@@kyrenmadden8303 yes. It's economy 1 week drying time before firing. Оnly dry evenly by moving the hair dryer, otherwise, if one side is dry and the other is wet, some of them will crack. although this rarely happens.
You're funny as heck. I NEEDED to laugh. Lowest point in my life. Lost my dog - died in my arms. I'm an artist and wanted to make a clay piece..which led me here. Thanks..for the great info, but mostly you put a smile on my face momentarily, and I actually laughed/chuckled
Thanks Mr. X. With so much information at our fingertips I believe it's important to step out of our comfort zones, experiment, and challenge our set beliefs about the world we inhabit.
If I hadn't searched for pottery videos then I may have never stumbled across this absolute gem of a video:::You have a winner here Erik! Thanks for the laughs:))
Lol I laughed so hard! You’re funny! I think the part that blew out looks really cool! Ha! I’d definitely glaze it and use it and definitely use as a conversation piece 👍😂😂😂
maybe 2:00 mins at a time stopping in between, you should allow the clay to dry completely before putting it in there. Because the water will turn to steam and the steam will expand the clay and explode.
this is the most interesting, entertaining and funny video I’ve watched in a while 😂 thanks for being you 😂👏🏻 and thanks for showing and trying this for us 😁
the rapid expansion of water cause it to pop. to prevent this first u have to preheat the pottery in a gas oven to allow all moisture to evaporate then place pottery in the microwave,
And it's a yarn bowl! I hope you smoothed the edge and finished it. Someone would love that--especially having watched this video. Thanks for the great content.
nice, maybe if you let it cool down every few min in the microvawe it could be a way to dry it faster than air dry. also I found "Glazing in Microwave Kiln" by Capt Mike, very intresting
Thanks, I'll have to check it out! I met an artist, Mami Kato, who says they use a microwave all the time in Japan to help dry things out enough to trim!
When you use the "low power" mode on microwaves, well the cheap ones anyway, they just turn off for 45 seconds at a time and then turn on for 15 seconds, then back off for 45 seconds etc. If you use the Defrost Function for a lot longer it might actually work!
I love your enthusiasm! For a while there you gave me hope, maybe a turntable is the go it might ensure the distribution of heat is even through out the item. Thanks for sharing, you were very brave going where no man has gone before! 😁
Thanks for the comment. I really appreciate it! Hope to try with a turntable one of these days. I think having an older, less powerful microwave as seen in the video is helpful as well!
Meh, it was just too fast imo. I would try it on the defrost setting for a long time, like half an hour or more and occasionally open the door to let the steam out.
I think it might work if you let it air dry naturally before putting it in the microwave. I think it's not drying evenly and creating different stress points but also boiling steam in tiny pockets inside your clay. I've not worked with it, but have been watching videos (why I'm here) so be aware of my experience level.
Great experiment! Thoughts for the next try (well, if I were you anyway): Mix Silicon Carbide powder into your clay, it will act as a microwave concentrator. It's easy to find, often used in lapidary. Then make sure it's absolutely dry, maybe pre-heat it in your regular oven to well above the boiling point for a while. Then transfer to you microwave and take it up to red hot. I also think you'd want to start with a much smaller piece. I can't promise that this will succeed, but it will take you a step or two closer to success. Fun stuff!
I'm thinking maybe if you had a microwave that rotated the clay pot inside it would become more uniform. It was a good try because I don't have a kiln and wondered if I could do just what you did. They do have the small kiln box that goes into the microwave but its way too small to do anything like the bowl you produced. I would like you to first dry it out for several days in the sun then put it through the microwave again only this time use a microwave that rotates the product. I once tried to warm an unshelled boiled egg. After 40 seconds the microwave door blew open and pieces of egg were everywhere on the opposite wall, on my back, and it took hours to clean up. That's why I'm not experimenting again.
So much fun! Use a spinning nuke machine next time. I might tip it over on it’s rim halfway through. I grew up with that very machine! Early 60’s. Dad was a research chemist and thought it was miraculous!
