Making a Mug from Start to Finish - Limited Edition version

This Limited Edition mug and glaze is a collaboration with NUDITEA (www.nuditea.uk/) to go with their Christmas special Spiced Chocolate Orange tea blend. It's made in the shape and thickness of Josh and Sophie's favourite mug, with pink highlights to match their logo.
There will be a limited number of these available from both our sites very soon.
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[@johnlanthier9047]

I'll never question the pricing on a $20 mug again.

[@leannabedore]

🤣🤣 came here to say the same thing!

[@Yansoonman123]

What

[@chrosetlover2118]

🤩

[@kyleeames8229]

These handcrafted works of art might actually go for more.

[@Hhajsjeieirhrbbr]

@@kyleeames8229 I just saw people's pottery sites selling single mugs for $50 and more. so I come to learn to make them lol

[@CazPiranha]

Those are beautiful. They look like a really satisfying size/shape

[@victoriamiskolczy6336]

Thanks for this! Even without narration it is so helpful to watch a master doing the basics, and be reminded of the ease and fluidity of hand motions to aspire to...

[@nourih9420]

Truly speaking, I regretted not taking pottery as hobby. Pottery is just super awesome !!!!

[@triciac1019]

You can still do it.

[@opalmarie8466]

You can’t regret it when you still have the opportunity to do it :)

[@dizzylizzy7582]

What's stopping you from starting now?

[@fenrusrat]

A master class in mug creation - with snazzy t-shirts as a bonus!

[@robinjaffin3418]

Thank you for this tutorial. I set a goal this past weekend of getting much better at throwing mugs and making good handles (rather than the funky slab built ones I’ve been doing) and your video made that possible. I have 15 really great mugs with beautiful handles drying on the rack (slowly!). So appreciate the clear guidance and demonstration.

[@OldForgeCreations]

Thanks, I'm so glad it was useful!

[@annamchugh1202]

These are lovely - they just shout out to be held in a cupped hand.

[@calcm7496]

But if the hand is all ready cupped, how could you place a mug in it? These are the questions.

[@catwoolf11]

That was amazing to watch. Cleanest, tidiest potter, EVER! I haven't ever seen using lasers to help with uniform height. I haven't ever seen the suction cup to help with dipping. I'm wondering if you had to stand there holding the dipped cup until the glazed dried. Thanks for filming this. Super excellent job.

[@milanimorales2645]

I've seen it in construction to make sure things are level. Thats what makes it facinating is using construction techniques for pottery. Very dedicated. 👏🏾

[@shelplussourdough]

This is wonderful. I looked it up as I'm interested in learning, and this is both encouraging and intimidating.

[@shelleyfrank6909]

It's one of the most rewarding hobbies I've ever had, and I've had quite a few. It's challenging and it teaches patience, but the feeling you get when you wire your first piece off the wheel, then when you trim it successfully, then when you get it back from the bisque and then when you get it from the glaze...each step, each moment, they're all full of an incredible feeling of accomplishment. It's such a worthwhile skill to learn and something I'm so glad I discovered. Happiness, for me, is usually found in a ball of clay. TLDR: Try it. You won't regret it.

[@shelplussourdough]

@@shelleyfrank6909 Thank you for your wonderful encouragement!! I'm really excited to venture into this new territory. I love that each step feels like a little victory for you. 💕

[@AdaraAhab]

This is so satisfying to watch....therapeutic

[@jeffchristianson-ziebell7727]

Idk if learning how a mug is made or the satisfaction watching the video is what I enjoyed most LOL. Awesome video either way & he makes it look so easy when I know it’s NOT. Thank you for posting & sharing.

[@erwinlares2906]

I'm a noob. Love making mugs! The thing I'm the most impressed with is how little slip you produced. You waste nothing! Thanks for sharing your making process.

[@erwinlares2906]

How much clay do you start with?

[@thehallhive9425]

@@erwinlares2906 I'm curious also

[@flaviacohen5129]

In love ❤

[@Rhobyn]

You know, this format reminds me of Primal Technology. He would use the captions function to explain what he was doing and why. This left the viewer with the choice to watch for enjoyment and/or education. Might work for your videos too, if you'd like to try it out.

[@OldForgeCreations]

That's a great idea, I'll look into it

[@Rhobyn]

@@OldForgeCreations oh, sorry. It was "Primitive Technology". Australian fellow. Sadly hasn't uploaded in a while. He also does a bunch of primitive pottery btw :)

[@maryjeanallen6189]

Gorgeous results! Love your intelligent, talented, meticulously thought-out steps to your creations. Thanks for so generously sharing your process!

[@glg3945]

Wow!!! Absolutely fantastic! Really love the color and shape. Peace and Good Fortune and Good Health to you and your family.

