How to Make a Stoneware Pottery Bowl, from Beginning to End — Narrated Version

Here's how I make a medium stoneware bowl, from the very beginning as a lump of soft clay to the finished, fired vessel. There are many steps, from throwing, turning, bisque firing, waxing, glazing and finally reduction firing. Below you'll find some timestamps if you'd like to see certain processes.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Wedging clay
0:47 - Throwing
3:05 - Trimming
6:07 - Bisque firing
6:21 - Waxing
7:24 - Glazing
8:32 - Cleaning up glazed ware
10:32 - Packing gas kiln
11:51 - Firing gas kiln
12:18 - Initiating reduction atmosphere
13:17 - Opening kiln
14:20 - Finished bowls

Let me know if you've got any questions in the comments below and as always, thanks for watching.
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[DC-efqk]

Wow... came for a quick peek - stayed for the full 15mins. Great pace - well filmed - really interesting. Thank you!

[Jaymillheim]

Seriously one of the best pottery videos I’ve seen yet. I love the clear, calm, and concise why you explained everything as you went along 10/10

[seeco]

I'm taken aback by the neatness and amazing organisation of his workplace. Everything is so tidy.

[sarcocytsi]

First time here. Aside from how marvelous the process was, the way he speaks was like a poem or a screenplay. I really love it. I immediately subscribed.❤

[kublaicarl]

Watching a skilled craftsman working and producing beautiful handmade items is a pleasure I never tire of.

[apexkilla]

The camera quality, angles, narration, and overall video production were as impressive as the pottery making itself!

[chrismartin]

I've never watched a YouTube video with narration that's so easy to listen to.

Informative, calm, interesting, no ego, no bullshit.

Such an enjoyable video and the bowls look so good once they come out of the kiln.

New subscriber here for sure.

[xyz]

We just care about price while buying this kind of things but actually we should think and care about the artists hard work and passion behind it

[Bobcaygeon-]

The most remarkable thing ive ever seen. Youre at the top of your craft.

[mariefrancescott]

I wish I had found your videos before, they are the best pottery skills/demonstration videos I have seen. Thank you for sharing and explaining every aspect so well and so thoroughly!

[p]

This is so satisfying to whatch and it's incredible to see the final result!

[durguitar]

What you say about enjoying the trimming resonates with me. I just recently began throwing after a 40 year break, and I realize after thinking about the wood turning programs I've watched in the interim, how much I like that part of pottery making. I did hand building, which I enjoy, and combining the two, but I think it is the turning that I like best. Something about the fluidity that can be captured through turning, mesmerizing.

I really enjoy your videos Florian, thank you.

[henrikewullner]

I am deeply impressed by all this knowledge. Touched by your kindness to show your steps and to explain so much for everyone here. Thank you!

[brendalopez]

You are my savior . I had my 1st wheel throwing class today and came and watched this, I understand more of what was being said and feel the way you hold your hands to pull the walls would suit me so much better. I will try this next week in class thanks SO

[cheers]

I love how you narrate, you have a soothing voice and it's easy to understand while you explain. Beautiful work and great channel!

[aayudh.]

Your voice, your explanation, your work, your calmness, just awesome
I stayed for full 15 minutes and I am the kind of person who never watches any videos more than 6 minutes. But your video made me stay.
Best wishes

[emenemes]

when you stack them in the kiln for bisque, the consistency of the shape and size struck me. shows how skilful you are. always love your video! your video making is just as good as your pottery.

[keisharowser]

These are absolutely gorgeous! I love how no two pieces are the same. Each piece is organically unique which adds to its beauty. I never knew so much work went into making pottery. This video has given me such an appreciation for the products I have shamelessly looked over in stores in the past. Thank you for this beautiful masterpiece!

[wenfernandez]

I’ve been thinking about getting into pottery and make a career out of it for a few months now. I deeply appreciate this videos. Your work is absolutely amazing! Your passion and dedication are heartwarming and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with us❤️

[aliceboss]

beautiful work. I had my first pottery class yesterday and I have a new appreciation for what you do. I failed really bad, for 4 full hours.