Pottery and Ceramics Videotapes
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New! Extruding Videos on DVD !
Extrude It! Getting the
most from your Clay Extruder
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Extrude It! Volume
I DVD
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$40
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Hendley demonstrates extrusions used as additions, such as
handles, feet, and rims. The dies are simple but add a great details
to potter forms. The projects include a coffee mug, a plate and a
bucket with an extruded clay and brass wire handle. Every step in
the process is documented, from design of the extruding dies, to shaping
the extruded clay, to joining the pieces into a completed whole. (72 Minutes)
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Extrude It! Volume
II DVD
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$40
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| David
Hendley demonstrates designing and using two-part dies for
hollow forms. With these dies, and the addition of a top and/or
bottom, the extrusion becomes the actual body of the pot. Learn
the principals of designing dies, and how to twist, turn, and throw the extruded
clay to produce dynamic effects and expressive forms. Projects
demonstrated from start to finish include vases, lotion jars, oil candles,
tumblers and small lamp. Every step in the process is documented,
from loading the clay in the extruder, to adding the smallest finishing
detail. (82 Minutes) |
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Extrude It! Volume
III DVD
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$40
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| David
Hendley demonstrates using the extruder to make some larger
and more challenging forms. Three different dies are used to make an
open rectangular dish, with the walls, handles and feet all made from extruded
sections of clay. For a tall "wavy vase", the expansion
box is installed on the extruder, and the clay is shaped as it comes
from the extruder. Both beginners and experiences potters are sure
to learn valuable tips and techniques they can use in their own
work. (98 Minutes)
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Extrude It! 3 Volume
Set DVD
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$120
Sale $105
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all three volumes of the EXTRUDE IT! series and receive the music CD, "Music To
Extrude By", by The Extrudinaires, as an added
bonus. The CD is the perfect companion when extruding, doing other jobs
in the pottery shop, or working around the house. Includes the
classic "The Cobalt Blues". Read
a review of this DVD set
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Popular Series, now on DVD as well
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Beginning
to Throw Video DVD
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$39.95
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| Robin
Hopper demonstrates the throwing techniques he has developed
during his forty year award winning career. This comprehensive
introduction to throwing on the potter's wheel features wedging,
centering, the throwing of basic forms, and trimming. Robin
presents throwing exercises that help students master the throwing
process. (60 Minutes)
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New!
Advanced Throwing
DVD
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$44.95
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| Robin
Hopper
demonstrates how a potter who possesses very
ordinary size and strength can build tall pots by using a variety of
extension throwing techniques including coil, slab and thrown additions.
He then shows how traditional shapes can be altered to produce
innovative forms such as beaten, squared pots, squared spheres and more
abstract alterations of traditional forms. Throughout this video, he
encourages you to use these approaches to develop your own unique
creations
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Glaze
and Fire Video
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$39.95
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| Graham
Sheehan shows beginning potters how to complete their pots once they
have reached the leather-hard stage. The program demonstrates the
use of electric kilns for successful bisque and glaze firings.
Topics include kiln selection and operation; slip decoration; bisque
loading and firing; use of cones; waxing; glaze mixing; glaze
application; brush decoration; glaze loading and firing. Includes
printed notes and recipes. (62 Minutes)
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Getting
Started with Clay Video
VHS
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$39.95
40% off
$23.97 |
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$39.95 |
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| Graham
Sheehan introduces beginning potters to low-tech approaches to clay
arts. After digging and preparing local clay, he demonstrates
techniques for making simple handbuilt forms. He then shows how to
build a small wood-fired kiln and fires the pots. Drawings and a
materials list are provided for the kiln. (60 minutes)
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Beginning
Raku Video DVD
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$39.95 |
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| Gordon
Hutchens introduces beginning potters to basic Raku techniques. He
makes several pots which are bisque fired, then decorated using methods
that take advantage of the unique characteristics of Raku. After
preparing his pots, Gordon shows how to make a simple kiln from a 55
gallon drum. When he fires the pots he demonstrates how to achieve
the distinctive Raku effects. Glaze recipes as well as materials
list for the kiln are included. (60 minutes)
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Beginning Handbuilding
Video DVD |
$39.95 |
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| Graham
Sheehan introduces potters to basic handbuilding techniques. He
shows modeling, coil and slab building methods using five different
projects of increasing complexity. The video provides details
about how clay should be prepared, how it can be joined to another
pieces and how glazes can be used to decorate forms. The program
concludes with finished pieces fired in an electric kiln. (60 minutes)
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Form and Function Series
Ceramic Aesthetics and Design with Robin Hopper
This five program series shows how to make a
wide range of pots that work well in the home. Each video is full of
detailed demonstrations and close-ups of a master potter at work. The
series extends and complements Robin's popular book, Functional
Pottery. |
| Set of all
5 Lessons (comes on 2 DVD's) |
$160
sale! $150
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Elements of Form (30 min)
Provides an
introduction and overview to form and design; geometric form; integrated form;
proportion and relationships; the Golden Mean; mathematics and nature; organic
form; classical form. functional considerations for pots that work well in the
home
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Lids and Terminations (51 min)
Shows how to design and
make top and bottom terminations; specifically lips, feet and lids, their styles
and variations and how these details relate to the overall form of a pot.
