Did some throwing today! I tried another timelapse but it ended up blurry T-T. Most of my time this session went in trimming the other pots from the previous session, This was the last chunk of clay I had saved for trimming that I used to do a final throw!
Location: Community Studio | Clay Type: Klamanth Yellow | Average Weight: 1.5kg | Goal: throw bigger
Did some throwing today! I tried taking a timelapse video for the first time~ it looks super cool so I will definitely be taking more!
The reason I tried to take these videos was because I had to take a video of this. Had me hypnotized for a good while
Location: Community Studio | Clay Type: Klamanth Yellow | Average Weight: 1.5kg | Goal: throw bigger
I got to pick a two sets of pots! My pet pots (that's what I call them now lol) and the last set of red clay. Since the red pots were a little too dry for trimming, I decided to use them to test some new glazes. I actually really like the white glaze on the red clay, I was not expecting speckles! The Macadamia (yellow) has always been a wild card; I do like how it looks here (sometimes it gives a more glossy finish). I didn't try lighter glazes on the red until now, but I'll start giving it a shot a more!
I want to spotlight this pup-pot! I love him so much. I think the studio got a better clear glaze because its feel is almost buttery; really nice. It's also the perfect size for my Jade plant! I'll be a making more of these, I think when I get the chance to have a market, I'd love to sell stuff like this!
I didn't take a picture of all the things I trimmed. I was focused on the jars though! I am excited for the garlic jar, I am planning to use the white glaze I just tested! The top doesn't really slot in, I'll have to try more to get a better hang of it. This time remembered to add a vent to the egg maker!
And finally, I had an awkward amount of clay left after trimming so I decided to throw it! I did not weigh it, but I think it was atleast 1.5Kg! It's also tall and didn't collapse! woop woop!
Location: Community Studio | Clay Type: Klamanth Yellow | Average Weight: 1-1.5kg | Goal: Trim some jars
Unfortunately my last batch got a bit too dry for trimming. I had to throw out the plate. The rest of the pots got a very basic clean up trim. They are now going through the firing cycles! I forgot to take a picture of the trimmed shapes..
I started a new session of throwing. Similar goals as last time: throw some new stuff and some big stuff. I pushed the clay weight even more: got up to 1.5KG BAYBEE. The plate in the back right is the heaviest I've thrown.
I probably could have thrown bigger with that amount of clay but honestly just happy I was able to center that quickly and end with some not-collapsed shape.
I've gotten a better hang of closed forms too! My goal with this one is to make a garlic jar. I also made a lid for a second attempt for an egg maker (the last one I made was too small and I forgot to add a vent).
Location: Community Studio | Clay Type: Klamanth Yellow | Average Weight: 1 Kg(!!) | Goal: Throw new shapes and Big shapes!
I couldn't do much ceramics because we got a week of snow!! Pep was being a goof and many hot chocs and mochas were made with my mugs :)
My favorite silly pep video from the snow~
