Sculpting a Bonsai Pot with Jumping Fish and Water Splash Effects

#pottery #handmade #ceramic In this video, I sculpt a unique bonsai pot inspired by a calm body of water — with fish jumping out and splashing back in. The process starts with a simple round form in gray stoneware. I carve wave-like edges into the rim and transform the pot’s surface into a textured water effect. Then I sculpt and attach several fish, frozen mid-jump, as if they were leaping out of the pot itself. No glaze — only an oxide patina, to enhance the details and preserve the natural color of the clay. 🐟 Handbuilt from 20% grogged gray stoneware 🔥 Electric kiln fired to cone 8 (1240°C) ✋ No talking – just tools, clay, and sculpture •• 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 beginners (or advancing): https://amzn.to/3V76ZZ2 (Amazon Affiliate links) 00:00 Intro 00:10 Carving the waves 02:00 Sculpting fishes 02:45 Fishes on the pot 03:05 Fired Pot Music: www.bensound.com