Hi! I’m a college student that started ceramics this semester- I usually don’t leave comments but this video was super helpful and you seem so kind. Thank you for sharing your craft ❤
Thank you very much. I do have over 100 videos to choose from so if you need help with anything you can check these out. Here is the link for you. www.youtube.com/@PotteryCrafters/videos Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. 💖
Your smiling face and voice are so peaceful that after watching your videos, I say that I can accomplish this job every time. Thank you very very much 🥰
True I want to say the all pottery video this one are the best make me fell so good to listen to you, your voice is so peaceful and really nice lady. I love pottery I picked the best pottery wheel because the video from you my lady.
Thank you! I'm a detailed note taker and love the tip about using a photo album, especially because you can include any photos of the finished piece for reference ☺️
Hi Marie. I am a relatively new potter and love watching your videos. You speak slowly and calmly and it is very easy to follow you. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Even for stuff I already know I am happy for your reminders. I work in the studio at our local senior center and am going to encourage the other potters to watch your videos. I love your recommendation to “stay dirty!”
That is great to hear. Thank you so much, Pamela. Happy to help you on your Pottery Crafting journey! I also have a website. For any information you may want to learn about, go to potterycrafters.com Go to the search box, type in what you are looking for, and hit the search button 🔍.
I'm subscribed to several pottery pages on RUclips, and yours are my favorite. You're always easy to understand and full of useful information. Thank you for taking the time to share your skills with us❤️.
You are so welcome! Yes you right! It can seem over whelming at first but once you the basic do's and don'ts down, it becomes even more fun to craft with clay.😊👍
I took ceramics a long time ago and am just starting to get back into it. Your videos are a great refresher! you go slow enough for me to process the information without sounding condescending like some videos. Thank you, and keep making videos! my next project is a water fountain that doubles as a dog water dish!
hi from Brazil! I'm loving to watch your videos Marie, you exude so much serenity and knowledge, I almost meditate while I learn from you haha thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, you answered many questions that I didn't even know I had
Thank you for all your information, very helpful. I was asked to rin a Ceramic Group at our retirement community, of course I am very rusty, because I paint, more then do pottery. Watching your videos have help me refresh...I refer to myself as the Rusty Potter😉 Thank you
Thanks for the tips. I'll ensure that I have a notebook and pen ready. The tip on alternating the horizontal and vertical when painting was very useful. Thanks.
😍 Thank you so much, Alexandra. I had fun making this video. Glad I can help. I sure know how it was when I started. I have a box full of glaze mistakes. 😀
Thank you so much for this video! i a beginner, having started taking classes from a local artist about 3 months ago. My instructor is awesome, but i like watching videos to get a better understanding of techniques! do you have any videos on hand brushing layering techniques including drips? Also hand building tips?
You are so welcome! Here are a few that may be helpful. The hand building tips are on my potterycrafters website. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/tips-for-hand-building-pottery/ At the end of all these videos, I show how I glaze them ruclips.net/p/PLN-I0Hl1lbyybD8mJTtutoMbzR8uUB5Nd Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. Happy to help you. 😊
Thank you, Will. I think you meant off the finished piece. If so I have this video for you that may help. ruclips.net/video/Jh8vQsfiRqE/видео.html This roatary tool works great. 😊 geni.us/W6TtzSy
Thank you for your videos. I have a lot to learn about pottery and I appreciate your tutorial assistance! Love how you speak slowly instead of the rapid-fire-speed-talking of some tutorials. Two questions about using wax resist on the bottoms of bisque ware: One or two coats on the bottom? After applying the wax resist, do I fire the bisque ware again before glazing it (and then fire a third time)?
