How NOT to Make Pottery Coffee Filters - Drippers - V60

Learn the complete process of creating ceramic coffee drippers and pour-over vessels through this detailed pottery tutorial that documents both successes and failures in crafting functional coffee brewing equipment. Explore the intricate relationship between pottery form and coffee brewing functionality as you follow the entire creation process from wheel throwing to final testing. Master the techniques of throwing irregular shapes on the potter's wheel, understanding how wall angles, hole sizes, and interior ribs affect coffee extraction and taste. Discover the critical steps of trimming these unique forms, including alternative interior shaping methods and the challenges of working with non-traditional pottery shapes. Follow the complete firing process including bisque firing at 1000°C and reduction firing to cone 10 (1290°C) in a gas kiln. Learn proper glazing techniques for functional pottery, including waxing undersides and surface finishing methods. Witness the testing phase that reveals design flaws and brewing challenges, demonstrating how pottery failures contribute to the learning process and design refinement. Gain insights into the multiple variables that affect coffee brewing through ceramic vessels, from grind size and water temperature to filter papers and vessel geometry, while understanding how ceramic craftsmanship intersects with coffee brewing science.