Creating Wedding Gift Vases: From Clay to Finished Product

Follow along with the creation of two vases as a wedding gift in this detailed pottery tutorial. Learn the entire process from weighing and wedging clay to throwing, trimming, and firing the vases. Observe techniques for setting a throwing gauge, packing kilns for bisque and reduction firings, waxing and glazing, and even sanding and packaging the finished pieces. Gain insights into using both electric and gas kilns, with specific information on temperatures and equipment used. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts looking to understand the complete workflow of creating functional ceramic pieces from start to finish.

- Weighing out and wedging clay
- Throwing the vases
- Setting my throwing gauge
- Trimming the vases
- Packing the electric kiln for a biscuit firing to 1000ºC
- Waxing the bases of the vases
- Glazing the vases
- Packing my Rohde KG-340 gas kiln
- Reduction firing the gas kiln to 1290ºC
- Unpacking the gas kiln
- Sanding the bases of the pots
- Wrapping the vases