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Doug Rubenstein
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How I Polish and Protect Raku Pots
Here are some of the steps that I have found that really help to protect and brighten pots after the firing process. Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching!
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Kiln Proposal
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The kiln served as the biggest jewelry box on 3/25 as I finally got to ask my partner, Kristy, to marry me. I don’t often speak much about my personal life in my posts but, whether or not you see her, Kristy is truly the driving force behind me and all that I do. We met about 5 years ago when we were both living in New York and connected, believe it or not, through a dating app. She was working...
How I Package My Pottery With Eco Friendly Materials
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Hi again! In this video I go through the steps of how I pack up pieces of pottery using sustainable materials. Below is a list of the materials I used and where to find them. Thank you so much for watching! p.s. As I go through the packing and shipping process of a real order, I had to blur out the information in the video pertaining to the customer. Since this was my first time using the blur ...
Bisque Firing Mugs
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Hi again! In this short video I go through the process of loading my greenware mugs into the kiln for a bisque firing and then unloading them the next day. For this firing I had a lot of ware in the kiln and did a slowly acclimated firing as to help insure that no pots broke/exploded, which really paid off! Looking forward to glazing these pieces next and seeing them finished. If interested, al...
Throwing Ramen Bowls
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Hi, again! This is a short clip of my process throwing a batch of ramen bowls. These are each made from 3 pounds of clay and measure 8.5 inches in diameter and 4.5 inches tall. Thanks for watching! Instagram: dougierubes Etsy: https: www.etsy.com/shop/FifthSeasonStudioCo?ref=seller-platform-mcnav Wheel: Shimpo Whisper Camera: Canon G7X Powershot
Recycling Clay ASMR Version
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Hi there! This is the non-narrated version of how I recycle clay in my studio from bone-dry pieces of clay using a plaster bat. Additional studio sounds featured in this video are the clicking of my kiln and the noisiest wedging table around. Thank you so much for watching! Instagram: dougierubes Etsy: https: www.etsy.com/shop/FifthSeasonStudioCo?ref=seller-platform-mcnav Music: ...
How To Recycle Clay (Narrated)
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Hi there! This is a quick video outlining how I recycle my clay from leftover pieces of bone-dry clay using a plaster bat. Thank you so much for watching! Instagram: dougierubes Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/FifthSeasonStudioCo?ref=seller-platform-mcnav Music: Epidemic Sound 1. Weather Any Storm 2. Nocturnal Jam 3. Autumn Haze Camera: Canon G7X Powershot
Close Up Raku Obvara Firing
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Hi there! This video is a non-narrated close up version of a Raku/obvara firing I did. For the link to the full narrated video you can click here: ua-cam.com/video/XxpQuHfFwqg/v-deo.html Thank you so much for watching! Instagram: dougierubes Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/FifthSeasonStudioCo?ref=seller-platform-mcnav Music: Epidemic Sound 1. Pomelo 2. When The Noise Settles Camera: Cano...
Obvara Raku Firing (Narrated Version)
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Hi there! In this video I walk through my whole Raku firing process, my Obvara mixture and I talk about each component of my set up/safety tips. If you would like to skip right to the firing jump ahead to 8:13. Thank you so much for watching! I had such a fun time making this video and can't wait for the next one! Instagram: dougierubes Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/FifthSeasonStudioCo...
How to Build a Raku Kiln Using a Garbage Can
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Hi there! In this video I go through all the steps I took to build my own Raku Kiln out of a *galvanized steel garbage can! The materials I use are listed below. Thanks so much for watching! *Please note* Heating up galvanized steel can release zinc fumes that can be harmful to breath in. I made this kiln with that material prior to understanding the potential health risks. If you are building ...
Making Obvara Mixture For Raku Firing
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Hi everyone! In this short video I go through the very simple steps of mixing a batch of an Obvara solution for a Raku firing! The wonderful thing about this is process is the simplicity of the ingredients and the stunning results! (Video link to the firing in progress!) Below is a written form of the recipe: 2.6 gallons of warm water 1 kelo of flour (2.2 pounds) 14g of yeast (two packets) 1 ta...
How I Glaze and Fire Plates
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Hey there! In this short video I go through the steps of how I glaze and prep my bisqued plates for firing as well as one of the methods I tend to use for firing them. If you make it to the end you'll see that plates tend to require varying levels of support to insure that they do not warp during the firing process (and from my experience thus far it seems like the hotter areas of the kiln are ...
