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Three Little Potters
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Christmas Kiln Opening
In this video I am unpacking my latest glaze kiln. Mini mug ornaments and my new alpine village listing. This was a cone 6 firing, clays were Roo, Brown Bear, and B-Mix. Mayco, Amaco, Spectrum, and many mixed glaze combos.
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How to Fix an Etsy Sales Slump
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In this video I talk about the lack of sales in my Etsy shop at the beginning of this month and go through the steps I took to correct it. These steps can apply to many different types of shops. My shop is threelittlepotters.etsy.com if you want to check it out.
Kiln Opening 10
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In this video I unload my latest kiln. Amaco, Mayco, Spectrum and mixed glazes! There are 4 different clays, Dark Star, Roo, Brown Bear, and B-mix. The new Spectrum glazes are at Blick Art Materials now! Glaze Deals: (affiliate links, meaning it helps me buy more glazes if you use my links:)) Spectum Sunrise: tinyurl.com/y9e9323y Spectrum Shallot: tinyurl.com/3ps8kmrs Mayco Copper Float: tinyur...
Brown Bear Clay Review
Просмотров 435День назад
In this video I try out Kentucky Mudworks Brown Bear Clay for the first time. At the end of the review I have some different glaze combos that look nice with this clay. If you'd like to check out my Etsy store I can be found here: threelittlepotters.etsy.com
Mayco Gold Luster Shortage
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In this video I test a random-late-night-foreign gold luster purchase against the discontinued Mayco gold luster. What gold luster are you using this holiday season? Angel tutorial: ruclips.net/video/J86yyec1UME/видео.html Rub n buff vs. Gold Luster: ruclips.net/video/EcEKP3vrbtk/видео.html
Roo Stoneware Clay Review
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In this video I try out Kentucky Mudworks new stoneware clay. Roo is a mid-fire peachy, buff colored clay. In this video it has been fired to a soft cone 6. I am not affiliated with Kentucky Mudworks, but if you are interested in this clay it can be found here: kymudworks.com/products/roo-stoneware-6 Shrinkage ^6 11%, absorption cone 6 less than 1.0%
Kiln Opening #9: Lots of new clay tests!
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Watch me unload my latest kiln full of pottery. I am testing Dark Star clay, Roo Stoneware, and Brown Bear all from Kentucky Mudworks. Some surprising results and real wins! Amaco, Mayco, Spectrum, and many mixed glaze combos.
Creating An Etsy Best Seller
Просмотров 85028 дней назад
In this video I go over what steps I am taking to create a best selling pottery product this holiday season. These tips can help you no matter what item you are crafting this fall.
Honey Pottery Glazes Compared
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In this video I compare Amaco's Honey Flux with two mixed glazes. I show 5 different glaze combos with each of the base glazes and go over how much money each recipe costs to make. My clay is Laguna B-mix 5 fired to cone 6.
Kiln Opening 8: Jars, Mugs, Amaco and Mayco Glaze Combos
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In this video I open up my latest cone 6 kiln and go over all the combos. My clay is Laguna B-Mix 5 unless otherwise noted. This is the rare load of lidded jars and mugs.
Make a Fancy Halloween Mug
Просмотров 699Месяц назад
In this video I go over how I make my popular cauldron mugs for Etsy. Some bonus glaze combos at the end!
Clay Witch Tutorial
Просмотров 319Месяц назад
In this video I hand build a witch out of clay. I am using B-mix 5 clay by laguna, but since this is decorative you could also make this out of air dry clay and finish it with acrylic paint.
Halloween Kiln Opening: Lots of fun ideas and glaze combos
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Halloween Kiln Opening: Lots of fun ideas and glaze combos
Pottery Inspiration and Prices: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
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Pottery Inspiration and Prices: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Kiln Opening 7, Lots of Mayco glazes and combos
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Kiln Opening 7, Lots of Mayco glazes and combos
Pottery Challenge: 10 minute Coil Pot
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Pottery Challenge: 10 minute Coil Pot
Pottery ASMR Throwing off the Hump and Trimming
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Pottery ASMR Throwing off the Hump and Trimming
Spectrum Floating Glaze Combination: Tiger's Eye, Sunrise, and Papaya
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Spectrum Floating Glaze Combination: Tiger's Eye, Sunrise, and Papaya
Quick And Easy Centering Clay Tutorial!
