Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques

Overview

“Once the cylinder is formed, we will add the bottom. For my mug, I will make a flared bottom, but you can use the same technique to make a flat bottom. Just place the circular base slab on a non-stick flat surface and then attach it in the same way. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Adding the Bottom, which is part of the Domestika online course: Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques. Create unique ceramic vessels at home, learn clay molding, design, firing, and glaze techniques for decorative pieces.

Partial transcription of the video

“ Adding the Bottom In this lesson, I'll add the bottom to my pot. Remember how I said, at different points during the process, you could tweak it to make it your design? At this point, you could add a flat bottom. I'll show you, I have an extra slab here for the bottom. I'll put it in a bowl, but you could put it on a table if you wanted to do it flat. The first thing I need to do is flip my pot upside down. I'll use my flowerpot again. I want to make sure that it is circular. It's not quite circular, so I have this round form. You can also use a ball or a Styrofoam ball or a rubber ball. ...”

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Course summary for: Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques

• Level: Beginner
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• 7 units
• 101 lessons (17h 58m)
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  Craft

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  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Decoration, DIY, Fine Arts