Kurinuki Ceramic Box Tutorial - How I make my trinket boxes from start to finish

[@sharonpollack1119]

Beautiful work! I always enjoy seeing other potters work. We all inspire each other

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you so much Sharon! I totally agree with you :)

[@sharonpollack1119]

Have a wonderful day @@BlankEarthCeramics

[@user-mp6tg7wb2d]

Such a unique and courageous approach to hand building. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you! Im so glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your kind words xx

[@cscoley]

Is unique and very well done but for the love of God it's not courageous. Dear Lord.

[@garnmad]

So, that was just the coolest thing, EVER. I loved your step by step. I hope I can make something as lovely for my special friends for the Holidays. Thank you.😃

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah thank you so much!! So glad you liked the video :) Christmas making is definitely getting underway now hehe! Im sure you friends will be very happy xx

[@carolynpearce4829]

I am always looking for projects to do with my students. This is definitely on the list. I especially like your technique on the gallery. The kids like making “treasure boxes.” Now they will have a new word for them.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah yay that's great - I hope they enjoy making them :)

[@Lyddiebits]

2:09 😂😂 I'm American!!! Thank you:) I can work in centimeters too. I love making these boxes!!! I'm going to finish your video now:)

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hehe!! I always find the conversions tricky!! So glad you like them :) Thank you for watching! x

[@Mariede425]

Hi...(from New Jersey in the USA) just found your video and I want to THANK YOU for showing me how you do your (what we call Trinket) Boxes! I never ever thought of using a block of clay to form the box! that is AWESOME! and SO MUCH BETTER than forming individual sides and then trying to get them straight while attaching! Thank You again! Hope to see more of your videos!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hello to you in New Jersey!! Im so glad you found it helpful :) I hope you find this way a little easier and do let me know if you have any questions!! x

[@ASMRtists]

Oh my glob! I've fallen in love with kurinuki recently and really love all of your tutorials but this one in particular. Maybe because I get to meet you too. 😊 In any case, thanks so much for sharing this.❤ It's wonderful.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah thank you! That's so lovely to read :) Really happy your have found and fallen in love with kurinuki!! I love sharing the techniques and very excited for your pottery journey too :)

[@kellyedmunds8325]

Love your videos:) You have such a natural, calming teaching style. I’ve learnt so much, thank you 😊

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah thank you Kelly that's so lovely to read and really happy you've found them helpful! Do let me know if you have any questions :)

[@kellyedmunds8325]

Hi again:) Can we please have the glaze recipe? The colour is beautiful 😍

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hi Kelly this is the recipe for the glaze shown in the photo at the end of the video glazy.org/recipes/78051 @@kellyedmunds8325

[@kellyedmunds8325]

@@BlankEarthCeramics thank you so much! 😊

[@ohioskane363]

Wonderful technique! Thank you for sharing.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

No problem at all! Thanks for watching xx

[@kathawk1165]

I loved watching this process! Thank you for sharing.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

So glad!! Thank you so much for watching :)

[@321ReadysSetG0]

Thank you for sharing your making process. It's a very complete tutorial that is easy to understand. I make planters kurinuki planters but not a box - I will give it a go - they look so nice. Love the glaze - it breaks so beautifully over your carvings.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah I bet planters look lovely! Glad you're going to give the boxes a try! Thank you for your kind words and do let me know if you have any questions x

[@cutgrove5942]

Hi I love the organic look of the boxes and I would love to Raku glaze one however your glaze looks stunning on the texture. I would love your glaze recipe as I'm finding the bought glazes so expensive now. Thanks for sharing.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

@@cutgrove5942 yes I would love to try raku with them! Sure its this one from glazy: glazy.org/recipes/112401 - I add 7% copper carb x

[@cutgrove5942]

Thank you for the glaze link. I shall do some testing on my clay. 🌺

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

I just realised you might be asking about the glaze in the end photo which is this one glazy.org/recipes/112401

[@miniarora1477]

What a lovely box! And made so nicely. Love your glaze too. Pity I just made my first Kurinuki cylinder and hadn’t seen this. Will try the box now. Thank you!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Kurinuki cylinder will be lovely too! Good luck with the box! Thank you for your kind words x

[@kankoushm9339]

Love your technique and style, thanks for sharing 😊

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah thank you so much and thank you for watching! x

[@jjjessee245]

You do beautiful work. Well explained process. I'm a beginner but I may have a go at this technique.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you! Im glad you found it helpful and good luck - I hope you enjoy the process :)

[@LizBumgarnerTV]

Wow that looks so cool! Can’t wait to try it, thanks for sharing! ❤

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it :) Good luck with it and let me know if you have any questions xx

[@auntyhonolulu]

Excellent tutorial. Mahalo!

