Amazing, a full high quality pottery class for us beginners - thank you so much for sharing this knowledge like this for free, I appreciate your videos 🙏
Thank you Karan. This is a great video - it gives just enough information to clearly explain your process, but does not waste a lot of time with superfluous detail that distracts from the learning. You are a great teacher!
I am taking my first ceramics class and I must say that this is the most helpful video I have watched so far. I love the idea of a tripod cup and once you have the basic shape and technique down, the possibilities for decorations are endless. This was very helpful and informative. Thank you for posting this!!
I learned more from this than one semester of ceramics class. Thank you so much! The hot chocolate example was simply perfect! I completely forgot about what sits and settles at the bottom, but those bean plugs solve the issue! Fking brilliant!
Some greetings from Germany! Thanks for sharing Your knowledge with us! I made during Copik19 shut down several items and the Tripot came out very good. The instructions for the cup was great and easy to understand. Thank You very much for watching Your instructions (even it was a little bit older) and follow up to create a wonderful piece! Even my german potter was delight of it! Of course, I watched all of Your daily shows during Copik19 for Your students at home. Dank schön und Bleiben Sie gesund!
Hi there! I just made these using brooklyn red. I didn't see the size of your template for before I made them so the turned out like steins (if I were to add a handle). Instead they will just be vases. They look fantastic. Thank you for posting this video and the information.
the most helpful video I've found. Making a tea pot set, so I might modify it a little but its such a great technique to start off with. Thank you for the video.
Hi Shereen! Does you glass kiln have a programmable control- or is it an old style of just turn it on high with a thermocouple readout? Just curious- as I know some glass kilns can do either! :-) Karan
Wow, I have learned more from this video clip than from a whole month of pottery classes. Thanks so much for giving your time and expertise so freely. What do you use for your patterns? I'm assuming you use something that is durable.
Thanks for the kind comments, Annelie! In that video, I used a waxy paper, which was originally used as a stencil paper. Since then, I have purchased some mylar from Amazon- and I love it! It is super durable, and my students can reuse the patterns endlessly with no deterioration! Here is the link to the product I purchased... but it may be too large a size for your needs! :-) www.amazon.com/10-mil-Blank-Mylar-priced/dp/B008FPARI2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487005789&sr=81&keywords=10+mil+Blank+Mylar+-+24+inch
As a beginner i have learned so much, you do not skip any information even small details which help a big deal in fact. I have a question, i bought two blocks of clay, red and grey one, excuse my ignorance with this field, both whan i started working with the dough have crackles and no elesticy at all, i thought maybe dryness is the cause so i put in bag add water, waited not to take long after wedging they returned the same!!! Although they are very soft and moist, this is driving me crazy!! Maybe bad quality? But in switzerland all must be tested before going to the market. All in google speak about cracles when drying no one spoke about when it ismoist. Thank you in advance if you can give me an advice. Please help if you can.
Maha- I apologize, I know you posted this a LONG time ago, but I just saw this!!! To increase your plasticity, you could wedge in. a bit of a really plastic clay like bentonite... or maybe add some spritzing with some white vinegar, and let it sit in the bag for a bit to absorb. Sometimes that helps increase plasticity too!
Hi Sarah! YES- clay will stick to any non-porous surface when you roll it out. I have used any of these with great success (In my order of preference) when I don't have a canvas covered table available: 1) A piece of plywood or masonite covered in canvas or heavy fabric, 2) Just a large piece of heavy canvas or heavy fabric to throw on your table. 3) heavy (non-fusible) interfacing works well too- and leaves no texture behind like canvas might 4) last option I'd use would be raw plywood or compressed masonite - just be careful- you don't want flecks of wood getting in your clay! I hope that helps! :-) Karan
Hi Lolly- I actually don't have the pattern here at home to measure... I use any sort of rectangle, really. When you make the paper rectangle, the diameter it makes when curled cylindrically will be the opening/upper edge of the cup. (If you stretch the belly, it will of course be wider!) :-) Use your imagination with the sizes- and have fun! :-)
Hi Lolly- I found the pattern at school- it looks like 11' x 5.25". It may seem kinda big, but when the stoneware I use is fired, it shrinks about 14%. Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions! :-) Karan
Natalie Avery Cool, Natalie! So glad to be of help! Hopefully you saw the pattern size I mentioned... 11" x 5.25"- but any size will do! ;-) Good luck- let me know if you have questions! :-) Karan
Hi Linda- Thanks so much! My Etsy shop is: www.etsy.com/shop/KaransPotsAndGlass I have a link on my UA-cam channel page... but I didn't realize until your comment that most people wouldn't see it if they are just looking at individual videos! Thanks for mentioning... I'll have to fix it! :-) All the best! :-) Karan
Thank you for your sharing of your lesson. I really enjoyed your video. It was nicely demonstrated and I was able to easily follow it. My staffs and I made several of these and turned out great. Is it okay if I make these in our one-day classes? I felt I had to ask you as I learned from you. oh and I am in Seoul, South Korea.
