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Experimenting with Black Stoneware Clay - Making Tea Caddies and Store Jars

Florian Gadsby via YouTube

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Watch a detailed pottery demonstration video exploring the process of blending and working with a new black stoneware clay (PF 680) mixed with a high iron stoneware body. Learn the complete process of creating tea caddies and store jars, from clay preparation through throwing and trimming. Follow along as the potter demonstrates specialized techniques including calliper inversion for lid-making and navigates the challenges of trimming grogged clay. While the final reduction firing results aren't included, gain valuable insights into the methodical nature of pottery making, drying techniques, and working with new clay bodies. The comprehensive demonstration covers clay blending, vessel throwing, lid creation, drying considerations, and precision trimming techniques.

Syllabus

0:00 - Introduction & the clay I'll be using
1:37 - Blending the two stoneware clays
4:30 - Throwing the tea caddies/store jars
11:56 - How I invert the callipers and throwing the lids
13:48 - Talking about drying pots
15:37 - Trimming the pots
23:38 - The finished six jars... for now

Taught by

Florian Gadsby

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