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The Smallest Pottery I've Ever Thrown - Miniature Pottery Making Process

Florian Gadsby via YouTube

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Learn the complete process of creating miniature pottery through this detailed ceramics tutorial that covers every stage from bisque firing to final finishing. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates the specialized techniques required for working with tiny vessels, including the careful approach needed to avoid distorting thin walls and the use of sharp tools for precision work. Discover the unique challenges of glazing miniature pieces, from waxing bases to applying glazes without overwhelming the small forms. Watch the entire firing process unfold, including loading the bisque kiln to 1000°C, packing a gas kiln for reduction firing to 1290°C (cone 10), and the exciting moment of unpacking the finished pieces. Master essential finishing techniques such as wadding store jars, tidying glazed surfaces, and polishing pot bases to achieve professional results. Gain insights into how these diminutive vessels can be used both as standalone pieces and in combination with larger pottery collections, including their potential for creating impressive ceramic towers and artistic displays.

Syllabus

0:00 - Introduction
1:36 - A recap of the throwing & trimming
3:13 - Loading a biscuit firing to 1000ºC
3:56 - Waxing their bases
5:17 - Glazing the miniature pots
10:54 - Tidying the glazed surfaces & the bases
13:31 - Wadding the store jars
14:09 - Packing my Rohde KG-340 gas kiln
14:49 - Reduction firing the work to 1290ºC, cone ten
17:43 - Unpacking the pots
19:27 - Polishing the pot's bases smooth
20:25 - The finished pieces!

Taught by

Florian Gadsby

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