumbnail made me think you were making ceramic pancakes
Same!! 🤣 Xx
Wouldn’t they be panrocks in that case?
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Same
Yeah!
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
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]
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.
@@jetta.silence6356 true, i guess i didn't think about that cause i don't have a garden kk
@@magali4321 lol well thats ok . You could always just water the grass or a tree somewhere right😝
How can you wash a board under the runnin water and put the water in a jar?
Yeah, I'm curious for the process of cleaning for pottery
Imagine following this tutorial and then getting up to the stage where you need to fire it lmaooo
Haaaaaaaaaaa, lmao! Omg right!
That's what I'm saying :(
exactly what I was thinking. Like not everyone know a person who has a ceramic oven ...
@@courgette8082 you can probably find a place to fire them, my local ceramic supplies store let’s people pay to fire their pieces
So on point 🥲
Almost I got the idea I can make this at home...until the firing :(. Does the glaze is food safe?
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
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.
You can get air dry clay!!!
@@libertymorgan2129 that’s what I said!
What about the 1st kiln fire!!
what is the clay called? Where to buy? Can u share link of the clay u used
This was so relaxing and well-produced!
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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.
Lee Gh Ya, I thought I could learn how to make ceramic at home....
Kilns are bloody expensive, I cannot imagine you could afford one at home
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
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
@@eggworthy but most air dry clays are not food safe
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.
Beautiful editing and story telling! From a ceramist to another, this is so peaceful and wholesome to watch
I love the video but the title is misleading. I thought you did everything at home.
Same. Those ovens are really expensive, and they consume a lot of electricity, so that turns up the bill.
Build a kiln it’s simple
@@olechkagoncharova9157 no you can build one from mud lol I have, look up Mexican kiln :)
@@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.
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! ❤️
this video is exactly what I needed! Been obsessed with making clay pieces since watching your videos !
awhhh this makes me so happy to hear 💘😘
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 ❤🤦🏻♀️
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.
awhhh how exciting!! All the best chick x
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!
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After watching this I decided that my arts major project is going to be pottery. Truly incredible work.
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🙏
this makes me so happy 🥺🥰🥰 thank you so much x
Lolita Olympia Thank YOU so much! You’re a lovely and talented girl💕
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 🥺
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Can we please talk about how beautiful the cinematography of the video is? i-
Thank you for show us how to make a lovely pottery . I've discovery this world just now and i'm absolutely enchanted.
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☺️
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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?
Yeah that was really weird. You always wanna wedge your stuff
What does wedge the clay mean?
@@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
@@Natalie-bc9kv like the technique to knead bread?
@@mochi_toebeanz no, the opposite, to take the air out..bread you want the air in
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.
I definitely agree. I just enjoyed the video too and that’s it. Just subbed as well
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
People love to gatekeep things and correct others to state their superiority. It’s very sad.
I agree! Thanks for even making the video for everyone to see.
@@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.
This video is so aesthetically pleasing
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
so glad you liked it - thanks so much ✨💜💜
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
Do NOT wash clay down the sink!! It will cause terrible expensive problems with your plumbing!!!!
Cringed when I saw that 😵 Use a bucket or basin instead
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.
@@fireflyexposed yeah there are clay taps you can build into a sink
What should someone do instead?
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.
Thank you so much for this video Lolita! So useful and peaceful to watch! Love the way you edit🥺❤️
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The moment I read I make ceramics at home the bell icon is hit on.🌈
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So you’re picking and choosing who you like and responds back to. Lol can’t take criticism?
@@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.
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.
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.
I am curious why you chose to manually poke air bubbles out rather than wedging the clay before rolling it out?
Same, I was waiting for her to slam the slab of clay
I would never rely on poking holes! I always wedge...
@@MelanaC Well then you can make your own TH-cam video...
Genuinely wondering the same thing.
timeiswhat Huh, didn’t know non-aggressive criticism wasn’t allowed anymore
i love the energy of this video
i just love it when you get stuff out of the kiln and it is still just warm
I love how u keep everything clean and organized..the neat freak in me appreciates that
hahah the virgo in me can’t help it 😂 !!!
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 🥱
Yan Yan well I didn’t know your definition was the right one! Thanks for your unwanted opinion!
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.
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!
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.
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 :)
@@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
@@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... :)
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 ✨
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.
Thank you for the condensed version of your process, you've helped me lots in 10 mins.
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Wait...? How do you glaze pottery without the 1st (biscuit) firing? 🤔 What kind of clay do you use? Thanks for your work
It’s called raw glazing.
@@alisojay so do I have to get a special clay to make it work or can I just get any clay for raw glazing?
@@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.
@@alisojay thank you so much for your detailed answer :) I see there is a lot more to learn about making pottery than I thought
I was thinking the exact same thing
And some how my migraine is gone after watching your content... Love your work xx
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 ☺️❤️
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
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.