That is so awesome, Kim Jimi!! :-) Oh, these cups are great for a one-day class! Given a few hours to stiffen up, you can really start and finish in one day! :-) Thanks for letting me know you're in Seoul! That's great that this is reaching that far! :-) Good luck!
Oh, my FAVORITE TOOL!!! I LOVE that one!! It is a Kemper WT12- here is a link to Cornell Studio Supply- my local supplier I love! cornellstudiosupply.com/product/kemper-wt12-8-wood-tool/
Where did you learn to make tripod cups? You should credit the artist that originated this. Sandi Pierentozzi from Philadelphia. It is great to share and teach. Give credit where credit is due.
Hi Francine- I certainly DO give Sandi credit!!!! It is in my video description! And, I do mention her within the video itself as well. It has been there in print since day 1 of publishing this video. I credit her on MANY of my videos! She's wonderful! I even tell my viewers to check out Sandi and Neil's stuff and videos! I've taken workshops with them several times. So, as you see, I do give credit... I don't want other viewers to read your comment and be mislead. Before reprimanding someone ... just check first please! Thanks! :)
Thank you!! Why does your outer clay surface not crack ( fine cracks) when you bulge it to form the ball shape? plzze - i have fine cracks all the time
This video has helped me make my first tripod mug today :) How do you manage to get so much glaze coverage without it sticking to the kiln shelf? It looks like only a tiny bit of the three feet are unglazed
Part of it is the right amount of glaze, and the other part is understanding the nature of individual glazes, and their runny nature they may or may not have. So... test before. you do it on a good piece! :)
Thanks, Darlene! Here are the dimensions! My particular pattern was 11" x 5.25"... but there isn't anything magical about that size! I just liked it! I also have a list of favorite tools in the video description if you find it helpful! :)
This may seem like an odd question.. but what rolling pin are you using? It’s giant and seems super stable and seems to roll easily on its handles. This is an awesome video and I’m planning to make a mug like this soon! Thank you for sharing.
Hello- sorry for the . delay in responding. My pin is so old, I forget where I got it. It is a huge pin though, I love it. 3" diameter - and at least an 18" barrell - but that one may be closer to 22 or 24". I googled and can't find them immediately, but if you google, you may catch one every once in a while. And you're right, it rolls easily on the handles, I much prefer that over the ones with immovable handles. Either that, or when I bake, I like my French Rolling pin! :)
I've created three of these cups now. My handles are terrible :-) The question that I have is this- I am getting the cracking you mention when stretching the clay for the belly. I've ribbed it down as you suggested (but forgot to do in the video). I don't understand why I am getting the cracking. Do you have suggestions or tips to prevent this? This is not cracking all the way through. It is just surface issues. I have yet to fire any of these pieces.
Hi Steven! Yay- I'm so glad you are trying them! Keep working on those handles- they take lots of practice!! :-) I also get a bit of surface cracking on mine sometimes! If it isn't too deep, I might just keep it and glaze over it... (especially when it is deeper within a texture... the glaze usually pools in it and it isn't visible...) But, to minimize it a bit more, I recommend perhaps adding some moisture to the clay right before you rib it? Maybe that would help? Or, just start with clay that is a little bit more plastic perhaps?? I do struggle with surface cracking if my clay isn't plastic enough. Or, perhaps if you are just working with a slab more slowly could allow it to dry some and have the surface cracks? Maybe a very light spritz of water before you form it?? I hope some of these might help! :-) Karan
I just love them! I'm taking an AP Ceramics course next year, and I am required to complete summer assignments. I'm definitely interested in making something similar...how large was the template you used to make the cups? Thanks!
Hi Susan! I am currently out of town and nowhere near my studio or the template to measure- but I'm pretty sure if you scroll through the other comments and replies, you'll find the measurements as I've posted it before! I hope that helps! I would've looked it up for you, but it's kind of hard to do on my phone!
Hi Karen, I am an art education major as Arizona State University. One of my class mates showed us this tripod cup project but with out the texture. I did some research and your channel came up. I am in my student teaching semester and I want to teach this lesson when I get evaluated and I'm excited to show this to the students. Do you teach an art history lesson along with this project? I think it would improve my lesson if I did but I can't find any information on a culture or origin of a tripod cup. Any suggestions would be helpful and thanks for sharing this! Mr. Aragon
Matthew Aragon Hi Matthew- I don't really tie in a history lesson- but I show a PowerPoint with lots of examples of textured pieces, including modern tripod cups by Sandy Pierantozzi! :-) Try googling Li Pottery... historic tripod vessels. Example: hua.umf.maine.edu/China/Xian/Shaanxi_History/pages/043_History_Museum.html
Hi, thank you very much for the tuturial, I´m gonna try this on sunday. I´m from Denmark in case you woud find it interesting to know how far you´re reaching ;O)
Hi Joseph- I prefer dipping over brushing when I can for an even application. Here is a link to my video on dipping pinch cups if that would be helpful! :-) ua-cam.com/video/Su_gBdo72YU/v-deo.html
Hi Bonnie- I have .a few on glazing... but not specifically the tripod cups. They use the skills they have been learning throughout the semester when they go to glaze these. This one is the one which helps the kids the most- as we did this pinch cup exercise early in the semester, so the same things apply to the tripod cups, as they have texture. ua-cam.com/video/Su_gBdo72YU/v-deo.html . Also, sometimes, they need other means of application, so I have a few more videos on those methods. This one is general... and honestly, I want to remake this sometime this spring to get it more concise. ua-cam.com/video/Xey237LhBlQ/v-deo.html . Then, also, sometimes they have specific patterns they are glazing, so this video is also for an exercise we did before the tripod cups which helps them too if they are doing various colors in sections. ua-cam.com/video/6MB8zCm-vcU/v-deo.html . Hopefully some of these will help!
