How to make pinch pot vases - easy, fun, and versatile handbuilding project

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • Gina demonstrates how pinch pots are made and how to use them to make vases.
    0:26 - overview
    1:27 - what you’ll need
    3:08 - making a pinch pot
    7:25 - attaching the pinch pots together
    12:18 - smoothing your form
    17:10 - altering the form
    18:32 - making a simple opening and rim
    23:16 - making a longer neck
    25:39 - attaching the neck
    35:57 - adding a foot and other detail options
    42:19 - finishing up
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Комментарии • 192

  • @alextribute3432
    @alextribute3432 4 года назад +104

    This is by far the best pinch pot / hand building tutorial I’ve seen, the others were informative but the pieces they made were very traditional and old fashioned so not very inspiring...Thank you so much! I’d love to see how you finish off and also the pot with the lid. I’m sharing this with friends who I did a ceramics tutorial with, we’re based in Barcelona from all different places (UK, Spain, Hungary and Argentina) so you have an international following :)

    • @ginazycher
      @ginazycher 4 года назад

      Thanks so much, Alex! Hello from Los Angeles!

    • @nicholleholmgren6280
      @nicholleholmgren6280 4 года назад +1

      Same! I like how modern this feels!

    • @twotuber7231
      @twotuber7231 4 года назад +1

      I am also also interested to know what was involved in finishing it off

  • @monicaspeak5150
    @monicaspeak5150 5 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent, thanks for the info and help. I learned several things I didn’t know about pinch pots. Already have a new project in mind

  • @alisonrabinovici4981
    @alisonrabinovici4981 2 года назад +6

    I’m a beginner - at nearly 70, starting weekly classes. This is amazing! I hadn’t thought of building pots at home, but definitely possible with this excellent tuition! 😇

  • @agustinaamigo
    @agustinaamigo 2 года назад +2

    I loved this video. It made me run to my lump of clay and turn it into a vase! Now I only need to find a kiln to fire it lol

    • @anahenton3391
      @anahenton3391 2 года назад +1

      👏👏👏 you local clay studio will be able to help 👍

    • @agustinaamigo
      @agustinaamigo 2 года назад +1

      @@anahenton3391 Yes, I normally go to weekly classes, but we're on winter break now and I couldn't wait lol

    • @anahenton3391
      @anahenton3391 2 года назад

      @@agustinaamigo gotcha!

  • @alexandrasanches2473
    @alexandrasanches2473 3 года назад +1

    Very very very well explained! Thankyou a lot! Big hug!

  • @anniegastin8628
    @anniegastin8628 3 года назад +1

    Love your approach and attitude. Not to mention skill. Thanks

  • @tonyandbevjordan7363
    @tonyandbevjordan7363 Год назад +2

    Would love to see the video of pinch pot with a lid, please. That would be great. Thank you for sharing. Bev.J

  • @whowhy9108
    @whowhy9108 4 года назад +19

    5 thumbs down? What's wrong with people?! This was by far the best video on the subject I've come across, packed with "how to" tips and mesmerising to watch a journey of a slab of clay turning into a beautiful object.
    Thank you 🌹

    • @ginazycher
      @ginazycher 4 года назад +2

      Thank you for having my back! 😂💖

  • @maggiesands7625
    @maggiesands7625 3 года назад +1

    Awesome instructions and video! Thank you.

  • @134679jen
    @134679jen Год назад

    Best pinch pot video I've seen! Thanks for including how you make your foot😊

  • @ql5000
    @ql5000 4 года назад +7

    The way you made the foot honestly blew my mind !!! Thank you so much for this tutorial

    • @ginazycher
      @ginazycher 4 года назад

      Ha! I can't roll a coil with my palm - they turn out all wonky! Thanks for watching!

  • @danayambouranis4177
    @danayambouranis4177 3 года назад +1

    Can't wait to make this little beauty. Thank you 🤗

  • @andreameehan6390
    @andreameehan6390 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for that! That was really informative and easy to watch.

  • @anawoods684
    @anawoods684 4 года назад +1

    Please make more video! You are fantastic teacher!

  • @judyironside9925
    @judyironside9925 4 года назад +1

    Thank you from Judy, Brighton UK. I really enjoy your clear and straight forward tutorial and I look forward to following you for more.

  • @L.MicheleB
    @L.MicheleB 4 года назад +2

    Not a lot of hand building videos out there. Thank u. Ive subscribed☺

  • @rutilopata8294
    @rutilopata8294 4 года назад +3

    And again, I truly enjoyed this all though I have been potting over 25 years:) your love of clay is evident and transfers even over this sterile screen, thank you again for taking this precious time to share💐

  • @heworley
    @heworley 3 года назад +1

    Great demo and instructions video. Good job! I would like to see another demo to make the lidded piece that you showed at the first of the video.