I’m a potter, but I feel compelled to weigh in on the microwave. I grew up about 12 miles from Amana and many of my friends had parents who worked at the plant so they had early microwaves prior to the touchmatic with a rotary dial. We did call them radarranges though. My mom was always a slow adapter so we didn’t get one until maybe 1980. Our touchmatic was our pride and joy. 😂
Thanks for sharing the microwave story, Suzie! That’s great!! My family got our first one in 1993 so it was pretty advanced digital technology by then.
You should try it with a pot that's already very dry. I bet it would sinter. I've seen ppl make synthetic rubies in a microwave, a pot isn't a far stretch.
The part that was already dried (had no more h2o in it) was in too long and ....well you can see...IT CRACKED! Uneven drying. BUT you gave it a good try! NOW YOU KNOW...😊
Well, I always wondered what might happen to pots in a microwave. Try a dry one next time? With no water, would it heat to vitrification temps? Have heard of folks fusing glass in microwave ovens. Enjoyable content. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment! Previous to this experiment, I made two balls of clay, about the size of grapes, and microwaved those for one minute, full power, moist clay. Bone dry in one minute. No problems whatsoever. Have not tried prolonged clay exposure to microwaves. Next time! Have you checked out videos on creating plasma in a microwave? Powerful machines!
There are two types of clay that are able to withstand those types of extremes. Flameware, which can be glazed or micaceous clay, which is traditionally pit-fired and can be found in New Mexico. Sorry for the delay in response! Have you ever tried making a ceramic knife?
@@erikgism Thank you for responding, Erik. Thank you for the info! Ceramic knife? No. I have sharpened them before. I have also attempted to sharpen titanium blades......same tuffness.! I have seen guys on youtube make something like a ceramic knife. now you got me wanting to look into it. Thank you again, Erik! Hawk.
Funny, I happen to be reading a book called "Area 51" by Annie Jacobsen! Investigative journalism at its best, but she has not yet made mention of the microwave!
Hey how can i dry the clay without a kiln? I'm trying to do it as a hobby at home. I have a microwave at home! Can someone please reply with which clay to use and how to dry it up! Thankyou!
The kiln is for firing, not for drying. And you can go to a local pottery store and get it fired there. As for drying you can just air dry it, the microwave is just to dry it faster.
@Juned Kahn For clay you will need to let it dry out on a shelf first - at this stage the items is called 'greenware'. The next stage is to place the item into a kiln for the first firing on a low temperature. When it comes out of the kiln it is called 'bisqueware' and it will be very hard, but not waterproof. The item can then be glazed and it then placed into the kiln for a second firing at a high temperature. When the item comes out of the kiln the clay will be hard and waterproof. If you only have the clay and domestic equipment then you can still make pottery at home, but you will have to accept that the results may sometimes 'fail'. Many poorer people follow the traditions of ancient potters... First make your pot and then let it sit on a shelf to dry for a week. If you have a gas or electric oven then you can place the pot in the oven at the highest temperature for about 8 hours to allow the pot to approximate the bisqueware stage. The next stage is to build a pit kiln or trash can kiln - look on UA-cam for examples of how to do this - many people have made a simple pit or brick/clay kiln in their back garden. It is advisable to pre-heat your pot in or near your pitfire or primitive kiln before you begin the main firing - most of the UA-cam videos on home-made kilns and pit fires will give you advice on this. Do not think you can microwave pottery - this video is just for the entertainment of people with no brain!!! If you have a disposable income and live in a developed country you can go to a craft supply shop and buy small amounts of synthetic clay that can be finished by air drying or placing in a domestic oven. The sorts of items you can make with this type of synthetic clay is small ornaments, jewellery dishes, the type of bracelets that small girls like, etc. If you want to make usable cups, mugs, bowls and vases then use clay* and fire it in a kiln or pit fire. You can get clay from the ground - it's easier to find near rivers. This is an example of how of a homemade kiln (Tony has already got his pots to the bisque stage.) ua-cam.com/video/ahqMJTSf_2o/v-deo.html
i am from india and i would like to make a DIY ceramic kiln for my craft purpose since i cannot afford a real Kiln, can u share idea on how to create a kiln at home
You are the spittin' image of an old mate of mine. (Sadly, now deceased). He always thought outside the box too. There is an actual microwave kiln you can get for doing ceramics. Probably wouldn't be big enough for that bowl though. I'm surprised it made it that far before something blew. 😁😁
No, I haven't tried it yet. Moved to a new house, new studio since then and had to leave the magical Los Alamos microwave behind. Hope some more people will have a go at it post some results!!
