How Pottery Bud Vases Are Made - From Thrown to Glaze Fired

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Explore the intricate process of creating pottery bud vases in this comprehensive 24-minute video tutorial. Follow along as the artist demonstrates each step, from preparing the clay and throwing the vase on a Rohde HMT 500 Wheel to the final glaze firing in a Rohde KG-340 gas kiln. Learn techniques for trimming, waxing, mixing and applying glazes, and firing in both electric and gas kilns. Gain insights into ware board placement, bisque firing at 1000°C, and glaze firing at 1290°C. Watch the entire journey unfold, from raw clay to finished stoneware bud vases with reduction-fired glazes. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge of the ceramic process from start to finish.