Throwing “Double Walled Thermo Cup” on the potter’s wheel @Alchemyceramic

[@menginmt]

I was pretty surprised to see this video pop up in my YT feed today. Last night I dreamed about figuring out how to throw a thermal cup, and now here's the perfect video showing me how! How wonderful is THIS?!!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Menginmt😊. This cup really works well! I use it everyday. Let me know your experience please.

[@triciac1019]

Isn't that amazing how that works?

[@robertgardner1498]

Great... now Google is monitoring our dreams! LOL

[@esenozbay]

Thank you for the video! Like others have said, it was very well explained. Even though I don't do pottery, I found it very enjoyable and calming.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your generosity Esenozbay😊 . I’m very happy you enjoyed my video even you don’t do pottery. I hope this make you to try it. ☺️

[@vivianramsay2527]

That is such a dynamic demonstration! Your instruction is just right, very focused tips and reminders . Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Vivian😊. I’m glad my videos help some people. please let me know when you tried.

[@JynxieTheMermaid]

Absolutely love watching you throws and this cup is an amazing idea it's so pretty as well!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment LadyJ😊. This cup is very nice to use please try to make it.

[@Olivia-bh7vs]

Wow! I forgot to breathe when you joined the two walls! 😅 beautiful ❤

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Nice Comment Olivia😊 Maybe I also wasn’t breathing at that moment 😆. Please try this! So enjoyable to make this cup.

[@marlborogorila]

Arigato gozaimasu, I have seen many videos on this technique, but yours is by far the most didactic.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your kind comment. I’m glad to know my video is useful for someone. Your comment gives me extra energy for next video making.

[@wascallywabbet]

You techniques make me want to go straight to trying this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and techniques so precisely and intimately. ❤

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your nice comment Wascally😊. please try and let me know how it went. The first few cups are difficult ones after that it becomes easy.

[@wascallywabbet]

I will. Thanks for the encouragement too.@@AlchemyCeramic

[@Sunflower1111]

Love how you throw and how centered and grounded I feel just as your clay.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Sunflower😊. It is very poetic!.

[@knightclan4]

I really do love your videos and attention to detail. Beautiful work!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your support always Knight😊

[@stardust-kyun]

Wonderful video! Very insightful and detailed, I think I'll try one of these myself soon!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Stardust😊 It is very useful cup for everyday use. please try.

[@triciac1019]

This is just so amazing to watch. It's so true to not panic when the top edge stsrrrts doing the wobbling.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Tricia😊.. This is very fun method to try. please make it and let me know!

[@kimchopra]

Love this technique, although I am not ready to try it just yet😊. Really appreciate your videos ❤

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for watching 😊. This cup is so nice to hold. Please try to make it when you are ready.

[@leefang8140]

Sie haben eine sehr schöne Art, alles, was Sie tun, zu erklären. Man folgt Ihren Worten sehr gern. Ich will es auch lernen, solche Tasse herzustellen!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your kind comment Lee😊

[@bethholt1517]

These are fabulous. I love this technique and am excited to try it. Your explanation is very clear. Thank you so much.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment 😊 This pot is very useful. I’m sure you will enjoy this project.

[@Chrisvold]

This was really fascinating and impressive 🙌🏻 thank you for sharing ❤️

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@socorrohernandez2025]

Thank you so much for your videos! I have been slowly trying out your techniques and I made my very first double walled cup today!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Congratulations 🥰 I’m so glad to hear your first attempt! Let’s make more🍵

[@ensenadorjones4224]

Nice energy saver! I'm going to make one of these.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment 😊. This is a really good staff! I use it everyday.

[@peterlee9691]

16:50 That's so wabi sabi, gorgeously beautiful 👍❤

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your lovely comment Peter😊. Wabi Sabi is my main stream. I’m so glad you sensed it.

[@renhikaru3558]

Hello! I am not a ceramicist but I have done some work with ceramics in studio classes. I was told when I was young to be careful not to leave air gaps inside the clay, as hot air expands and may cause the piece to explode in the kiln. I’m wondering how these cups do not have this issue when you fire them? Thank you!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Ren😊. I believe many people have been taught same thing. I’m not a scientist so I can’t give you a super answer. The explosion is caused by the moisture. Wet clay explode definitely. Small amount trapped air makes a swollen spot but doesn’t cause the explosion. I was discussing about this with friend who studied a science. The air expansion is under the capacity of clay and glaze movement. That is our conclusion. Maybe wrong😆. If someone can explain please join our discussion.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Additionally, you need to make sure your pot is super dry!! before firing. As I said above the moisture is the cause of explosion. The water boiling point is 100 centigrade then becomes to steam to expand in large scale.(1500 times? maybe) . Some articles said the air also can go through the clay porous ( not glaze) . There is an unglazed part on the pot always.

