Making a Lidded Pot Using the Pinch Method Part 1 Ceramics II Raku Project

This video is for my Ceramics II students as we are making Lidded Pots for our Raku project. Part 2 will show the leatherhard cleaning. • Creating Lids for the ...
In these two videos, I show different kinds of lids and pots- and if you are interested in the pdf of the handout I made, it is found here: drive.google.com/file/d/1dX3T...
We are using Standard 153 stoneware in our class for this project rather than our traditional raku clay body, to simplify the clay bodies they are dealing with should students be working from home while quarantined.
For the great tools I used in the video (including the mudtools ribs and needle tools) check out this link to a live Googledoc I continually update with lots of my favorite tools on Amazon using my associate links! docs.google.com/document/d/1X...
I made this video for my Ceramics II students at Mason High School.
I am a public high school ceramics teacher at William Mason High School in Mason, Ohio. (Mason is currently the largest high school in Ohio!) As a potter, I have been working in clay for over 30 years, and I have been teaching for over 28 years, the past 20 have been specifically teaching high school ceramics. I love what I do! I have my own studio in my home basement, where I work on my personal pottery for my Etsy site; www.etsy.com/shop/KaransPotsA...
I started my KZbin channel a few years ago, to make videos to help my students if they are absent and miss a demo, or if they would like to explore more advanced techniques independently. I have been amazed to reach such a wider audience than my own students!
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[@LindaGisla]

Greetings from Iceland. Thank you very much for these videos. I will try your methods for myself to make my first lidded pots. I have been following you for some time and have learned a lot from your videos. I have dabbled in ceramics for 1,5 year and still have a long way to go. You are a great and caring teacher and your pupils are very lucky to have you. Thank you so much for giving "outsiders" like me access to your teaching. I really appreciate it. Take good care of yourself and be safe.

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Awwww- thanks so much for the kind words, Linda!!! So glad you find these helpful!! Good luck to you and also take care of yourself and stay safe!! :)

[@claymazingartworks5682]

I am so glad for the kids that you're back at it. The time that you took to make all the videos during your time off, shows your character and dedication to your students. I don't know if you're teaching from home or if you're physically at the school, STAY SAFE. You're simply the best teacher. ❤ Wish you were mine when I was in High school 50 years ago🤫

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Thanks, Christina!!

[@HRB123]

Just amazing. I’m so grateful to you for sharing this with us all, not just your own.students. Thank you.

[@alphaluerannnashdelsolhs4287]

Thank you so much for these! In this time of Covid instruction, my students are trying these projects at home and I am THRILLED at the project ideas you are sharing. Thanks!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Oh, that’s awesome!!!

[@helenangus1675]

Oh Im loving your tutorials so practical. Thank you.

[@joanpcloutier5897]

I absolutely love your videos having only started with pottery a couple yrs ago!

[@kimbain4368]

Very interesting and informative, clearly stated and demonstrated. Your students are lucky to have you! Thanks for sharing!

[@annettegreer2425]

Love this shared media! You are such a wonderful teacher!!

[@micheledickey4066]

I have learned soo much from you!! I wish I were a student at your school but this is definitely the next best thing for sure. I just want to let you know how much I and I’m sure so many other people really appreciate these videos!! Also, I have saved soooo much clay by having seen you spray your scrap clay with water!!! Thank you!!!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Awwww- thanks, Michele! I'm so glad you find them helpful!!

[@carrlozXemiliano]

Thank you for sharing this wealth of knowledge to the world. Ive been watching your videos to keep me entertained and to inspire me! :)

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

awww, thanks, Carrloz!

[@LoriBergvall]

Thank for all you do for the kids and us! I recall seeing a video where you showed us how mend a broken piece of pottery. I am desperate to fix a gift for my doctor. I don’t have time to make a new one. Thank you. Happy Halloween 🎃

[@Gaivotor]

Great video! Looking forward to how to make the lids!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Hi Rachel- I just posted the lid video! :). kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKiYlYKDiZxpmdk

[@Gaivotor]

KaransPotsAndGlass thank you so much!

[@ginafeddersen8200]

Thanks for this great video Karan! Looking forward to part 2😊😊

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Glad you liked it!! Here is the second part! :). kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKiYlYKDiZxpmdk

[@anjummalik5040]

Can you please tell me what type of clay do you use for this .. And as i dont have any kind of tools like kiln and wheel

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

this is a stoneware clay, but it does need a kiln to get hot enough to be fired. :)

[@user-jt5mq9yo5b]

😊😃😄💖👏

[@MrSahilVerma346]

Which Country Are You from ?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

The U.S.- in the state of Ohio!

[@MrSahilVerma346]

@@KaransPotsAndGlass nice to meet you i am from India

[@susanstasse5482]

Where is part 2?

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

I literally made part 1 this morning- lol- part 2 will be posted by Friday... as I am doing this for my kids as I am introducing the project this week! :). I'll put a link in the video description when it is up!

[@KaransPotsAndGlass]

Here you go, Susan! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKiYlYKDiZxpmdk