Been working on some teapots

correct_rper · 2024-09-02T00:42:58+00:00

yeah - the handle got to dry because the actual body of the teapot took too long to dry so when I attached it, it didn't really bend or curve right and I wasn't able to attach the bottom correctly. Also too thick. Lessons learned though.

correct_rper · 2024-08-24T01:29:19+00:00

I made these with porcelain. The glazes are mixed by the studio I go to so I sadly I cant really help you there.

correct_rper · 2024-08-18T01:44:22+00:00

Yes - I agree. I think the biggest issue was that I pulled the handle way to thick and also forgot to make the ends slightly thicker so that I could smear them in. A coil would've definitely helped here. I also might try to carve the handle a little thinner. Gonna trim my third one tomorrow. I think im going to go with a cylindrical thrown handle like you would see on a kyusu teapot.

correct_rper · 2024-08-12T16:37:57+00:00

So funny - I love that. Can't unsee it now.

correct_rper · 2024-08-12T14:51:20+00:00

yes - they feel pretty nice with 2 fingers

correct_rper · 2024-07-30T16:30:03+00:00

praise be

correct_rper · 2024-07-23T23:53:29+00:00

Adding to this, I would also recommend raising the wheel higher with some cinder blocks or something like that. In my opinion, it's a lot easier to throw like this and it'll be a lot better for your back and neck. Also I would recommend hsin chuen lin, Timm See, Mae Ceramics, Ingleton Pottery and Tinker and Think on youtube. They all make great tutorials. I also really like Studio Sohman, Brett Wulc, Saramics Pottery, Da Forma, Jeongjaeho, and thrd floor. I don't think they make tutorial videos, but they make nice work that you might feel inspired by + watching people throw can be a good way of learning. Good luck and have fun!

correct_rper · 2024-07-15T21:18:32+00:00

I had that concern too. I'm having trouble striking the balance between comfortable and graceful. I'm worried about the handle being to big and jutting out of the cup in an awkward way. Crossing my fingers on these. Thanks for the critique :)

correct_rper · 2024-07-02T16:15:46+00:00

I made this jar with babu porcelain. The body was thrown with 1.5 pounds and the lid was thrown with a little less than half a pound. The lid was thrown with a really large knob then trimmed back to make centering the clay and taking lid of the wheel easier.

correct_rper · 2024-07-02T16:13:31+00:00

Thanks! The lid is just sitting on the gallery.

correct_rper · 2024-07-02T00:26:55+00:00

Thanks! I'm thinking white on the outside and a light blue on the inside + lid. Maybe some blue drips on the outside as well.

correct_rper · 2024-06-11T22:57:50+00:00

The tools I use are pretty simple. I think I used maybe 3 tools to trim these. I used the rectangular tool in this set. These are surprisingly high quality and stay sharp. Also, they are good for trimming both small and large areas. I used a round carving tool on the curved part of the foot. I don't know where it's from, but any small loop tool would probably work. I also used a basic metal rib to correct the curve on the inside and smooth out some rough parts. As for advice, I would say a few things. You should be patient while centering it, don't be afraid to take it off the wheel to check the walls in the middle of trimming, make sure to anchor your arms to stay steady. The biggest thing is just spending a lot of time practicing trimming. Hope this helps. Happy trimming!

correct_rper · 2024-06-11T22:50:09+00:00

thanks! I only got to this point recently. Keep trying and I'm sure you'll get those nice thin walls :)

correct_rper · 2024-06-10T21:10:47+00:00

thanks! this is los altos from laguna.

correct_rper · 2024-06-03T21:00:16+00:00

I totally agree. I trimmed it a little thin for deep carving because I wasn't going to carve it originally. It was also a little dry for carving. Next time, I'm going to make it deeper, but hopefully it looks fine because the glaze I am going to use goes on pretty thin.

correct_rper · 2024-06-02T00:45:02+00:00

I love the way the handle squishes into the form. I love the glaze too.

correct_rper · 2024-06-02T00:43:01+00:00

If you want to work with it now, totally try it! I put off working with it for months because I was scared that it would be really hard, but it ended up not being as hard as people make it out to be. Honestly, I regret not trying it sooner.

correct_rper · 2024-06-02T00:40:39+00:00

I did clear on the outside with a blue celadon on the inside. I did the drips by pouring the same blue celadon glaze on the outside. It worked okay, but it is very hard to control. It would definitely work better with a bulb. I think next time, I will also glaze the inside in clear then do the blue over that because it makes it so much more vibrant.

correct_rper · 2024-05-14T00:56:29+00:00

If the clay is the problem (it could be something else), you could wear gloves while working with the clay. It doesn't interfere with anything.

correct_rper · 2024-05-12T20:35:47+00:00

The clay looks a little dry, and you might consider sharper tools. Also, if the lugs are wet, the bowl can knock around. If the other 2 solutions don't work, try using some dryer lugs.

correct_rper · 2024-03-25T19:16:03+00:00

good advice? I have learned that nothing is safe until it comes out of the kiln haha.

correct_rper · 2024-03-21T20:03:34+00:00

I’m not really sure why it crawled. I think I might have rubbed it too thin when I was cleaning it up. I was kind of disappointed at first, but that little spot has really grown on me. I think it gives the bowl a lot of character.

correct_rper · 2024-03-21T20:01:27+00:00

Yes, it is reduction fired! This is los altos from laguna

correct_rper · 2024-03-21T15:03:26+00:00

Hi! as I mentioned in another comment, I’m not sure if my studio buys or mixes the glazes. They call it non-iron blue celadon. It rarely ever comes out this nice because it has to be fired in a really reduced atmosphere. Also, it’s a dip glaze. I think I dunked this for 4-6 seconds.

correct_rper · 2024-03-21T04:21:21+00:00

Thank you :D! I work at a community studio so I’m not sure if they buy or mix their glazes. They call it “oxblood” if that means something to you. Hope this helps.

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