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My name is Ingrid. I am a potter and a pottery teacher. I have a background in learning design so making pottery tutorials is a natural. At the moment I have a tiny studio, that opens up to the elements so I understand the challenges that many potters face. I try to explain the processes and methods involved in making pots as simply as possible.
For a good few years making pottery was my profession. My studio was focused on designing and producing handmade ceramic tableware and objects. My client list included retailers, galleries, restaurants, cafes, cultural organizations and commercial corporations. Since Covid I have taken a step back and since have focused more on teaching. Teaching really helps me understand the struggles and challenges faced by potters at all stages of their journey - and provides a constant source of inspiration.
For a good few years making pottery was my profession. My studio was focused on designing and producing handmade ceramic tableware and objects. My client list included retailers, galleries, restaurants, cafes, cultural organizations and commercial corporations. Since Covid I have taken a step back and since have focused more on teaching. Teaching really helps me understand the struggles and challenges faced by potters at all stages of their journey - and provides a constant source of inspiration.
Why I stopped trimming bottles (and you might too)!
In this video I make a sake set on the wheel. I take you through the whole process from wedging, through to throwing and finishing, and finally, warming some sake! Although this is a very simple project, I show you how to create a foot without trimming and how to square off your pots. I end up with gently altered forms that are nice to use.
Key takeaways: You do not always need to trim if you plan for it. Working in little studio
The YELLOW RIB featured in nearly every video has been with me for years and I use it for shaping, refining & compressing. I would never want to be without. It's hard to loose... and it just carries on. Along with my wheel - this is with me for the long haul!
I wou...
Key takeaways: You do not always need to trim if you plan for it. Working in little studio
The YELLOW RIB featured in nearly every video has been with me for years and I use it for shaping, refining & compressing. I would never want to be without. It's hard to loose... and it just carries on. Along with my wheel - this is with me for the long haul!
I wou...
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Why is trimming a tea bowl foot meditative?
Просмотров 71421 час назад
In this video, I show you the whole process of making delicate tea bowls, from clay preparation to drinking tea. Along the way I show you some foundation skills including tap centering for trimming. I also show you how I easily glaze my tea bowls and include an extra tip - I show you how I glaze with contrasting glaze colors on the inside and outside with a crisp glaze line. So join me to celeb...
Pulled handles simply explained for jugs and pitchers
Просмотров 69914 дней назад
In this video I make jugs (pitchers) on the wheel. Throwing a cylinder, adding a spout, pulling handles, trimming, and adding the handle are covered. I focus on pulling handles because it's a very traditional and very useful technique to master. But why do pulled handles cause so much difficulty? I show you step-by-step how to work through the process. So let's get started.... Not just for jugs...
Will my wheel thrown self-watering planter pot work?
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.21 день назад
In this video I make a self watering pot. This pot relies on legs that sit in water to transfer water from the reservoir to the planter. I make the planter, then the reservoir and the legs all thrown on the pottery wheel. Then I attach the legs. Once fired I plant and try it out by filling with water. Take aways: Design, Sizing, Joining components. The RECTANGULAR PROFILE RIBS I used for this v...
How I hand build textured sushi platters
Просмотров 55928 дней назад
In this video I hand build sushi plates. I show you some simple hints for rolling out slabs of clay and then texture the slab. These are elevated so I add feet. What could be better than eating sushi from custom made plates. Join me for my Sushi experience where i show you how i make these sushi platters and then of course use them... ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ...
Pottery profile ribs... are they worth it?
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.Месяц назад
This week I try some wooden profile rib tools to give shape to pots. This is an experiment to see how easy and fun these are to use. I give you a few tips to make using these profiles easier. Overall I love shaping pots and experimenting with shape by hand and I often use a flexible rib for shaping.... however these create much more uniformity and make the pots look a little mechanical. Which m...
How to throw tall cylinders without slumping.
Просмотров 840Месяц назад
Something my students ask often is how to bring up walls to make tall vessels without the walls slumping. So in this video I show you some techniques that can help avoiding that slumping feeling. I make a tall but simple vase on the wheel and point out some simple solutions that will help pull up those walls. Then as a bonus I show you a way of finishing simple forms without trimming! I know i ...
Making cute wall planters from thrown pots.