@@erikgism well, I'm not a potter, but I might give it a go anyway, I hope your new studio is a nice work space for you, I'm looking forward to seeing more videos from you. Cheers from Tasmania.
The use of a kiln is to fire, but the clay needs to be completely bone dry before putting it in a kiln or this case a microwave
Yep, correct, try drying it in a low oven or just air dry for a day or two. But I suppose boiling moisture off is the same principle as a kiln.
I never laughed so hard while watching a pottery video. 10/10
Glad you enjoyed it!!
@@erikgism I did! I would totally watch more of your content too *hint hint*
I know 😆lol
Best Fast Forward instructions ever!
He makes me remember why I loved UA-cam in the first place the simple pleasures 😌.. have a feeling it’s going to crack though lol
I dry the products with a hair dryer without risking my life. )) It takes about 20 minutes.
This works with drying ceramic clay?
@@kyrenmadden8303 yes. It's economy 1 week drying time before firing. Оnly dry evenly by moving the hair dryer, otherwise, if one side is dry and the other is wet, some of them will crack. although this rarely happens.
Well that’s no fun 🤣🤣
Tbh it’s worth it to not skip, this man is interesting
lol, facts!
You're funny as heck. I NEEDED to laugh. Lowest point in my life. Lost my dog - died in my arms. I'm an artist and wanted to make a clay piece..which led me here.
Thanks..for the great info, but mostly you put a smile on my face momentarily, and I actually laughed/chuckled
Aww, so sorry to hear. I watched 1 of my dog's newborn pups die the other night. You'll be ok buddy, think of the great memories :)
Sorry about your dog :( Glad I was able to cheer you up a bit. Take care, JAG!
Good content, really like watching some actual Experiments like even the one conducting them doesn’t know what’s gonna happen
Thanks Mr. X. With so much information at our fingertips I believe it's important to step out of our comfort zones, experiment, and challenge our set beliefs about the world we inhabit.
Hiding behind 1 sheet of kitchen roll 🤣🫡
I found this a lot more entertaining than I expected. Thanks for that :)
If I hadn't searched for pottery videos then I may have never stumbled across this absolute gem of a video:::You have a winner here Erik! Thanks for the laughs:))
Lol I laughed so hard! You’re funny! I think the part that blew out looks really cool! Ha! I’d definitely glaze it and use it and definitely use as a conversation piece 👍😂😂😂
Came for the microwave experiment, stayed for the weird meth-head energy😂.
I tried but my microwave is not working after that, the base disc of my microwave melted and now I have to purchase another microwave 😭😭😭
maybe 2:00 mins at a time stopping in between, you should allow the clay to dry completely before putting it in there. Because the water will turn to steam and the steam will expand the clay and explode.
I feel like I need to go have a beer with this guy. 😂
Dude... I liked your video after less than the first minute. The rest did not disappoint! And hey, I'm in Michigan
@bambibean82 I'm from Kazoo!
Nice to meet other michiganders
this is the most interesting, entertaining and funny video I’ve watched in a while 😂 thanks for being you 😂👏🏻 and thanks for showing and trying this for us 😁
Thanks for the comment mhhmuffin!!
the rapid expansion of water cause it to pop. to prevent this first u have to preheat the pottery in a gas oven to allow all moisture to evaporate then place pottery in the microwave,
I'm not really interested in pottery but this guy is interesting to watch.
Never thought i would see a Tweeker pottery show😉
LOL!!
I watched it at 1.75 speed. Laughed so hard at this comment!
With that paper towel shield you made a dramatic mistake! You have to wet it for optimum protection.
😂😂😂
I'm honestly getting nervous every time he put it back to in the microwave 😅
I think you took out the glass so it can't rotate, try letting it spin so the heat is evenly distributed :)
You got to let in dry naturally a week or more then bake it.
😂 oh my goodness. That’s how my mom responded back in ‘79 when she got her first microwave oven. Lol 😂
Ngl this was the funniest thing I’ve seen in along time
And it's a yarn bowl! I hope you smoothed the edge and finished it. Someone would love that--especially having watched this video. Thanks for the great content.
