Matcha bowls are the heart of Japan! Let's make a real matcha bowl by hand!

I do not know why doing pottery, but do you want to make a matcha bowl?
I think matcha bowls represent the heart of the Japanese.
I will explain how to make such a matcha bowl by hand.
Distort to a degree, moderately roughen the surface and enjoy the scraping marks!
Please aim for such a matcha bowl.
I hope that it will be helpful for everyone to enjoy pottery.
#Support your pottery life!
#Matcha bowl
#Hand binding
A pottery classroom channel for practicing and commentary on pottery production.
Easy-to-understand explanations from the basics of production to tips and tricks.
If you look at this, you can improve your pottery and you will want to try it in various ways, and it will definitely increase your repertoire!
From beginner to advanced, we will explain how to make ceramics from clay, electric wheel, hand-rolling, and mold making.

[@daniellaamit6912]

I have been learning how to hand build pottery from youtube, and I must say that your demonstrations and explanations are the most informative and helpful. You inspire me to go to my studio and make pottery !Thank you.

[@kiraku-pottery]

Thank you for your comment. I am glad that it seems to be helpful. Please enjoy watching various videos from now on.

[@mikeu5380]

Kiraku-sensei, Hello from an 'old' potter in Iwate! Thank you for your generosity in sharing your skills with us. The chawan seems to be the most difficult--or most enjoyable--pottery piece to make. I will keep practicing hard to achieve a "cool" chawan.

[@kiraku-pottery]

Thank you for your comment. In Japanese pottery, many people want to make matcha bowls. There are many points to be concerned about, such as shape and distortion, glaze salt plum, and kiln firing! Let's enjoy pottery together aiming for the best matcha bowl!

[@mikeu5380]

@@kiraku-pottery Yes! I've been watching videos of Master Kichizaemon IV and others. I like how many times you said "interesting," and "cool," and "fun". To me, that is what a chawan must be! よろしくおねがいします。

[@user-hz5zg9qq5l]

渋い カッコイイです😃

[@kiraku-pottery]

ありがとうございます。 抹茶碗は作ってみると面白いです。

[@Bringidon]

yes.. going to try this.. thanks for the video :)

[@kiraku-pottery]

Thank you for your comment. Please use this as a reference and enjoy the challenge.

[@EB-db9de]

Great video! Can't wait to try this.

[@kiraku-pottery]

Thanks for your comment! Please make it by all means. Matcha bowls are the heart of Japan.

[@user-ug7pd4iw7g]

なるほど、勉強なりました！

[@kiraku-pottery]

ありがとうございます。

[@ultrafeel-tv]

Very interesting and good demonstration! Will you make a 2nd part where one can learn how to glaze it properly?

[@kiraku-pottery]

Thank you sorry! I agree. I will try to apply glaze.

[@EB-db9de]

​@@kiraku-pottery Yes, please show us some glazing techniques!

[@kiraku-pottery]

I'll try it when it's time to apply the glaze!

[@ultrafeel-tv]

@@kiraku-pottery Very good! I hope you will also mention the exact composition of the glazes you are using and maybe even where we can order them. Because the glazes which are available in Europe are not so interesting. I love the archaic Japanese style!

[@kiraku-pottery]

The specific composition of the glaze may be difficult. It is a raw material that can only be obtained in Japan.

[@makemyclay]

Awesome tutorial. Could you make a tutorial on how to handbuild a tea pot?

[@kiraku-pottery]

Thanks for your comment! This is a video of making Kyusu(tea pot) that I made before. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2GVq39tlt6tbZY Also, please wait for a new video of Kyusu(tea pot) production.

[@makemyclay]

@@kiraku-pottery Thanks for the reply. Will definitely watch it.

[@boblaturner7427]

Hi Kiraku, thanks for making these videos, they are wonderful and very educational!. The English translation are hilarious though and make it fun to watch. I've been wondering if you ever "raku" fire your pieces, and if so what is your process? I'm interested to see if its different than what's typically done here in the US...

[@kiraku-pottery]

Thank you for your comment. I am very happy to see it. As for English subtitles, I think that it is often incorrect because I use google translation. I'm sorry because I can't speak English myself. What does "RAKU" in your comment mean? I couldn't understand it well with google translation.

