Get ready to make a Ring Holder.
Hi Marie here, Welcome to Pottery Crafters. You found
video number one in our beginner Pottery wheel project series. Today we're going to
learn how to throw decorate and glaze a ring holder. And yes at the end of the
video you'll see the finished piece. If you like what you see please like the
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whenever I upload a video. Before we get started here's a list of tools and
supplies I use to make a ring holder. The tools and supplies needed are also 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 are items I use on a daily basis which you may already have. I'll be
starting with the clay already centered, so if you have any problem centering
your clay you can check out the video up above. With that said enjoy the video and
make sure you stay until the end to see the finished piece. Let's get started.
For this project, I'm using 11 ounces of Amaco 38 White clay.
After your clay is centered keep your anchor hand on the side and your other
hand in the karate chop position and press the clay down to the size you want
the base of your ring holder to be. Place your index finger at least a half an
inch away from the center when opening so you have enough clay to cone up the
center.
Compress the bottom with the sponge to prevent the bottom from cracking. If
you're unsure of how much clay is on the bottom of your ring holder you want to
stop the wheel and grab your needle tool to see how thick your piece is. Around a
half an inch is good.
Apply an even amount of pressure and don't squeeze your fingers together too
hard. When you get to the top don't forget to compress the rim.
After setting your ring holder aside for 10 to 15 minutes you can make a cool
wavy design while the clay is still soft, like this.
Take the pointy end of your modeling tool and trim the extra clay off the
base to make a nice foot.
Once the ring holder is bone dry I put it in my Skutt 818 Kiln and bisque
fire to Cone 04.
After bisque firing wipe with a clean damp sponge to make sure dust and other
particles are off your ring holder so the glaze can bond nicely onto your
piece. I'm using Laguna wax resist.
After the ring holder is dry from its sponge bath and waxing, its time to
glaze. Make sure you mix your glaze well before applying. I'm starting with Amaco
Deep Firebrick and apply it with an artist soft fan brush. You'll want a good
amount of glaze on your brush and let the glaze float across the clay.
If you're new to glazing you may want to check out my article on 27 glazing tips
for beginners. I left a link in the description below.
Carefully flip the ring holder over and glaze the inside. Make sure you have
a good amount of glaze on your brush, but don't let it pool inside the holder.
After the glazes dry it's time to float another coat on.
Now it's time for Spectrum Pearl White glaze. After all three coats are dry. Top
it off by brushing the Pearl White on the rim and top. I'm using a larger
artist soft fan brush for this. Try to get a good amount of glaze on so it can
flow into the Firebrick.
Make sure it's totally dry and there's no glaze on the bottom before it goes
into the Kiln for the final firing. I'm firing at Cone 5. Let's see how it
turned out.
Here's the finished ring holder. I like how the Spectrum Pearl White flowed
nicely into the Amaco Deep Firebrick. I
think it turned out pretty good. Let me know what you think. If you have any
questions comments or even ideas of future videos please feel free to post
those in the comments 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 and have more confidence in making your own
ring holder. Click here and check out my centering video. Also, click here for
any other pottery-making videos. Keep making that beautiful pottery.