A Vase's Journey - Iron, Refires & Failures

Follow the journey of a stoneware vase from creation to completion in this detailed pottery video. Learn the process of mixing iron oxide spangles into clay, throwing and trimming techniques, and multiple firing stages. Discover the intricacies of bisque firing, glazing, and reduction firing using both electric and gas kilns. Explore the effects of applying yellow iron ochre coatings and multiple firings on the final appearance of the vase. Gain insights into using pyrometric cones and digital pyrometers for temperature control. Witness the transformation of a simple clay form into a striking, metal-like finished piece through expert craftsmanship and patience.

- Introduction
- Mixing Iron Oxide Spangles into stoneware
- Throwing the vase
- Trimming the vase
- Packing the electric kiln for a bisque firing to 1000ºC
- Waxing the vase
- Glazing the vase
- Packing and reduction firing my Rohde gas kiln to 1290ºC
- Talking about pyrometric cones and digital pyrometers
- The finished vase
- Coating the vase in Iron Oxide Yellow Ochre
- Firing the vase a second time
- Coating the vase in Iron Oxide Yellow Ochre AGAIN
- Packing and firing the gas kiln AGAIN
- THE ACTUAL FINISHED VASE