Includes extensive working studio demonstrations along with many examples of how
different potters use these details.
Spouts and Handles (50 min)
Shows how to
design and make spouts, finials and handles, and how these details adapt and
contrast to the overall form. Includes extensive working studio demonstrations
along with many examples of how different potters use these details. The
emphasis is on spouts that pour well and handles that feel good to hold.
Pots for Eating and Drinking (36 min)
Presents design
concepts and making processes for tableware: plates and bowls and drinking
vessels such as mugs, cups and saucers, goblets and tea bowls. Examples of a
range of dinnerware styles from well-known potters are presented for viewing.
Practical, functional ware is emphasized
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Pots for Cooking and Serving (50 min)
Presents design
concepts and making processes for pitchers, jugs, teapots, wine and liqueur
decanters, sake bottles, sauce boats, casseroles, steamers, bakers, serving
vessels and pots made for storage. Examples of work by many potters are
reviewed. Plenty of hands-on demonstrations are featured throughout.
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Making Marks Series
Ceramic Surface Decoration with Robin Hopper
A six program series dedicated to the
decoration and enrichment of ceramic surfaces. The series progresses
through decoration techniques for soft and leather-hard clays, to
brush-work and glazing methods for bisque ware, and finally to the
effects of various firing methods. A multitude of creative ideas are
presented including working processes, tools, close-ups of surface
details, and many examples of finished pieces.
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| Set of all
6 Lessons (comes on 2 DVD's) |
$160
sale! $150
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Introduction and Surface Removal Processes (29 min)
Surface removal
techniques include decoration by cutting, slashing, carving, scratching, and
faceting. Work with fluting, sgraffito, filigree, surface expansion, washed wax
and expanded spring wire is also demonstrated
Marks of Addition and Impression (29 min)
Techniques are
presented for adding to the surface by using burlap and slip, paper and slip,
sprig molds, and modeling techniques. Marking surfaces by using found objects,
rolled rope, paddles, stamps, lino cuts and sticks is also shown.
Liquid and Colored Clays (29 min)
variety
of decoration techniques with liquid clays are presented. Drawing, combing,
marbling, dotting, feathering, and mocha diffusions with slips are all shown, as
are the Japanese techniques of. mishima, hakeme, and onda. Laminated clays of
different colors are used to demonstrate neriage block-making, faceting, fluting
and thrown effects.
Pigments and Resists (29 min)
Effects of
different brushes and underglaze pencils and pastels are shown, along with
techniques for decoration with ceramic water colors, banding, and sponge stamps.
Majolica, wax, and paper resists also are featured.
Glazes and Glazing (29 min)
Effects of
different surfaces and firing temperatures, crystalline glazes, and various
aspects of glaze development are presented and finished pieces are used to
document various effects. Glaze mixing and application techniques such as
dipping, brushing, spraying, trailing, pouring, applying dry materials and
stamping are demonstrated. The uses of intaglio and multiple glazes are also
included.
Firing and Post-Firing Effects (29 min)
Various firing
possibilities are demonstrated beginning with a primitive pit kiln and raku
firing, oxidation firing in an electric kiln, and reduction firing using a gas
kiln. Many different pieces illustrating the effects of these different firing
processes are shown. Salt and soda and wood firing also are discussed using
finished pieces. Techniques for working with saggers, reduced and resonate
lusters are included.
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Making Pots on the Wheel Technique, Form and Function
Featuring Jerry Horning
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These six videos (30-40 minutes each) provide a detailed
throwing course which demonstrates: cylinders, bowls and plates, vases
and bottles, pots with handles, lidded jars, teapots. The value of
these videotapes in learning throwing techniques cannot be
overstated. Throwing cannot be taught by words, it must be learned
by repeated demonstrations and practice. Few teachers have the
opportunity to repeat throwing demonstrations as often as students might
need or at all of the times that students might want. These
videotapes provide pottery students with the opportunity to watch
demonstrations by a respected potter and teacher any time they
want. Moreover, the videotapes are expertly filmed from a variety
of useful perspectives.
For beginning potters, Jerry's step-by-step demonstrations of basic
throwing techniques are invaluable. For more advanced potters, the
subtleties of form and texture that Jerry gives to his pots when he
throws make the videotapes both inspiring and enjoyable.
