Exploring New Techniques for Crafting Decorative Mug Bases - A Pottery Tutorial

Watch a detailed pottery tutorial demonstrating innovative techniques for crafting mug bases, from preparing and throwing 320-350 gram clay portions to creating decorative and sculptural footwells. Learn the complete process of ceramic mug making, including handle attachment, surface refinement, and firing techniques. Master various aspects of the craft including trimming techniques for unique base designs, proper glazing methods, and the intricacies of reduction firing at 1290ºC in a gas kiln. Follow along with step-by-step demonstrations of clay preparation, throwing, trimming, handle making, bisque firing, waxing, glazing, and final firing processes, concluding with an evaluation of the finished pieces.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Preparing the clay for the cups
- Throwing the 320-350 gram cups
- Examples of my current style of base
- Trimming the cups and their NEW bases
- Pulling & attaching the handles for these mugs
- The first line-up of mugs, let me know which numbers you like
- Carving the handles to make them thinner/more refined
- Packing/unpacking a bisque firing in my electric kiln
- Waxing the mugs bases
- Glazing the mugs
- Cleaning up the mugs surfaces
- Packing and firing my gas kiln in reduction, 1290ºC
- The finished mugs, with ANOTHER line-up, let me know which you like best!