Join Dan as he shares his simple process for creating a strong crackle glaze on a large shallow Bonsai Pot by applying Sumi ink as used by Japanese calligraphers.
That's impressive! I thought the pot was great before, and what a transformation into another beauty! One of my pots from you, again, from Peter Adams, is a crackle white glaze. Now I understand how it most likely was done.
Bingo! you got it in one - that's exactly what I strive to do - to respect the clay and let it do its own thing so as not to destroy its inherent character
Started making my own bonsai pots. Learning alot from your videos, bought a surface gauge for making a nice flat lips, and a coil clay maker. I'll be in tune for future videos.
Thanks Andy - great fun and as much a learning curve for me as for my viewers because so many of the things I was doing this time were all 1sts for me. It's a pity you don't live closer - I'm sure there'd be much we could chat about re pottery etc. Take care my friend and stay safe.
Thanks Dan for another lovely video and thanks for keeping pottery alive! Do you know out of all the lessons in school, pottery was the only one I couldn't wait to get to.
@@danbartonslifewithbonsai745 yes mate my dad was a bookbinder for years so got it quite early. I understand. Think I've got a bit myself. Much love xx
Very interesting method, thanks for the video. However, why didn't you remove the ink on the bottom of the pot? Won't it get all over the garden when it rains?
That's impressive! I thought the pot was great before, and what a transformation into another beauty! One of my pots from you, again, from Peter Adams, is a crackle white glaze. Now I understand how it most likely was done.
Thank you! Cheers!- much appreciated
Just perfect Dan!!!!
Thank You
nice work, omg it turned out so well
Wonderful thank you for sharing
You are so welcome
I love how organic your pots are. Beautiful!
Bingo! you got it in one - that's exactly what I strive to do - to respect the clay and let it do its own thing so as not to destroy its inherent character
The color is so subtle. Very beautiful.
Thank you
I hope to acquire one of your pots. Thank for sharing your work with the world 🙏
Beautiful pot Dan... as always !
Thanks Dave - much appreciated - take care and stay safe
Started making my own bonsai pots. Learning alot from your videos, bought a surface gauge for making a nice flat lips, and a coil clay maker. I'll be in tune for future videos.
Thank you Vince and good luck with all your pots - glad to have been of some help.
Beautiful Pot👍
Thank you
Thanks for another demo
Thanks for watching
Un grand merci à vous Dan, pour le partage de votre expérience !
Thank you for your kind comment - much appreciated
Superb! Never seen that done before.
Thanks Dave - well there you go - we're full of surprises - more to follow - keeping watching
Looking good Dan 👍
Thanks Andy - great fun and as much a learning curve for me as for my viewers because so many of the things I was doing this time were all 1sts for me. It's a pity you don't live closer - I'm sure there'd be much we could chat about re pottery etc. Take care my friend and stay safe.
What a great idea, thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Lovely pot! Thanks for sharing this technique!
Thanks for watching
Nice job Dan! Thanks for the tip. Good to know. Love your channel. Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks for your kind comments - have you checked out my website: www.danbartoncreative.co.uk
Love your videos so educational Dan, thank you
That's kind of you - thanks
The result is really impressive! Thanks for sharing with us and hope to see more of your work.
Thank you
Really enjoying these videos, thank you! im still very much a beginner in Bonsai but hope to have a pot from you one day!
Thanks Chris, your comments are much appreciated
Thanks Dan for another lovely video and thanks for keeping pottery alive! Do you know out of all the lessons in school, pottery was the only one I couldn't wait to get to.
There's nothing quite like clay - it's a calming medium to work with - thanks for your kind comments.
Hope you're well Dan xx
Just about Row, but the arthritis in my hands worsens by the day ‚ bloody age thing!!!
@@danbartonslifewithbonsai745 yes mate my dad was a bookbinder for years so got it quite early. I understand. Think I've got a bit myself. Much love xx
outstanding really amazing thanks for sharing
Really love the effects thank you for sharing
Wabi sabi in nature right up my street
@@rsa420 Mine too!
Very interesting method, thanks for the video.
However, why didn't you remove the ink on the bottom of the pot? Won't it get all over the garden when it rains?
It's not ink on the bottom of the pot - it's an iron oxide glaze - I often treat my pots this way.
Beautiful work! Where did you get the technique from, or did you develop it yourself?
Thanks for your kind comments - I am completely self-taught.
Dan, you used a water soluble ink. Will this be washed off by rain and regular watering?
Over the years it will, but the crackle will be replaced naturally with time as the pot matures.
How do you get the black wax off?
It's not wax - it's sumie calligraphic ink which is water soluble and washer off quite easily.