How a Handmade Pottery Cup is Made from Beginning to End — Narrated Version

Another long video this week. Showing the entire process behind making one of my stoneware coffee cups, from a soft lump of clay, to the finished glaze fired vessel. I hope you enjoy and please let me know if you've got anymore questions down in the comments.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Weighing out 200 gram lumps of clay
0:22 - Wedging clay
1:09 - Throwing coffee cup
3:55 - Trimming the cup using a chuck
5:17 - Pulling handle blanks
5:35 - Discussing this approach to handle pulling
7:57 - Wrapping handle blanks for a days work
8:44 - Pulling coffee cup handle
10:51 - Using a chuck to fix any distortion in the rim
11:15 - Packing the bisque kiln
11:47 - Waxing coffee cups
13:06 - Glazing cups
15:26 - Cleaning up glazed cups
16:12 - Packing the gas kiln
18:36 - Firing the gas kiln
19:26 - Initiating reduction at 850ºc
21:18 - Unpacking the kiln
22:42 - Sanding cups bases
23:07 - Finished pots and coffee cup examples

Thanks for watching and I'll catch you soon with a new upload.
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[Ivy-orwi]

Now I understand better why handmade stuff are so expensive.

[jacobjumpup]

There's a local Japanese store that sells handmade teaware... Yeah, I'm definitely buying a full set after seeing how much goes into making this beautiful ART

[amiradeuraseh]

The filming and narration is done so beautifully and elegantly i didn’t notice 25minutes passes by 🧡

[brechjemb]

It is as if i'm listening to an audiobook novel. Very comforting.

[Æ--fe]

Imagine someone sharing A-Z of their business in such a detail.
In conclusion: Pottery cannot be done by everybody. It is the talent and years and years of practice. And he knows he’s the best at it

[DeekshaTare]

I am not an artist and not even remotely a potter, and still I watched the whole 25 minutes of your video without skipping. Such a careful, meticulous process, narrated scientifically. Such great work! So amazed to learn how the humble cup is made.

[rsbharadwaj]

I can't believe I am watching this for free

[MiVidaJugosaMVJ]

I was so excited for him to open the kiln and find all the beauty inside. Thank you for this video. Enjoyed every minute of it ❤

[moomooradish]

From now on, I’ll see my cups, plates differently, with much respect to the artists who made them

[abi_e.f]

Really relaxing, I feel like artisan cups add to the experience of whatever you're drinking

[lolabeck]

This video makes me want to buy from smaller businesses. You can almost feel how everything is made with love and a lot consideration. Every piece has his own unique touch to it and i love that. 🥰✨

[luisfermin]

This is one of the most captivating videos I have ever experienced. I didn't give a shit about pottery going into this, but I watched the entire video because of how great the narration was.

[jsofficial]

I discovered your channel after my first pottery class. Next week I’ll be signing up for an 8 week class and I plan on documenting my journey.

You’re an inspiration.

[Elleffe]

Thank you so much for taking the time to film such a lovely and thorough video. Each step in your process is so deliberate and your work is flawless.

[FrederickDunn]

Thank you, Florian! This is a breath of fresh air here on YouTube. You've explained every step and the reason for it in more than adequate detail. I have a new appreciation for the pottery cups that I use daily. I will happily pay the price for a well-formed and processed cup. You're a Master Potter!

[gallonsofnut]

this is easily the most smoothest thing my ears have listened to in a long time! my just beautiful everything! everything is just beautiful!

[gargoyleclayworks]

As a person who is fascinated with ceramics and somebody who wants to start doing something with stoneware in near future I would have never imagined that I would find a video with so much practical knowledge packet in it. Thank You.

[Lou-vvmn]

OMG, bless you! For making pots and cups ORIGINALLY. I Wish we will not let a 30.000 BC year old craftmanship go away. Love these video´s! Thankyou thankyou thankyou.
Lots of love from The Netherlands!💛

[chicoutimi]

A world of difference between handmade and factory-made. Hand-made has so much love in it. Factory-made is loveless.
The first is art.
The second plain mechanics.

This video is done in expert fashion.
Must be shown in pottery/ceramics class.

[AndreaTani]

Tom Scott brought me here and I'm REALLY pleased to se such master craftmaship explained in this way. Beautiful products and beautifl video!