How to Create a Two-Part Pottery Vase - A Journey of Learning
Embark on a 51-minute pottery journey, exploring the creation of handmade two-part vases. Witness the challenges and failures encountered during the process, gaining valuable insights into problem-solving and idea testing in ceramics. Learn about wedging clay, throwing techniques for vase bodies and upper walls, joining methods, trimming, and glazing. Observe the bisque firing process in an electric kiln and reduction firing in a gas kiln. Discover how to handle setbacks, including unpacking fallen pots and managing failures. Follow along as the artist navigates through each step, from initial clay preparation to the final sanding and presentation of the finished vase, providing an authentic and educational look into the world of pottery making.