[@bustedkeaton]

10:15 what is "crawling" in pottery? I'm a novice potter 🙇‍♂️

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Renge😊. "Crawling" in pottery glazing is a situation where the glaze doesn't attach to the clay surface and pulls away, creating bare patches or a cracking appearance. It's like when a paint or coating on a surface doesn't stick well and forms gaps or wrinkles, leaving parts uncovered. In pottery, crawling happens when the glaze contracts or pulls away from the clay while drying or during firing, leaving areas with little or no glaze coverage. if the area is large it sometimes very effective. I have large flat plate like this. but I don’t want it happen at the cup internal corner. I hope this helps.

[@bustedkeaton]

Yes, thank you!

[@RoosKohn]

Lovely and serene. I will attempt making a pair of dubble walled cups

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Hi Roos😊Nice to hear from you. Let me know your results!

[@toniabates5086]

Thank you for your videos. I have learned how to throw new pieces from this video and others you have made. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Using google translate. I hope it did a good job: ビデオをありがとうございます。私はこのビデオやあなたが作った他のビデオから新しいピースを投げる方法を学びました。知識を共有していただきありがとうございます。

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Lovely comTonia, thank you😊．My way is only a one of many ways but I keep thinking how can I throw better everyday so if someone can think my method fits them I’m so happy to share. Thank you for the translation as well.

[@tanhue1265]

great information and also love listening to your voice!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your kind comment 🥰 This cup is super useful! please try to make.

[@Lovesintheair3]

hi! love the tutorial! I am trying making this! and what about the holes you made for draining and air? do you close them afterwards?

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your question 😊. You can close while trimming. The pot shrinks a lot from wet stage to the trimming stage. At this point if I don’t have an air vent the trapped air can not go anywhere and break the wall. After trimming the pot’s shrinkage is less so I normally don’t have a problem. please dry the pot very well. Any moisture inside will give the explosion 😅. The trapped air doesn’t. The moisture does.

[@Lovesintheair3]

Thank you very very much ❤

[@brianwnc8168]

Thank you for this wonderful video

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Brian😊

[@valeriebigley8759]

Your skills are amazing ❤

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Valerie😊

[@rebeccatodd414]

Excellent video, per usual ! Thank you.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Rebecca😊

[@malcolm7436]

I have a question about the holes you make, and how it works with glazing. Obviously without a hole it will explode in the kiln. Sometimes the glaze could seal the hole and cause a problem, no?

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Malcolm😊. The trapped air doesn’t give an explosion. If the air pocket is wet it will explode. The pin how has to be closed completely with glaze. please check other comments we have discussed about this. so please make sure the pot is super dry for both firing and pin holes should be filled completely.

[@malcolm7436]

@@AlchemyCeramic Ah thank you, I understand. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@IamBarhi]

Good job

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@jills7232]

Very nice. Thank you so much for this demonstration!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@Stobber1981]

Near 13:40 you attach the greenware to the wheel "using skimmed clay". I've never seen that before! Would you please explain it in more detail in a future video? 🙏

[@orandilu989]

Judging by what I've seen from other potters, I'm assuming they've used a bit of slip painted on the bottom of the workpiece in a ring shape. This would then dry quickly and adhere the workpiece to the wheel.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Stobber😊 Skimmed clay in this case is , I scraped the outside wall clay down with wooden tool and and push this clay down the wheel so it seals the pot’s edge to the wheel. In this video to reduce the length I didn’t include much details about trimming, but all previous videos showing how I do. I only put the water at the bottom of the pot. I think other people use soft clay. After you checked my previous videos and if you are still not sure please let me know.

[@bittoochatterjee2661]

Very Nicely explained. Helped me a lot.👍👍❤❤😊😊

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Bitto😊 I feel I was missing few points I should explain better 😩 I will make a video which has more details.

[@mocapuccinos]

so amazing & talented! thank you for sharing!!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for watching 🥰

[@harelcharnis651]

Thank you! How come the mug does not explode in the kiln with all the trapped air? If the glaze covers the hole, you get trapped air. I must be missing something. Eager to learn more😊

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Harel😊. I thought someone might ask this question. I’m not a scientist so please accept my explanation will be unclear 😅. I heard the ceramic lecturer said the air doesn’t give the explosion only moist does. The outside of the air pocket temperature is higher than the air pocket’s one. Also there is unglazed foot ring. I wish I can explain in better way. I will study more!

[@____Ann____]

It is true. I fired a big sculpture that was completely closed and glazed all over. No explosion. But it was super super dry and I did a drying cycle before the firing.

[@harelcharnis651]

@@AlchemyCeramic thanks a lot 🙏

[@harelcharnis651]

@@____Ann____ thank you 😊

[@clayntulip]

Hello. Thank you for this video! Do you add an air vent hole to the outside wall after you glaze the cup and before the 2nd firing? Thank you 🙏

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for watching 😊 The air vent hole is necessary only when the pot is in the drying process of greenware stage. Please dry the glaze completely then the air inside doesn’t cause the problem for the glaze firing. You don’t need an air vent for this firing.