Просмотров 769Месяц назад
In this video I make wall planters. I use the wheel to throw a pot and then hand build to make that pot into two wall pots. I'm always looking for places to keep plants. So I am looking forward to some wall pots to add to my collection. As a bonus, the whole thrown pot looks amazing as a hanging basket if you add holes to hang before the hand building part. It's a simple once fire to finish the...
3 ways to make the handle for a cup and saucer
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video I show you how i make a cup and saucer on the wheel. Now there are so many different types of cups...light and refined, chunky and robust, with and without handles. Today I make a cappuccino cup (although I do refer to it as a teacup a couple of times in this video) and it definitely needs a handle. So making a cup itself its not a tricky process, however one thing i have noticed ...
What's a beginner's hump and how to avoid it?
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
This week I show you how to make a large shallow fruit bowl on the wheel. Shallow bowls are prone to collapsing when making and so I show you some ways of minimizing this when throwing. I also show you how to avoid a "beginners hump", that persistent bump in the inside curve of the bowl that can occur when making bowls on the pottery wheel. The YELLOW RIB featured in nearly every video has been...
How do I make the handle on this butter dish?
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video I show you how to make a butter dish from clay in two parts on the wheel. I make the top without the handle upside down and then make the base. This is pretty straight forward, but then I show you how to throw a handle on the lid once the lid is leather hard and trimmed. This makes the handle look more like part of the lid, not an addition. Of course make it bigger and you have a ...
How to make a lemon juicer that really works! Throwing and trimming
Просмотров 6652 месяца назад
This video is all about juicers - for citrus. I show you how to make a ceramic juicer on the pottery wheel, show you the trick to trimming it, show you how to carve the top, and then try it out! The technique here is very similar to making the bird feeders in the last video. But it does require a few extra steps. This could be a good way to learn how to collar and close over forms. The YELLOW R...
Making bird feeders on the pottery wheel. Use my chuck for trimming
Просмотров 8252 месяца назад
In this video I show you how to make a bird feeder from clay. I show you the whole process including centering and creating the cone shape. I also show you how to trim this tricky shape, using a chuck. I put the bird feeder together and hang it in the garden. This is a fun project that is great for consolidating throwing skills at any level! The YELLOW RIB featured in nearly every video has bee...
Making oil burners on the wheel
Просмотров 4833 месяца назад
In this video I make two scented oil heaters on the pottery wheel. I haven't made these before so I try out two slightly different shapes. The designs are simple. A small dish sits on top of the body with a cutout for a candle. When lit, the tealight gently heats the scented oil. These are just a starting point in terms of design. This project is great for beginners developing skills as it inco...
Can I make furniture with clay and ply? Making a side table.
Просмотров 4343 месяца назад
In this video I show you how to make something a little different... a side table. I'm going to make a ceramic tabletop on the pottery wheel. This will come together with my CNC cut ply legs that i draw up in illustrator and preview in a 3d modeling software. So key to making my side table top is working with a large quantity of clay. I show you a technique that allows you to to center 7.5 kg o...
Ceramic bottles thrown and trimmed on the wheel. Making a chuck
Просмотров 8963 месяца назад
Ceramic bottles thrown and trimmed on the wheel. Making a chuck
I made a cake stand the traditional way... from 2 pieces of clay
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.3 месяца назад
I made a cake stand the traditional way... from 2 pieces of clay
How useful is a wheel-thrown mosquito coil holder?
Просмотров 8294 месяца назад
How useful is a wheel-thrown mosquito coil holder?
Making a coffee pour over on the wheel
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Making a coffee pour over on the wheel
How to throw a tall vase in stoneware
Просмотров 4934 месяца назад
How to throw a tall vase in stoneware
Can I make a cake stand from one piece of clay?
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Can I make a cake stand from one piece of clay?
Why throw clay in a plaster mold on the wheel?
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Why throw clay in a plaster mold on the wheel?
Making consistent shaped coffee cups with a template
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Making consistent shaped coffee cups with a template
How to make generous bowls for soup noodles!
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.5 месяцев назад
How to make generous bowls for soup noodles!
Why this simple shape porcelain tray is my favorite...
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Why this simple shape porcelain tray is my favorite...
Can I throw air dry clay? FINAL analysis
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Can I throw air dry clay? FINAL analysis
How much water should you use when you throw on the wheel?
Просмотров 5196 месяцев назад
How much water should you use when you throw on the wheel?
How to make a lidded container in one piece for a perfect fit
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.6 месяцев назад
How to make a lidded container in one piece for a perfect fit
Great video! I just subscribed to your lovely channel!😊
Can you film the top view when you trim? That would be awesome! Thanks so much! 😊
Mesmerizing to watch as are all your videos!
Thank you!
Lovely (and practical!) pot ❤. I picked up your comment right at the end of the video about making it easier to add water to the reservoir pot…. a good idea but an access hole would lose water via evaporation……. so I will copy your design as is 👍🏼. Thank you for such clear instructions..
Thank you. That's a great point re evaporation. Good luck making!
Good job❤ I saw your Pu Er tea in the last seconds. 😁
Glad you noticed 😃
You have very steady hands when glazing! I need to practice more
Definitely comes down to practice! good luck
I like the music! Very soothing. Just like throwing and trimming!
Nice and serene music for tea drinking. Love it!
That's the vibe I was aiming for. Thanks for watching!
Thanks, tea drinking is one of my favorite relaxing things!
Could do without the music. Good video otherwise.
Yes I can see the music might not be everyone's thing. We're still working out how to make videos that are both instructional and relaxing. Thanks for the feedback, it's really helpful.
Thank you so much, that was a great tutorial 🙏🏻 I had two New Year’s resolution: to center 1kg clay and learn how to pull handles:: with your help I get to it hopefully 😄
I hope it helps. Two great resolutions....good luck!
I love the jug form. What's the background image of at start and rnd of the video?
Thanks, image in the background is Abstract Composition by Jessica Dismorr, an early 20th century British artist.
#VRA Wow! Love watching you create this masterpiece!
Thanks for your kind words 😀
Lovely jug. Most informative. Could you comment on the dimensions of the jug thrown from 1 kilo of clay?
Thank you! Yes approximately 1 kilo of clay - in height approx 20 cm wet to ~ 18 cm when fired in height and in diameter approx 11 cm diameter to 10 cm fired. I varied the clay a little as I wanted a number of jugs that sit together so some variation in the group. The tallest was 22 cm final fired height. Very efficient in clay usage with very little trimming but the addition of a handle. They hold about 3/4 litre.
I’ve heard you mention in several of your videos that you trim the base so that the bottom is concave. Can you explain why you do this? I have never heard that advice from other potter’s. Thank you. I enjoy your videos. They get right to the point and your demonstrations and explanations are clear and easy to follow.
Good question.... If you trim the base so it has a subtle curve (that's slightly concave) a pot will sit well on a flat or not so flat surface.... It's just a simple thing that I think helps make a pot more functional. It takes very little extra time and I like to smooth and compress the surface anyway. Thanks for you kind words 😊
Eyyy clayworks yellow speckle is one of my favourite clay bodies
oh good spotting! yes it's a favorite too!!
Thank you ! Cool item to throw with minimal finish and good sales appeal 👏
Definitely... easy to fire, transport and yes sell too!
I love this, what a clever idea.
Thanks so much
This pot is stunning. Love the glaze and clever design!
Glad you like it!
Oh wow! You make it look so simple. Mine always turn out wonky but I'm going to keep trying.
Wonky pots are sometime the ones you end up loving the most!
I gave this a go and made a couple. They worked really well although the double wall is so challenging and it took a lot of goes before I could get it. Your tutorials are excellent. I'm learning so much. Thank you!
Nice work!
i love the different glazes. it's an elegant design. Thanks for sharing this!
I love all the different profiles. The totally worked and look excellent. So many design possibilities
Thank you! Cheers!
The glaze technique is so cool!
I've always had so much trouble with this. It's been so frustrating. Thanks for the tips!
Happy to help!
really great idea and design and thanks for showing the chuck technique. awesome!
No problem!
thanks for showing some slab building designs and techniques.
Our pleasure!
oh so cool!! I can use these platters for so many things. I love the different glazes.
Totally!
Wow that looks challenging. but worth a go for sure.
Try it
these are really practical. is it better to glaze them to stop the soil drying so quickly or it doesn't really matter?
yes, better to glaze. I plant succulents in them so not too bad.
