How to Choose Clay for Pottery - the Ultimate Guide for Beginners
Are you a pottery beginner, feeling overwhelmed by the variety of clay options available? In this video, I'll guide you to known how to choose clay for pottery and selecting the right clay for your ceramics project. From understanding the different types of clay to exploring the benefits of grogged clay, and understand what is grog. I'll cover everything you need to know to make an informed decision, and respond to this question : "what clay should I use ?"
Whether you're looking for clay with specific properties or wondering where to buy clay for pottery, I've got you covered. I will explain the differences between earthenware, stoneware and porcelain, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each types of pottery clay.
This guide will tackle the properties and characteristics of clay such as its texture, its plasticity, its porosity, its firing temperature, or its chamotte (the grog). I'll share valuable insights and tips to help you on your pottery journey with confidence. Don't miss out on this essential and ultimate guide for beginners to selecting the perfect clay for your creations!
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00:00 intro
01:30 type of pottery clay
05:25 clay properties
10:55 what is grog
13:45 conclusion
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You have ignited a deep excitement in me about making pots for my trees , thank you for the gift 🤘
Very informative video. Thanks for expanding my knowledge in the principles of clay.
Fabulous, thanks for this.
Probably the most important thing to learn about if you want to work with large slabs. Nothing worse than spending all that time making a pot and have it warp or break because you didnt use the right clay
@Greg-ceramics
3 ай бұрын
Exactly, otherwise we start with bad habits. And when someone starts working with a particular clay, it is often difficult for them to change.
My God, this is fantastic... I think this is the first video I've seen on any topic that actually gives useful info to help you make an informed decision... Usually when you watch a video geared towards beginners in any field, you end up more confused at the end
@Greg-ceramics
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Indeed, it is not such a simple thing to be a good teacher.
Super vidéo avec toute la complexité de l'argile, ne s'invente pas potier qui veut du jour au lendemain , merci Greg .
Merci beaucoup for this very helpful video. I just now suscribed to your channel but my husband has been following you for years because he is a bonsai enthusiast, and a ceramist too (but he's really more of a woodworker). So I have seen many of your videos already. I want to thank you especially for making the effort of speaking in English, but if you spoke in French and put subtitles, I would continue to follow you, no problem! Your videos are very helpful and you are very generous with information. Merci beaucoup! Saludos desde México!
@Greg-ceramics
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this kind message 🫶 It took me a long time to decide to speak in English (because of my accent 😅), but I found that it became essential to give information with more detail.
@FatimahAraneta
3 ай бұрын
And speaking in English will make your videos accessible by a wider public. Mais que penses tu of sometimes repeating what you said English, in French? Peut etre nous apprendrons un peu de francais avec les pottery skills!
@Greg-ceramics
3 ай бұрын
Yes, I've already thought about occasionally slipping in a few French phrases. I've done it once before with a French expression that makes no sense at all when translated into English!
thanks for sharing great lesson
Thankyou so much,such a clear explanation ❤❤
Superb video for those starting my friend and explained so that all can understand 👏👏👏
@Greg-ceramics
3 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, this is the kind of thing that seems obvious to us, but we all asked ourselves questions like that at the beginning. I wanted to make a quick little explanation video, and I still spent weeks on it! 🤪
Great video, Thank you!
Thank you for your interesting video, like always! Now I want to colour a small batch off clay. Bake it and make it in to grog. Then mix it into my white clay and make some small pots. Greets from Belgium
@Greg-ceramics
3 ай бұрын
Good idea ! It could be interesting !
J’aime beaucoup votre travail. Merci pour ces informations très pertinente. ❤
🎉🎉🎉 thank you
le talent du potier n'a d'égal que celui du "Professeur". Respect!!!
@Greg-ceramics
3 ай бұрын
Merci 😄🙏
Salut Greg, this is a great beginner video, thanks a lot for sharing this with us
@Greg-ceramics
19 күн бұрын
I'm happy if it has been helpful to you. I put a lot of heart and passion into my videos.
@tooselfish
19 күн бұрын
I'm happy to found your channel this morning, have a nice sunday evening
I have been using crayola air dry clay , practicing
Thank you maestre, always better, you couldn`t do It better
@Greg-ceramics
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, I tried to be as complete and educational as possible. :)