Blue Clay and Glaze Experiments - Making Pottery for the Financial Times and Nikkei

Watch a comprehensive pottery tutorial documenting the complete process of creating 200 custom navy blue stoneware mugs and pourers for the Financial Times and Nikkei's ten-year anniversary celebration. Follow along as Florian Gadsby experiments with blue clay bodies and glazes to achieve the specific navy blue color required by Nikkei's brand guidelines. Learn the entire production workflow from initial testing phases through final packaging, including clay body experimentation, blue glaze test tile creation, wheel throwing techniques for 200 cups, precision trimming methods, handle attachment processes, stamping procedures, biscuit firing at 1000°C, waxing techniques, glazing application, surface finishing, gas kiln packing strategies, and reduction firing to cone ten (1290°C). Observe professional pottery production techniques including base sanding and proper packaging methods for commercial delivery. Gain insights into large-scale ceramic production, color matching for corporate branding, and the technical challenges of achieving consistent results across multiple pieces while maintaining high quality standards for professional clients.