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Quick And Easy Centering Clay Tutorial!
Sarah what causes the blaze to drop off the ceramics.
I love the combinations! Can you tell me what cone fire you used?
That load was just shy of a full cone 6.
fun glazes
Thanks for watching!
Sarah, do you find the stars on your trees attach better with wire rather than scoring and slipping them on?
I do find the high temperature wire to be easier and quicker.
Great unload, you are a machine! Love watching your etsy store.
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for following!
Thanks for sharing love the tiny cups good job
They sold so quickly, I am going to have to make more of them! Thanks for watching!
Thanks, Sarah! I love the mini-mugs. I am in the same boat! I have thrown some individually, but I have to master throwing them off the hump so that they are leass work! I have no idea how you keep up with Etsy sales! Very cool idea regarding throwing a closed form and texturizing the outside. smart! thanks for sharing , Sarah!
Yeah, it's so hard to figure out the depth of the mini mug when you are cutting them off. I ruined 5 in the learning process, but I think I have a plan going forward. Thanks for watching! I hope your sales are going well!!
What a great kiln unload! I don’t know how you make so much!!
Sometimes I am not sure how I make so much either! Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for making this video. Also, love the pup :)
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your honest feedback. ETSY: "there's a lot of hoops you have to jump in" As your dog jumps on the table 🤣 perfect timing! I also have been wondering about mugs. Everyone says it's it's going to be your bread and butter and everybody wants one. Sure if you're at a farmer's market or a craft show but I can't imagine someone buying 2 all the way across the country how it's gonna be worth it. Unless you are one of those famous potters. My husband and I bought 2 mugs from Jon the Potter. One was 45.00 I think one was 60.00.
I kind of want one of his mugs too, just because I love his videos. I definitely think bowls are far more popular than mugs. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing, I was wondering what happened to my etsy sales, they're practically non existent. Since now algorithm favors production and massive stock amounts over small, nieche art makers, my shop is no longer shown. I can never have 50 items in the store and.multiples of items... it's sad that this is the change. I used to sell very well on etsy. I guess time to find another way
That makes me sad. I love to see a variety of artists on that platform. Though just yesterday they were showing some tea cups next to mine, and I looked into it... and they were all made in China. They were pretty, just of the mass produced variety. I hope at least some customers can see the difference.
so its been almost a year since i suggested bulk sales example buy 100.00 worth of goods and get 10% off, i am curious if you tried that route. besides being down 23% all year the winter rush is a total bust i will lose 10k compared to last year. this time last year and every previous year actually i am in a panic rush alot of yelling and screaming. oddly the summer sales were better for me by 2x and thats with 15% more items now having 250 listings etsy is a complicated monster and we dont know how to please that monster because they dont tell us in the far back end the secret stuff. my business model is i work with 1 certain material but, what can i make for different types of buyers and there are alot. for example you make toys ok toys for who, men women boys girls dogs cats monkeys pigs now that covers 8 different types of buyers the more types the more different types of buyers. so in my brain its always what new type of buyer can i provide products for instead of covering one type of buyer with the same item just different colors or different sizes. we are going to get a rush, but its going to be late and slower than previous years.
I did see an ad for your shop on RUclips
That's cool! I want to see it, lol. I definitely haven't paid for any advertising on here.
@@threelittlepotters yup. I did a search for pottery trees and the ads popped up. It was an Etsy ad with a picture of your trees with a link
Thanks for sharing! Great tips.😊
Thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful!
Another super helpful video - really appreciate the insights and advice. Hope you finish off November strongly! 😊
So glad it was helpful! I am hoping the end of November will be excellent. If I can get stuff done, I've got a new product to launch next week.
When you say you keep updating the store for the algorithm.... do you mean new listings or something else? How do you keep Etsy's computers interested? 😂
@@David-uv7hz Exactly, I try to add new things to sell every day.
Slumps, I've had a few. Thanks for this list of ways to get your Etsy shop back on track!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Sarah for sharing! Next weekend I have my last market of the year and the. I will be loading up my Etsy and use your tips!❤
I want to check out your Etsy! What's your shop name?
@ wait a second ! I will send it! But be aware it is not up to your standards yet! I am still working on it! Any tips, suggestions are more then welcome! But first have to get ready for my next market!
