Making a Japanese Teapot with the 'ONE PIECE' Technique | Pottery Throwing @alchemyceramic

Welcome back to the channel. In today’s video, we are crafting a traditional Japanese teapot using a personal favourite method of mine: the 'ONE PIECE' technique. A Japanese teapot (Kyusu) carries a unique elegance, often smaller than its English counterpart, with the handle traditionally positioned on the side or top. In this project, I will guide you through a few clever modifications that simplify the making process without compromising its classic beauty. The true magic of the 'ONE PIECE' technique lies at the wheel, where both the lid and the body are thrown together as a single, continuous piece. This ensures a flawless, seamless fit after firing. From narrowing the shoulder and creating an internal gallery, to hand-crafting the spout, a finger-friendly handle, and an built-in clay strainer, I will walk you through every step of this rewarding process. Grab a cup of tea, sit back, and I hope you find this throwing and trimming journey both relaxing and inspiring. Happy creating! --- ✨ If you enjoyed this video, please consider hitting 'Like' and subscribing to the channel. Your support helps this pottery community grow, and I always look forward to reading your thoughts in the comments. --- Captions and subtitles created with Vrew. --- ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:22- The ONE PIECE Project 0:27- Centering and Coning the Clay 2:16 - Forming the Base & Opening Up 3:54 - Throwing the Cylinder 5:08 - Collaring and Closing the Top 7:31 - Creating the Gallery & Lid Separator 8:54 - Trimming the Pot & Lid 13:14 - Refining the Base & Carving the Foot Ring 15:38 - Making the Handle & Spout 18:34 - Piercing the Strainer Holes 19:27 - Attaching the Handle 22:17 - Shaping & Attaching the Spout 26:24 - Waxing and Glazing 31:19 - The Secret to Separating the Lid 32:46 - Finished Teapot & Outro #Pottery #Ceramics #WheelThrowing #TeapotMaking #Kyusu #ClayArt #Craftsmanship #UKPottery