Thank you Miranda 😊 Those are very good and important questions. You only need one coat of wax resist, wait until the wax resist is completely dry then apply your glaze. The wax resist will burn off during the glaze fire. For more detailed information on wax resist here is a link to my post - potterycrafters.com/what-is-wax-resist-in-pottery-used-for/ 😊
Thank you! I struggle so much with glazing, applying oxides, etc. Also, can you please tell me more about that grinding tool? What is the head made of? This was ever so helpful. Watching from 🇲🇹 Malta. 🙂
Hi from Malta, very cool. So happy to help. The Diamond tools work for grinding off glaze. Here is the link for you to check out geni.us/rEEdpbA Here is the link to the rotary tool also geni.us/W6TtzSy
That's great. I don't have time to teach right now but hope to in the future. As of now, I am just doing videos and my potterycrafters website of any pottery-making information. 😊
This is great, thank you Can you please share how do I create special glazes? Is it different glaze layers or mixing different ones in a bowl and writing the ingredients
Hi Hanna. Good suggestion. You can do it both ways. Amaco has mixable glazes and you can also layer glazes. Here are a few links to layering videos that may interest you. ruclips.net/video/UBwH85rjafY/видео.html ruclips.net/video/yk77b-JSf3Y/видео.html
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you so much, I have seen this video already, I am using Botz glazes, are they mixable in a container as well and not only in layers? Thanks again, I am new to ceramics and still nervous a bit 🤓
Once again, another great video. I am new to brushing on glaze, I think that I've been putting it on too thin as basically every color I brush on ends up brown. My real question is regarding glazes that run. I love the look of a flowing moving glaze but am curious if I put a area of matte glaze or something else at the bottom if it would help to stop or slow the flow. Any ideas other than to leave the bottom of a bowl with only a thin layer of glaze?
Hi, Ann. Thank you very much. Yes, you can use a stable glaze. Keep in mind if a glaze says breaks, flows, floats, or anything like that it is going to move. Here is a brush glazing video that may be helpful. ruclips.net/video/UBwH85rjafY/видео.html Keep in mind that Amaco Caledon glazes are stable.
I didn't notice you glazing the rim. Did you do it when you did the inside or the outside? Also, if you did it when you did the inside, you put the piece on the rim when you turned it over -- wouldn't that make a problem? Also, do you use stilts, and if so, how do you manage the marks, or if a stilt goes into the glaze if it shifts in the firing? Thanks.
Hi, those are good questions. Yes I glaze the rim when I glaze the inside. This video will show how I do it. About 2 minutes in the video. Here is the link for you ruclips.net/video/3OCJ8XOx1Ts/видео.html I usually put wax resist on the area that touches the kiln and wipe any glaze off that area before I fire in the kiln. Here is an article for you if you would like to glaze the bottom. potterycrafters.com/how-do-you-glaze-the-bottom-of-pottery/ Happy glazing 😊
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you. I guess I don't understand how the rim doesn't get compromised when you turn it over to do the outside, but I'll try it! Right now I do the outside first because of the rim. I read your article on glazing the bottom. Thank you so much. You also mention doing the inside first :). I fired my pots on stilts because the person who commissioned them wanted them to be glazed all the way to the bottom, but bottom unglazed. The firing left brown spots where the stilts were. Do you recommend grinding them, or only the places where if you glaze the bottom the glaze protrudes. Thanks for your quick replies. You are an awesome teacher! One more question. Stilts. I clicked your link and they all say they only fire to cone 03. I fire my glaze kilns at cone 6, so that would mean I can't use those stilts? Are there high fire stilts?
Thank you so much for pointing that out. These are quality steel-pointed stilts. The steel pointed stilts can withstand up to cone 10. I fixed my link. geni.us/OPo4
I loved this video! I am not new to visual arts but totally new to ceramics. I really want to paint some of my artwork on flat ceramics for wall hangings or plaques, plates, ect. I see 2D as I don't have sterio vision so this works best for me. Any video that could demonstrate how glazes react to this technique as compared to pottery. I am going for an impressionist msytical look with glazes and etching on the clay.
Hi Eve, Thank you very much. If I understand correctly. I think using underglazes to get the effect you want. Then apply clear glaze over it. This should work because underglazes are more for drawing on pottery. Even colored slip in the greenware stage could work because you can apply it thicker. I hope this helped.😊
Thank you so much for all of this amazing information. Do you still need to mix glaze with an electric mixer if it is liquid and has a painting medium blended into it?
Very good question. Even if it has a medium that keeps the glaze stable so the minerals don't float to the bottom you will still need to mix your glaze. It doesn't have to be an electric blender as long as your glaze is mixed well. 😊
Hi Robert, I think you meant to say slow glaze fire. Yes, it would because glaze and clay like to be slow-fired. This gives them time to emit the gasses properly and cure the glaze. Firing slower also helps to eliminate pinholes.
