Making a NERIKOMI FLAME MUG From Start to Finish
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- Опубликовано: 16 дек 2020
- The entire pottery process of making a nerikomi flame mug from a clay slab. No music, no talking, just pure pottery ASMR. This is what I call my flame series, created from intricate folding and layering of my porcelain.
I start with a premade nerikomi block, made from layering colored clays with specific techniques, and I cut about a 1/4 inch slab from it. I use two slabs instead of one longer slab because when I connect them end to end, it better hides the seam and gives it that rorschach effect. Careful handling of the nerikomi slab is crucial as the designs and the slabs themselves are delicate.
After forming a cylinder I measure the diameter and throw a small disc on the wheel for a base. Making this fit just right can be tricky. I've learned that it's better for the disc to be too big rather than too small if I am to make an error. With a little bit of water I am able to shape the mug, smooth the surface, and define the rim.
Next, after waiting a day or two for the clay to rest/dry, I trim a raised foot. I recently stopped using balls of clay to stick my pieces down and I'm never going back. With a little bit of water and extra care, you can trim without extra clay. It saves time, clay, and keeps your piece cleaner in the end. The little disc tool I use for trimming and measuring out the sections for cutting the foot comes from Diamond Core Tools if you're interested. They are not a sponsor. They just make great pottery tools.
I recently started weighing out clay for my handles for consistency. I highly recommend this if you're looking to improve your handle game. That or using a mold/die and measuring. I do minimal scoring as not to disrupt the nerikomi pattern. After attaching the handle I let the mug dry VERY SLOWLY.
Next, I use a green scotchbrite sponge, some new, some old, to sand down the exterior/interior. This smooths out the mug and cleans up any smudges to reveal the nerikomi design underneath. Sanding greenware can be risky, but it makes the work incredibly smooth with the least amount of effort.
I'll quickly run through the next three steps. Bisque fire, a low temperature firing, then wet sanding any problem areas or things I missed, followed by glazing and a glaze fire, a higher temperature firing. I fire to cone 5. The final firing brings out the rich colors of the colored porcelain.
Thanks so much for watching. I'll be having a day after Christmas sale if anyone is interested. There may be some of these available at: www.jimfazio.com
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My name is Jim Fazio. I make ceramics and pottery tutorials, clay creations, and give you an inside view of the life of an artist. I'm also hopelessly addicted to colored clay. Check out my channel for more if you're interested!
Adoro seu trabalho...Deus abençoe as suas mãos.
Do Brasil 🇧🇷 São Paulo. ❤
Loved watching this. Still love the feet. I want one of these mugs or the black and white ones... and the rainbow vase. :)
That rainbow needs a good home...
Beautiful, and fun to watch!
Thank you, Nora!
Truly awesome
This is beautiful. Do you have a video on how you folded the clay to create the fire effect? Thanks for sharing! :)
Gorgeous!
Thanks Jenny!
Oh dear, so gorgeous! Wow! Thank you for sharing your mindful process!
Thank you for the kind words, Bojoura.
Beautiful...your attention to detail is inspiring.
Thank you Clara. I pride myself on my craftsmanship so your comment means a lot. Be well!
Oh wow, this is REALLY something. Lovely mug.
Thank you. It's my best work to date so far.
These are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Linda. Thank you so much. These are my best pieces I've made to date. More to come. Stay tuned :)
Stunning! I love it!
Thank you very much! 🙏
Beautiful work
Beautiful!!
Thank you!
Wow! You have amazing skill!
Thank you so much, Camille! 😀
Magnifique j’aime beaucoup!
WOW! What an amazing attention to detail you have!! There are so many steps to this and you didn’t even show making the colored clay!! I handbuild and have wanted to work with colored clay but just haven’t yet. These mugs are absolutely incredible!!!!
Yeah it would be too long. I wanted to get into the making of the mug. Thanks so much! First wave. More to come!
@@CeramicJim Do you show the technique where you make the colored clay? I see you are using porcelain, would that technique be any different using earthenware or stoneware? These mugs really are beautiful! Thanks so much for the video.
I just realized that I watched most of the video of you making your clay. I even commented but I hadn’t gotten to the part where you color it. Lol. I’ll finish that now.
This was a really great video to watch! You could almost say it was ClaySMR
I see what you did there ;) Thank you.
Brilliant
Thank you. In terms of nerikomi and color clay, this is my greatest achievement. And this process has so much room to explore. You’ll be seeing more in the future and a different flame colors too.
Go Cubs, GO!
Heck yeah
...says,"...making..." But we didn't see much but a lot of sanding? I'd love to see the making... please...😌
멋진 컵이네요 색소지를 쌓아서 만든거죠?
손잡이도 멋져요
그는 일반 점토와 메이슨 컬러를 사용했습니다.
I never considered using the spray booth for sanding my bone dry pieces. I know I always blow a ton of dust into the studio, I'll have to give that a try.
