Making Ramen Bowls - Wheel Throwing and Glazing Process

Watch a comprehensive 42-minute video tutorial on creating stoneware ramen bowls from start to finish. Learn the entire process of wheel throwing, including clay preparation, throwing techniques, trimming, glazing with Tenmoku glaze, and firing in both electric and gas kilns. Observe the intricate steps of pottery-making, from initial shaping to final touches, with detailed explanations and close-up shots. Gain insights into reduction firing techniques and their impact on the final product. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts and those interested in collaborative culinary projects.

- Introduction
- Preparing clay to throw with
- Throwing the bowls
- Wiring the bowls off the MDF bats
- Trimming the bowls
- Before & after — thrown verses trimmed
- Packing the electric kiln for a bisque firing to 1000ºC
- Unpacking the electric kiln
- Waxing the bowl's feet
- HOW I MIX the Tenmoku glaze, recipe included
- Glazing the bowls
- Cleaning up the glazed bowls prior to firing
- Packing the gas kiln
- Reduction firing the gas kiln to 1290ºC
- Opening the kiln and seeing the bowls
- Sanding the base of the bowls
- Close up images of the Tenmoku glaze
- Clean up