That would have been a good idea, but I actually recycled it. Who knows what it lives on as now!
nice, maybe if you let it cool down every few min in the microvawe it could be a way to dry it faster than air dry.
also I found "Glazing in Microwave Kiln" by Capt Mike, very intresting
Thanks, I'll have to check it out! I met an artist, Mami Kato, who says they use a microwave all the time in Japan to help dry things out enough to trim!
When you use the "low power" mode on microwaves, well the cheap ones anyway, they just turn off for 45 seconds at a time and then turn on for 15 seconds, then back off for 45 seconds etc. If you use the Defrost Function for a lot longer it might actually work!
If you can entertain yourself with a microwave and a piece of clay, what's the problem?
Um...
I love your enthusiasm! For a while there you gave me hope, maybe a turntable is the go it might ensure the distribution of heat is even through out the item. Thanks for sharing, you were very brave going where no man has gone before! 😁
Thanks for the comment. I really appreciate it! Hope to try with a turntable one of these days. I think having an older, less powerful microwave as seen in the video is helpful as well!
Thank you for a reply, I hope you post another video using the microwave with a turn table, thank you again for sharing. Cheers from Tasmania!
Meh, it was just too fast imo. I would try it on the defrost setting for a long time, like half an hour or more and occasionally open the door to let the steam out.
Should vent the steam on its own with its fan.
Love to see you try microwaving miniature pieces! Would possibly be a game changer.
Calm down kitty 🤣
thank you for taking the risk for us
You are very welcome, Medhavi :) !
I think it might work if you let it air dry naturally before putting it in the microwave. I think it's not drying evenly and creating different stress points but also boiling steam in tiny pockets inside your clay. I've not worked with it, but have been watching videos (why I'm here) so be aware of my experience level.
Thank you for experimenting with drying a pot in a microwave oven. I just finished making two pots and would try drying them in my microwave oven.
Share us your trial please 🤗💐
Please try it again without opening it for maybe 20 minutes or possibly let the clay dry out in oven first. Your experiment was almot successful.
Thanks for trying so I don't have to
he was so disappointed at the end i feel sad right now
A yarn bowl? Genius!
That's where you put your spoon Man
Great experiment! Thoughts for the next try (well, if I were you anyway): Mix Silicon Carbide powder into your clay, it will act as a microwave concentrator. It's easy to find, often used in lapidary. Then make sure it's absolutely dry, maybe pre-heat it in your regular oven to well above the boiling point for a while. Then transfer to you microwave and take it up to red hot. I also think you'd want to start with a much smaller piece. I can't promise that this will succeed, but it will take you a step or two closer to success. Fun stuff!
Wow! Thanks for the great tips!!
Well, try it with a microwave with a turn table!
I'm thinking maybe if you had a microwave that rotated the clay pot inside it would become more uniform. It was a good try because I don't have a kiln and wondered if I could do just what you did. They do have the small kiln box that goes into the microwave but its way too small to do anything like the bowl you produced. I would like you to first dry it out for several days in the sun then put it through the microwave again only this time use a microwave that rotates the product. I once tried to warm an unshelled boiled egg. After 40 seconds the microwave door blew open and pieces of egg were everywhere on the opposite wall, on my back, and it took hours to clean up. That's why I'm not experimenting again.
use two of the large ones inverted can do stuff around 10cm x 10 cm
The look on his face I saw on the thumbnail let me know he would be perfect
Not gonna lie you selling that yarn bowl? 🤣 this was so chaotic lol
Already found a home. Sorry!!
So much fun! Use a spinning nuke machine next time. I might tip it over on it’s rim halfway through.
I grew up with that very machine! Early 60’s. Dad was a research chemist and thought it was miraculous!
A spinning nuke machine????????!!??!!?? I want one!
Dad called it a nuclear machine. We just referred to the nuker.
HAHAHAHA! I've never enjoyed just watching a guy microwave something before. I was feeling the anticipation and anxiety along with you.
I’m a potter, but I feel compelled to weigh in on the microwave. I grew up about 12 miles from Amana and many of my friends had parents who worked at the plant so they had early microwaves prior to the touchmatic with a rotary dial. We did call them radarranges though. My mom was always a slow adapter so we didn’t get one until maybe 1980. Our touchmatic was our pride and joy. 😂
Thanks for sharing the microwave story, Suzie! That’s great!! My family got our first one in 1993 so it was pretty advanced digital technology by then.
they were very expensive back then.