Thanks for sharing last yr I sold a mixture of functional and ornamental. This yr at the craft shows it was all functional except for the preorder of melted snow, Everyone liked and commented on the snowmen but never sold one
That's interesting. I feel like when the economy is tight people can more easily justify the purchase of something functional.
Great share, Sarah!
Thanks for watching!
Hi tanks ❤️❤️🧡🧡🧡👍✌️👏verey good
Thanks for watching!
I love the transparency you give! Its really helpful to someone like me as I'm just starting to get into the game of selling pottery. Thank you so much for making your videos! :)
Great to hear! I hope your sales go well!
Awesome job figuring it out and turning it around.
Thank you! Cheers!
Etsy sales have seemed to be falling year over year for me. Nov '22 I had over 600 sales. Nov '23 was a little shy of 400. I'm on target for around 200 this Nov. I've been a star seller the entire time, ship fast, all 100% hand made items. I just think my niche and Etsy's user base has contracted a bit.
I've been hearing that from a lot of people. I know the Etsy sales reports have been showing good numbers, but it definitely doesn't feel that way to the sellers. To achieve the same numbers I had two years ago, I have to post twice as much.
My god its soothing to watch people work clay :)) thank you for this video , your creations in the back look lovely
Thanks so much 😊. I can't wait to see what it does with some textured pieces!
Brilliant! The multi-punch templates are very impressive
Thanks so much for watching! Glad it was helpful.
Love seeing your glaze combos, Sarah.
I found Holly Green recently at Sheffield.
Thanks! I like to try at least one new combo per load.
Nice! I am still waiting for mine to come in the mail!
I’m always amazed how you can remember all your glaze combos without looking at any notes! I have to write everything down
I feel like it took me a year before I started to get the hang of it. In the beginning I took a lot of notes too. Plus, I highly recommend language lessons. Keeps your brain sharp:) But I did mess up a few this time around. That Ginger is deceptive on the buff clay!
That toasted marshmallow is gorgeous. 🤩
Thanks, it's one of my halloween combos, but I ran out of time this year to film a video for it.
Thanks for the mention Sarah ❤. Sorry about all the drips, pretty colors and drips though. You could also use a Jungle gem as a bisque refire also. That could be pretty. I’ve been meaning to try the back walnut/green tea combo. I love when it gets metallic.
Thanks for the idea! I only have one container of jungle jems, but I might try it. I was thinking about using up my pink-a-dot it seems to burn completely out at cone 6, so maybe it will do something at 04.
😮 how do you not get thermal shock breakages with opening the kiln so hot? I’m always so careful to wait, and Not patiently, for the temp to come down near 100. Thanks for sharing. I’m really enjoying the clay reviews.
I try to always find glazes that are a good fit for the clay, so that they can stand a quicker cool. I'd rather know if a glaze is a poor fit right away, rather than when a customer pours a hot liquid in it. Oh and glad to hear the clay reviews are useful, I had a few more to do, but wasn't sure if anyone was actually getting anything out of them.
Thanks so much for the shout out, Sarah! Copper Float absolutely needs a solid cone 6 natural cool. My last CF firing had an 8 minute hold as well....but ya, need a white stoneware for it. So sorry about all the dripping in this firing. Such a bummer. Last thing we need right now is more work!😊
Such a cool glaze, I can see why you love it. I have lots of combos in mind. It definitely surprised me the chunky crystal nature of it. I can see why it works so consistently now.
The kiln shelves are overdue for another blasting sesh anyway.
Thanks hon!
Hi Sarah, you have experimented with so many glaze combos it makes me dizzy even thinking about it and yet you even remember most of their names! Of course there's gonna be some runners and unexpected colours, overall you have discovered tons of beautiful, stunning combos though! I love all the metallic ones you got, so amazing
Thanks! Yes, definitely some great new combos. I'll be telling myself that while I'm grinding bottoms today. Thanks for watching!
@threelittlepotters yeah, grinding is not fun and cleaning the shelves
Oh sorry Sarah! Man that is not what you can use now! I was just trimming while watching you, and that did not work out so goood. So know you are not alone at not doing so well sometimes 😊
Thanks, I am trying to be more positive about it. There were a lot of great glaze combos, you just hope that the kiln opening is the end point and not a pile of more work!
@ yearbook feel the same sometimes! But love the clay you have! Some great combinations! I finally got my hands on the new spectrum glazes so cannot wait for them to arrive! Right now working on your angels 😇
@@threelittlepotters I mean your witches and will turn them in to 😇 angels
Thanks for doing this. The images in their listings just don't do them justice.
