“Ikebana” Water Bowl

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is a creative expression of harmony between humans and nature.
One of Ikebana practices sees beauty in the spatial void.
The practitioner doesn’t have to fill the space with flowers.
Space has the role of complementing the existence of the flowers. (That is: less is more)
In this concept the water bowl has an interesting position.
I want to make a water bowl which fits into this role.
#howtothrowpot
#ceramics
#howtothrowonthewheel
#stonewarepottery
#clay
#throwpots
#ikebanavase

[@pammcfarlane8404]

I like how you show different variations of the glazed pieces at the end

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Pam! Different glaze gives different character to the pot. There are so many surprises every kiln open😁

[@hshwhitten]

I love your work! Thank you for showing us your beautiful Ikebana bowl.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment😊. I love the relationship of the flowers and Ikebana water bowl. The voids become part of the expression and the beauty.

[@gahorowitz]

Your narrative is so thoughtful and inspiring. I love hearing about the image of a forest at the edge of a pond in your mind. Please show us more about how you make trimming tools from an old umbrella!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Gregory☺️. Old Umbrella wire trimming tool is super easy to make. When I make next time I will try to video it. Let’s make more pots together!

[@sofievanherle4570]

I am also interested in the trimming tools, both the wooden one made from bamboo chopsticks and the metal ones made from broken umbrellas.

[@rebeccatodd414]

I am amazed at your tool building skills. Also, your work is just beautiful. Please continue to make more videos.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you! I will 😁

[@krissader4855]

I really like these.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Kris😊