Episodes
#38 Finding a shape that you like
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about finding a shape you like when you are making your pottery. When you are able to find your shape it makes everything so much smoother. What you will learn on …
#37 Anime and Pottery w/ Summer Whiteside
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres we had Summer Whiteside on. Summer makes some incredibly detailed anime mugs. you will learn a bunch from this episode Top 3 value bombs: How to make anime mugs! The …
#36 What to do after shaping your pottery!
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery you will learn what to do after you shaped you pottery. Often times this is forgotten but doing these things will help when it comes time to trimming your pots. What you will …
#35 Dont forget the rim
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about the rim. The rim is often over looked but it is a crucial part to making pottery. What You Will Learn On This Episode: How to make a good rim …
#34 Making Botanically Inspired Pottery w/ Emily Brawner
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we interviewed Emily Brawner. Emily makes some amazing pottery that is Botanically inspired that she uses a combination of sculpted and carving designs. 3 Value Bombs: The steps Emily Uses to make her...
#33 How to Make a Bowl
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about making a bowl. Making a bowl is different than making a vase but it also helps you get better at throwing on the wheel. You will learn: how to make …
#32 How to Make a Vase
On this episode of Shaping your Pottery we talk about how to make a Vase. Making a vase is important to learn because pretty much every thing you will have a vase shape whether it is big or small it …
#31 Making Designs and Getting Your Glaze to Drip w/ Amy James
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres we Interviewed Amy James. Amy has been making pottery since 2012 she has developed a style that suits her. She will make some awesome designs and Uses glaze to really …
#30 How to Shape Your Pottery
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about how to shape your pottery after pulling a cylinder. Getting good at this part will allow you to make all kinds of shapes. You will learn: How to shape your …
#29 Find Your Throwing Style
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery With Nic Torres we talk about finding your own throwing style. Finding your own throwing style is very important because something can work for one person but can be totally different for someone …
#28 Making Woodfired Pottery with Andrew Linderman
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres we interview Andrew Linderman. Andrew focuses on using woodfired techniques to finish his pottery and also a resident at Cobb Mtn Art & Ecology Project. In this episode you will …
#27 Mistakes when pulling the clay
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about the mistakes that happen when pulling the clay. There are two types of mistakes when pulling the clay Outside forces and Inside forces Outside forces are what you can't control …
#26 What is Collaring and How to do it?
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about Collaring. Collaring is essential when making a cylinder because it can help realign the clay back into a cylinder. How Do You Collar the Clay? Step1: start by placing both …
#25 How to get drips when glazing w/ Steven Showalter
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we Interviewed Steven Showalter. Steven makes wonderful pottery and glazes the effects he gets when glazing is absolutly incredible. You will learn about: How to get your glazes to drip Selling your pottery …
#24 Why You Should Master The Cylinder First
On this lesson of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about the importance of mastering your cylinder before taking things further. Mastering Your Cylinder is Important Because: 1. Everything pretty much starts from a cylinder 2. Makes everything else easier...
#23 How to pull a wall on the wheel
On this lesson of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about what is pulling wall and how to do it The steps to pulling a wall 1. Place one hand in the opening and place the other on the outside 2. …
#22 Using Slip to Make Designs on Your Pottery w/ Kate Hochbrueckner
On this Episode of Shaping Your Pottery we Interviewed Kate Hochbrueckner. Kate uses white slip to make some really beautiful designs on her pottery. Kate also teaches people to make pottery and co-owns a pottery studio called East Main Clay …
#21 Common Mistakes When Centering and Opening Clay
On this lesson of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about some of the mistakes when centering and opening your clay What are those Mistakes? 1. going to fast 2. opening before clay is fully centered 3. making the opening too …
#20 Pay attention to how you center and Open your clay
On this lesson of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about how you center and open your clay can make it easier for you or can make it very difficult for you. How you center and open your clay matters. if …
#19 Meghan Yarnell - Teaching High School Ceramics, Creating Origami …
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I interviewed Meghan Yarnell. Meghan Teaches High School Ceramics is mother of 3 children, and makes some really amazing pottery designs. In this episode you will learn about what it's like teaching high …
#18 How to open our clay
On this Lesson of Shaping Your Pottery you will learn how to open your clay after centering your clay. Getting the opening right is crucial because it will help you when you begin pulling and can prevent S-cracks on the …
#17 How to center your clay
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we are beginning a pottery lesson every Wednesday and Frida and what better way then to talk about how to center clay. Centering clay is the most important step when throwing on the …
#16 Brooke Knippa - Animal Pottery, Connecting with Nature,and the Po…
On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I interview Brooke Knippa. Brooke makes some really creative pottery using all kinds of different animals to portray her work. In this episode you will learn how Brooke makes her animals, connecting with …
#15 Your Connection with Pottery
Everything we do in pottery has a connection to it. Whether we are talking about the connection to the clay or the connection to your customers. Without the connection it becomes so much harder to do anything in pottery. In …