[@mariadelacruzrodriguezpala8610]

Beatifull! Thank younfor shareing?

[@AlchemyCeramic]

You are welcome 😊

[@lisawong9753]

Amazing video, thanks! ❤ Do you close the vent holes after drying or leave it to be fired? And do you glaze over the trim holes?

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Lisa😊. I don’t close the vent hole after drying because it doesn’t effect the bisque fire.Please make sure to dry the cup completely. The explosion is caused by moist not the air. I assume “trim hole” means the vent hole after trimming, if so this vent hole needs to be glazed to seal the air pocket. If I misunderstood your question please let me know.

[@lisawong9753]

@@AlchemyCeramic Thank you yes that's what I meant. I would love to give this a go!!

[@nikkimastrud7670]

@@AlchemyCeramic How to you prevent pinholes in the glaze when glazing over the vent holes? And do you run the risk of explosion during glaze if the holes are covered?

[@AlchemyCeramic]

@@nikkimastrud7670 Thank you for your question Nikki😊 The trapped air inside doesn’t give an explosion. The water does. You can cover the hole after trimming and bisque fire it as long as you dry the pot completely. You can cover the hole with glaze also, again you have to dry the pot completely before the firing. There is no explosion by the air.

[@aidasoto2936]

Thanks for share

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@aidasoto2936]

Excellent job check ✔️

[@AlchemyCeramic]

☺️

[@YotamGuttman]

you are amazing! thanks for the video

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Yotam😊

[@kandylawson4031]

Beautiful

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Kandy😊

[@אופירחדד-צ1ל]

Amazing!❤ Thank you.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment 😊 This cup works very well. please trot make it and let me know how you did!

[@CaroleMatheson]

Fantastic video!!!!! Thank you for sharing 🎉

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank You Carole😊

[@nikki3996]

thank you for your explanations!!!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

My pleasure Nikki😊Let me know if made it.

[@SPIRITWILDCHILD28]

Very impressive

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Patricia😊

[@benfranklincatappleshark]

Question: You mentioned making another hole after trimming; is this just kept open while you dry the greenware to bone-dry state? do you close this hole before bisque firing? After? do you keep this hole open forever? I don't see it on your finished cups, but perhaps there is one on each cup. Thanks!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your question.😊 Yes You need a vent while the cup are in the drying stage. The clay will shrink and the trapped air will break the clay if there is no vent hole. The first holes would be closed up while you are trimming so you need to make sure to have new vent hole. I don’t close the hole as for the firing as the size is very small and it will be close when I put the glaze on. If your glaze can not sealed the hole you better to close the hole before bisque fire. The final cup should have any hole. iIt will lose the point of thermo. I hope I explain ok.

[@triciac1019]

​@@AlchemyCeramicthank you so much for your explanation.

[@merce414]

Great job!!!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Merce😊

[@Moosyfate]

Where do you place the vent hole after trimming? The same place as the original water drain hole, or a new one from the bottom?

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Moosy😊. please make a vent hole where my original vent hole was. It was an upper part of the air pocket. During the drying process sometime the hole is closed again so please make sure you puncture it again. I often hear the air release sound. 😆 It means the hole was closed. Technically the hole can be anywhere as long as you puncture the air pocket.The glaze will cover the small hole. if you worried you can fill the hole when the cup is bone dry.

[@Moosyfate]

Thank you! Can't wait to make one!

[@bustedkeaton]

Your voice is beautiful

[@AlchemyCeramic]

😆

[@goldlong6958]

It's a pleasure to watch your videos, I would like to know where I can get some sponges for elbow pads

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Goldlong😊. That is an insulation tube for water pipe. You can buy in DIY shop. I used large plastic tube as a clip to secure the place. My wheel setting is much higher than useful to avoid back pain😅 So I need to anchor my arms on the splash pan. This tube works very well.

[@goldlong6958]

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[@AlchemyCeramic]

Could you send me a link to your product site to my email address please. I will have a look:)

[@quazimodo1973]

I haven't watched the video yet, but how do you prevent the cup from exploding in the kiln? Do you poke a hole in the vessel somewhere before firing?

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your question😊. Only the moisture is the cause of explosion, not the air inside. As long as you dry the pot completely it doesn’t explode.

[@quazimodo1973]

@@AlchemyCeramic oh wow, thank you... this also helps confirm my curiosity.. love your work. Thank you ❤️‍🔥

[@kumkumgarg4321]

Aap jo tool pot ko bada karne ke liye use karte h vo Kahan milta h

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment 😊 Do you mean a blue plastic one? If so you can buy it online “ Pottery tool plastic Rib” I hope this helps you.

[@MAHUADATTA80]

Is it possible to make this by slip casting?

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for watching 😊. I’m not specialist of slip casting. I think you need two molds.

[@MAHUADATTA80]

@@AlchemyCeramic ok!