first time making - kurinuki cups

I tried to make hand built ceramics in the past and it never went very well. But recently I learned a little about the kurinuki method and thought I would would like to give it a try.
The kurinuki method focuses on the carving action, starting from a block of clay and removing material to form the final piece.
It was quite fun to try this. It felt like a very loose and free process. In a way, it adds another dimension compared to throwing on the wheel.
I think my first cup didn't come out so good, kind of sloppy. But the second and third I am very pleased with. If there are any kurinuki experts out there, feel free to leave any tips or constructive criticism in the comments.
0:00 Preparing tools and weighting clay
1:01 Wedging clay
1:36 Making 1st cup
7:08 Making 2nd cup
9:35 Carving inside and finishing 3rd cup
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[@DrunkBonsai]

I loved it.

[@mohammadashraf4098]

اسلام علیکم و رحمتہ اللہ و برکاتہ ماشاءاللہ بہت عمدہ کاریگری ہے🇮🇳

[@carmecarrerastrelliso764]

Me encanta tu trbajo .

[@da_forma]

Muchas gracias 🙏

[@christeljeandheur8090]

❤❤❤❤👏

[@pragyasrivastava521]

You made this for the first time? It's beautiful. How was your experience? I am very proud of you. I like you trying different types of cups every now and then.

[@da_forma]

Thank you! It was quite relaxing to do. Very different from working on the wheel. It is slow and contemplative, while working at the wheel can be fast paced and focus intensive. As I am not making pottery for a very long time, I find it important to try different ways of working the clay, to slowly understand what I like the most and develop that way.

[@pragyasrivastava521]

@@da_forma it's nice to hear you share your thoughts here. Would love to hear more from you regarding your experience, love, P

[@alexeydostovalov]

🎉

[@micheleastolfi6708]

very cool! what type of clay is this?

[@da_forma]

This is a dark stoneware with lots of grog. The grog in this clay is too aggressive to throw on the wheel, that was one of the reasons that lead me to try this method.

[@beatawentk4318]

😅

[@beaorganic]

beautiful. I think your clay is too wet though. You'll get better tear if it's dryer.

[@da_forma]

That’s true. I should’ve let it dry for longer before starting to cut. It’s always a learning experience.

[@krp8154]

I believe what you did is "technically" not kurinuki because the most important part is that you must hollow out the inside from a block of clay, you cannot make a hole by moving the clay.

[@da_forma]

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.