what do mean when you say, "I ribbed the clay before texturing to prevent surface cracks".? ... is that just running a rib tool over the slab before you begin building? thanks!
Yes! The ribbing basically just compresses the surface particles - and it not only makes the surface stronger due to the compression, but it smooths it preparing it to accept the texturing more evenly! :-) If you forget to rib, it isn't terrible... but you may see more visible cracking if you stretch the clay and belly it out! :-) I know I forget to do it every once in a while myself! ;-) I hope that makes sense- let me know if it doesn't!
I have that listed in the video description- There is a link to the pattern in the video description. If you are on a DESKTOP- you will find the video description underneath the video and title. If you are on a MOBILE DEVICE, you will see the title below the video, then look to the right for a little ‘arrow’ which becomes a drop-down menu. Open that drop down menu, and the video description will be visible. In both cases, your video cannot be playing full screen while viewing the video description. I can look in a bit- but it’s there!
I noticed you are just using water for slip. I was always taught to use slip that was a mixture of clay and water. Is there a reason you only use water?
+Christine Batson Hi Christine! Good question! I only use water because it is easier and does the job just as well with plastic or leatherhard clay! I just rub the water on the scoring with a brush to mix up the particles a bit- and presto- you have slip! (if the scoring marks are less apparent, I may score and slip again just to make sure!) :-) Now, if I have repairs I need to make on a stiff leatherhard or beyond, I would use a thicker slip- usually a slurry from my throwing bucket! Vinegar is also a nice option- I use that at school with my students in lieu of prepared thicker slip! I hope that helps clarify! :-) Karan
+KaransPotsAndGlass I also have another question. What types of surfaces would you recommend working on? I see that you are working on canvas for rolling out clay, etc. Does it matter what type of canvas it is, or would a decent canvas drop cloth work? Also, if I am going to be working on something for at least a week (maybe 2-3 weeks), what type of surface should I be building it on? Would a piece of wood covered with heavy duty plastic work? I am concerned that it will stick to the plastic. Would canvas work? (I am planning on building something using coils and smoothing it out as I go. The piece will not have a bottom)
Christine Batson Hi Christine, I love working on canvas-covered wood! Masonite is my favorite wood for ware boards. I use heavy canvas to cover my work table, or a large board, if I'm not in my studio. If you have the opportunity to stretch a canvas tightly, I recommend it. I tack my cloth to my table, and on a board, I usually glue or fix it to the board so it won't move. A canvas drop cloth would be great. I don't normally cover my wood with plastic, as you mentioned, it will stick to the plastic. I usually place my pieces right on the wood, unless I don't want it to dry out at all, then I place a bag under it when I wrap it! I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions! :-) Karan
+Christine Batson I have heard the rationale that vinegar has less water... (which doesn't really seem important- as vinegar appears to be mostly water...) BUT- vinegar is especially nice if clay is drier as it actually bubbles a bit. There is probably some technical reason I don't know about... but I heard about it from other people, and it seems to work well! :-)
Hi Shane- I am a high school ceramics teacher... so, my kids are high school kids interested in working with clay. I teach about aesthetics, history, and production of works in clay. My videos are just reviews of various techniques I introduce to them as beginners! :)
She is absolutely wonderful, isn't she?! I've taken 3 or 4 workshops with her over the years! I love sharing her techniques with my students! :) And, the real savior of newbies is when I teach them her handle method- I remember her calling it the "carrot- slam" method! It is just so handy! :)
+Lilian Rosco Hi Lilian- I use a glaze which is great at enhancing texture... so it brings out the texture rather than cover it. Celadon glazes, or glazes which have a bit of a transparency are often really good for this. Check out my video of the glaze samples powerpoint I have on my channel... you can get some better ideas of what I mean. ua-cam.com/video/e1liHDB59vU/v-deo.html I avoid the heavy opaque glazes most of the time, as they do tend to obscure detailed textures! I hope that helps! Oh, and you can also check out my video on dip glazing the cups here: ua-cam.com/video/Su_gBdo72YU/v-deo.html All the best! :-) Karan
Hi Meghan... there are no darts in this particular cup demonstration video. Are you getting this mixed up with my other video about a round cup with a square flat bottom?? See video link here: ua-cam.com/video/Ea_93YcZB5I/v-deo.html If that is the case, then the darts in that form can be found as photos using this link to a Googlefolder of mine: drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B8o9XSZB7dN7M2h0WjYxV2R1V0k?usp=sharing
@KaransPotsAndGlass oh my goodness, I did! I frantically was searching to refind the video while in class today and I saw your name so I got excited and just thought I found it! That is the video I am speaking of.