[@KS-fc2od]

Mesmerizing. Smooth, clean, and beautiful

[@fireworksweldingdesign9878]

The perfectionism with the laser was like drugs to my brain...

[@tonyandbevjordan7363]

Love the way you centre the handles.

[@LLOYD3D]

Hi, I'm beginner with clay , and i love your mood work! :)

[@SamanthaVauter]

Thank you for posting informative videos like this, I will try to make a mug like this in my next pottery class.

[@tonyaclaxton9169]

You do such good work. Love your shirts. Thanks for sharing your work with us 🌺

[@borneo4x4]

Those mugs are really very beautiful. Let's see if I could get hold of one... they are a work of art.

[@308arttutorials]

Im always curious to see what’s gonna be on the next tshirt

[@triciac1019]

I want to make mugs for my kids and grandkids for Christmas. I took my first pottery class tonight after not doing it since high school. These are beautiful mugs!

[@louis02023]

They are quite beautifully made!

[@youarehuman]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing

[@debranickles4617]

Simply FABULOUS!

[@dickjohnson9582]

You said it sister

[@jjrrod93]

I’m drinking my cup of coffee and just had a random thought of how they’re made and I am so glad I clicked on your video. You did an amazing job ❤

[@hobbyhermit66]

Really beautiful. Looks like relaxing work.

[@LearningZoneLanguages]

You work very nicely. It was good to watch. The end result became wonderful 🍵

[@gussmom5161]

I Love that!

[@aysebetulhoward9179]

Very professional, wow!

[@jks3943]

I have wanted to do this for a long time. Just as a hobby (im retired). I acquired a Kiln and hardware. Maybe by summer 21 i will have a wheel and my shop wired to handle the kiln. Meantime im going to take some classes 😁👌

[@jamiemckay6406]

When you get your wheel,I do start up classes on duo 🙂

[@thatonegamer2709]

now thats one way u never have to worry about not finding the perfect mug

[@astireh]

very satisfying process .

[@lynnost1959]

Wow those are gorgeous!! I love your glazes! I use your selsor chun for my labs in ceramic materials workshop and learning a lot from it! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@lynnost1959]

Which clay did you use from witgert?

[@OldForgeCreations]

Thanks! I'm using the Anthracite, which is the nicest dark cone 6 clay I've ever found. And I saw your results with it when Matt shared the stories on instagram, they looked great!

[@lynnost1959]

@@OldForgeCreations thank you so much! I'm going to try that clay!

[@Dmitry_Matusevich]

Cool! Very beautiful mugs turned out!

[@princessmeganelsa1901]

Cool 👀👀

[@hyoussef4499]

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ، اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ».

[@KiWi-xn8zb]

Super Video.

[@--Asahi--]

Woooow! Amazing ❤️✨

[@ElJubranco]

It’s nice of the Predator to stop in and help

[@juliatoft9183]

Really enjoyed watching this Thankyou

[@gtrapper3745]

Very nice!!!!!!

[@pananetta9911]

absolutely beautiful. well done!

[@mogret7451]

Lovely mug!! 😍😍😍

[@carinacalvin4127]

Beautiful work!!!! Love it

[@iyaplays6956]

I will make a mug soon

[@sanaamoha5645]

Woow amazing video very satisfying

[@lrnb9788]

I never need to buy a mug again.

[@mariaangelicafraga3665]

Genial !!!!

[@DawnShipley1977]

I absolutely live the color of the glaze. I would love to have the recipe if you would be willing to share it with me.

[@jamalabdulnasir590]

A vary American way of making pots mate. Absolutely lovely.

[@OldForgeCreations]

Why do you think it's American?

[@jamalabdulnasir590]

@@OldForgeCreations Every thing is designed to keep human error to a minimum. Don't get me wrong am not questioning your skill set. You are absolutely amazing. But the wooden peace that is used in stead of directly picking it up when its soft .... Just eliminating the risk of error all to gather is what i like the most about your work.......just made me realize its very efficient ...And efficiency is the very core of American culture... Keep it up mate.

[@Reem-df1vl]

Woow 😭😭😭😭

[@amandaalves9805]

Love your videos

[@kissesvenus3268]

I envy you 😭

[@rosecaz14]

i want to have a mug small business but pottery class here in the Philippines is so expensive XD plus omg the Kiln I've looked online and its pricey af. Guess I'll have to keep this one a dream

[@Lexi-kj1zk]

What is the dimensions of the mug I never know how big because of the shrinkage in the kiln. AWESOME video and glazes by the way!!

[@judyyamaguchi8635]

Looks like 1-1/2 width of his hand…

[@Pumanic]

What kind of glaze is this? All my favorite mugs I have at home looks like this one.