Thank you!! I picked up some good tips. I’ve just moved to Europe and set up my studio. They don’t really use wax resist here 🤔. Any tips you have on getting a lighter (and dare I say streaky!) water color effect? Also - any comment on using sponge application for a bold/thick application of contrast rim color. Thank you!!! 🙏🌴🇵🇹
Thank you.😊 Actually, you can use other waxes, like beeswax. It also burns off in the kiln. You can water your underglaze down even add a little glaze thinner. Just a drop at a time. I have a few videos on sponge glazing that may help. 😍
Hello Marie. As always, thank you so much for your videos. I wish I would’ve watched this earlier. I have a platter made with low fire clay, and I decorated it with underglaze. Then I glazed it with clear glaze and glaze fired it at cone 04. It has three small spots where it looks like some particles got in the way, so the glaze didn’t absorbed and it left small bare spots. Can I touch up the spots with the same glaze and re-fire? If so, should I still do it to cone 04 with the same program I used on my kiln the first time around?
Well thank you so much. Yes you can reglaze and refire. Would recommend firing to Cone 06. Here is a link to one of my articles that may be helpful. potterycrafters.com/can-you-reglaze-pottery/
Hi Deb. I think the best brand to start with would be Amaco. Here is a link to my best glazes for you to check out potterycrafters.com/recommended-tools-best-glazes/ 😊
Hi… It was my first time watching your channel, thanks so much for providing a clear and concise tutorial. I am curious about layering different coloured glazes to create different effects, for example a light green with a darker green to create streaking effects. Is this something you have tried? I recognise that the glaze will have be to the same cone but still may have compatibility issues. I’m going to be trying this technique later this week on some test tiles. Any advice you can provide would be appreciated. Thanks, Stu.
Great question. Oh yes, I love to layer. I have layered Amaco, Mayco, and Spectrum Glazes together with success on most of my pottery. Some glazes just don't get along. It is best to test fire to ensure you get the results you are looking for. It is important to look at the label and see if it is a stable glaze or a floating or flowing glaze. That will make a big difference. If you want a streaking effect you will want to use a stable glaze. Happy Glazing 😊
Your welcome Eve.😊 Good question.Yes you can because slip is only watered down clay. Keep in mind it is better that your slip is the same type of clay as your pottery.
If the bottom of your pottery accidentally gets stained, and you do your best to wipe it off, once the wiped stain dries, couldn't you just lightly sand the stain off?
That is a great question. Because the stain can seep into the porous bisqueware It can be hard to sand off, especially if you only fire to cone 06. But you can try and hopefully the stain didn't absorb into the bisqueware as much. 😊
These are great tips!! I just have a question. I made a tiny bottle vase with a small mouth and big body. Is it okay to “water down” a brush glaze and pour it into the vase like I would with a dip glaze? :) thanks 💗💗💗
Thank you. 😍 Yes you can! And no you don't have to water it down to dipping consistency just make sure the brush glaze see not too thick. Here is a video of making a vase. ruclips.net/video/hhKL8_hbSBg/видео.html I glaze at 8:18 in the video. You can also pour on the glaze on the outside if you like. 😊 Happy glazing
My name is Farides and I am new in the pottery world so just I want more video for beginners how many time I need to kiln the pott and how many I need to glass my pottery
Hi Farides. Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. You should bisque fire first, especially as a beginner potter. then glaze fire . The same goes with apply glass to your pottery. It's always best to test fire glass first. Here is the link for over 100 videos for you to choose from ruclips.net/user/PotteryCraftersvideos Here is also a link to my website. potterycrafters.com just type in what you want to know in the search area, and I may have a helpful article for you.
I loved the video, but how did you glaze the top edge of your bowl? Did you do that while glazing the inside first, or just assume that the glaze will flow onto the top edge while it's upside down? Thanks for answering; nice video. (from Sandi)
Thank you. 😊 Great question yes I did glaze the inside first and then did a rim dip at the end I have 30 beginner projects. This video shows how I do it. Here is the link for you ruclips.net/video/6bNGgD2rxXA/видео.html here is the link for the playlist if want to see more ruclips.net/p/PLN-I0Hl1lbyybD8mJTtutoMbzR8uUB5Nd 😍
You have taught me soo much! I have been a slipcaster for many many years and recently started hand building. I’ve re watched so many of your videos. Thank you so much for all of your videos!!!
@@PotteryCrafters think's for Replay to me..the true i never practiced this beautiful job..but Your vidéos gives me the idea to start and take lessons..sorry if i dont respend correctly i'm so Bad in inglish 😁🌷🌷... Good job
Good Question, Virginia. I wait at least 4 hours, but it depends on the climate you live in. I'm in the desert. If your glazed piece is cool to the touch it still has moisture in it. Some potters wait overnight. It's best to be safe than sorry. 😊
So I just got some new clay it’s the air dry clay in a red and white box from hobby lobby I was wondering if you could do a review trying to throw it? Because I don’t want to waste my money on a wheel if I can’t throw it.
Yes, you can. Air-Dry Clay is like porcelain clay when it's wet and can be thrown on the wheel. Make sure you don't get any mixed in with real pottery clay and keep in mind it's not food safe. And thank you for the reveiw suggestion 😊
Hi dear Marie ❤ I've just started pottery yet I haven't yet attend to any glazing classes, do you think I can paint my works at home with readymade brush glazes and then give them to studio to fire them? or without prior knowledge I might damage my works? (my works are already in bisque stage)
Hi Rey. Yes, absolutely! The only important thing you need to do is let them know what the Cone temperature of the Clay and glaze is. Because, If you apply cone 06 glaze to a low-fire clay and the studio mid-fires (cone 5 or 6), the clay and glaze will melt in the kiln.
Very good question. Unfortunately, there are many reasons for this to happen. Because of all the different clays, glazes, firing temperatures, and rate of firing it can be hard to pinpoint. Here are just a few that may help. After the glaze dries you can rub any pinholes you see before placing them in the kiln. After your firing put at least a 5-minute hold on to help the glaze heal. 😊
I have hardly any pins since I started to put a hold on my kiln. I was hoping that would help. You could try a higher bisque or use a cleaner clay body. Giving the gases more time to escape by firing slower and or slower cooling. Open a peephole to carry away the decomposition coming from the clay or glaze. Be careful not to apply the glaze too thick. Hope this helps. 😊
How long can I wait to fire my glaze pieces. Right now I'm painting my pieces with underglaze then do I glaze them all then when ready to fire just fire them All or wait until I'm ready to glaze all of them and then fire
Good question 😊 Once your underglaze is dry you can apply clear glaze. Once the clear glaze is totally dry you can glaze fire. you don't have to fire them right away. I have glazed pottery that I didn't fire for a whole week already and they turned out fine. You just want to make sure your pottery is not cool to the touch before firing. Kilns hate moisture. Happy glazing 😊
That's a good question. Engobes are actually made to be applied after the final fire. The third fire at a much lower temperature Cone 018. around 1300 degrees F 😊
Hellooo! as always, i love yous videos. I would like to ask you something: I use Belissimo glazes by colorobbia, i dont know if uve used them, I applied them on bisque fired pottery and on the first coat it became very powdery, like powder chunks of colored glaze? and overall now that its dry it still leaves dust on my hands. what do you think? is this normal? am i doing something wrong?
Thank you Kelly.😊 Interesting. No I have never used Belissimo glazes by colorobbia. I've never had a problem with any of my glazes flaking or being powdery. I use mainly Amaco, spectrum, and mayco glazes. You can check out these glazes here if you like potterycrafters.com/recommended-tools-best-glazes/ If the final fire results are good you should be fine. I would suggest wearing latex or vinyl gloves when handling your glazed pieces. I hope this helps? let me know. 😊👍
Hello Marie I prepared a transparent powder glaze but I find that the rendering is not very clear I left it to settle for a few weeks do you think that if I remove a little water it will give me a better consistency therefore better results. Thank you in advance.
Good question Robert. If it's not clear it may be that you don't have enough water in it. The specific gravity should be right around 41. put your 100 ml syringe on the scale. then turn it on so you are not weighing the syringe. suck up 100ml of glaze. the water weighs 100 grams so the grams should be around 141. minus the 100 and your specific gravity is 41. Test fire if you need to. if you need a higher specific gravity then add less water. lower specific gravity then add more water. 👍👍
No Dipping glaze recipe yet. Thank you for asking. I have been using Amaco flux Blossom lately. Here is a video with the glaze in it. ruclips.net/video/3OCJ8XOx1Ts/видео.html 😊
I’m a beginner potter and just discovered your channel. You are an excellent teacher and you have a lovely, pleasant voice. Thanks for all the great tips!
