Testing Black Stoneware Clay: From Throwing to Firing Disaster

Follow along with this 41-minute pottery tutorial as a ceramicist tests a new black stoneware clay body (PF 680) with unexpected results. Witness the complete process of creating tea caddies and jars - from blending clay and throwing on the wheel to trimming, bisque firing, waxing, glazing, and reduction firing to 1290ºC (cone ten). Learn specific techniques including spiral wedging, lifting pots off the wheel, and creating wadding for kiln firing. The demonstration ultimately ends in disaster, providing valuable lessons about clay behavior and firing challenges. Perfect for intermediate potters interested in stoneware experimentation and troubleshooting common pottery problems.