How to Make a Ceramic Ink Dip Pen on the Potter's Wheel - ASMR Version

Watch a 41-minute ASMR video demonstrating the complete process of creating a ceramic ink dip pen on a potter's wheel. Follow along as the artist centers clay, throws the pen, trims it, drills the ferrule hollow, glazes, and fires the piece. Observe detailed steps like using a custom chuck for trimming, mixing crackle glaze, and preparing ferrules. Learn about kiln packing and firing techniques for both bisque and glaze firings. See the entire journey from raw clay to finished product, with close-up views of each stage in the crafting process.

- Introduction
- Centring the clay on the wheel
- Throwing the ink dip pen
- Covering them to dry overnight
- Trimming the ink dip pen
- Using a specially made chuck to trim the tops of the pens
- Drilling out the hollow for the ferrule
- Close up of drilled hole and ferrule check
- Trimming the top again
- Packing the bisque to fire to 1000ºc
- Unpacking the bisque
- Mixing up a batch of crackle glaze
- Glazing the ink dip pen
- Cleaning up a 'red' pen
- Cleaning up a 'white' pen
- Slotting the pens onto the firing rig
- Packing the gas kiln
- Firing the gas kiln to 1290ºc
- Unpacking the gas kiln
- Preparing the ferrules to fit into the pens
- Finished examples