How to Success a Huge Straight and Regular pottery Step-by-Step

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

In this tutorial pottery video, I show you the construction of a large bonsai pot making with clay slabs. You will see the step-by-step process involved, allowing you to understand the different pottery techniques used to create this type of rectangle pot with clay slabs. The challenge lies in the fact that it is a large rectangular pot, XL ceramics tends to deform a lot during drying and firing. I will show you how to cut the clay slabs and assemble them using the clay slip technique.
The pot will dry for several weeks before firing, as the drying process is a critical factor in the success of the pottery making process. The clay slabs used are in white stoneware that will give a frost-resistant pot after firing at ±1250°C. I use the clay slab technique, which is typically used with leather-hard clay (i.e., pre-dried to be stiff enough and easier to handle). However, I am using a wetter clay, which increases the difficulty in handling, but gives me more time to work and control the deformation of the pottery.
This XL pottery is a complex project due to its size, but I will share my tips and the pottery tools that I use or have made to make this experience as simple as possible for you. You will also discover how to avoid deformations and common mistakes in constructing a pot of this size.
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  • @Greg-ceramics
    @Greg-ceramics Жыл бұрын

    Thank you to the donors who help me make these videos possible. 💝 You can support the adventure here 👇 🔗 www.patreon.com/GregCeramics 🔗 kzread.info/dron/uq6LwmY80cdbgjTGYhcUHQ.htmljoin 🔗 www.buymeacoffee.com/GregCeramics

  • @CocinandoJuntos
    @CocinandoJuntos Жыл бұрын

    The new edition of your videos is fantastic to learn. Thanks for the effort.

  • @mooneagle4772
    @mooneagle47723 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed watching this pot come together

  • @63yearoldskater
    @63yearoldskater7 ай бұрын

    I'm speechless. I think you just paved the road for my retirement

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    7 ай бұрын

    👍 good journey ! 😁

  • @mikalehtinen1524
    @mikalehtinen1524 Жыл бұрын

    What a great video and beautiful Bonsai-Pot! Thank you for sharing! Cheers from Finland!

  • @johnstarkey4959
    @johnstarkey495910 ай бұрын

    Your work is superb, your glazes are so beautiful too .

  • @akindofmagick1
    @akindofmagick18 ай бұрын

    I learned so much from this video! Thank you! 🎉

  • @leftyaxegrinder
    @leftyaxegrinder Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic glaze

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much 👍

  • @Jawst
    @Jawst Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for putting in the effort to make such an incredible video 😍 I'm sure in the long run, it's definitely going to pay off producing videos like this!

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, I also hope that it will pay off, it's really the kind of video I want to make, and I'm sure that the next videos will still improve in quality.

  • @jrmonzo_ceramica
    @jrmonzo_ceramica Жыл бұрын

    As a Pottery beginner it's increíble having your videos with such an amount of tips and seing usefull tools to make bonsai pots. TX so much Greg. Also editing is great!!!

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, that's why I make videos, to share my knowledge. glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jrmonzo_ceramica

    @jrmonzo_ceramica

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Greg-ceramics I trully do

  • @I_love_life_SB
    @I_love_life_SB8 ай бұрын

    thật tuyệt vời. tôi đã theo dõi kênh của bạn từ rất lâu. cảm ơn đã có nhiều video bổ ích

  • @odinkayaks8825
    @odinkayaks8825 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful pot + beautiful video period!

  • @avocado-toast7617
    @avocado-toast7617 Жыл бұрын

    The edditing of this video is amazing! In every second, from start to finish there is this huge amount of a thought proces present. It was really fun to watch and I learned something new. Thank you

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, I'm glad you liked it and that you noticed the editing work! It took me a lot longer than making the pot, but that's really the type of video I'm aiming for on the channel now.

  • @vesahonkanen5511
    @vesahonkanen5511 Жыл бұрын

    This is it! Thank you very much sir

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 😉 🙏

  • @scheers100
    @scheers100 Жыл бұрын

    Everything shown here is super valuable info for me now. From handling tips to tools. For the moment I am only sculpting small pots. Slab building a pot will be my next step. Thanks for this!

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😄🙏 If you are making pots with slabs, start with small models, it's difficult to make rectangles that don't twist.

  • @davidfishwick5108
    @davidfishwick5108 Жыл бұрын

    very impressive and what an amazing pot

  • @bonsaidruzina5298
    @bonsaidruzina5298 Жыл бұрын

    Quality of edit is AMAZING!!! Tnx for video we learned a lot!!! Regards, from Serbia.

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😄🙏

  • @chrisrose323
    @chrisrose323 Жыл бұрын

    I like the upped video quality. Awsome stuff!

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I try to do better and better 😊

  • @invinciblecucumber
    @invinciblecucumber Жыл бұрын

    You are an amazing teacher and a very inspirational presenter. I really have an urge to make some ceramics now.😄

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Great, so I achieved my goal! 😄

  • @CGKFPV
    @CGKFPV Жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate the time you take to make these edits. Great stuff with great info!