[@boblaturner7427]

@@kiraku-pottery Hi Kiraku… In the US a "Raku" firing... is a process where pots are created with open body clay and typically fired in a portable kiln outside to a temperature around 1800 F, then pulled out of the kiln with long metal tongs and placed in a bin of combustible material like wood chips or newspaper. The bins are then covered to cut off the oxygen. This second stage induces a reduction effect on the glazes and creates the typical crackle effect in the glaze. Hope this translates!

[@kiraku-pottery]

Thank you for your comment. I think the meaning of "RAKU" is the same as in Japan. I usually don't make RAKU, so I don't have enough kiln equipment. I don't think that many Japanese people make "RAKU". I will try if there is a chance.

[@kenbone8843]

@@kiraku-pottery 楽焼をやったことはありませんか？もしやったことあれば教えて下さい、自分のやり方と違うかみてみたいです、だと思います。

[@kiraku-pottery]

@@kenbone8843 コメントありがとうございます。 本格的な楽焼きはやったことがありませんし、窯の設備がありません。 楽焼は作り方や設備が独特なので、本格的なものは難しいですね。

[@Bjarnezen]

I like your video. What is the normal height and width of a chawan? And how much does it weigh?

[@kiraku-pottery]

Thank you for your comment. The size varies depending on the shape of the matcha bowl, but the matcha bowl in this video is φ130mm x H80mm and weighs 450g. please refer.

[@quiethog7021]

Hi there! Great video, I love your channel. What wheel are you using here?

[@kiraku-pottery]

Thanks for your comment! What I use is a hand-held turntable that is turned by hand.

[@quiethog7021]

kiraku WEB動画 陶芸教室 do you know where to buy from? I cannot find one with a smooth spinning action! Thanks!

[@kiraku-pottery]

@@quiethog7021 I do not know the country where you live, but it is easy to use a Japanese manufacturer called SINNPO (Nidec). This is electric.

[@user-ep9yr2lx2y]

いつも楽しみに観ています。 もぐさ土７００gで作ると焼成後、作品は何グラムになっていますか？ 削り方などのプロセスもあるので、結果は色々ですが、教えてください。 成形段階の勉強中です。釉薬や焼成方法など今後の課題も多々あります。 野焼き粘土を２０kg、磁器陶土９kg、テラコッタ１０kgで挑戦中です。 こちらの動画を何度も観ながら、主に抹茶茶碗を毎日ひとつ造っています。

[@kiraku-pottery]

コメントありがとうございます。 色々とチャレンジされているのですね！ 藻草土700ｇで成形したモノは、焼成後は450ｇ程度になっています。 削りで重量が減り、乾燥で重量が減り、釉薬で重量が増え、焼成で焼締ると言う塩梅です。 釉薬の厚みによっても重量は変わるので、参考程度にお考えください。 粘土については随分と傾向の違う粘土を試しておられるのですね。 色々な発見があると思われます。

[@user-ep9yr2lx2y]

@@kiraku-pottery 「ツチ、つち、土」から学ぶと言う視点かもしれません。 つい最近ですが、近所の山から土を取ってきて、初めて陶芸にチャレンジしました。 なので、磁器陶土の成形はこちらの動画で言われている程、難しくは感じませんでした。 電気釜、灯油窯、ガス窯、窖窯、登り窯など色々ありますが、私ができる窯は自分で作ることでしかありません。 楽焼の窯は大きなヒントになっています。できれば低温焼成の窯に拘っています。 火を焚いても、田舎なのでクレームも来ません。燃焼材料の薪なども沢山あります。 その環境を活用して、陶芸をやってみたいと思っています。 これからも、よろしくお願いします。

[@kiraku-pottery]

ご返信ありがとうございます。 色々と試しておられるのですね！ 楽焼の窯について当方詳しくはないですが、あの窯も最高温度はそこそこ高いと思います。 空気を送るシステムなどが大切なんだと思います。 また低温焼成だと釉薬もその温度帯に合せないといけないので、有害物質（鉛など）を使う必要が出てくるかもしれません。色々と試してみてくださいませ。