  • @donalhartman6235
    @donalhartman6235 2 года назад +1

    Excellent...I'm starting out in pottery and this video on pinch pots is a huge help.

  • @jennyp7084
    @jennyp7084 3 года назад +1

    This is by far the most thorough tutorial for making beautiful pinch pots on You Tube. I’ve made three little vases and have rewatched the video many times while pinching. Thank you!

  • @rhibi6618
    @rhibi6618 4 года назад +34

    Definitely keen to learn about how to create pots with lids!

    • @StillLifeCeramics
      @StillLifeCeramics  4 года назад +1

      Rhiannon B we offer online beginner classes and we definitely teach you how to create pots with lids! Check us out at stilllifeceramics.com/onlineclasses

    • @marinandiaz
      @marinandiaz 4 года назад

      @@StillLifeCeramics Hello! What do we need to hand build at home? What surface is she working on? Ty =)

    • @pascalehuber6471
      @pascalehuber6471 4 года назад +1

      @@StillLifeCeramics hi the link doesn't work :-(

  • @katiakatiakat
    @katiakatiakat 2 года назад +1

    This is an excellent tutorial! So thorough and detailed and a lovely manner. Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @alexak3327
    @alexak3327 3 года назад +1

    I am so glad I watched your video. I have been working with clay and doing pottery for over a year now and this was the most helpful for making pinch pots, so easy! Thank you so much!

  • @atoussam6120
    @atoussam6120 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much Gina👌🏻👌🏻🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏻👍🏻

  • @schmokeandapancake444
    @schmokeandapancake444 4 года назад +4

    I’ve been working with clay for a few years and your video is the best I’ve seen and super thorough keep making videos I really enjoyed this!!

  • @LottieLovesLemons
    @LottieLovesLemons 3 года назад +2

    Gorgeous video, so helpful! I'd love to see one on the cute pots xxx

  • @Paintspotsandpaper
    @Paintspotsandpaper 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant video, hope you do many more!xx

  • @tannermcalpin4045
    @tannermcalpin4045 4 года назад +2

    I love your videos! Please make more, you’re amazing!

  • @peterbgshoemaker
    @peterbgshoemaker 2 года назад

    What a great video. Thank you so much.

  • @nubbee77
    @nubbee77 4 года назад +2

    thank you very much for this video. i think you're a great teacher

  • @tamirenno5845
    @tamirenno5845 4 года назад +2

    Would love to see the lidded pot tutorial. Love all of your videos. Thank you. ❤️

  • @kerstinklee9828
    @kerstinklee9828 Год назад

    Thank you so much for showing this !! 🥰

  • @nowitssovivid1273
    @nowitssovivid1273 4 года назад +1

    Ooh I'm so glad I found this vid. This is going to be incredibly helpful for a sculpting project I need to do soon. Thanks for this wonderful free resource!!

  • @jeannebuccino2561
    @jeannebuccino2561 4 года назад +1

    Loved the video thank you! Would love to see pinch pot with lid! High school ceramics teacher from NY, thanks so much!

  • @zoelederman744
    @zoelederman744 4 года назад +3

    This is the most helpful pinching video I’ve seen! I’m so happy with my attempt. I’d love to see a video on how to add a lid! Thank you so much for sharing

  • @aya12121
    @aya12121 4 года назад +5

    love this! thank you so much, we're still in lockdown in aus and i couldn't be spending my time better!

  • @donnanancarrow4816
    @donnanancarrow4816 4 года назад +1

    Great video! Thanks for sharing. I am a big fan of hand-building so will give these vases a try. They are awesome .

  • @hilarylhahncoach
    @hilarylhahncoach 4 года назад +1

    Loved seeing this and amazing how smooth you got this!

  • @rutilopata8294
    @rutilopata8294 4 года назад +1

    Very lovely, patient, elementary video! Loved the forearm coilling✨🦋🤓

  • @one-nation-under-god7622
    @one-nation-under-god7622 4 года назад +1

    I was so excited to find you. Wow! You are amazingly gifted! Gorgeous pots! I am so excited to watch more and these finished. ❤️

  • @hope2985
    @hope2985 8 дней назад

    Great instruction. Thanks

  • @misskristy4963
    @misskristy4963 Год назад +1

    Great tutorial... Thank you!
    Can I please ask why you don't score your clay when joining or adding?

  • @kbee1735
    @kbee1735 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video!! Thanks for taping!!👍🇨🇦

  • @scottledbetter7524
    @scottledbetter7524 4 года назад +1

    Excellent tutorial!!