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    And I really appreciate the time you take to watch this video, thank you so much 🙏

  • @matthieuparmentier3127
    @matthieuparmentier3127 Жыл бұрын

    Superbe vidéo. Tant de détails et d'explications c'est vraiment génial et inspirant ! Au plaisir de se croiser au Trophy ;-)

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Un grand merci ! à bientôt alors 😄

  • @davidtoiser6535
    @davidtoiser6535 Жыл бұрын

    Ce pot est sublime !

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci 😊

  • @Herve_REVELARD
    @Herve_REVELARD Жыл бұрын

    salut, Greg, c'est toi qui fais ce super montage vidéo, c'est aussi perfect que ton pot, bravo, vraiment magnifique

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci du compliment

  • @Herve_REVELARD

    @Herve_REVELARD

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Greg-ceramics tu utilises quel logiciel de montage ? autre question, ou trouve-tu le temps de faire tout ça 😅

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Herve_REVELARD J'utilise Final Cut Pro, et je fais ça le soir, 2-3h chaque soir !

  • @Herve_REVELARD

    @Herve_REVELARD

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Greg-ceramics ok, donc tu est sur mac et il ne fonctionne pas sur pc 😮‍💨 j'utilise sony vegas, mais il n'est pas assez intuitif pour l'usage des effets sans un minimum de formation. Je cherche un logiciel plus intuitif sans prise de tête.

  • @Jose-J-U
    @Jose-J-U Жыл бұрын

    Impresionante Greg 😍😍😍es preciosa la maceta . Gracias

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much 👍

  • @colinfarrow923
    @colinfarrow923 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😄🙏

  • @joelhiggins6156
    @joelhiggins6156 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!!! Excellent information thank you!

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 😉 🙏

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZone Жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic pot!!! So, so good!!!!

  • @blackthornbonsai4857
    @blackthornbonsai4857 Жыл бұрын

    Very clever informative video

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I try to be as informative as possible trying to be as less boring as possible, glad you liked it

  • @sebastienlefevre3999
    @sebastienlefevre3999 Жыл бұрын

    Merci encore une fois pour ce partage très intéressant.

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Avec plaisir

  • @uibirapb
    @uibirapb Жыл бұрын

    You are the best!!!!!!

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks ! I don't know if I'm the best, but what's certain is that it's my goal! that's how we progress ;)

  • @nicolasbasset7574
    @nicolasbasset7574 Жыл бұрын

    Toujours aussi sublime…😍 Et merci pour le making of, c’est vraiment très instructif. Et le fil a couper le foie gras est finalement très utile 😅 ( j’ai le même 😁)

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup 😊 Fun fact : tous les ans j'achète le même foie gras, juste pour avoir la lyre à trancher (parfois le fil lâche) 😅

  • @Littleinternetartist
    @Littleinternetartist11 ай бұрын

    Love this thank you for sharing

  • @bartoszpianowski
    @bartoszpianowski Жыл бұрын

    Śliczności. Nic dziwnego, że szło tak sprawnie jak tyle rąk do pracy. Czekam na kolejne filmy.

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Bardzo dziękuję 🫶

  • @ramonbril
    @ramonbril Жыл бұрын

    Impressive work, beautiful and elegant. I know what I would put in there if I had it here... Not a bonsai, but an European orchid called Oprhys. A bee orchid from southern Europe (e.g. Ophrys speculum), in moss and a few crocus biflorum bulbs, with some beautiful river rocks. *Just dreaming.*

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, and if my work makes you dream, that's even better!

  • @rosemaried6272
    @rosemaried62727 ай бұрын

    Wow, tolles Video! 😍👍

  • @alfredgrechbonsailicious4827
    @alfredgrechbonsailicious4827 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful editing (and pot, of course)...4 hands are better than two. Love the glaze too.

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I'm glad you liked the video editing, it was much longer than making the pot! :D

  • @dantattoos
    @dantattoos Жыл бұрын

    Tres bien! Bon, tres bon. Merci Greg, merci! And the result of that glaze at the very end... c'est magnifique! You're an inspiration

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @kubbonsai
    @kubbonsai Жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @PabloZorrillaSuarez
    @PabloZorrillaSuarez Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video. Thank you for share your knowledge and experience. I'm from a small country and your video encourages me to go ahead with bonsai pottery.

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much 👍

  • @josemiguelfleitasmedina2914
    @josemiguelfleitasmedina2914 Жыл бұрын

    Extasiado!!

  • @brianparnell2256
    @brianparnell2256 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see a full insight into what you put in to produce fantastic pots. Merci beaucoup

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😄🙏

  • @Vladabonsai
    @Vladabonsai Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Greg for your videos! I learn a lot from you! Those little tricks mean so much to me!

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome, if i was helpful then I reached my goal! 😁

  • @judgetoogood1033
    @judgetoogood103329 күн бұрын

    Is there a golden rule for the rectangular side,and wall height. Thank you. ❤❤❤

  • @flaviosilva991
    @flaviosilva991 Жыл бұрын

    fantastico

  • @anthodelagnes7273
    @anthodelagnes7273 Жыл бұрын

    Félicitations Greg! Tes pots sont toujours aussi beaux et tes vidéos sont encore meilleures à chaque fois!

