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How to Make a Ceramic Ink Dip Pen on the Potter's Wheel - ASMR Version

Florian Gadsby via YouTube

Overview

Learn how to create a ceramic ink dip pen on the potter's wheel through a detailed ASMR tutorial. The course covers the entire process from centering the clay to firing the pen in a gas kiln. Students will acquire skills in throwing, trimming, drilling, glazing, and firing ceramics. The teaching method involves a step-by-step demonstration of each stage, accompanied by soothing ASMR sounds. This course is intended for individuals interested in pottery, ceramics, crafting, or ASMR enthusiasts looking to explore a unique creative process.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Centring the clay on the wheel
- Throwing the ink dip pen
- Covering them to dry overnight
- Trimming the ink dip pen
- Using a specially made chuck to trim the tops of the pens
- Drilling out the hollow for the ferrule
- Close up of drilled hole and ferrule check
- Trimming the top again
- Packing the bisque to fire to 1000ºc
- Unpacking the bisque
- Mixing up a batch of crackle glaze
- Glazing the ink dip pen
- Cleaning up a 'red' pen
- Cleaning up a 'white' pen
- Slotting the pens onto the firing rig
- Packing the gas kiln
- Firing the gas kiln to 1290ºc
- Unpacking the gas kiln
- Preparing the ferrules to fit into the pens
- Finished examples

Taught by

Florian Gadsby

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