Ceramic Review Masterclass: Ali Tomlin

Ali Tomlin shares the processes and techniques she uses to throw and glaze one of her functional wash basins. 

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[clairebradbury]

Beautiful video. I'm seriously impressed by the way she centres and throws such a large amount of porcelain. Love her work!

[ramilarai]

me too! rather than spraying water on a new bag of clat, I prefer mixing it with some reclaimed clay. after watching this I want to try throwing a large piece as well!

[sandracartica]

You do lovely work Ali. I love how your marks flow with the bowl. I'm a big fan of the coastal vibe, and I really appreciated seeing your sketch book as well! I've been staring at mine for a week waiting for some inspiration! I do believe I will open it today and begin to make some marks in it! Thank you for the inspiration ❤️

[isabelasensioandres]

Thank you so much for this spectacular art•works! Congrats! Stunning 💓💕🌼🌿🌺 The courage of the artist that goes with her heart 🤲🏼🍁🍂🎐

[drumcdoo]

Great video Ali, thank you for sharing your knowledge. All very practical and down to earth. Being new to the wheel have thought about using shapers to work the clay. Seems like common sense and a great way to practice to get a better feel. Love your simple techniques to end up with wonderful pots...

[GrowthGuided]

I want your workshop and want to come and watch and learn

[nancydoyle]

wonderful work! I do wonder at these basins being used when not glazed. would they not stain easily?

[damonmanni]

Ali ‘thank you’ for sharing your skills and process. I am memorized. I think you must have the most beautiful bathroom in the world😊. May I ask: Is the oxide mix a ‘wash’ or colored (porcelain) slip? Also, is the scraping off of the oxide (using the kidney) done at Leather hard stage or not quite bone dry?

[mrCetus]

me too! rather than spraying water on a new bag of clat, I prefer mixing it with some reclaimed clay. after watching this I want to try throwing a large piece as well!