Get ready to make a toothpick holder.
Hi Marie here welcome to pottery crafters. You found video number 17 in
our beginner pottery wheel project series. Today you'll learn how to throw decorate
and glaze a toothpick holder, and yes you'll see the finished piece. If you
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subscribe button to get a notification whenever I upload a video. Before we get
started here's a list of tools and supplies I use to make the toothpick
holder, which will also be down below in the show notes along with any other
important information I may talk about throughout the video. The tools and
supplies listed are only recommendations and items I use on a daily basis. I'm
starting with the clay already centered, so if you're having any problems with
centering your clay, you can check out the video up above. With that said enjoy the
video and make sure you stay to the end to see the finished piece. Let's get
started. For this little project, I have four ounces of Amaco Stoneware 38 white
clay.
To open this small amount of clay use your index finger while keeping the clay
in place with your anchor hand.
Stop to check the thickness of your clay with your needle tool.
You only need a quarter of an inch of clay on the bottom
make sure you compress the rim with your sponge to keep those s cracks away.
Notice how the left thumb is anchored against the right middle finger. This
will help the pressure of your fingers stay consistent while pulling up the
clay.
Carefully get rid of any water on the bottom with your sponge and compress the
rim.
I'm using the small rounded edge on the top of the ultimate edger to define the
rim of the toothpick holder.
Then the double edge to create a nice design on the bottom.
To find out the different ways you can use the ultimate edger check out my
video. I left a link for you in the description
below.
Once the holder is bone dry into my Skutt Kiln it goes for a bisque fire at 04.
Wipe the holder with the damp sponge to remove any fired clay particles and
dust. Doing this will help the glaze bond better to your piece.
I'm pouring Amaco Deep Firebrick into the toothpick holder. You want to flip it
over for 5 to 10 minutes so any glaze doesn't pool on the bottom and apply one
coat on the outside. I'm using the mop brush for the first coat.
Once the glaze is dry apply a second coat of deep firebrick on the outside
only. For the best results remember to mix your glaze well and pour it through
a strainer to catch any clumps or debris that may be lurking in your glaze. If
you're having any trouble with glazing, check out my article on 27 glazing tips
for beginners. I left a link for you in the description below.
After the glaze is dry apply one more coat of Deep Firebrick to get a nice smooth
finish.
Once the third coat dries dip the rim in Spectrum Pearl White
glaze.
Wipe any glaze off the bottom and after the glaze is dry the holder goes
into my Skutt Kiln for a final firing and cone 5. Here's the finished toothpick
holder. It's a cute little toothpick holder, I like the Firebrick and the
Pearl White combination. It's one of my favorites on my recipe list. I think it
turned out pretty good. What do you think? Post any comments questions or even
ideas for future videos in the comment section below.
Some of the best tips and feedback come from you. Also in the comment section are
more show notes and pottery making info. I hope you've
learned a thing or two to make your own toothpick holder. Check out my other
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