[@themonparadis]

Nice projects:) You can prevent cracking by adding some grain to the clay, make thinner walls and control drying for longer period of time.

[@lisabroussardjanuska7681]

I'm brand new to your site...and really enjoyed what I've watched of yours. This was super interesting to watch...I really want to give it a go!! I'm in a retirement community, we have a really nice studio here, about 200+ potters, & I don't believe I've ever seen anyone attempt this technique before, and we have some very talented folks that have been playing in mud for a great number of years. I can possibly turn a few of them on to something new in the handbuilding style....if i can pull this off...lol! My only attempt at a box was in my 1st few months of working with clay, it was a lil wonky for sure...this seems so much easier...or maybe your excellent skills make it so! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hi Lisa! Wow your retirement community sounds dreamy!! Lovely to be surrounded by potters :) Yes please share with your follow ceramists. I hope you find this technique a nice alternative to slab building - I find it a more free way to work with clay! Do let me know if you have any questions xx

[@lisabroussardjanuska7681]

​@@BlankEarthCeramicsthank you so much!!!

[@aidasoto2936]

Excelente trabajo muy original

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you!

[@robertmeunier155]

Gorgeous! Do you clean the edges while you sculpt or you leave Them as the come?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you! Do you mean when I carve the texture on the outside? That I leave but on the inside of the box I sponge down two smooth the surface :)

[@h2k6]

Where did you find out about this technique?

[@micheledickey4066]

I love these!! I’ve made cups but never thought of making a box! Thanks soo much. Do you leave this covered for a long time so it dries slowly?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah amazing hope they turn out well! I don't usually but if you find your clay cracks covering will definitely help! XX

[@julianwilliams4750]

Hey loving your work. Just wanting to know where you get your makers stamps from please. Thanks Julian

[@corleonis888]

Thank you for a great video, I will give this a try. You mention the recipe for the glaze, I don't seem to be able to find it? I'm very new to glazing so it's always helpful to see what people use. It certainly breaks very nicely over the texture. And can I ask that you please have a longer still image at the end of your video, so we can better appreciate the finished box :-)

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you Im glad you enjoyed the video! Yep I will be sure to leave the image up for longer next time - thanks for letting me know! This is the glaze I used on the box in the photo glazy.org/recipes/112401

[@jasongriffiths2367]

What clay would you recommend for this?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Most clays that have some grog in it will work fine :)

[@saraellen.b]

omg this is the prettiest glaze I've ever seen, how is it called and where can I find it? thank you so much

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hi Sara - Its so lovely - you can find it here on glazy - glazy.org/recipes/78051

[@saraellen.b]

@@BlankEarthCeramics OW THANK YOU SO MUCH, you're so lovely

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

No problem! Enjoy xx@@saraellen.b

[@ladyw6773]

Do you dry and fire with the lid on, or separate from the container? *before glazing

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hey thank you for watching! Yes I dry and fire with the lid on. For drying you just have to make sure the clay isn't too wet/sticky and the lid can come off so it doesn't get stuck. I think you can also fire the lid and container separately if you want - I just like to do it together so I know the fit will be nice.

[@pameladansby8668]

I'd like to see that glaze recipe? I didn't see the link

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Sure - this is the green glaze I show in the video glazy.org/recipes/112401 (with 7% copper), and this is the blue glaze in the photo at the end - glazy.org/recipes/78051

[@ginnyschiratti7112]

Great video What us the glaze you are using? It's beautiful!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you! The first one in the video is one plus 7% copper glazy.org/recipes/112401and the one in the pic at the end of this one glazy.org/recipes/112401

[@LB-vh1ve]

Does the 7% copper give the blue color on the piece at the end of video?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Sorry I put the wrong link in for the blue glaze - here is the right one: glazy.org/recipes/78051 Sorry about that! @@LB-vh1ve

[@itsRichardK]

great thanks.. definitely going to give it a go.. *note to self.. *this time, let the thing get leatherhard before you start carving - be patient :Oo

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Haha pottery is all about learning patience!! Easier said than done lol

[@LoveGuruBlaire]

wheres the cracks video or. blog

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hey sorry I'm not sure what you mean?

[@LoveGuruBlaire]

@@BlankEarthCeramics Hi! You said in the video you'd make a video or blog about what to do about the cracks that form with Kurinuki (to answer someone's email concern to you). Wondering where that is. Thanks

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

@@LoveGuruBlaire Ah I'm afraid I haven't done that yet but I will try and put that all in a video in the future - thanks for the reminder :)