These videos used to sell for $40 each, or the set of
6 for $220. Now the DVD Sets are only $110! (And on
sale for only $80!) |
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of all 6 Lessons (comes on 2 DVD's) |
$110
sale! $80
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Lesson 1: Centering Clay and Throwing a
Cylinder
Provides a series of detailed, step-by-step demonstrations of centering
the clay and throwing a cylinder. Choices of clays, wheels and
tools are discussed.
Lesson 2: Throwing and tooling bowls and plates
Focuses on throwing and tooling bowls and plates, including the
technique of throwing bowls "off-the-hump." Particular
attention is given to tooling a foot that "fits" the pot.
Jerry also demonstrates how to make a particularly useful footing tool.
Lesson 3: Shaping the forms into vases and
bottles.
Demonstrates the technique for shaping the cylinder form into vases and
bottles. Includes demonstrations of advanced techniques for making
large pots. The elements, vocabulary and aesthetics of pottery
form are emphasized throughout.
Lesson 4: Shaping the forms into vases and
bottles.
Demonstrates the technique for shaping the cylinder form into vases and
bottles. Includes demonstrations of advanced techniques for making
large pots. The elements, vocabulary and aesthetics of pottery
form are emphasized throughout. V
Lesson 5: Making pots with inset and overhang
lids
The techniques for making pots with both inset and overhang lids are
demonstrated. The focus is on making a lid that visually
"finishes" the jar. This tape also demonstrates an
advanced technique for throwing a pot without a base, distorting it into
an unusual shape, and then adding a base.
Lesson 6: Making teapots and lidded pitchers
Demonstrates making teapots and lidded pitchers, including techniques
for making different types of spouts and handles. Emphasis is on
making a pot from multiple elements that visually works as a unified
whole and functions as a utilitarian vessel.
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Piepenberg Raku Videos by Pebble Press
Featuring famed Raku potter, Robert Piepenburg.
Robert has taken care to make his presentations in an easy to follow
format. He explains things as he works and demonstrates.
These tapes are full of useful information.
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Raku
Kiln Building 30 minutes. VHS Tape |
$48
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| Tape 2 |
Raku
Firing and Reduction 30 minutes. VHS Tape |
$48
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| Tape 3 |
Raku
Clay, Glazes and Tongs 30 minutes. VHS Tape |
$48
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| Tape 4 |
Smoke
Firing 30 minutes. VHS Tape |
$48
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| Tape 5 |
Beginning
Throwing 1 hour. VHS Tape |
$48
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| Tape 6 |
Beginning
Handbuilding 1 hour. VHS Tape |
$48
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Jepson Videos
Featuring Stephen Jepson, founder of the Jepson
Pottery Institute where he teaches students to throw pots larger than
they are! Most are now available on DVD, or buy VHS at a bargain
while supplies last! DVD $50, VHS $35
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Introduction
to Throwing
Has helped thousands improve their throwing
skills. Beginning with the basics of centering, opening, and pulling up
a wall, then progressing step by step through more complex
techniques. You will learn to throw plates, mugs, bowls, pitchers,
how to trim, pull handles, make spouts and more. 53 min |
DVD $50
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Introduction
to Handbuilding
Pinch pots, coil pots, slab construction, press
molds and hump molds, making your own stamps. 80 min
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VHS $50
Sale! $35
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Glazing
and Firing
Preparing greenware and bisque; loading electric & gas Bisque;
Firing electric & gas Bisque; waxing, glaze mixing, glazing by
dipping, pouring and spraying; glaze testing, decorative glaze
techniques, loading a glaze kiln and glaze firing: finishing fired ware:
source of materials & supplies...much more! 106 min
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DVD $50
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Advanced
Throwing Projects and Techniques Bottles and
closed forms, covered jars, and casseroles, 6 types of lids and how to
make them fit, goblets, teapots, throwing off the hump. 85 min
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Kiln
Building
A straight forward solution to building a 20 to 100 cubic foot and
larger downdraft, walk-in, car, sprung arch kiln suitable for firing
earthen ware, white ware, stoneware, porcelain and bisque- fires to cone
12. Much much more! 60 min
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VHS $50
Sale!
$35
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How
to Throw Large Pots
With Stephen Jepson And Danish National Throwing Champion And USA
Olympic Throwing Medalist Bill Gossman. This video will show you
how to make pots up to 4 ft tall and 3 ft wide! |
DVD $50
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Pottery
Decoration
Traditional Techniques...incising, carving, making and using stamps.
Added decoration, slip trailing, and stencils, inlayed marbled, and
mosaic patterns, brush decoration. 74 min
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DVD $50
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I'm All
Clay, You're All Clay by Jan
Parzybok
A video to help beginners learn the wheel
throwing process. 40 minutes of fun and great information for beginners
on the potter's wheel. This video covers the most essential parts
of beginning throwing including: tools, seven throwing steps, how to
throw a bowl, plate and cylinder, hand exercise, and trouble
solving. VHS tape. |
$35
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