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"
@@Tinylittledaintybutterfly "engobe" is kind of international ;)
@@simonajanusauskiene4 oohh, i didn't know it hehe thanks
Its amazing! really thanks for sharing all steps with us!!
Wow found out this video randomly and loved every second; great editing skills and music tastes by the way! Made me wanna try it!
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!
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
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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!
I've been doing ceramics at home, too, during the pandemic, but with the kind of clay you fire twice. I believe it makes the items stronger? But these look lovely, too!
Her videos calm my anxiety 🥹
this video was soooo relaxing to watch wow you're incredible talented and i am sooo excited for your next drop xx
This vide is kinda therapeutic 😌☀️
Can you make a list of materials you’ve used? Hehe thanks!
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!
Boyyy this women does poetry with rings onn!!😂😂
Generally I don’t! I just did this time for the aesthetics of the video haha :))
The videos are always so calming 🪷🍵✨
You might also like the #SaveSoil movement 🌸
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.
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 :))
this is so relaxing especially the music
First step, take your rings off.
second step, don't care what other people decide to do with their belongings
@@lillionaire exactly
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
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.
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the videography is majestic
How are you doing a glaze firing without doing a bisque first? I’d love to know about your process.
i need her to answer this!!😔
underglaze~you can get underglaze paint to apply to leatherhard clay or bisqued ware :)
@@perforatedfold I recommend Mayco - Stroke & coat
@@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.
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
But why is everything in this video so beautiful 😭
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.
I was going to ask the same question.
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
thank you, very confortable studio
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.
Starting a ceramic class can't wait! I make clay charms for 2 years now but it's different kind of clsy so I don't know if I'll like it
beautiful, one question though: I see you fired the ceramic after the glazing, wouldnt you normally dry the clay, then fire it, then glaze it, then fire it again ?
I love the clip of you shaping the plate and in the corner there’s a crossword puzzle. The simplicity.
i'm just here listening to the chill beats while doing my final research paper.
Some of these comments are very sad. People need to stop gate keeping things and being so judgemental. Your techniques and methods obviously work for you so people need to keep it to themselves 😡
Your pieces are very beautiful and I’m very jealous that you have access to a kiln and a mentor 😍
I did ceramics in high school for 6 years and was very close with my ceramics teacher but unfortunately she passed away the year after I finished high school. I’ve really been wanting to get back into ceramics and think about it everyday.
I hope you keep posting your ceramics videos so I can live out my dreams vicariously through your videos hahah
Thank you - sending love to you 🥰💘💗
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.
I loved your video, I really would like to start doing ceramics by myself!😍
I can’t wait to make these for my family someday
Thank you for this vid! I have never done pottery but I am now inspired!!
Thought this was a tutorial for real pancakes and was very confused at the thumbnail 😂😂
Not me rewatching 3:45 over and over for the writing to appear behind the tray 😂 amazing video, so well produced
I'm just thinking about take some lessons and this video is so inspiring ! Thanks so much!
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omg this video is perfect for begginers!
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
im confused too, I thought you had to do 2 firings?
This video and your ceramics are works of art!!
thank you so much x
Really wish i had a kiln:(
I know, the video is called " how I make ceramics at home" me 😍. Then she proceeds to leave the house 😕eh...
Ingrid well you can’t make it without the kiln so what did you expect?
@@Corn22 how are they supposed to know u expert?
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
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
The vibe 🥲
I clicked the video to know "how she made ceramic pancakes" 😂 I was intrigued.. But either way I don't regret clicking.. 😂
Beautiful work! I appreciate the helpful definitions during your process lol. And here I thought I needed a kiln at home
Hi may I know what type of clay are you using ? Because it looks really soft and easy to shape
I could watch this all day 🤍
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Hey, just wondering how come you don’t fire them before glazing? Like bisquefiring them?
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
@@LolitaOlympia Do you glaze that in engobe?
This is a great option for me too! I didn’t know you could single fire!
you get so much followers on instagram from this video until now, i really like to watch your videos, you are so inspiring !!! keep growing, love from Argentina 💕💕💕
Where do you buy your clay? Any specific store in mind?
Thank you so much for your helpful videos.
I'm actually learning pottery
How do I fire clay without owning a kiln? Is are places that will help u fire your pieces?
do you have to do a first firing before painting your ceramic? i’ve heard that a firing is recommended before you add your paint/glaze and then another firing after
Thank you:)
so satisfying
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.
Thank you Lolita. You are a wonderful teacher.
when I don’t even have a space to dry them 😭💔 I will just live my pottery dream through your vids
make tiny things!
I love it
ah i love your channel & am obsessed with you now🥺❤️
This is so so helpful thank you!! I love your channel, love from Ireland :))
love from aussie hehe xx
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 😍
Misleading title
You expected her to have a kiln at her house? 😂
Yeah, like in her studio appartment, lol 😂
@@pochamocha23ngl I did think she’d have some sort of fire in the back garden or something at least 🥲🤣🤦🏼♀️