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Making Ceramic Coffee Drippers and Pour-Overs - First Attempt

Florian Gadsby via YouTube

Overview

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This tutorial explores the process of making ceramic coffee drippers/pour-overs for the first time, discussing the numerous factors that affect both the creation process and coffee taste. Follow along as the potter throws and trims five different shapes while explaining the challenges of creating these functional pieces. Learn about how drippers work, the importance of interior ribbing, hole size, wall angles, and how these elements influence coffee flavor. The video includes references to Old Forge Creations' guide, demonstrations of different drying techniques using a hot kiln, and detailed trimming processes for various designs. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts interested in creating functional coffee brewing vessels with both aesthetic appeal and practical considerations.

Syllabus

0:00 - Introduction
1:35 - Joe Thompson's, Old Forge Creations, incredible guide
2:50 - How drippers/pour-overs/v60's work
4:15 - Throwing five different shapes
10:56 - My favourite form...
12:03 - Wiring the pots off the bats
13:04 - Rapidly drying them using a hot kiln
13:22 - How the shape/style of the pot changes the taste of the coffee
14:28 - Trimming the pots
18:06 - Testing an alternative interior shape
22:11 - Trimming my favourite pour-over
24:09 - Clean up

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Florian Gadsby

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