Hello karen, I must have won the lottery to have yo answer me. It's a newer kiln with a computer. I may get them fired for me ... Can you tell me for doing his techniqe. What's yout favoite glaze? I'll buy iy and do yhem all !!!!!! Thak UPI..
Hi Shereen! SO sorry- just realized I never actually responded! I love the Coyote glazes... and the ones that are their celadon series... like rootbeer, sapphire, and rainy day. Very pretty!
Yankale Golan - I am a teacher who works full time teaching high school ceramics. I made these videos for my high school students. My students use measurements in inches. Being that you are a well-versed adult, perhaps you can figure out the equivalent in millimeters. Because you know what- inches still have just as much precision as millimeters... one just has to be able to read a ruler. Precision is inherent because it is a measurement. Stop trolling me I’ve had a tough day.
Amazing, a full high quality pottery class for us beginners - thank you so much for sharing this knowledge like this for free, I appreciate your videos 🙏
Thank you Karan. This is a great video - it gives just enough information to clearly explain your process, but does not waste a lot of time with superfluous detail that distracts from the learning. You are a great teacher!
+Shannon Good Wow! Thanks so much for the kind words, Shannon! I hope it helped! :-)
I am taking my first ceramics class and I must say that this is the most helpful video I have watched so far. I love the idea of a tripod cup and once you have the basic shape and technique down, the possibilities for decorations are endless. This was very helpful and informative. Thank you for posting this!!
You are quite welcome! Best of luck in your class! 😊
KaransPotsAndGlass is ceramics ll a difficult class plzz help.
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You are a wonderful teacher.Intelligent, precise, clear... bravo!
Very nice demo, thanks
I learned more from this than one semester of ceramics class. Thank you so much! The hot chocolate example was simply perfect! I completely forgot about what sits and settles at the bottom, but those bean plugs solve the issue! Fking brilliant!
thank you for sharing! an excellent video!
I looove this ❤️. Thank you!
Looooove this shape! Great tutorial. Thank you.
Nicely demonstrated. I agree with previous posts: You're a good teacher. Very clearly explained.
Thanks so much, grandcarriage1 :-)
Großartig ❤❤❤❤ Danke für das tolle Video!!! Deine Videos sind sehr inspirierend ❤❤❤❤
Thanks for this video! I made one and love it! You are a great teacher :)
That’s awesome!!!! Yay! And thank you for the kind words!!!
I love that pot belly mug look. I can't wait to try this with my ceramics students.
You are a great teacher:). I enjoy your videos very much - and I learn a lot. Thanks.
Thanks so much! :-)
Some greetings from Germany! Thanks for sharing Your knowledge with us! I made during Copik19 shut down several items and the Tripot came out very good. The instructions for the cup was great and easy to understand. Thank You very much for watching Your instructions (even it was a little bit older) and follow up to create a wonderful piece! Even my german potter was delight of it!
Of course, I watched all of Your daily shows during Copik19 for Your students at home. Dank schön und Bleiben Sie gesund!
Very good clip. Easy to understand, well demonstrated.
you are so good at what you're doing and a very good teacher as well, it was all easy to understand
I can’t wait to try my hand at these. I have just begun hand building!! Thanks so much for the video.
It looks very unique, I will try it for sure. Thank you for sharing!
I love this! Cute little tripod cups
Excellent!
This is an awesome tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. You are a very good teacher.
Thanks so much, Tari! I appreciate the kind words! :-)
Hi there!
I just made these using brooklyn red. I didn't see the size of your template for before I made them so the turned out like steins (if I were to add a handle). Instead they will just be vases. They look fantastic. Thank you for posting this video and the information.
Thanks for sharing very clear demo
the most helpful video I've found. Making a tea pot set, so I might modify it a little but its such a great technique to start off with. Thank you for the video.
+A Vieira Sandy Pierantozzi is the wonderful artist that taught me the technique! Google her teapots and you'll find more!!! :-)
That's awesome great job! I teach elementary Art. I think putting your videos on UA-cam is a great way to meet students at their level.
it's very nice ..i made it .thanks for such an easy technique
That's great!!!!!!! Isn't it fun!? ;-)
karan you have a sweet voice it relaxes me
Awesome..... Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing.
your glazes are for hi fire . Thank you so much , you really inspired me.I will trait to make them.
This was very useful.. I will try it and see how it works. If it goes well I will be able to pass on to my class. thankyou very much.
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it's so beautiful and easy thanks for sharing
Thank you! You are welcome! :)
Sure wish I could program one of my skutt glass kilns for Ceramics - Id love to try this. You make it so easy to follow along.