I'd like to see how you made your slabs to make these mugs.
Magnifique mug! Vous faites comment cet effet de couleurs? Cela aurait été bien de voir aussi le procédé pour qu’il soit complet…😉
Just... wow.... so beautiful. Have a lovely holiday, you and yours stay well.
Thanks Gabi! Same to you!
Beautiful blue and black mugs!!! I wonder why you carved the foot ring into 4 "legs", though.
Thanks. I do it for the elegance. Visually lightening. Elevating.
I caught this clip end of August, but XMas is coming soon, again. Great demo and work techniques of a hand built cups. I love the color combos and the choise of materials. One question: The glaze inside, is it transparent or white glaze? The finishing cup was shown outside, not inside. This would be also very interesting for me. Specially the audiance is interested outside, but the cup holder is looking inside the cup during his/her sip! I play with my cups a little bit around inside with decorations or to see the marble surface inside, too. In my opinion, specially the hand build ones gives a lot of options to add interesting details.
Ha. Need to buy a Christmas gift? 😉 It a semi transparent white which I’ve grown to love over time. Cleats have given me some trouble and when they don’t work they do not look good. Sometimes it looks too simple. A nice semi transparent white with some depth can show a bit of color while also offering a great glaze.
Wonderful work and process, gorgeous mug... I wish shipping rates were affordable... :)
Maybe one day! Or maybe we can work out a deal ;)
@@CeramicJim keep me posted! I'd love to hear it! Thaks!
Looking awesome!. It seems like you have your handles dialed in pretty well. Are you happy with them?
Also, how many times are you rinsing or wiping your hands so as not to smear one colored area to another? I know when I use underglaze, I am constantly cleaning my hands for that reason.
Thanks Ben. I am happy with these. I think I’m going to make them less C looking and more like an ellipse. I do a fair bit or rinsing. Lately I’ve had big wet sponge near by and a big towel. Saves time. I can sand it all away later so it’s no risk, but it IS extra time. I find a balance of risky handling. Have a great break, Ben!
@@CeramicJim As I mention before, I am also chasing the ideal handle. I'll get there someday... I know quite a few production potters, who extrude handles to save time. Nothing wrong with that, as it's efficient a d they look great, but there is something about a nice pulled handle...
You have a good Break as well. But before I can relax, I have to get some Online Learners caught up...
Best colored clay effect I have seen.
Also, I really like that you are using a combination of different techniques (nerikomi, table work, and throwing).
How did you make the "flaming clay"?
Thanks, Mark. It’s been a while. Good to hear from you. The flaming clay comes from a combination of folds and layering. Something I sort of keeping under wraps for now.
@@CeramicJim Thanks, looking for the day when the Christmas paper can come off.
Yes, it has been a while since I commented. It has been a really busy year for me. I got our gifted kiln working and tested to C6 and I just bought a box of C6 glazes so I am hoping to do some glazing over the break.
@@CeramicJim How has teaching been going for you in the COVID world?
Oh that’s such good news. I remember you weighing in my kiln issues. I’m sure it was a breeze for you.
Teaching has been draining. Kids have been great. Some parents support us but I think you can imagine. Full remote teaching, or hybrid A day B days. Or some kids on a computer ZOOMing in and some kids in person. Just crazy. BUT we’re figuring it out and doing our best.
Not one for commenting much- but found you via @jonthepotter and I’m SO inspired. I’ve been doing some agate work on my wheel, but honestly my throwing skills need to get significantly better or it’s heartbreaking when the clay wobbles! So- here is my question-(it’s a public site and I’m conscious that as an artist it’s “our gold” to have great ideas come from hours, days and years of trial and error). So I ask this a bit tongue and cheek-and with an eye to keep your secret safe. :) If this makes no sense then I’m wrong and NM! ;) Does this have anything to do with a certain “dog like” item I saw you extrude recently?
Oh so kind of you to say that :) Oh the houndstooth. No. I actually only used it a few times since that video. These flame mugs patterns were all made with hand techniques.
toooo quiet... but good demo. Couldn't figure out the circular piece you installed in the bottom foot before trimming. What was it? What was it for?
It's a tool from diamond core tools. It just allows me to apply some downward pressure without pressing on the clay. I've used old snapple caps before but this tool also has markings on it for radial patterns.
Why did it become glossy on the outside after the second firing? There was no glaze on the outside
Isn’t it cool? The clay body that I use becomes so vitrified that the surface becomes a little glossy. Some clay bodies are almost like glaze after they’re fired depending on the specific ingredients and firing temperature.
So how did you make the clay block to look like flames?
Yeah sorry about that. I decided to capture this video after making the block. I might make a process video in the future.
@@CeramicJim That would be really awesome! I enjoy your work as it's so different to most potters. Your care and attention to detail is shown in these exquisite mugs. Love the foot! When I get back into pottery, I'm thinking of experimenting with colored clays because of you. Thank you for all your work!