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup 😋

  • @martinemelocco5198
    @martinemelocco5198 Жыл бұрын

    Merci pour cette très bonne vidéo , permettant de voir votre superbe travail!

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci à vous 😊

  • @radar_radar
    @radar_radar Жыл бұрын

    Really great video Merci Greg! Thank you for sharing your work it is without doubt, extremely helpful to see your tips and techniques. You're always so neat and it is a beautiful Pot. 🙏

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Rowena 😄🙏

  • @waldimirfilho
    @waldimirfilho Жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏👏

  • @stevetippin
    @stevetippin11 ай бұрын

    This might be the best video I have seen on youtube. Thank you so MUCH! I will be making slab pots tonight!!!!

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much 👍

  • @zulmiracorreia4293
    @zulmiracorreia42932 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @regq4855
    @regq4855 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent work with thorough instructions. Your pots look amazing! Also love those glazes. I'm new to working with clay but have working with bonsai trees for more than 30 years. Thought it was time to give pot making a go now that I'm retired and have more time on my hands. I'm thinking it depends on the size of the pot but generally how thick are your slabs?

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Good luck in your learning. Usually my slabs are between 8 and 10 mm.

  • @jeffhurst4744
    @jeffhurst47448 ай бұрын

    Very good video on making a bonsai pot. Really like the sub-texts on steps, versus constant babble in between steps. Now about the few tools used: hand made? Or procured from a source?

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Most of the tools you see in my recent videos are homemade tools. You can find some of them on my site ;) www.greg-ceramics.com/?page=tool

  • @judgetoogood1033
    @judgetoogood103329 күн бұрын

    The only issue I have with the inner wall is when the roots grow under the lip of the pot. It will be hard to take the tree out of the pot….. ❤❤❤

  • @rhbqueiroga2009
    @rhbqueiroga2009 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. Could you tell us the slab thickness?

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you, Usually it's about 8-10 mm

  • @shamimahmedshakil7794
    @shamimahmedshakil77944 ай бұрын

    It's very impressive. I want 2 try but where i find the raw materials. I want to know how can you dry it.

  • @judgetoogood1033
    @judgetoogood103329 күн бұрын

    Where can we buy good pottery tools like the wire cutter? Thank. You. ❤❤❤

  • @LaLaArtStudio
    @LaLaArtStudio3 ай бұрын

    A wonderful and entertaining video! New subbie🙏🏼 thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us freely🎉 QUESTION: What is the glaze you used?😮 It is gorgeous! ❤

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks. I make my own glaze, all are home recipe ;)

  • @LaLaArtStudio

    @LaLaArtStudio

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Greg-ceramics aw-dratz! 😕 I was hopeful it was either published or commercial 😏 I'll hit the drawing board... Or at least glazy and see if I have all the parts for something similar 🤔 🤷🏼‍♀️ ☺️ I'm loving your great results from clever "putter-togethering"😉 I am also being drawn to that part of this new journey I stumbled across. It's quite fascinating. Art 'On

  • @TheBrewersDroop
    @TheBrewersDroop Жыл бұрын

    Really tidy work as usual. I was thinking of getting those mud tool soft ribs. Which size do you find most useful? Many thanks

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, I use several quite often, but I will say that the most useful (for me) are the smaller ones in red and yellow (the most flexible)

  • @martnhu8170
    @martnhu8170 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing work! Whats in the pot when you flip it over on the rim in order to mount the feet?

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. It's just a board with pieces of clay, you can see the process in one of my previous videos. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aIyNlJWPnt3UZ9I.html

  • @maestasify
    @maestasify8 ай бұрын

    Looks like a cone 6 firing. DO not put "big,/flat"in the bottom of the kiln- will warp and/or crack. Wondering why the middle does not sag in firing. I would put a scrap across the bottom, same height as feet but not attached, i.e. like a "post", to keep it from sagging.

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    8 ай бұрын

    This is a cone 8 firing. Normally, if your temperature is uniform, firing is identical everywhere in the kiln. I don't have any more breakage at the top than at the bottom of the kiln. Maybe your bottom coils are a little worn out ? Yes, the little extra feet are a good idea, I sometimes also do this on certain large pots which risk deforming.

  • @oscarguzman543
    @oscarguzman543 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry should have kept rolling tape, i have my answer

  • @oscarguzman543
    @oscarguzman543 Жыл бұрын

    slabs look almost leather hard, do you let them sit for a day or two?

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    Жыл бұрын

    about 2 hours

  • @lordshitpost31
    @lordshitpost312 ай бұрын

    That's simply amazing.

  • @mooneagle4772
    @mooneagle47723 ай бұрын

    Why not use a box frame?

  • @Greg-ceramics

    @Greg-ceramics

    3 ай бұрын

    It could be a solution if I always made the same pots in large quantities, but in that case I might as well use a mold. I don't do mass production, I like to do different things and be creative. The goal of my videos is to learn how to make all types of pot shapes manually. 😉

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