Hi Shereen!
Does you glass kiln have a programmable control- or is it an old style of just turn it on high with a thermocouple readout? Just curious- as I know some glass kilns can do either! :-) Karan
Outstanding! Thank you
Great tutorial! Thank you for posting!
Gracias por compartir tu conocimiento! Justamente necesitaba algo así hace mucho tiempo. Saludos desde el norte de Chile ❤️
Wow, I have learned more from this video clip than from a whole month of pottery classes. Thanks so much for giving your time and expertise so freely. What do you use for your patterns? I'm assuming you use something that is durable.
Thanks for the kind comments, Annelie! In that video, I used a waxy paper, which was originally used as a stencil paper. Since then, I have purchased some mylar from Amazon- and I love it! It is super durable, and my students can reuse the patterns endlessly with no deterioration! Here is the link to the product I purchased... but it may be too large a size for your needs! :-) www.amazon.com/10-mil-Blank-Mylar-priced/dp/B008FPARI2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487005789&sr=81&keywords=10+mil+Blank+Mylar+-+24+inch
Very helpful
Thx that helped a lot in my art class!!
Love this! Thank you for sharing!
thank you. Nice tutorial.
thank you to share this technique w/us.
I tried small one and it will be salt shaker :)
That's awesome, Doga! It is a really fun technique that can be used in so many ways! :-)
Hey Karan, how do you keep the canvas tables clean? I am working on a kitchen cloth but that is not easy so I am thinking about a new table topping
As a beginner i have learned so much, you do not skip any information even small details which help a big deal in fact.
I have a question, i bought two blocks of clay, red and grey one, excuse my ignorance with this field, both whan i started working with the dough have crackles and no elesticy at all, i thought maybe dryness is the cause so i put in bag add water, waited not to take long after wedging they returned the same!!! Although they are very soft and moist, this is driving me crazy!! Maybe bad quality? But in switzerland all must be tested before going to the market. All in google speak about cracles when drying no one spoke about when it ismoist.
Thank you in advance if you can give me an advice. Please help if you can.
Maha- I apologize, I know you posted this a LONG time ago, but I just saw this!!! To increase your plasticity, you could wedge in. a bit of a really plastic clay like bentonite... or maybe add some spritzing with some white vinegar, and let it sit in the bag for a bit to absorb. Sometimes that helps increase plasticity too!
congrats and thx so much for share here. i love all video great job, thx
Thank you! :)
Thank you I love your video 💕
thanks! :-)
Thank you for a great tutorial! Will the clay stick to granite countertops or a marble baking slab?
Hi Sarah!
YES- clay will stick to any non-porous surface when you roll it out. I have used any of these with great success (In my order of preference) when I don't have a canvas covered table available: 1) A piece of plywood or masonite covered in canvas or heavy fabric, 2) Just a large piece of heavy canvas or heavy fabric to throw on your table. 3) heavy (non-fusible) interfacing works well too- and leaves no texture behind like canvas might 4) last option I'd use would be raw plywood or compressed masonite - just be careful- you don't want flecks of wood getting in your clay! I hope that helps! :-) Karan
Love your videos! Just wondering, what are the dimensions for the pattern? I'd love to try this as well! Thanks!!!
Hi Lolly-
I actually don't have the pattern here at home to measure... I use any sort of rectangle, really. When you make the paper rectangle, the diameter it makes when curled cylindrically will be the opening/upper edge of the cup. (If you stretch the belly, it will of course be wider!) :-) Use your imagination with the sizes- and have fun! :-)
I was curious about the exact size because that mug is just about perfect. Mine always come out too small.
Hi Lolly- I found the pattern at school- it looks like 11' x 5.25". It may seem kinda big, but when the stoneware I use is fired, it shrinks about 14%. Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions! :-) Karan
Natalie Avery Cool, Natalie! So glad to be of help! Hopefully you saw the pattern size I mentioned... 11" x 5.25"- but any size will do!
;-) Good luck- let me know if you have questions! :-) Karan
Thanks so much for posting the dimensions! I would have never guessed it was that big... Even with shrinkage! Really appreciate it!
Hi, fantastic video, thank you! How are thick the "red" stics you used for the slab? Thank you!
1/4” thick! :)
Loved your video. Will be checking out more! What is your etsy shop...I missed it at the end.
Hi Linda- Thanks so much! My Etsy shop is:
www.etsy.com/shop/KaransPotsAndGlass
I have a link on my UA-cam channel page... but I didn't realize until your comment that most people wouldn't see it if they are just looking at individual videos! Thanks for mentioning... I'll have to fix it! :-) All the best! :-) Karan
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Will you make a mug with 4 legs please
Thank you for your sharing of your lesson. I really enjoyed your video. It was nicely demonstrated and I was able to easily follow it. My staffs and I made several of these and turned out great. Is it okay if I make these in our one-day classes? I felt I had to ask you as I learned from you. oh and I am in Seoul, South Korea.
