@@gooddirtclasses8933 It seems that you are calling the sodium silicate technique Kohiki. Here are a couple of videos about kohiki: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lHEf7Vh3UIA.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BNTMnnS-HrM.html
Not sure why you are using the sodium silicate. The slip will Crack the same without it and you have not wasted scraps At least it does for me. Is there some other benefit I, not aware of? Will use it in the future if there is benefit.
The surface of the slip and even just bare clay will crack much more dramatically and predictably with the sodium silicate. Concentration will impact the depth of the cracks. I cut it one to one with water as it comes from my supplier. I generally don't generate a lot of scraps with this technique or similar pieces created on the wheel, so not a big issue for me. I agree though that if you get a great result without the need for an additional ingredient...go for it!
Thank you so much! Let us know if you have any questions. And, if you need it, I also have a ridiculously long vid on centering, haha. Reach out anytime and happy potter-ing!
That's a great idea. It's also possible to polish the textured surface with wet/dry sandpaper to make it safe for the table surface. Thanks for your comment!
I really like the look of this and how easy it appeared to be to make. I tried making one yesterday on my wheel, but I made the base too thick, forgetting that it wouldn't be trimmed. Then when I tapped it like you do around 6:32, I ended up with a weird, very thick blob of clay on the bottom. I'm going to try it again, but heed your advice to get to a finished thickness on the bottom before continuing.
You could definitely do that if you were planning to glaze over the texture to render it a bit smoother and more functional. I chose to put it on the outside so I could leave it unglazed.
Normally, it is said that the slip must be made from the same clay that is used for the object. That's not the case here. Is that not a problem when firing? Doesn't the slip flake off? Do the fireclay proportions (Schamotte in German) have to be the same for both types of clay? How is the result? Thank you
You definitely have to pay attention to the shrinkage rate of the body and the slip. Always test to see how it reacts as the clay dries and also after the firing. The slip I use is mixed up from dry materials and is 50% plastic materials (kaolin and ball clay), and 50% non-plastic (Nepheline syenite, silica, zircopax, borax).
I don't have bats which can fasten to the wheel head, so I put them on to damp clay, but how should I then re-centre the bat with the casserole body on it?
I would place it lightly on the patty of clay and tap it on center (tapping the edge of the bat assuming you had the bat well centered when you threw the body). Once satisfied with the centering, you can smack it down with your fist as it spins to secure it to the patty. Those bat pins are mighty handy, I have to admit, but don't let it hold you back.
Thank you very much for the detailed instructions! Enjoy the videos very much! I felt like you just gave me a private pottery lesson, awesome! Keep uploading videos, great job!👍👏🥰
Hello, I loved the video! I had a doubt, if you just pass the silicate and wait for it to dry the texture will arise, or necessarily, do you need to heat it with the torch?
I think you want to heat it with the torch so the surface becomes stiff but the underlying clay is still soft and stretchy. You could probably substitute a hairdryer if you're more comfortable with that. Of course, it couldn't hurt to experiment...it's very possible that I am just an impatient potter who likes to play with fire.
Definitely a lot less than if you just threw it right side up and left it. I'd guess maybe 16floz. I have small dogs so it works great for them and they can't tip it over.
Eine sehr interessante Herangehensweise!😍tolle Oberfläche…ist der Schlicker eingefärbt, oder wurde der aus einem andersfarbigen Ton mit gleichen Eigenschaften gewonnen? Kreativen Gruß!
I'm going to try this! So cool. I don't have chickens but it would make a great waterer for all the birds I get in my backyard. Thank you for the video. You're a great teacher!
Love this and thank you for sharing. The torch doesn’t hurt the wheel head? A little wooden spoon would be a great added touch. How much would you sell this for ?
Just interested to know if you glaze your salt pig? Or do you find it keeps the salt drier in an unglazed pot? Same question for French butter crocs? Lovely idea - I’ll definitely be making one for my own kitchen as a try-out. Thanks for he very clear demo.
