How to Make a Pottery Lamp-All the Steps from Raw Clay to Wiring | Weaverville, NC | Salvaterra Pots

[@kleinebmeise]

Exactly the content I was looking for🎉😊 thank you very much!

[@Alex_Carroll_Ceramics]

This is beautiful! Thanks for uploading from Birmingham UK 🇬🇧

[@mariancastro-palanyk8904]

This is the best explanation I have heard for making a lamp. You are an excellent thrower as well. Beautiful! Wishing you continued success!

[@salvaterrapottery]

Thank you so much!

[@jodymurphy6792]

I’m going to make my first lamp and your video has so much helpful information. Thank you so much!

[@salvaterrapottery]

So happy it helped. Send me a shot when you finish it. I’d love to see it.

[@DunoonVanRijn-dx1hr]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@lyli1969]

Great videovery clear explanation. It would be great if the camera was a little closer so we can see clearly what you are doing.

[@anastasiyatabunova502]

Can u guys explain or show the way you make a wall lamps? Thank you!

[@marygleason1189]

Very informative.

[@lisabrasseur]

so helpful thank you!

[@JPR1822]

Wonderful video. Good info. I like adding carved wood bases to my lamps. Adds height and finishes off the base nicely.

[@salvaterrapottery]

Sounds nice

[@williamblack4611]

Beautiful lamp Sue. Loved watching you make this.

[@salvaterrapottery]

Always nice to hear from you. This one took a lot of editing with the wiring section if you couldn’t tell. Appreciate you watching!

[@eileenf9922]

Thank you for this!

[@jjazzbel]

Thank you for your informative video. I love the idea of copper shades, especially for raku bases I am trying now, but having a hard time finding a supplier.

[@salvaterrapottery]

W Kohler from New Mexico is who we use. They have been hard to get lately with covid.

[@jjazzbel]

@@salvaterrapottery thank you!

[@sharondy-fajardo8818]

the video you shared is quite detailed. i, however, would like to know the process of glazing you did for this nice lamp. thanks.

[@salvaterrapottery]

I dipped the bottom 3/4 in a green glaze. Turned it upside down dipped the top in a white glaze, overlapping the green. Took a squirt bottle and streaked a raspberry glaze where the 2 other glazes meet. Hope that helps.

[@stacygriffith7623]

Great tutorial. Gorgeous lamp! Could you please comment briefly on how you joined the 2 base parts? Thanks

[@salvaterrapottery]

Thanks for watching. When the two pieces are still wet but easy to handle with out distorting the shape, I put hash marks on both pieces where they will be joined. The I take a generous amount of slip(liquid clay by mixing clay with water) and put a generous amount on both pieces. I place on one top of the other with a wriggle and then pressure. I usually cover the top to below the joint with a plastic bag so it will dry slowly. And that is about it.

[@karendale4540]

Thanks for sharing this info. Quick question. How do you attach the top to the base? Does it sit on top of the rim or does it fit inside the rim?

[@salvaterrapottery]

Bit late on the reply. Yes I score and slip the rim and stick it on top. The key is to measure the width of both pieces.

[@MsRemmington]

Beautiful 🥰

[@janettewilson5368]

How do you know what size shade to order? I’m sooo inspired! Thank you for sharing your skills and tips with us….loving your videos!

[@HK-cp8tm]

Thank you!!

[@judithfarley6990]

Lamp is beautiful. What size should the opening be for the fittings?😇

[@salvaterrapottery]

I think you are talking about the top cap. I make mine around 1” diam from outside edges so that is probably a 1/2” on the inside. You can buy different size caps. I usually have different sizes on hand and pick the one when wiring that fits the best. Hope that helps!

[@kaitelynhammond8698]

Hi! I’m trying to find one of the longer “things” you use in your video. It’s the long connector that goes through the hole and connects the inside to the up top outside. You said you have to order longer ones separately. I can’t locate a name for them nor have had luck finding a name online for what it could be! I want order some longer ones to give a go at my first lamp! Thanks so much for this video you’ve shared, it’s so resourceful!

[@salvaterrapottery]

They are called a threaded rod. You can get a long one at Lowes and cut it with a hack saw. They are in the lighting section usually on an end cap. I have also bought them through a company that sells lamp parts in casa grande Arizona. Here is a link to a place. There are different sizes so make sure you get the size you need. antiquelampsupply.com/collections/pipe-nipples-rod/products/1-8-ip-solid-brass-all-thread-nipples-pipe

[@maniacmikepepperhead3040]

Very nice! Now I have something else that I want to take a stab at. 😀

[@JoeLip110]

great video. I've been thinking about making some lamps and this convinced me i have to! I'm really interested in how you trimmed the bottom to be open... it seems that it would be very hard to do all of the wiring without it open. Also, do you throw all of your lamps in two parts like that? awesome video again, great learning tool :)

[@salvaterrapottery]

I made my smaller lamps all in one piece. They start at 2 pounds. When I throw any lamp, I make it with a hollow bottom. No trimming. The inside edge does need cleaned up with a sponge. So, after I center the clay. I go clear down to the bottom of the bat and then open the clay up and start pulling up. That was a great question! Hope it goes well for you. Sue

[@sandrafabian1211]

thanks for the great demo ... very helpful. Question about your bat system - will you share what that combination - the wider white ring and the smaller plate you sat on top of it?

[@salvaterrapottery]

Hey, Could you be more specific with your questions-so sorry -not sure what you are asking. Thanks, Sue

[@johannaschneider9029]

Hi Sue , great video!! And so nice to see you again!! I'm trying to get back into working with clay after a 5 year hiatus ( signed up with ab tech to work on my glaze recipes ) and am still throwing at home . Can you share where you purchase your lamp shades ?

[@salvaterrapottery]

Those shades come from New Mexico. Kohler. If you google that name and copper shades you should find him.

[@sarahschulien3956]

Thank you for this great video Sue :) I have got a question. How would you go about this if the ceramic sculpture is not straight and you can't access the lamp holder from below? Thanks

[@salvaterrapottery]

I have seen fixtures that have a cork and all of the wiring external to the piece. See if national art craft has those.

[@janicechild994]

This was a wonderful video. Thank you. How do I get to your website?

[@salvaterrapottery]

Thanks for watching. Website is Salvaterrapottery.com. Sue

[@Walnuttttt]

Hey there, I’m really fascinated by your work, could you please tell me what wheel do you use ? Keep up the great work :)

[@salvaterrapottery]

I’ve worked on several different wheel. I’m presently using a handmade wheel by a retired potter. I also use a Pacifica and a 45 year old Shimpo. Thanks for watching. Sue

[@Ebdain787]

Can you give a list of lamp parts? Thanks

[@salvaterrapottery]

I buy the pieces all in one kit and it has all of the parts. Usually I need to buy a longer threaded rod 3/8”. National Artcraft offers these kits. Hope this helps!

[@Ebdain787]

@@salvaterrapottery many thanks!

[@hojoinhisarcher]

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