Nigel, that is a lovely pot! Generally, the first firing prepares for a glaze, but if you decide not to glaze, the second firing sets the clay for future use, regardless of the presence of glaze. A raku firing could be very exciting for this pot!
Fair play to you Nigel. I've never seen a pot made quite like that before, but it's worked so far! I hope it's stoneware clay you've been given. Much more robust and loads of glazing options.
@@TheBonsaiZone sir does u had kiln and did u kiln them . I am very interesting in clay bonsai pots but I am afraid about kiln . And I also not had kiln
I'm just starting to learn how to make my own bonsai pot as I don't have any choice to buy them where I live, and especially purple ones 😅 loved the ones you did, thank you for all the detail, will be a great help. Would love to see them with bonsai planted 😍
Hey there Nigel! Someone should have joked you one day when you hear the sirens and mention about the zombie apocalypse. Your friends or your neighbours, they should definitely surprise you and scare you disguised as zombies when the sirens come, that could be fun for the movie! :D And great job on the pot, I really love it!
The pot turned out amazing! So fun to make your own in your greenhouse and show everyone the process. The simplicity of the form inspires me to make one too!
The pot looked great Nigel. You made it look like a child's play. I made my first clay pot a couple of weeks ago by extracting clay from soil and would be firing it soon (I hope it survives). I agree with you, playing with clay is so much fun.
Awesome work Nigel. I think it will turn out to be quite beautiful. In my opinion I think you should try a glaze. I nice Forrest green came to my mind. I can’t wait to soo what you decide.
Simply Amazing = Nigel's nickname! I've been playing with the clay in the last couple of weeks for the first time in my life and it is beyond me how you arrived at perfect geometry from that lump...!!! Next level up: I challenge you to collecting your own clay and firing it in the pit (or a handmade brick kiln) in your back yard. Should be a piece of cake for you 🙂
I'm not following why you need to let it dry for weeks? Does it directly relate to what it will be used for? I've made mugs/sculptures etc. Never waiting more then a few days for bone dry. A glaze on that would be beautiful!
"Naturally imperfect." How wonderfully perfect! Ask any Pennsylvania Amish quilter; or visit the Greek myth about Arachne's challenge to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and crafts (among other duties) and the risks of perfection, and how spiders came to be. As you wisely suggested, exploration, learning, fun and self satisfaction are the prizes. Question: won't a damp cloth in the humid plant room slow down the drying process and maybe promote mold?
Aussie Dave here Nigel, again wow, my misses who is a New Zealander, she is the artist one..😁. We don't have a kiln, just wondering if you can use a house hold electric oven 🤔🤫.
Oh if only! A domestic oven does not get nearly hot enough to vitrify the clay; you need at least 1000 degrees. You could try an air drying clay, but I doubt it would last for long in bonsai application. Happy to be wrong though!
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Love the updates of all the trees in the plant room! 🐦💙 Thanks NIgel!
Thanks Jay, I'm off to Izabela's tomorrow, fun, fun, fun!
@@TheBonsaiZone ha ha, awesome. Just realized I commented on the wrong video… ooops.. I watch them all again after the live premiere’s so all good. 😃
Glazing would be exciting. You are very patient with all your crafting and fixing.
Looks fantastic Nigel. Well done.
I think you are a most competent man Nigel - totally awesome! 🙌
That is an amazing pot! I love watching you make pottery, it’s such a fun process and you are amazing at it!
Keeps looking better!
Nigel, that is a lovely pot! Generally, the first firing prepares for a glaze, but if you decide not to glaze, the second firing sets the clay for future use, regardless of the presence of glaze. A raku firing could be very exciting for this pot!
Fair play to you Nigel. I've never seen a pot made quite like that before, but it's worked so far! I hope it's stoneware clay you've been given. Much more robust and loads of glazing options.
Great Quote "Naturally imperfect."
The pot turned out really very well... You did a great job at it. You made it look so easy that it inspired me to try making a pot for myself. ✌️❤️
Awesome! Thank you Punyarth!
@@TheBonsaiZone sir does u had kiln and did u kiln them . I am very interesting in clay bonsai pots but I am afraid about kiln . And I also not had kiln
Nigel continues to amaze with his pot making skills. Pot number 3 for Nigel… you’d think it was pot 3000. Fantastic and enjoyable series! 👏👍🐦💙
Thanks Jay, what will pot number 4 look like?!!