That is so awesome, Kim Jimi!! :-) Oh, these cups are great for a one-day class! Given a few hours to stiffen up, you can really start and finish in one day! :-) Thanks for letting me know you're in Seoul! That's great that this is reaching that far! :-) Good luck!
I'm not into ceramics, but I did enjoy watching you work that clay.
I was curious to know what the size of the paper template you used for that cup might be.
Hi Steven-
11" x 5.25"- but any size will do! :-) Karan
KaransPotsAndGlass Fast response. Thank you!
Hi, Love your videos. I was wondering what's the wooden tool you use to blend the coil into the handles on 26:30. Looks like a great tool.
Oh, my FAVORITE TOOL!!! I LOVE that one!! It is a Kemper WT12- here is a link to Cornell Studio Supply- my local supplier I love! cornellstudiosupply.com/product/kemper-wt12-8-wood-tool/
Where did you learn to make tripod cups? You should credit the artist that originated this. Sandi Pierentozzi from Philadelphia. It is great to share and teach. Give credit where credit is due.
Hi Francine- I certainly DO give Sandi credit!!!! It is in my video description! And, I do mention her within the video itself as well. It has been there in print since day 1 of publishing this video. I credit her on MANY of my videos! She's wonderful! I even tell my viewers to check out Sandi and Neil's stuff and videos! I've taken workshops with them several times. So, as you see, I do give credit... I don't want other viewers to read your comment and be mislead. Before reprimanding someone ... just check first please! Thanks! :)
thank you, I jumped the gun!
Thanks, Francine! :)
Thank you!! Why does your outer clay surface not crack ( fine cracks) when you bulge it to form the ball shape? plzze - i have fine cracks all the time
Hi Naomi! Try ribbing the clay first- make sure it is super compressed before you texture it! (and make sure it is plastic enough!) . :)
This video has helped me make my first tripod mug today :) How do you manage to get so much glaze coverage without it sticking to the kiln shelf? It looks like only a tiny bit of the three feet are unglazed
Part of it is the right amount of glaze, and the other part is understanding the nature of individual glazes, and their runny nature they may or may not have. So... test before. you do it on a good piece! :)
What are the dimensions of your pattern. I love your work. You are easy to follow. Thank you.
Thanks, Darlene! Here are the dimensions! My particular pattern was 11" x 5.25"... but there isn't anything magical about that size! I just liked it! I also have a list of favorite tools in the video description if you find it helpful! :)
What is the measurement of your pattern? Didn't see this question in other comments. SO cool!
+Sabrina Kindell
11" x 5.25" (It was buried and hard to find in the comments!) ;-)
This may seem like an odd question.. but what rolling pin are you using? It’s giant and seems super stable and seems to roll easily on its handles. This is an awesome video and I’m planning to make a mug like this soon! Thank you for sharing.
Hello- sorry for the . delay in responding. My pin is so old, I forget where I got it. It is a huge pin though, I love it. 3" diameter - and at least an 18" barrell - but that one may be closer to 22 or 24". I googled and can't find them immediately, but if you google, you may catch one every once in a while. And you're right, it rolls easily on the handles, I much prefer that over the ones with immovable handles. Either that, or when I bake, I like my French Rolling pin! :)
I've created three of these cups now. My handles are terrible :-)
The question that I have is this- I am getting the cracking you mention when stretching the clay for the belly. I've ribbed it down as you suggested (but forgot to do in the video). I don't understand why I am getting the cracking. Do you have suggestions or tips to prevent this? This is not cracking all the way through. It is just surface issues. I have yet to fire any of these pieces.
Hi Steven!
Yay- I'm so glad you are trying them! Keep working on those handles- they take lots of practice!! :-)
I also get a bit of surface cracking on mine sometimes! If it isn't too deep, I might just keep it and glaze over it... (especially when it is deeper within a texture... the glaze usually pools in it and it isn't visible...)
But, to minimize it a bit more, I recommend perhaps adding some moisture to the clay right before you rib it? Maybe that would help? Or, just start with clay that is a little bit more plastic perhaps?? I do struggle with surface cracking if my clay isn't plastic enough. Or, perhaps if you are just working with a slab more slowly could allow it to dry some and have the surface cracks? Maybe a very light spritz of water before you form it??
I hope some of these might help! :-) Karan
Olha amiga aceita uma sugestão? Se você deixar um triângulo central em um dos lados do retângulo fica muito bom eu fiz assim
I just love them!
I'm taking an AP Ceramics course next year, and I am required to complete summer assignments. I'm definitely interested in making something similar...how large was the template you used to make the cups? Thanks!
Hi Susan!
I am currently out of town and nowhere near my studio or the template to measure- but I'm pretty sure if you scroll through the other comments and replies, you'll find the measurements as I've posted it before! I hope that helps! I would've looked it up for you, but it's kind of hard to do on my phone!
Found it!! 11x 5.25", but any size would do! :-)
KaransPotsAndGlass Thanks so much!
