This course teaches the process of loading, firing, and unpacking a kiln full of handmade pottery in an ASMR version. The learning outcomes include understanding how to pack glazed pots, make cone packs, place waddings, light a gas kiln, initiate reduction, and properly finish pottery. The course demonstrates techniques such as crash cooling, sanding bases, and cleaning lids using Chemico paste. The teaching method involves a step-by-step visual guide through the kiln process. This course is intended for pottery enthusiasts, artists, and individuals interested in ceramics.
Loading and Reduction Firing a Kiln Full of Handmade Pottery - ASMR Version
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Packing the glazed pots into the kiln
- How to make cone packs
- Placing the waddings on a jar
- Lighting the gas kiln
- Turning on the air compressor
- Initiating reduction
- Example of cones before and after
- Switching the kiln off and crash cooling
- Opening the kiln
- Example of an under-fired bowl
- All the finished pots, and discussing how I sell my work
- Sanding the bases of pots and removing waddings
- Using Chemico paste to clean the lids
Taught by
Florian Gadsby
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