Making a Lidded Pot Using the Pinch Method Part 1 Ceramics II Raku Project

We are using Standard 153 stoneware in our class for this project rather than our traditional raku clay body, to simplify the clay bodies they are dealing with should students be working from home while quarantined.

I made this video for my Ceramics II students at Mason High School.

I started my Youtube channel a few years ago, to make videos to help my students if they are absent and miss a demo, or if they would like to explore more advanced techniques independently. I have been amazed to reach such a wider audience than my own students!

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[LindaGisla]

Greetings from Iceland. Thank you very much for these videos. I will try your methods for myself to make my first lidded pots. I have been following you for some time and have learned a lot from your videos. I have dabbled in ceramics for 1, 5 year and still have a long way to go. You are a great and caring teacher and your pupils are very lucky to have you. Thank you so much for giving "outsiders" like me access to your teaching. I really appreciate it. Take good care of yourself and be safe.

[claymazingartworks]

I am so glad for the kids that you're back at it. The time that you took to make all the videos during your time off, shows your character and dedication to your students. I don't know if you're teaching from home or if you're physically at the school, STAY SAFE. You're simply the best teacher. ❤ Wish you were mine when I was in High school 50 years ago🤫

[HRB]

Just amazing. I’m so grateful to you for sharing this with us all, not just your own.students. Thank you.

[alphaluerannnashdelsolhs]

Thank you so much for these! In this time of Covid instruction, my students are trying these projects at home and I am THRILLED at the project ideas you are sharing. Thanks!

[kimbain]

Very interesting and informative, clearly stated and demonstrated. Your students are lucky to have you! Thanks for sharing!

[helenangus]

Oh Im loving your tutorials so practical. Thank you.

[joanpcloutier]

I absolutely love your videos having only started with pottery a couple yrs ago!

[carrlozXemiliano]

Thank you for sharing this wealth of knowledge to the world. Ive been watching your videos to keep me entertained and to inspire me! :)

[micheledickey]

I have learned soo much from you!! I wish I were a student at your school but this is definitely the next best thing for sure. I just want to let you know how much I and I’m sure so many other people really appreciate these videos!! Also, I have saved soooo much clay by having seen you spray your scrap clay with water!!! Thank you!!!

[annettegreer]

Love this shared media! You are such a wonderful teacher!!

[LoriBergvall]

Thank for all you do for the kids and us! I recall seeing a video where you showed us how mend a broken piece of pottery. I am desperate to fix a gift for my doctor. I don’t have time to make a new one. Thank you. Happy Halloween 🎃

[Gaivotor]

Great video! Looking forward to how to make the lids!

[ginafeddersen]

Thanks for this great video Karan! Looking forward to part 2😊😊

[anjummalik]

Can you please tell me what type of clay do you use for this .. And as i dont have any kind of tools like kiln and wheel