How I Mix Glazes In Powdered Form
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Hey there! This is a quick video outlining the ways in which I have been mixing my glazes from powdered form into liquid batches ready for dipping. For more information about calculating the specific gravity here is a video made by Amco: ua-cam.com/video/8lMGouug3tk/v-deo.html (Note: In my video I had the scale zeroed out with the weight of the graduated calendar and was measuring 100ml at a ti...
How To Make A Spherical Vase/Moon Jar
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How To Make A Spherical Vase/Moon Jar
How To Throw a Tall, High Shouldered Vase
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How To Throw a Tall, High Shouldered Vase
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter (Cover)
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I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter (Cover)
Walking Back To Georgia (Jim Croce Cover)
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Walking Back To Georgia (Jim Croce Cover)
Blind Man Sit in the Way and Cried (Mississippi John Hurt Cover)
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The Big Rock Candy Mountain Cover (Modified for Kids)
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The Big Rock Candy Mountain Cover (Modified for Kids)
Thank u so much, your vid will be so helpful to me
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just to clarify- you use all 3 treatments on one pot? thanks! beautiful work
@@dneufeld62 Hi there! Yes, that is correct. All three on one pot. I’m also going to be experimenting with using ceramic floor tile polish on my next batch, which has potential to make some parts of the polishing process even quicker.
@@dougrubenstein thanks!
I love the way you stack your plates! How important is it to leave a space between the half kiln shelves?
@@user-bl9py4mb9y Oh thanks so much! It’s not so important to leave a space between the half shelves. If you’re concerned about the space between the shelves in regards to your plates I’d have them fairly close together but it wouldn’t make a big difference either way. What I have learned greatly since I posted this video is that having a completely flat surface is very vital for having flat plates. I have since gotten advancer shelves for my kiln and that has been a complete game changer. But in general, the more that is in the kiln the slower it will get to temp and cool down, so if leaving space between the shelves also is connected for you to how long it will affect the cool down cycle, it won’t really make much difference for the space between the shelves.
Awesome! That looks fantastic 😁👍💙
Thanks for sharing, I learned a lot!
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I really like the white and black theme ❤
@@DunoonVanRijn-dx1hr Thanks so much! It’s such a striking combination!
Thank you did you make this yourself so cool would love to try this in the uk
So glad I’ve found your channel! You show the how to in great details which I find most helpful.
So happy to hear that! Glad the video was helpful!
Excelente..!
Great cover
would it be possible to set this up for wood firing?
I was thinking the same thing.
Hi! I would love to ask some questions to you. I wonder if I can make a kiln with the tank in parallel ? Because I want to make glass painting art. And round shape doesn’t give me much space. So I wonder if I can make it side way ? Does it give the same effort? thank you
I've done a few rounds of obvara. Mine torn out darker than i want. Is that bc the pot is too hot? I do it with a regular raku firing up to 1800+ at a studio, so i take them out last so they cool a little and i even hold them in the air for a moment. I also know they burn in the air after putting them in the mixture, so i put them in the water quickly. Any thoughts? Your work is beautiful.
That piece of wood was so precarious.
Thank you for sharing your loading process.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
i find it amazing the partially supported plates didn’t warp, is that why you’re under firing your clay? nice work, beautiful plates
Surprising, right? Some absolutely warped because they were not supported but I would highly recommend not doing what I did in the video😂 As the kiln gets to its peak temp, the clay is much more malleable and if not on a flat surface it will definitely warp. I didn’t know that at the time of the video but it’s a big time help for the plates. Thanks so much for watching!
I wouldn't expect the top coat to stick well over the Ren wax..
Thank you for the demo, Doug. You said that the flung sugar left a bit of a sticky residue on one of the pots. Will that come off with washing or do you risk losing some of the obvara effect if you rub or scrub?
Hi, Nina! My pleasure, so glad you liked it! Yes, if you gently apply some water the effect should be just fine. The only issue is that the obvara effect will fade when left in direct sunlight over time. I made another video on my page about some fixatives, wax and UV protective coatings that you can apply to raku ware to help bolster their longevity. Hope that helps and thanks so much for watching!