  • @jangoria6015
    @jangoria6015 4 года назад +2

    Love your video! I made 2 vases today and love both. I’ll be back. Thank you!

    • @StillLifeCeramics
      @StillLifeCeramics  4 года назад

      Jan Goria I’m so glad that our videos inspired you! Keep creating at home!

  • @tjkbdb
    @tjkbdb 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this!! You are an amazing teacher! xx

  • @2Langdon
    @2Langdon 4 года назад +1

    Great! Really useful for a complete beginner, thank you.

  • @heidier3713
    @heidier3713 4 года назад +1

    Thanks- great informative video

  • @isabs8616
    @isabs8616 Год назад

    So beautiful, adorable!

  • @picassoronal300
    @picassoronal300 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much !! You've taught me so much with one lesson x

  • @Babygirl85851
    @Babygirl85851 3 года назад

    This what I just started doing

  • @angelababy3579
    @angelababy3579 3 года назад +1

    Please show how you glazed these lovely pots!

  • @denisecarter5117
    @denisecarter5117 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this video.

  • @dratini101
    @dratini101 4 года назад +1

    This is such a thorough tutorial, thank you for sharing this! I'm a beginner and I've been having trouble making a good evenly smooth pinch pot, this helped me so much ❤️

  • @nicolebelanger4745
    @nicolebelanger4745 3 года назад +1

    I noticed you did not put slip between your two halves. Super good tutorial

  • @cherylringer6940
    @cherylringer6940 3 года назад +1

    I would love to know what clay you use. Learned a lot from your video! Thanks!!

  • @Odette_112
    @Odette_112 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! So helpful. Would love to see a tutorial of a lidded form. 💛

  • @jillwood5682
    @jillwood5682 2 года назад

    great tutorial thanks

  • @marlenetroncoso952
    @marlenetroncoso952 4 года назад +1

    Realmente bueno el tutorial, a pesar de que no hablo ingles igual logro seguirla, muchas gracias por compartir 🤗

  • @kirstihogan4258
    @kirstihogan4258 3 года назад +1

    Thank you this is a great tutorial!!! Was there a part 2 for this one in the end?

  • @nlorens
    @nlorens 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!

    • @josylvester954
      @josylvester954 2 года назад

      What clay are you using in this video. I love the color! Great tutorial!! I am excited to do one of my own

  • @marcellemartin-juge6817
    @marcellemartin-juge6817 4 года назад +1

    Merci pour cette vidéo très instructive ! et Bravo

  • @divineprimetv
    @divineprimetv 4 года назад +1

    Thank you bc I was struggling on my ceramic project

  • @ruanmarcelo.arqeng
    @ruanmarcelo.arqeng 2 года назад

    Very helpful 👏👏👏

  • @unexpectedartists1676
    @unexpectedartists1676 3 года назад +1

    Hiya, amazing tutorial. Loved it! Can this be raku fired?

  • @LoskaLoves
    @LoskaLoves 11 месяцев назад +1

    Aren’t you supposed to score and add slip between the two halves before sticking them together? To make sure it doesn’t fall apart during firing?

    • @anahenton3391
      @anahenton3391 11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, but if the clay is really soft you don’t have to.

  • @nataliewilliams1111
    @nataliewilliams1111 4 года назад +1

    I would love ideas for decorating and glazing from home. I don’t have kilns and things at home so struggle making it look good when finished.

  • @angelamariatorres2085
    @angelamariatorres2085 2 года назад

    Nice to see and listen you. and learn.
    I am Angela forma Brazil

  • @mbpblue
    @mbpblue 4 года назад +2

    This was a great video thank you. I've just started ceramic classes here in Australia and of course we started with pinch pots... so this video is wonderfully inspiring and helpful. Hope you do more videos. Cheers Melinda

  • @DollTronic
    @DollTronic 4 года назад +1

    So glad I stumbled across this! Cant wait to try it out, thanks.

  • @RaymondtheHon
    @RaymondtheHon 4 года назад +1

    I'd love to learn how to make a box!

  • @agatasliwinska5508
    @agatasliwinska5508 4 года назад +15

    Great tutorial! Im interested also in this jar, and larger handbuild pieces, if you would provide the tuts that would be awesome! :)

  • @michellemurphy6715
    @michellemurphy6715 4 года назад +2

    Yes please! I would love to see a little lidded jar or mug :) This tutorial was so helpful! Thank you!

