Additional Pottery Instruction - Supplemental Resources
There are lots of right ways to throw on the wheel! These potters are fantastic resources for reviewing and expanding your knowledge about wheel throwing. I've included suggested videos but feel free to explore.
Earth Nation Ceramics
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Centering: https://youtu.be/RXuUL_JzFs4
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Opening: https://youtu.be/HpLGrMIJqPY
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Pulling: https://youtu.be/psiJ7QaqnbE
Florian Gadsby
https://www.youtube.com/@floriangadsby
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Centering: https://youtu.be/-YCGK33c0xs
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Opening: https://youtu.be/HF5IAJ0x2g0
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Pulling: https://youtu.be/VM8SJZ4lNRY
Kara Leigh Ford
https://www.youtube.com/@KaraLeighFordCeramics
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Centering: https://youtu.be/hGNRSNbfTyo
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Coning up: https://youtu.be/Yvoce7zXrzA
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Pulling: https://youtu.be/eTFLfS4gbw0
Left Handed Throwing Example
Humberto Reynoso: https://youtu.be/G5zDXeIr7Ik
Glazes
Purchasing glazes is entirely optional - you don't have to purchase anything additional if you don't want to. The studio has glazes available to you for use in class.
While there are tons of options out there I am going to recommend that if you'd like to purchase your own glazes that you select from Amaco's Potter's Choice and Celadon glaze lines or from Mayco's Stoneware glazes. Both brands work well, are consistent, and are the right firing temperature for our work. If you'd like to buy a different brand make sure it is labeled "mid-fire" or "mid-range" and/or "cone 5"/ "cone 6" / "cone 5-6."
Mayco Stoneware Glazes:
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Full list: https://www.maycocolors.com/product-category/color/fired/stoneware/
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Layering Guide (you'll look at the 'cone 6' firing temperature option): https://www.maycocolors.com/glaze-combinations/
Amaco Glazes
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Full List Potter's Choice: https://www.amaco.com/t/glazes-and-underglazes/high-fire/potters-choice#more
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Full List Celadons: https://www.amaco.com/t/glazes-and-underglazes/high-fire/celadons
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Layering Guide: https://www.amaco.com/glazes-and-underglazes/layering (be sure to only select potter's choice and celadons)
Where to buy glazes: In my experience these websites ship fairly quickly and have large selections of Amaco and Mayco glazes.