Making Handmade Vases - The Entire Pottery Process

Watch a comprehensive 34-minute pottery tutorial demonstrating the entire process of creating angular bud vases from start to finish. Follow along as high-iron stoneware clay is transformed on a pottery wheel, then trimmed, bisque fired, waxed, glazed, and reduction fired to 1290ºC. Learn techniques for preparing clay, throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing in both electric and gas kilns. Observe the step-by-step creation of a trio of unique flower vases, including detailed explanations of each stage from an experienced potter. Gain insights into the reduction firing process and its impact on the final results.

- Introduction
- Preparing and wedging stoneware clay
- Throwing the angular vases
- Trimming the angular vases
- Packing the electric kiln for a bisque firing to 1000ºC
- Unpacking the bisque firing
- Waxing the feet
- Glazing the vases
- Tidying up the glazed surfaces
- Packing the gas kiln
- Reduction firing to 1290ºC
- Unpacking the gas kiln
- Sanding the base of the vases
- THE FINISHED TRIO