A cinematic pottery video — handbuilt ceramic trophy pot with medieval textures, slip decoration, and gold accents. I made this pot without a clear plan. Just one idea, some clay… and a hundred mistakes. In this video, I step out of the usual bonsai pot codes to explore a different direction — a medieval, steampunk-inspired trophy pot. I tried things I’d never done before. I failed. I adjusted. I learned. And that’s exactly what this project is about. If you’ve ever felt stuck in routine, or unsure how to turn your ideas into reality — maybe this video will speak to you, or maybe another on this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH5Fqye0mrsc78Yh_esq5VpJySflZAocu&si=hDqzzFbyJTpfNICz 🎨 Pottery techniques and process: • Handbuilding and sculpting • Carving clay plates and armor textures • Colored slip decoration on greenware • Oxide wash on bisque-fired ceramics • Low-fire metallic slip for golden accents • DIY pottery tools and creative...

Learn how to make a rectangular bonsai pot with rounded inset corners using clay slabs. This pottery tutorial demonstrates essential slab-building techniques, including cutting, assembling, and refining the clay. The process includes precise slab preparation, slip joining, and detailed finishing to achieve clean edges and a professional look. Ideal for ceramic artists, bonsai enthusiasts, and potters interested in hand-building techniques. Clay: White stoneware with grog Firing: Cone 8 Tools: Cutting templates, silicon ribs, scoring rib, potter knife, slip. •• SUPPORT THE CHANNEL •• Support me by becoming a Patreon member: 👉 https://bit.ly/3G9yOtf (Patreon takes 8% commission.) Support me by becoming a YouTube member: 👉 https://bit.ly/46p3fpX (YouTube takes 45% commission.) For a single donation, you can use: ☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GregCeramics •• SHOP •• To view all my creations or purchase my pottery: https://www.greg-ceramics.com/ To purchase pot templates : https://gregceramics.gumroad.com/ •• MY TOOLS •• Buy my homemade tools : https://www.greg-ceramics.com/?page=tool Essential tools for...