They really don't! Thanks for watching!
Such a nice colored clay 😍 do you think it's a good clay for bakeware? I'm looking for something in that color 👀. Love your videos ❤
It should be fine for bakeware. Usual rules apply, nothing straight from the freezer to the oven.
@threelittlepotters thank you 😊
Sorry if you said already and I missed it, but did you fire to ^5 or ^6 for your glaze firing? I’ve been using Standard 266 and being careful to fire just to ^5 but I’d love to be able to fire a dark clay to ^6 in the same kiln with my white clay body! Thanks for your videos which are always such a delight!
This clay can fire up to a soft cone 7. This firing was just a little under cone 6. I will say I've also had no problems firing 266 to a hot cone 6.
@@threelittlepottersthank you!!
@ thank you! I did have blistering once at cone 6 but it was a community kiln so who knows what actually happened!
Nice to see you did not get scammed!❤
Thanks! What clay projects are you working on right now? I feel swamped with all the holiday stuff I don't have ready!
@ yeah I feel the same! Right now I am working on Christmas trees, grooms, added your angels to the list! And all of that still have to be glazed. And ornaments are also in the way! But have to make a choice, have a market in two weeks and nothing is glazed yet😆😆
@ I love your trees! I have made some of them too! I just hope I have enough for the market it is a 2,5 day market!
@@Ellen.s.atelier Good luck at your market!! I wish I was doing one, Etsy has been so slow it has me worried.
@ oh that is not good! I had one sale on Etsy, but I miscalculated the cost of delivery 😞 so it is going to Australia for 3 bucks. I was trying to do what you say, get up to 50 or 30 listings. But now I am focusing on the market first. Markets are doing well for me now, but have not been to this one yet. So we have to see! I hope Etsy gets better for you!! 🤞🤞🤞
Can you please drop a link for the Ali gold
I am giving you the link, but I did notice someone commented that hers arrived damaged and they would not replace it. So use the link at your own risk! www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805843649053.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.58f7KT4lKT4lEg&algo_pvid=3728529e-e522-42e9-8409-40e5245d1982&algo_exp_id=3728529e-e522-42e9-8409-40e5245d1982-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2112.54%211.53%21%21%2190.43%2111.05%21%402103146c17317788955542232e6e5d%2112000035399031363%21sea%21US%210%21ABX&curPageLogUid=pev4J1XywiaH&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
I don’t trust the chemicals in ANYTHING that temu or the like sell! Their children’s toys and many other things have been found to have lead in them. Just beware.
Yeah, I believe Mayco discontinued it because it's hazardous to ship. It may be something that isn't available anywhere in the future. Honestly there are some commercial glazes that I feel like should come with big warnings about the hazards during the firing process. Yes, it may be fine after... but I wouldn't want to be anywhere near one of those kilns.
@ Absolutely agree.
New Mexico Clay has released four new Gold Lusters available for purchase.
Yay! Thank you for sharing!
Love your trees and angels!!
Thanks! I hope they sell. Etsy has been dead this week!
Where did you find that fabulous green?!!! Love the way it turned out! Who makes the green?
It's a variation on a recipe, here's the one I use: glazy.org/recipes/288973 If you're buying, I would try Spectrum Holly Green.
I’ve purchased gold a couple of times from aliexpress. The downside is that when the bottle arrives damaged and leaked the say they’ll send you a replacement but never do. Ask me how I know 😁
Lol, good to know! Yeah, they are definitely not a company I enjoy doing business with.
That looks great!! Cost savings and I can’t see a difference. 😅 Phew on not being scammed. I love ❤❤ the angels too! Beautiful!
Thanks! I was definitely worried when I saw the lack of label and no instructions.
I love them all. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you like them! Thank you for watching!
What a beautiful assortment. You're so talented!!
Thank you so much! I've been loving all the craft projects on your channel!
Did you get vitrification at cone 6, or did I miss that part?
Yes, mine was vitrified. If I mentioned it in the video I had some trouble with Laguna speckled buff not vitrifying for me.
I use Roo. I haven’t found mine to be too soft. But I am a beginner so….
Maybe I just got a soft batch. I'll have to wait a few months and buy another bag. It's definitely really pretty!