I don't really remember, but it must be between 350gr and 400gr.

Thank you!

I did some research, reading about it and watching documentary content, but I can't point to specific sources. It is possible (or almost certain) that in this video I am doing things wrong, according to the traditional methods. It was simply a first dive into the process of carving and trying to achive kurinuki like results.

@@da_forma Thanks, it does seem quite elusive finding any really good written information.

Obrigado! Algures no meu instagram deve ser possível ver pelo menos alguns resultados destas peças, mas já as fiz à algum tempo, por isso já devem estar mais para baixo.

Thank you! Swirls are dependent on the speed of the wheel and the speed of your pulling. If your're making pulls and getting a smooth surface, try reducing the speed of the wheel or increasing the speed of your pulling movement.

@@da_forma thanks! looking forward to seeing the next shop update

It is a 3mm thick plywood. It takes multiple passages and a bit of patience, but it is doable. It also depends of the quality of the wood, so less dense plywoods (cheaper ones) will be easier to cut.

cool thanks! and does it not grow mouldy over time?

I am glad you got to try it and are now enjoying it! Have fun and thanks for the kindness :)

Thanks for the feedback! It depends on the bowl, in this case I didn't trim all the way because the wall was thrown thin enough. The clay is a reclaim which is a mix of various clay bodies. The grog you mention is from a specific clay that was too harsh to throw with, but mixed in the reclaim it is fine.

I don't recall, but it was probably around 300g.

Yes, you just keep pulling up the clay and use it bit by bit. The only thing is that it's harder to make cups similar to one another, but it is possible.

Thank you! The tool is cheap steel blade, with the round loop on one end and a straight loop on the other. I don't know any specific brand and I simply get them in my local supplier. I really like it and it is almost the only trimming tool I use, but it is fancy at all. It is cheap and wears down pretty fast, so I am constantly needing to sharpen/replace it.

I never made a video about those subjects. It must have been another channel. No need to apologize though :)

Thank you! I don't really consider making such templates. I like sharing the processes I go through and empower people to try out any technic for themselves. This includes the making and using of the wooden ribs. I feel it is much more beneficial for everyone if somethings are developed personally, leading to more variety and a wider range of results. Hope this makes sense.

You might be right. I know I am not educated enough in the matter to say for sure. I still hollowed out the inside, carving it to its final shape, while the initial moving of the clay was made for practical purposes. This was simply a first attempt from a true beginner at something kurinuki like. I hope to get better at it in future attempts.

It is. I use a synthetic shammy that feels more like a spongy tissue. It sticks through the contact of the dry wood with the wet shammy and it also creates a small vacuum with the compression of the shammy. With bigger downward pressures it can move, which happens mainly during coning and centering, but with softer clay it is manageable.

@@da_forma Thanks! I've only seen people use clay as an adhesive. I'll try your method with something small - like a cup. Really enjoy the aesthetic of your channel and work btw. Appreciate you making these.

Thanks man, will give it a try, too - already using synthetic one for finishing rim. Cheers!

This was a one off cup, so I don't really remember, but probably around 260g.

Thank you so much! I keep making these small espresso cups, you can check my instagram page to keep informed about shop updates!

I am glad you find this a useful reference. For this video I used such a complex design to show the extent of possibility for this method, but it gets quite tricky in this complexity level. Mostly I use this for much simpler designs and it is super useful to get great repetition!

@@da_forma that makes sense! The ribs I’ve got on the go won’t be anywhere near this level of complexity, but seeing the limits of what’s possible is pretty cool.

They tend to warp while drying, that why I keep them with weight over after I form them. On firing haven't had any problems.

I tend to use around 150g.

I used 400g for these cups. For typical mugs and smaller cups I use around 300g. These are taller so they needed more clay, but it was a bit too much, when i make them again I would probably use 360/380g.

@@da_forma impressive 😊

I make the wooden ribs myself. You can see how I make them in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opqYoZKfo9WhoNEsi=XQE5rfhmrumLKWw0

@@da_forma thats amazing! thanks for sharing! I love those ribs design!

It is a 3mm thick plywood. Nothing fancy, just the stuff you might find in any hardware store.

Thank you! I feel like I still have a lot to improve with the overall quality of the videos, and sometimes it is tricky to make get the shots the way I envision them. Hopefully I will be able to improve over time with each new video I make.

Thank you! I'm glad you've been enjoying the videos! Hopefully I can improve them over time (it is a whole craft by itself).

Thank you so much!