Haha I worked at Amana in 1980 and was on the Touchmatic microwave assembly line.
@@loniwulff1151 small world!
You should try it with a pot that's already very dry. I bet it would sinter. I've seen ppl make synthetic rubies in a microwave, a pot isn't a far stretch.
I love your energy, Booski! 🏺
He is so funny 🤣 but very practical.
M8 this is pukka the suspense is intense! I’m no way scrolling fwd I’m with u bud!
Thanks for sticking with me!
The part that was already dried (had no more h2o in it) was in too long and ....well you can see...IT CRACKED! Uneven drying. BUT you gave it a good try! NOW YOU KNOW...😊
I'll do better next time, but it won't be as fun!!
Hey! Thank you. But i guess from the comments, we(my friend and i) rather use a hair dryer than a microwave.😊🤚
Probably smarter than using a microwave :)
Can’t stop laughing 😂 ROFL
Thanks a lot dude, I can finally trust a process on how to use a microwave to fire clay
He's adorable
Well, I always wondered what might happen to pots in a microwave. Try a dry one next time? With no water, would it heat to vitrification temps? Have heard of folks fusing glass in microwave ovens.
Enjoyable content. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment! Previous to this experiment, I made two balls of clay, about the size of grapes, and microwaved those for one minute, full power, moist clay. Bone dry in one minute. No problems whatsoever. Have not tried prolonged clay exposure to microwaves. Next time! Have you checked out videos on creating plasma in a microwave? Powerful machines!
I'm just guessing, if your tray doesn't rotate then it won't heat evenly. But I believe it could work.. :)
I was going to say yarn bowl and you said it. It would be perfect for us knitters. I could do with one. Loved your video.
That's great! Thank wudgee!
I can't sketch you if you don't stay still! 😂
Greetings!
So what kind of clay would be used to mimic a pampered chef stoneware, for baking?
Would you happen to know?
Thank You!
There are two types of clay that are able to withstand those types of extremes. Flameware, which can be glazed or micaceous clay, which is traditionally pit-fired and can be found in New Mexico. Sorry for the delay in response! Have you ever tried making a ceramic knife?
@@erikgism Thank you for responding, Erik. Thank you for the info!
Ceramic knife? No. I have sharpened them before. I have also attempted to sharpen titanium blades......same tuffness.! I have seen guys on youtube make something like a ceramic knife. now you got me wanting to look into it. Thank you again, Erik!
Hawk.
This was very entertaining - thank you very much!
Too funny! Even in theCovid air! Hahaha
Calm down, kitty! 😂
A panda walks in to a bar.....
And...? :)
That's easy: eats shoots and leaves.. 🤣
That blowout is really a spoon notch.
Wow what a great video, glad to have found it. Pots pots. Hahaha
Great vid! Carousel test next time! Also, make sure before the test, you first inscribe in the clay "microwave safe" for good luck!
Dude that's a microwave from area 51 how did you get that?
Funny, I happen to be reading a book called "Area 51" by Annie Jacobsen! Investigative journalism at its best, but she has not yet made mention of the microwave!
The thickest part of the bowl with the most moisture will continually get hotter oops xD
I wonder if you would have gotten rid of the moisture in the oven before the microwave if it would have worked.
Not really microwave can only heat water, food gets warm because it has water, but if you remove it all it wouldn't do anything
Haha this was great! Thanks for this!
I do see you have a kiln haha
There are microwave kilns though...just not very big
I know my clay got exploded to parts in 10 seconds and my clay bus got blown up I tested once and boom
Hey how can i dry the clay without a kiln? I'm trying to do it as a hobby at home. I have a microwave at home! Can someone please reply with which clay to use and how to dry it up! Thankyou!
You can use a hairdryer on max heat, it takes about 10-20 minutes depending on the hairdryer
Edit: you can use any kind of clay
@@phrogman4610 thank u! also thank u for the question.
The kiln is for firing, not for drying. And you can go to a local pottery store and get it fired there. As for drying you can just air dry it, the microwave is just to dry it faster.
