Glazing and Tidying up Pots for Kiln Firing

Explore the intricate process of glazing and tidying pottery in this 20-minute video tutorial by ceramicist Florian Gadsby. Learn essential techniques for glazing various pot shapes, including vases, bowls, and mugs. Discover how to efficiently clean and prepare vessels for kiln firing, minimize mess in the studio, and recycle excess glaze. Gain insights into the importance of neatness during the glazing stage and its impact on the final product. Follow along as Gadsby demonstrates waxing, mixing glazes, scraping excess, and using separate sponges for different tasks. Observe how to utilize a pottery wheel for effective cleaning and understand the significance of maintaining a tidy workspace throughout the glazing process.

- Introduction
- Unpacking the electric kiln
- Waxing the pots
- Mixing and glazing pots
- Scraping excess glaze back into the bucket
- Cleaning up a glazed vase
- Cleaning up a glazed bowl
- Cleaning up glazed mugs
- Separate sponges
- Recycling glaze
- Using the wheel to sponge clean pots