Hi karan! I was wondering what are the names of the three glazes you used for the cups?
It looks like I used root beer and rainy day- both coyote glazes!
Oh ok thank you so much!:)
Hi Karen,
I am an art education major as Arizona State University. One of my class mates showed us this tripod cup project but with out the texture. I did some research and your channel came up. I am in my student teaching semester and I want to teach this lesson when I get evaluated and I'm excited to show this to the students. Do you teach an art history lesson along with this project? I think it would improve my lesson if I did but I can't find any information on a culture or origin of a tripod cup. Any suggestions would be helpful and thanks for sharing this!
Mr. Aragon
Matthew Aragon Hi Matthew- I don't really tie in a history lesson- but I show a PowerPoint with lots of examples of textured pieces, including modern tripod cups by Sandy Pierantozzi! :-) Try googling Li Pottery... historic tripod vessels. Example: hua.umf.maine.edu/China/Xian/Shaanxi_History/pages/043_History_Museum.html
KaransPotsAndGlass Thanks! those examples are perfect! I just made a date for my first evaluation. I'm excited to teach it.
Matthew Aragon That's awesome!!! :-) Good luck! :-)
I wanted to know what clay you are using please? Thanks! I know it’s stonewear but is it white or buff or ?... thanks!
Theresa Melissa King I’m using Standard 153- a nice tan clay after bisque firing!
Hi, thank you very much for the tuturial, I´m gonna try this on sunday.
I´m from Denmark in case you woud find it interesting to know how far you´re reaching ;O)
Awesome! I love it! Good luck, Nikoline! :-)
is it better to dip in the glaze or paint it on?
Hi Joseph- I prefer dipping over brushing when I can for an even application. Here is a link to my video on dipping pinch cups if that would be helpful! :-) ua-cam.com/video/Su_gBdo72YU/v-deo.html
Great video, how do you seal the mug?
After bisque firing in a kiln, I then glaze it and refire it.
KaransPotsAndGlass is there any other way to seal without firing in a kiln?
no- all pottery must be fired! :)
KaransPotsAndGlass thank you
hi.madam how to make ceramic clay which ingredients are using please reply......
I don't make my clay... I purchase the clay which is already formulated! In this video, I used Standard 153
Wie groß ist das Muster zum ausschneiden in cm?
Hi Suzanne- I don't have time to look presently, but the size (in inches) is in the video description below the video! :)
Do you have a glazing video?
Hi Bonnie- I have .a few on glazing... but not specifically the tripod cups. They use the skills they have been learning throughout the semester when they go to glaze these. This one is the one which helps the kids the most- as we did this pinch cup exercise early in the semester, so the same things apply to the tripod cups, as they have texture. ua-cam.com/video/Su_gBdo72YU/v-deo.html . Also, sometimes, they need other means of application, so I have a few more videos on those methods. This one is general... and honestly, I want to remake this sometime this spring to get it more concise. ua-cam.com/video/Xey237LhBlQ/v-deo.html . Then, also, sometimes they have specific patterns they are glazing, so this video is also for an exercise we did before the tripod cups which helps them too if they are doing various colors in sections. ua-cam.com/video/6MB8zCm-vcU/v-deo.html . Hopefully some of these will help!
what do mean when you say, "I ribbed the clay before texturing to prevent surface cracks".? ... is that just running a rib tool over the slab before you begin building? thanks!
Yes! The ribbing basically just compresses the surface particles - and it not only makes the surface stronger due to the compression, but it smooths it preparing it to accept the texturing more evenly! :-) If you forget to rib, it isn't terrible... but you may see more visible cracking if you stretch the clay and belly it out! :-) I know I forget to do it every once in a while myself! ;-) I hope that makes sense- let me know if it doesn't!
Could I do this with a thrown cylinder?
Sure- just throw a wall- a cylinder with no bottom!
KaransPotsAndGlass
Wow that was fast. I hadn’t even finished watching the demo yet!
@@legoduckie LOL!!! :)
Hi what size is the template please?
I have that listed in the video description- There is a link to the pattern in the video description. If you are on a DESKTOP- you will find the video description underneath the video and title. If you are on a MOBILE DEVICE, you will see the title below the video, then look to the right for a little ‘arrow’ which becomes a drop-down menu. Open that drop down menu, and the video description will be visible. In both cases, your video cannot be playing full screen while viewing the video description.
I can look in a bit- but it’s there!
My particular pattern was 11" x 5.25"... but there isn't anything magical about that size! I just liked it! ;-)
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I noticed you are just using water for slip. I was always taught to use slip that was a mixture of clay and water. Is there a reason you only use water?
+Christine Batson Hi Christine!
Good question! I only use water because it is easier and does the job just as well with plastic or leatherhard clay! I just rub the water on the scoring with a brush to mix up the particles a bit- and presto- you have slip! (if the scoring marks are less apparent, I may score and slip again just to make sure!) :-) Now, if I have repairs I need to make on a stiff leatherhard or beyond, I would use a thicker slip- usually a slurry from my throwing bucket! Vinegar is also a nice option- I use that at school with my students in lieu of prepared thicker slip! I hope that helps clarify! :-) Karan
+KaransPotsAndGlass Great, thank you!! I had never heard of using vinegar - what are the advantages of that?
