Throwing “Self - Watering Plant Pot” on the Potter’s Wheel. @alchemyceramic

I love having plants at home, but I often forget to water them. When I found the plants drooping, I felt guilty for not taking care of them well. So, I made self-watering pots for them.
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[@paulpeter8596]

You are so clear when you teach. Thank you.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Paul😊

[@tegannottelling]

I really love your videos, you don't say you are teaching or even trying too, yet you explain what you are doing and often why. The inclusion of many little tips and tricks help both the beginner and more experienced potter. Thank you.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for the encouraging comment Tegan🥰.
My video theme is “ The video I wanted to watch when I was beginner 😆”
I’m also still in the middle of the quest to find “ the meaning of making pots” so if I can share my experiences with other fellow potters this quest becomes more fulfilling.

[@stevecaspers8540]

Thanks for the demonstration. I have been experimenting with self-watering pots for small bonsai trees and have made the top pot with a foot slightly smaller than the rim of the bottom pot, throwing two separate pieces. I hadn’t thought of making it by cutting a single piece, great idea!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Steve😊 Bonsai self watering pot! How nice 🤩 I’m so glad I can share my idea with world wide potters!

[@TheJannaMenhel]

Perfect explanation, I am learning so much from you!!! Thank you

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for watching 😊. This project is tricky for fitting two parts. please refer other views’ comments and my responses. Those will add extra tips.

[@wascallywabbet]

Wonderful idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment 😊This is useful pot. Please be aware the shrinkages are different between top part and bottom part. Top part added bottom pull the clay in and bottom pot’s rim doesn’t have this extra pull so better to dry slowly together.

[@CeeJayKay]

Very nice creation and idea!!! : )

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you 😊. Adjustment during drying process is necessary, I have learned a lot from this pot.

[@lisaberczel3724]

I'm going to have to try this shape! Thank you for sharing.

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Lisa😊 Top bottom part shrinks more than lower part’s edge. During the drying process you better to check two parts shrink in the same way. If you found the gap, spray the water at the lower part edge, leave 10 minutes, put it on the wheel and attach it, gently press the edge with wooden tool while the wheel is spinning. In this way you can fit two parts nicely.

[@lisaberczel3724]

@@AlchemyCeramic Thank you for the extra information!

[@jennyleemiller6546]

Happy plans, happy pots

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Jenny😊 I replied to other viewers about extra points for drying process. If you are going to make this please refer my reply to them.

[@HeidiVerniers]

great project and super explanations

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment 😊.

[@revdrcon53]

Thanks!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

🥰Thank you for your continuous support 🥰

[@abaton1633]

Thank you so much for this wonderful idea!
I'm going to make these for my green babies.🌿😊

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you Abaton😊 Top and bottom’s shrinkage is different as the top has new added base. Half way through of drying process please check those fit well. If the top part shrank more, bring the base back to the wheel and gently push the top edge with a wooden rib so the fitting part’s diameter becomes smaller.

[@MayorAwesome]

I love this design! And perfect timing too, my next pottery class just started. :) Thanks!

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment Mayor😊 This project is a good practice for altering the pot. Please let me know when you made it.

[@malcolm7436]

This is so clever! I love your tip to use the toothbrush - I think this gives more surface area for the join. I have a question. You said the pieces may be different sizes at the bone dry stage, how to prevent this (do you keep them together under the plastic) ? Also if the size changes too much and the pieces do not fit, how to fix it (maybe more trimming)? Thank you again for sharing :)

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your question Malcolm😊. I dry them under the plastic sheet together. Please make the fitting as tight as possible first. Then keep them under the plastic sheet. Next day please check the fitting. The top bottom tends to pull the corner in. If you have already noticed the gap between the top pot and base pot, you can take base pot out and splay the water well ( important!). Leave it about 5 minutes so the clay absorbs the water. You can set the base on the wheel with 3 pieces of clay. Then super gently push the rim inwards with wooden rib until the top pot to fit.
I hope this helps.

[@IamBarhi]

Amazing

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you😊

[@svwh394]

❤ merci

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Je vous en prie.😊

[@piyanuchpramotedham6026]

Beautiful work. I will try this in my next class. 👍🏼

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment 😊. I suggested extra thought for the previous comment by Wascally. Please check it. If you dry separately pots don’t match well.

[@ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune]

Loved it!! I’m try making a pot like this…

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your comment 😊 This project is very fun to try. please make sure to dry slowly after attaching the bottom. Otherwise the cracks appear at the joint.

[@bonnieh.843]

I love this idea! What type rope are you using?

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you for your question Bonnie😊. I used cotton mix yarn I had spare from my knitting box. I suggest any thick cotton and synthetic mix rope for good absorption and toughness.

[@christeljeandheur8090]

❤❤❤❤👏👍👍

[@AlchemyCeramic]

Thank you 🥰