Oh love love love! what a great design and so functional. I want to make some for Christmas presents
Go for it!
Beautiful work and I love the glaze color!
Thanks so much!
This is great. I am, today, just finishing up making some African Violet pots which is a similar concept. I have pepperomia plants that I cannot seem to water enough so this would be a great solution for those. Definitely going to make this when I'm back in the studio tomorrow.
Thanks. Oh good luck with the African violet pots! That's a great idea as i find watering African violets tricky.
Such a great project! Really enjoyed your process with the detailed instructions. Love this glaze, do you mind sharing the color?
Thanks. This is a premade brush on midfire glaze available from fired up kilns locally (Australia) . It's called eucalyptus and I have used an extra layer around the rim so it has a bit of movement. The interior is a clear. I like the contrast.
This is one clever implementation!
Its working 🌿 plants are happy... thanks for watching
These look very cool !
Thanks!
I'm so glad I was recommended this video - absolutely beautiful and your presence is very calming!
Thank you! that's lovely. I'm glad you enjoyed.
They look like nifty little gadgets for shaping... but a bit robotic though...
That's right... A fun experiment though...
Are you throing slowlier?
Great point, when i am using the profile rib I am slowing right down and just gently pushing the clay into the profile of the rib. Thanks for the feedback 😊
The amount of "professional" potters out here who can't do basics like maintaining center or tap centering is wild. There's going to be variances in handmade goods, but it shouldn't be garbage level work.
thanks for your feedback.
Hello dear, I’ve been having some trouble with the cake holder. I made two pieces of these and both sagged, they suggested me to make the piece with a little arc up so when it dries it will not deform too much. I was also told to make the pieces separately and then glue them with the glaze. What do you think of this?
Oh, I'm sorry you're having problems with cake plates. Do they sag in firing or when you trim? If they sag during firing it means you are firing a little too hot. Cake plates with a large top slump when the clay is fired to a high temp (will be different for different clays through) as there is nothing supporting the plate. If they slump when your trim them or flip them over then they are not dry enough. Yes, I think if cake plates are troublesome - making in two parts is a good option. I am interested in the idea of attaching with glaze and then firing. This could work but a really good join will depend on the glaze and glaze fit. I think joining at leather hard and glazing and firing as per normal is a good solution. Good luck with cake plates!
Some handy tips here! Thanks for sharing
No problem, Thanks for watching!
When coning, if you push forward instead of straight down, you don't risk folding it over like that.
That's a really good observation. So I am actually pushing down but my hand is at an angle. It feels like I'm pushing into the center of the clay. It's quite effective as the clay stays in a cone and the whole surface of the clay - from the bottom to the top gets re distributed. I'll try and draw a diagram that explains it better!
Please let us know which glazes were used for layering.thnx
These are all locally available (to Australia) brush on glazes aside from the base. They are Base Glaze - Clear gloss Mid Fire tinted with a turquoise stain. I buy in powdered form and add stains as required. Fired up - Banksia Mid fire Fired up - Outback Mid fire Northcote pottery supplies - Blue Chun Mid Fire Northcote pottery supplies - Green Chun Mid Fire I overdid the layering - OK in a bowl shape like this but on something more upright I might have come unstuck!
Love the glaze you used on those vases.
Clever!
Thank you!
This video was so useful, thank you! 😊
You're most welcome!
I agree, I love that kind of splash pan. Thank you
Love working with porcelain. Your tray is beautiful and such an inspiration. What kind of wheel do you use?
Thanks, I use a really old Brent C model wheel. It has a huge splash pan which I really like and can't find any more.
Very nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Love those succulents! I'm sure they'll love their new homes! Thanks for the instructions
No problem, yes there's always more fence or wall space!
This is my first time watching you. I LOVE your wheel! I've never seen this one. A Bailey is the closest to this that I've seen. What is it?
Thanks for watching! My wheel is a brent C wheel. It's quite old. I purchased it second hand in the 90's and not a hiccup since! At the time I thought it was on the expensive size .... but now I realize what a bargain it was. I have also never seen one with a fixed splash pan like this. Its huge and very functional. I have always wondered if perhaps someone added it after purchase? but not sure.