Hi Nigel, it is amazing what you can do playing with clay, making a pot that will last a lifetime with the proper care of course. great job...
😍👌👍So beautiful ! You have a talent for pottery 💪👏
I'm just starting to learn how to make my own bonsai pot as I don't have any choice to buy them where I live, and especially purple ones 😅 loved the ones you did, thank you for all the detail, will be a great help. Would love to see them with bonsai planted 😍
Wow really good I can’t believe how good it turned out
This pot looks professionally made! Looking really good, can’t wait for the firing
Impressive Nigel. I cannot wait to see the pot when the firing is done.
Beautiful! I really like this pot. So simple and elegant!
Amazing! I love the feet, really suits the the pot. Great job Nigel
Really enjoyable and educational watching the creation of your pot. Thank you, Nigel. I look forward to seeing it after firing.
Hey there Nigel! Someone should have joked you one day when you hear the sirens and mention about the zombie apocalypse. Your friends or your neighbours, they should definitely surprise you and scare you disguised as zombies when the sirens come, that could be fun for the movie! :D
And great job on the pot, I really love it!
That pot is coming along fantastic!
Great job on the pot. A lot of hard work went into making the pot, but, well worth it. Great part 1 & 2!
Great work nigel
The pot turned out amazing! So fun to make your own in your greenhouse and show everyone the process. The simplicity of the form inspires me to make one too!
Nice to see the evolution. I think a glaze would be good for the latest pot. It is fun to see how things turn out after firing.
Congrats on your pottery skills, Nigel 👍
That's a very handsome pot
The pot looked great Nigel. You made it look like a child's play. I made my first clay pot a couple of weeks ago by extracting clay from soil and would be firing it soon (I hope it survives). I agree with you, playing with clay is so much fun.
Love the evolution of your pot design, there is a definite theme going there.
You are so creative and multi talented! Love your work!
Brilliant.
Hello Nigel, nice work.👍
Nice my friends
Thanks so much!!
It would-be cool if you had a stamp of the bonsai zone to Mark the pot very Nice Nigel !
Awesome work Nigel. I think it will turn out to be quite beautiful.
In my opinion I think you should try a glaze. I nice Forrest green came to my mind. I can’t wait to soo what you decide.
Great suggestion Sarah, that would be awesome!
Simply Amazing = Nigel's nickname! I've been playing with the clay in the last couple of weeks for the first time in my life and it is beyond me how you arrived at perfect geometry from that lump...!!! Next level up: I challenge you to collecting your own clay and firing it in the pit (or a handmade brick kiln) in your back yard. Should be a piece of cake for you 🙂
I think the 3D printed or CNC chop idea was a great idea in chat Nigel.
Possibly a wood ash glaze 🤔 apply around the lip and feet with a brush or spray bottle👍😎 looks great so far
I really enjoyed this video, because I also made a pot this week... I made it with polymer clay. Just an experiment, no idea if that works or not.
Very Nice! Only Made one so far for my port forest. Not as Nice as yours but I hope to make some progress next time I make another one
I'm not following why you need to let it dry for weeks? Does it directly relate to what it will be used for? I've made mugs/sculptures etc. Never waiting more then a few days for bone dry. A glaze on that would be beautiful!
"Naturally imperfect." How wonderfully perfect! Ask any Pennsylvania Amish quilter; or visit the Greek myth about Arachne's challenge to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and crafts (among other duties) and the risks of perfection, and how spiders came to be. As you wisely suggested, exploration, learning, fun and self satisfaction are the prizes.
Question: won't a damp cloth in the humid plant room slow down the drying process and maybe promote mold?
Aussie Dave here Nigel, again wow, my misses who is a New Zealander, she is the artist one..😁. We don't have a kiln, just wondering if you can use a house hold electric oven 🤔🤫.
Oh if only! A domestic oven does not get nearly hot enough to vitrify the clay; you need at least 1000 degrees. You could try an air drying clay, but I doubt it would last for long in bonsai application. Happy to be wrong though!
No not .first firing to bisque 1000°c then to vitrify or glaze fire 1200 atleadt for stoneware
wow !
I also made three pot out of cement and sand. And my third pot look similar to your first one. I will send you picture of three in mail.
Please sir a request that a video on how u kiln them .
I'll do that Akash!
What kind of clay do you use, and how or where can they be fired?
Yesterday I also made a pot from clay watching your video but i don't know how to make it solid😂.
Great work nigel! 👍
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