How to Hand-build a Bonsai Pot (part 1).

This is the first video on how to make a bonsaipot in stoneware clay. I make an oval-shaped Bonsai pot, free hand built.
The video shows only the first process of making a pot, not the bisque fire or the glazing, thats in the next video.
Hi, I'm Mika.
I live in Finland and just love to work in clay.
The Finnish winters can be really cold so I have been experimenting with native trees for Bonsai and made my own pots now for some years.
I always keep my Bonsais outside.
In the winter I dig the pot and all levelled with the ground. This way the tree and pot will survive.
I hope you enjoy my video and that you return for more videos!
Cheers!
Mika

[@tumizoomi202]

…… great video, thanks for sharing

[@clayeasy]

Thank you for watching! Cheers Mika!

[@danielq6296]

This is a very well done video! Thank you for sharing

[@clayeasy]

Thank you so much Daniel! I’m glad you like it!
Cheers from a lovely summer here in Finland! / Mika

[@tumizoomi202]

Awesome video, Thanks for sharing! What kind of clay do you use? How thick are your walls?

[@clayeasy]

Hey, Thank you!
The clay for this pot is a stoneware clay with a fair amount of grog. It’s called 11Py-g. The walls are righ about 1 cm thick, could be even thinner.. Cheers! Mika

[@tumizoomi202]

….. how thick are your slabs?

[@clayeasy]

Hi! My slabs are about 1.2cm thick. They shrink a little bit in the fire, so I end up with about 1 cm.
The climate her in Finland is tricky for outdoor Bonsai. I could make the walls thinner, but the changes in temperature, freezing cold winters etc, are a problem. I think you could easily make a pot like this with slabs from 7 mm all the way up to about 3 cm thick.
Right now -13 here and my pots are out in the garden covered with ice and ❄️. Cheers!

[@NaserHekmat]

Hi Where do you get the clay?

[@clayeasy]

Hello there!
I order my clay from a shop here in Finland that specializes on ceramics.
The clay is originally from England. I hope I could be helpful.
Cheers! Mika in Finland

[@NaserHekmat]

@@clayeasythank you for your reply. Hi from Toronto Canada.