+KaransPotsAndGlass I also have another question. What types of surfaces would you recommend working on? I see that you are working on canvas for rolling out clay, etc. Does it matter what type of canvas it is, or would a decent canvas drop cloth work? Also, if I am going to be working on something for at least a week (maybe 2-3 weeks), what type of surface should I be building it on? Would a piece of wood covered with heavy duty plastic work? I am concerned that it will stick to the plastic. Would canvas work? (I am planning on building something using coils and smoothing it out as I go. The piece will not have a bottom)
Christine Batson Hi Christine, I love working on canvas-covered wood! Masonite is my favorite wood for ware boards. I use heavy canvas to cover my work table, or a large board, if I'm not in my studio. If you have the opportunity to stretch a canvas tightly, I recommend it. I tack my cloth to my table, and on a board, I usually glue or fix it to the board so it won't move. A canvas drop cloth would be great. I don't normally cover my wood with plastic, as you mentioned, it will stick to the plastic. I usually place my pieces right on the wood, unless I don't want it to dry out at all, then I place a bag under it when I wrap it! I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions! :-) Karan
+Christine Batson
I have heard the rationale that vinegar has less water... (which doesn't really seem important- as vinegar appears to be mostly water...) BUT- vinegar is especially nice if clay is drier as it actually bubbles a bit. There is probably some technical reason I don't know about... but I heard about it from other people, and it seems to work well! :-)
Which colour do you use in this
I like celadon colors which help enhance textures. :)
In your class are you teaching art, artists or how to make art?
Hi Shane- I am a high school ceramics teacher... so, my kids are high school kids interested in working with clay. I teach about aesthetics, history, and production of works in clay. My videos are just reviews of various techniques I introduce to them as beginners! :)
I learned this technique from Sandi about 20 or 30 years ago at Peter's Valley Craft Center. ua-cam.com/video/JhvjVXVf_BQ/v-deo.html
She is absolutely wonderful, isn't she?! I've taken 3 or 4 workshops with her over the years! I love sharing her techniques with my students! :) And, the real savior of newbies is when I teach them her handle method- I remember her calling it the "carrot- slam" method! It is just so handy! :)
is ceramics ll a hard class?
It is more challenging than the Ceramics I- level 1 class. :-)
what is the size of your basic pattern
+W Weiner
It was in the previous comment/reply:
11x 5.25", but any size would do! :-)
how do I glaze and not cover the texture
+Lilian Rosco
Hi Lilian-
I use a glaze which is great at enhancing texture... so it brings out the texture rather than cover it. Celadon glazes, or glazes which have a bit of a transparency are often really good for this. Check out my video of the glaze samples powerpoint I have on my channel... you can get some better ideas of what I mean. ua-cam.com/video/e1liHDB59vU/v-deo.html
I avoid the heavy opaque glazes most of the time, as they do tend to obscure detailed textures! I hope that helps! Oh, and you can also check out my video on dip glazing the cups here:
ua-cam.com/video/Su_gBdo72YU/v-deo.html
All the best! :-) Karan
+KaransPotsAndGlass thinks
what are the dimensions of the darts?(:
Hi Meghan... there are no darts in this particular cup demonstration video. Are you getting this mixed up with my other video about a round cup with a square flat bottom?? See video link here: ua-cam.com/video/Ea_93YcZB5I/v-deo.html
If that is the case, then the darts in that form can be found as photos using this link to a Googlefolder of mine: drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B8o9XSZB7dN7M2h0WjYxV2R1V0k?usp=sharing
@KaransPotsAndGlass oh my goodness, I did! I frantically was searching to refind the video while in class today and I saw your name so I got excited and just thought I found it! That is the video I am speaking of.
Lol! :-) That's awesome! If you have any difficulty seeing the photos- let me know- I could always email them! :-)
Hello karen, I must have won the lottery to have yo answer me. It's a newer kiln with a computer. I may get them fired for me ... Can you tell me for doing his techniqe. What's yout favoite glaze? I'll buy iy and do yhem all !!!!!! Thak UPI..
Hi Shereen! SO sorry- just realized I never actually responded! I love the Coyote glazes... and the ones that are their celadon series... like rootbeer, sapphire, and rainy day. Very pretty!
Thanks so much! they're very pretty!
1/8 of an inch and 3/8 of an inch is not precise. Get real and use Millimeters like the rest of the world!
Yankale Golan - I am a teacher who works full time teaching high school ceramics. I made these videos for my high school students. My students use measurements in inches. Being that you are a well-versed adult, perhaps you can figure out the equivalent in millimeters. Because you know what- inches still have just as much precision as millimeters... one just has to be able to read a ruler. Precision is inherent because it is a measurement. Stop trolling me I’ve had a tough day.