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A matching set of ceramic bowls makes a great gift. Learn how to make a ceramic bowl set with this free ceramics video series.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Tools for making a set of ceramic bowls include sponges and rib tools. Learn about ceramic tools with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Wedging clay for a ceramic bowl set removes air bubbles that can affect the finished piece. Learn about clay wedging with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Forming clay in a tube for a ceramic bowl set makes it easier to measure similar sized pieces of clay. Learn about forming a clay tube with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Measuring clay for a set of ceramic bowls ensures a consistent size for each bowl. Learn about clay measuring with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Wedging clay for a ceramic bowl set on the wheel creates a consistent clay body. Learn how to wheel wedge with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
A thumb plunge for a ceramic bowl set creates a whole in the center of the clay. Learn how to use a thumb plunge technique with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Compressing clay for a set of ceramic bowls eliminates the occurrence of S cracks. Learn about clay compression with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Throw a ceramic bowl on the potter's wheel by pinching the sides. Learn how to throw a ceramic bowl with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Trimming the base of a ceramic bowl set leaves a clean finished edge. Learn about bowl trimming with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Dismounting a set of ceramic bowls from the wheel can be done with a wire tool. Learn how to dismount a bowl from the wheel with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Centering clay on the wheel for a set of ceramic bowls ensures a symmetric finished piece. Learn how to center clay on the wheel with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Wheel wedge clay for a ceramic bowl set to create a consistent clay body before using a thumb plunge technique. Learn how to wedge clay on the wheel with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Throw a ceramic bowl for a set by pinching the sides to match other bowls in the set. Learn how to throw a bowl in a set with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Shape a ceramic bowl for a set by using a rib tool on the inside. Learn how to shape a ceramic set of bowls with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Compare ceramic bowls in a set to ensure consistency. Learn how to compare a set of bowls with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Set up a check for trimming a set of ceramic bowls. Learn about a chuck set up with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Center a ceramic bowl onto a chuck to being trimming. Learn how to center a bowl on a clay chuck with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Ceramic bowls require a trimmed foot. Learn how to trim a foot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Burnishing the foot of a ceramic bowl eliminates scratches on the surface where it sits. Learn how to burnish a bowl foot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Trimming ceramic bowls for production is quick and efficient. Learn how to trim ceramic bowls quickly with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.
Ceramics are art works made out of clay bodies that harden with the application of heat. Originating in Chinese, Cretan, Greek, Roman, and Mayan cultures, ceramics have a long history that dates back to the third millennium BC. Pottery was used to create food and water jars, decorative bowls, sacred urns, and religious idols. Potters most traditionally use their hands, but several tools have been developed to aid in the ceramic making process, including the potter's wheel. Ceramics range from functional vessels to decorative sculptures, and remain both a long loved craft as well as a fine art. Ceramic bowls are a simple project that can be made into sets. In this free ceramics video series, a master potter demonstrates how to create a set of multiple ceramic bowls. Learn how to prepare your tools, clay, and potter's wheel. See throwing techniques, and get efficient shortcut tips for producing a large number of bowls in one sitting. Start throwing pots with this informative ceramics guide.
Chris Chris Cook received a BFA in ceramics and sculpture from Southern Oregon University where he studied raku, studio ceramics, stoneware, and various firing techniques under Jim Romberg. For the past seven years, Chris has continued to practice and develop his unique style.dkdk
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