This video tells the tale of the throwing, trimming and handling of these simple, stoneware espresso cups. I discuss how I manage working on 100+ pieces at a single time, and how important proper drying is. I hope you like it and apologies for the jump-scare about halfway through... THANKS for watching!
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If you'd like to watch a video that shows HOW the chuck is made, which the cups are trimmed on, you can find it here:
https://youtu.be/oCmGnGLrfXI
⏱ • Timecodes:
0:00 - Weighing out and wedging all the clay
1:07 - Throwing the espresso cups
3:22 - Covering the pots to dry slowly overnight
5:47 - BOOK STAMPS
6:39 - Using a chuck to trim the cups
10:55 - Pulling the handle blanks
12:44 - Ciro giving me a heart attack
14:33 - Pulling the handles on the cups
17:59 - Quality control, finishing the pots bases
19:47 - The finished cups
I throw using both a Rohde HMT 500 & 600 potter's wheel and fire using Rohde kilns too, the electric is a TE-200 and the gas kiln is a KG-340.
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