@Juned Kahn For clay you will need to let it dry out on a shelf first - at this stage the items is called 'greenware'. The next stage is to place the item into a kiln for the first firing on a low temperature. When it comes out of the kiln it is called 'bisqueware' and it will be very hard, but not waterproof. The item can then be glazed and it then placed into the kiln for a second firing at a high temperature. When the item comes out of the kiln the clay will be hard and waterproof.
If you only have the clay and domestic equipment then you can still make pottery at home, but you will have to accept that the results may sometimes 'fail'. Many poorer people follow the traditions of ancient potters... First make your pot and then let it sit on a shelf to dry for a week. If you have a gas or electric oven then you can place the pot in the oven at the highest temperature for about 8 hours to allow the pot to approximate the bisqueware stage. The next stage is to build a pit kiln or trash can kiln - look on UA-cam for examples of how to do this - many people have made a simple pit or brick/clay kiln in their back garden. It is advisable to pre-heat your pot in or near your pitfire or primitive kiln before you begin the main firing - most of the UA-cam videos on home-made kilns and pit fires will give you advice on this. Do not think you can microwave pottery - this video is just for the entertainment of people with no brain!!! If you have a disposable income and live in a developed country you can go to a craft supply shop and buy small amounts of synthetic clay that can be finished by air drying or placing in a domestic oven. The sorts of items you can make with this type of synthetic clay is small ornaments, jewellery dishes, the type of bracelets that small girls like, etc. If you want to make usable cups, mugs, bowls and vases then use clay* and fire it in a kiln or pit fire. You can get clay from the ground - it's easier to find near rivers. This is an example of how of a homemade kiln (Tony has already got his pots to the bisque stage.) ua-cam.com/video/ahqMJTSf_2o/v-deo.html
@@midoriorio7806 Go to the local pottery store? We don't all live in the USA. 😉
What about a air fryer lol👀
Ha! That's a great idea! "How to Write off an Air Fryer as a Business Expense" has a nice ring to it!
Ima report this video for murdering me by not cutting to the part when its done. it kills every last cell in my body
would a microwave with rotating base not cause the cracking?
It's a spoon notch... Happy accident.
Hey that's a GREAT idea!
Do y'all think it would have worked fine if the microwave had a turntable in it?
Yeah, without the turntable it's just heating in one spot which is why it cracked I think. It's a pretty cool idea though
Crisp....dynamic...refreshing..... ( oh....that was my drink...😎😎 ....but same for your efforts 👽👽
I think low and slow in the microwave might have worked, like a smoker.
i am from india and i would like to make a DIY ceramic kiln for my craft purpose since i cannot afford a real Kiln, can u share idea on how to create a kiln at home
maybe use defrost setting
😂😂😂😂😂😂 at the attention span part
thanks to do that, always was wondering what if... :D
I wonder what would have happened if you nuked it rim down, bottom up? Probably a bigger blow out - or up, actually 😬
Hi could a microwave melt glass I'm metal sculpture and would love to be able to incorporate coloured glass
Yes it does, but you need a microwave kiln, and the paper so that the glass doesn't stick to it.
Try a slow cooker, that might work.
You are the spittin' image of an old mate of mine. (Sadly, now deceased). He always thought outside the box too.
There is an actual microwave kiln you can get for doing ceramics. Probably wouldn't be big enough for that bowl though.
I'm surprised it made it that far before something blew. 😁😁
Not only is the pottery fired YOUR FIRED TOO!
Show some art! Show some art!!
Maybe next time!
How much weed you smoke?
Your funny 😆 thanks for your positive vibes 😘
Did you ever try the microwave again to use to harden your pottery again. Cheers!
No, I haven't tried it yet. Moved to a new house, new studio since then and had to leave the magical Los Alamos microwave behind. Hope some more people will have a go at it post some results!!
@@erikgism well, I'm not a potter, but I might give it a go anyway, I hope your new studio is a nice work space for you, I'm looking forward to seeing more videos from you. Cheers from Tasmania.
Don't you need a microwave kiln to concentrate the heat? I don't think putting it in as-is will get enough heat.
You can melt aluminium and glass in a microwave, if you leave it on long enough.
Well, it is still a bit workable.