Pottery Pod

Robert and Ruth do a quick firing in their brick raku kiln. This kiln is designed by Robert and is extremely efficient and can reach temperatures of 1800 degrees Fahrenheit in only 30 minutes or less. The kilns area is approximately 4 square feet. Oh - BTW… We’re BACK!!! stay tuned for some audio podcast as well.

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The Costrel or Pilgrim’s bottle has been a favorite for live history groups and renaissance faires for a long time. They were popular in the middle ages all the way through the renaissance. Robert quickly shows you the basics for making one of these intriguing items in this last of a three part series on Pottery Pod!

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The Costrel or Pilgrim’s bottle has been a favorite for live history groups and renaissance faires for a long time. They were popular in the middle ages all the way through the renaissance. Robert quickly shows you the basics for making one of these intriguing items in this second of another three part series on Pottery Pod!

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The Costrel or Pilgrim’s bottle has been a favorite for live history groups and renaissance faires for a long time. They were popular in the middle ages all the way through the renaissance. Robert quickly shows you the basics for making one of these intriguing items in this first of another three part series on Pottery Pod!

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This is just a repost of an old YouTube favorite. The Renaissance faires have been keeping us busy - so I haven’t been able to post anything new in a while. Look for lots of new videos and techniques after the 4th of July. To see more videos like this one…Visit our YouTube page at:

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In this third and final section Robert finishes the puzzle mug with a Celtic sprig and a thumb rest.

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This is the second part of out 3 part series on how th make a medieval puzzle mug. Robert shows how to throw and open a hollow handle for the mug and attach it.

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This is the first in a three part series on how to construct a ‘Puzzle Mug’. This type of practical joke was popular in medieval times and is still fun today. The victim was made to drink out of the mug without spilling any of the liquid therein. This was found to be impossible unless the patron was aware of the trick. On a scale of 1-10 in difficulty, I give this one a 10.5, It’s not an easy project.

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In this episode Robert show how to throw one of the more difficult types of lids you can throw. Thrown inverted off-the-hump, this lid is an advanced technique for any potter. Forgive the ‘choppy’ video but it comes straight off our live pottery camera. If you have any questions for Robert about this technique – please contact him at www.corvusmoon.com.

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In this 3rd episode Robert shows the way he quickly throws a wide mouth form and closes the top. This technique is done to later cut the piece apart in the leather-hard stage for an interesting effect. Make sure to visit www.corvusmoon.com for more instructional videos and tips.

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