Totally love what you do. Probably a silly question but can you apply this technique to already made vases (no glazed), heating them up and then firing? Sorry, just curious.
Very nice rendition.Thank you.
love the heat gun tip for removal!
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Hi great video, thank you! Question: how do you go about not glazing the bottom of your pieces so that they are still machine washable and they don’t absorb any moisture when you use them? Is it depending on your clay being mid and high range fire? I decorate my pieces with underglaze, and then glaze with clear, so I always fire to low fire range. Thanks again, great video for know how to stack those plates!
This arrangement is so pretty, I have butterflies, it's that "I have a crush" feeling, ew!! It's so good!!
Oh My Goodness! I’d really like to have the first broken piece.
You mentioned being able to make the inside water proof with products from the hardware store. What products would that be? It would be a huge help.
@@leonibenzaken2581 Hi there! Yes, the product I alluded to is called Liquid Quartz. That is a fancy, best working option, I’d think. But you could also use ceramic sealants, like a floor polish or something else in that nature.
I am right now making a dinner set. I want to inquire whether it’s better to fire the whole set both for bisque and for glaze fire together or will it really matter. Thank you
Thanks for sharing your process!
My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!
My kiln from a trash can for bisque firing. Thanks for the inspiration. ua-cam.com/video/nutYrkg0Gmo/v-deo.html
Wow! These are beautiful plates. Thank you for sharing your process.
Very clever 😮
That helped a ton. Thanks for posting it
Those look amazing! Thanks for the explanation...I've often wondered how you get the desired effect...happy to see another video by you 😁💙
Thanks so much, Heather! It’s a pleasure to share and I’m so glad you found it interesting! Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for sharing ; in your experience, how long dos the smoke print lasts? Is it recomendable to add some more uv protection and wax every one and then? Thanks.
Hey, there! Left untreated and in regular/direct sunlight the patterning would begin to notably lighten within a month or so. But if it is treated with a fixative, wax and especially the UV coating they should last for quite a long time. I have been using this method now for over a year and have not had any bad fading happen. That being said, I do recommend keeping these sorts of pieces out of direct sunlight just to help protect them. As yes, you can add more UV protective coatings afterward in the future.
This is great! Thanks!
Wear a dust mask, good looking...
When i saw you weren't putting thrm flat i was thinking oowwww nooo. Because lik a few months ago i had to learn the same lesson the hard way lol. But now i know it's not done. Will never make that mistake again. Your plates look amazing though. I love the color combo of the clay and the glaze!
Ahhhhhh!!!! This gave me goosebumps!! Yayyyyyyyy!!!!
So glad you liked it! It was such a fun and meaningful way to propose for the both of us!
I assume the shelving is made of a substance that doesn’t bow/ warp when damp? Fingers crossed they ship to far away land of Australia!! Hopefully they will reward you for the recommendation 🎉
Hi, there! The shelves that they provided are definitely adequate but nothing too special, to be honest. They are just slices of half inch or 3/4 inch plywood, which is very strong! I don't usually put wet ware on them but I do use them for holding ware that is leather hard and then bone dry. Also I have some sheets of plastic that I have layered over each shelf so that the moisture does not compromise the shelves at all. Has been working out great and I think you'll love it!
Super heated zinc? What are you crazy?
Thanks for the tutorial Doug. I'm ready to glaze my first set of plates and this was a huge help.
My pleasure! So happy to hear it was helpful and wishing you all the best in your firings!
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Do you have Instagram! Would love to follow
Sure do! It is @dougierubes So happy you like my work!
Never heard of this solution.. Thanks for the instructions on the kiln, I'm going to be making one and for sure try this whole thing..
My pleasure! Yes, absolutely give it a try! It is such an incredible process. One tip I'd share is that it seems more safe for the pot to ease it into the water (or even expose it to the water in parts) so that it can more gradually cool down. When I submerged a pot completely really quickly they had a higher likelihood of cracking. Hope you have a great time with it! It's really so much fun.
Do you need to keep the water at 100 degrees or is room temperature OK?
Hello, the results are soso beautiful! Thank you for sharing! I was wondering how long the pots are fired before they are submerged into the yeast mixture? Thank you
100° Fahrenheit or celsius?
I absolutely love the esthetic of this technique. Is my assumption right that the higher temp ones turned out darker?
Do you ever use silica sand on your kiln shelves?