Back trimming today, finishing a few forms thrown last week now that’s they’re firm enough. This stoneware is made for reduction firing, or at least, that’s when you get the most out of it. Fired in oxidation it’s a cool-grey colour with very little surface interest, but in reduction it’s dotted with metal and it flashes, turning a sort of orange-red. That’s why it’s so red at this stage, it isn’t terracotta, it just contains a lot of red iron oxide.
This surface colour can be ground back through, which is why I don’t sand the bases of my pots too much after they’ve been glaze fired, as essentially, I’d be removing a quality the kiln gives to the pots and there’s absolutely no getting it back.
I haven’t made this particular shape with a stepped lid before, but after a few successful pots with lids like this I want to begin scaling the idea up.
Now to figure out which glaze to use for this piece.
#pottery #vase #handmade #trimming #oddlysatisfying #craftsmanship
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Thank you for showing this. And since I'm getting my first kiln tomorrow I can really use it!
Glad Im not alone in this! I could trim all day. Plus, since Im not great at throwing, it allows me to actually create the forms I want.
I want to eat that
question: if you drop a vase that's leather hard, does it shatter or does it schlops and bends on itself without breaking?
So pretty! I love your work
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hey florian, is there a waiting list for your work? i'd like to have some pieces but you are always sold out when i have a look in your shop.. ❤
I have seen many pottery videos but this is the most satisfying channel ❤. It's also helpful for beginners as well.I appreciate it very much.Keep it up😊
I really appreciate you sharing the craft. It's impressive how easy you make it look and it almost seems achievable as someone who has never made any pottery, but I know it isn't and there's an immense amount of skill behind your work.
Can we see this one fired?
Beautiful