[@user-wz9ls4wp9b]

I'm enjoying the video. Can you tell me what glaze it is?

[@Colette.]

A laser level and car sent puller?.. brilliant! Great tips! You're attention to detail is exceptional. You just don't see craftsmanship like that much these days. The finishing touches are not something that I have seen yet on any of my searches on KZbin. Well done! What is the tool you used to produce your handles (in the tool that looks like a caulking gun)?

[@themoodyonejb]

I totally enjoyed that video!! What is the clamp thing you put on your wheel to hold your mug please?

[@texastroup4232]

Really like the anthracite clay body! Can I ask where you get it from?

[@MrFlamingNinjaGuy]

I have been making tea cups for a while, I use a quarter pound of clay, I presume with this you are using a pound? or a little under? I have my 5 pound vases down but the coffee mug is still something i am working towards, especially the handles as I don't have an extruder so all my handles are different.

[@theresawarren4849]

They are gorgeous do you make your own glaze.

[@Skincarewithsaliha]

V Nice video

[@serhatuca1560]

How much do you keep it at 1200 C, how much do you take it out?. What kind of glaze is the one you use?I asked a lot of questions, I hope you answer. Thank you :)

[@emilyzeigler1834]

May I ask if you use your bisque firing kiln for your glazed pieces as well? Or do you have 2 separate kilns?

[@OldForgeCreations]

Same kiln for both

[@weedtoad]

mans out here makin mugs with LASERS

[@kirtisheoran]

Love this glaze. Why do you pour a diluted version of it inside and not just dunk the whole thing in the glaze bucket?

[@ab-nr6bq]

If you just dunk it faceing down, the air inside will prevent the liquid from fully coating the mug.

[@Okbrit]

Soo can I use Any paint for my air clay mug and drink out of it ???

[@nseemal.ro7210]

This is amazing, how do you make the glaze? And do you have to use different oven for after the glaze?

[@melainebennasarmoulin4737]

i loooove your glaze … it’s a non commerciale one right ? would you sell me some ?

[@popoolablessing2415]

Nice work sir. Please can this mug be sublimated?

[@pjmtts]

Do you know someone in the United States who makes mugs and you would consider to be as good or more experience than you? I need a skilled person such as yourself but closer to me. They don’t have to make videos but skill and production ability as you have is a key.

[@MrYapamordome]

johnthepotter

[@DaRealPatrickP]

At about 15:50 whats that your doing when you put it in that cooker? Whats that called please ?

[@icey_b1562]

When an engineer gets into pottery

[@bbd1254]

What glazes did you use?! So beautiful! (Sorry if you mentioned it in audio, I had to watch on mute..)

[@Amberskiesmusic]

ik this may be simple but, could you do a small video on kneading clay?

[@ashleyteed5560]

Where is the suction grabber from?

[@nicknick725]

What kind of clay is used for cups etc. Theres so many different names and types

[@NaveedAhmed-Ni]

Which material??

[@ultradesigninspirations5585]

What do you call that "oven" thing there?

[@heismyshield2330]

What are the paintings you use? Please help. Without a electric kiln can we do it?

[@MKWHD]

Hi! What is that plate called that holds the mug in place with three blue fasteners?

[@CyrilNavarro]

Very beautifull glaze and mug ! What kind of glaze it is ?

[@Gingy50]

What make is your pottery wheel please

[@originalyou4069]

Lovely! Thanks for sharing...👍would you mind sharing what those 'rings' are, that you fired your mugs on please? I've never seen those before...🤔

[@OldForgeCreations]

They're drip catchers, I did a video on them recently but have more detailed ones if you search the older videos

[@originalyou4069]

@@OldForgeCreations thanks for your reply! What a brilliant idea 💡 👏 I will def take a look at your other videos...thanx...slowly working my way through them all as it is!! 🤣 Thanks again for sharing your amazing work...👍👍👍

[@jesselyngordon2819]

What clay body are u using?

[@meenusubrahmanian5692]

Nice video..which glaze and which clay was that?

[@achanthoyee7354]

May i know the name of liquid you are dipping before burning?

[@tonebeatz24]

It's like making pizza dough 🤣🤣

[@leonelsantos6517]

Naice

[@brendasad6231]

Excelente😉😉😉

[@sopno504]

What is gelass crim yous tel me Plesse

[@dianemodel5824]

What is the laser level that you used?

[@jackiemorrison6024]

What is the thing you stick to the bottom of mugs when you dip them in glaze.. i absolutely hate tongs

[@ncmy4kids]

Someone told me it's a car dent remover

[@aallearn4927]

Which clay is used

[@Miss_Toots]

Nudi tea.....naughty....love it