Pottery Pod

Ep12 - Pilgrim’s bottle #3

mudfire — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:12:15 +0000

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!

Ep11 - Pilgrim’s bottle #2

mudfire — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:53:50 +0000

EP10 - Pilgrim’s bottle #1

mudfire — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:01:34 +0000

Ep8 - Fast Raku

mudfire — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:01:08 +0000

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:

http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=Mudfire&p=r

Ep07 - Puzzle Mug (part 3)

mudfire — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:52:08 +0000

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

Sorry the first attempt at uploading this video was botched. This one works!

Ep06 - Puzzle Mug (Part 2)

mudfire — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:43:24 +0000

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.

Ep05 - Puzzle Mug (part one)

mudfire — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:18:02 +0000

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.

EP04 - Throwing a flanged/drop-down lid

mudfire — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:11:02 +0000

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.

Ep03 - Closing a wide form

mudfire — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:38:47 +0000

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.

Ep02-Robert’s raku setup

mudfire — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:39:10 +0000

A short episode showing Robert’s raku setup and how to keep your propane tanks warm in the winter.

Ep01 - How to make a Bonsi Pot

mudfire — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:19:34 +0000

Robert shows how to throw and construct a Bonsi pot from start to finish. Throwing the feet and attaching them are also demonstrated. This is a 10min video procedure that is quite large, (over 50megs) so make sure there’s enough room on your portable. For questions about this or any other projects on Pottery Pod, please contact Robert at mudfire@sbcglobal.net or visit our website www.corvusmoon.com