  • @katheinen
    @katheinen 2 года назад

    ... love it! Thanks ♡

  • @richardvarty7349
    @richardvarty7349 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tutorial!!!
    Also I'd love to see a tutorial on a lidded pot/ vessel

  • @deeppete1557
    @deeppete1557 4 года назад +2

    Thank you I love these going to get the clay out today you've inspired me

    • @ginazycher
      @ginazycher 4 года назад

      That's music to my ears, Peter! Thanks for watching!

  • @Creatorhands
    @Creatorhands Год назад

    Good work

  • @joshuagutierrez5491
    @joshuagutierrez5491 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the video! I enjoyed that. I would love to see a box tutorial!

  • @jeffreyrobinson2155
    @jeffreyrobinson2155 Год назад

    Girl you make that look easy😗

  • @casadartebosi2152
    @casadartebosi2152 4 года назад

    Thank you so much, I can see your love for clay, grazie ancora, Silvia

  • @cindyrodriguez9899
    @cindyrodriguez9899 4 года назад +4

    Hi Gina, can you do a session on glazes? Loving your videos. Thank you :)

    • @StillLifeCeramics
      @StillLifeCeramics  4 года назад +2

      cindy rodriguez, we are teaching an online glaze class via zoom! Check us out on our website stilllifeceramics.com for more info!

    • @winnilly
      @winnilly 4 года назад

      @@StillLifeCeramics Hi I'd love to take a look of the glazing class but I couldn't find it on your website...

  • @shoutyahoo
    @shoutyahoo 4 года назад +1

    Hi Gina, thanks so much for your video, its really helpful for a beginner like me. One question: do you have a tip for people with small hands? I struggle to reach into the bottom of the pot, to pinch when its too thick. If anyone else has tips that'd be great too thanks. PS Love your pots in the background :-)

  • @jamieb5030
    @jamieb5030 4 года назад +1

    great tutorial! thank you!

  • @sandramoreira6775
    @sandramoreira6775 4 года назад +1

    Amei sua aula em cerâmica de forma prática. Gratidão!

  • @pascalehuber6471
    @pascalehuber6471 4 года назад +1

    great video!! i'd be interested in the pinch pot box with lid... any chance thats coming up? thanks!!!

  • @sussiemikkelsen1764
    @sussiemikkelsen1764 Год назад

    Great teaching - thank you 👍🙏 How is your work surface made? Is it made with fabric on top?

  • @jasshergill9769
    @jasshergill9769 4 года назад +1

    Very informative. Can u please upload more

  • @mahialttnchy2338
    @mahialttnchy2338 4 года назад +2

    Very beautiful .. How to dry it ? Is it in air or through the oven ? How is it glazed ?... Thank you so much.

  • @flolen687
    @flolen687 4 года назад +2

    Hey ! Love it ! But how do you put varnish on the inside of this pot to make it waterproof ?

    • @ginazycher
      @ginazycher 4 года назад +1

      Glaze (not varnish) goes inside to make it water tight. You pour it in, swish it around so it coats the inside, pour it out, and then fire it in a kiln. :)

  • @forestgrace9513
    @forestgrace9513 4 года назад +1

    I would like to see how you add sculpted texture to the vase. What tools you use and at what point in the drying would you begin to add the texture. Thank you.

  • @malineesaechee8238
    @malineesaechee8238 3 года назад +1

    Love this tutorial. Thank you. What brand and type of clay do you use, Gina?

  • @Ana-Fischer
    @Ana-Fischer 4 года назад +1

    Would you also Consider to Show how you glaze? Great Video!

  • @zoehawkins2745
    @zoehawkins2745 4 года назад +1

    Hello, these amazing. Did you do a second video to finish them off?

  • @superpubgman8542
    @superpubgman8542 3 года назад +1

    What's your desk covered with to protect the surface? Is it a thick sheet of paper?

  • @pratitim_0193
    @pratitim_0193 4 года назад +8

    I just loved your session. I wanted to know if these can be made out of air dry clay as well?

    • @tammyandkiki
      @tammyandkiki 4 года назад +1

      I would think so- if the clay isn’t too wet to begin with and doesn’t dry out too fast! Not water resistant or waterproof unless you seal it and not food safe.

  • @cathyschlereth9824
    @cathyschlereth9824 4 года назад +6

    I love your work, what type of clay is that your using?

  • @lourdestoro7985
    @lourdestoro7985 4 года назад +1

    do you fire your pots? if so what cone fire do you use. what clay did you use and what clay do you recommend?

  • @gabriellelanglois2204
    @gabriellelanglois2204 4 года назад +8

    Hi! would this work with air dry clay as well? By the way thanks for the tutorial! I really enjoyed watching it

  • @hadeelmorsheed8827
    @hadeelmorsheed8827 4 года назад

    you are amazing!! thank you

  • @gufby
    @gufby 4 года назад

    more of these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!