My name is Brian and I live and teach elementary school in Portland, Maine. I opened my own studio in December of 2020 and have been slowly learning best practice in glazing. THANK YOU for being so detailed in your tips!
You are a fabulous orator. And the way you speak without superfluous words is perfect for my comprehension. I love your style of teaching. I’m so glad I found you today and yet I don’t remember how that happened. I have subscribed and look forward to catching up with your videos.
I’m not even finished but I have to thank you so deeply for sharing this! I’ve found brush glazing so difficult without attending a class for it; but you’ve answered so many of my questions already! You might have other videos on this I haven’t found yet; but for myself I find it so difficult to get even application of glaze when working with home-mixed or ‘dipping’ glazes. If you’d have the time or energy to do a close-up detailed demonstration of brushing on multiple layers, I’d be so grateful. Looking close enough to see what I should look for when repeating for myself, and pointing out common errors etc. Thanks again!
Hi Alistair. This video may be helpful. Here is the link for you. ruclips.net/video/UBwH85rjafY/видео.html Here are all my videos for you to choose from ruclips.net/user/PotteryCraftersvideos If you have any questions feel free to ask. 😊
I watch your videos before I go to my ceramics class at my local recreation center, because my instructor is sometimes hard to understand because of her accent (I'm from the Southern United States, but I sound like I'm from the Midwestern US).
Thanks!
Thank you for your support 😊
Hi! I’m a college student that started ceramics this semester- I usually don’t leave comments but this video was super helpful and you seem so kind. Thank you for sharing your craft ❤
Thank you very much. I do have over 100 videos to choose from so if you need help with anything you can check these out. Here is the link for you. www.youtube.com/@PotteryCrafters/videos Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. 💖
Your smiling face and voice are so peaceful that after watching your videos, I say that I can accomplish this job every time. Thank you very very much 🥰
Wow, Thank you so much, Kiran! 😍 Glad I can help you on your wonderful creative pottery Journey 💖
True I want to say the all pottery video this one are the best make me fell so good to listen to you, your voice is so peaceful and really nice lady. I love pottery I picked the best pottery wheel because the video from you my lady.
That is great to hear. Thank you Farides.
Thank you! I'm a detailed note taker and love the tip about using a photo album, especially because you can include any photos of the finished piece for reference ☺️
You are so welcome! That's great. Including a photo is a good idea too. I just had them numbered on the computer. 😍 Thank you for the tip😊
Hi Marie. I am a relatively new potter and love watching your videos. You speak slowly and calmly and it is very easy to follow you. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Even for stuff I already know I am happy for your reminders. I work in the studio at our local senior center and am going to encourage the other potters to watch your videos. I love your recommendation to “stay dirty!”
That is great to hear. Thank you so much, Pamela. Happy to help you on your Pottery Crafting journey! I also have a website. For any information you may want to learn about, go to potterycrafters.com Go to the search box, type in what you are looking for, and hit the search button 🔍.
I'm subscribed to several pottery pages on RUclips, and yours are my favorite. You're always easy to understand and full of useful information. Thank you for taking the time to share your skills with us❤️.
Thank you so much Diane 😊
Your fantastic. I just tried the wheel for the first time this week. Glazing next week. Thank you for all your tips and for sharing your knowledge.
You are so welcome!
thankyou for your video tuition. I really enjoyed your voice and delivery.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊
Lots of useful tips. Thank you!
Thanks for such clear and easy to understand videos. Just learning and there is soooomuch to learn. 😩😁
You are so welcome! Yes you right! It can seem over whelming at first but once you the basic do's and don'ts down, it becomes even more fun to craft with clay.😊👍
I took ceramics a long time ago and am just starting to get back into it. Your videos are a great refresher! you go slow enough for me to process the information without sounding condescending like some videos. Thank you, and keep making videos! my next project is a water fountain that doubles as a dog water dish!
Thank you very much Roy. 😊 Awesome! Now that is a cool idea😍
This was very informative. Lots of aspects and steps to glaze your pottery. Thank you.
You're welcome Jeff. We put so much work in our pottery we really want to increase the chances of it turning out 😊
Thank you SO much, every one of your videos has helped me immensely ♥️
You are most welcome. I'm so glad they help. Thank you for letting me know. 💖
hi from Brazil! I'm loving to watch your videos Marie, you exude so much serenity and knowledge, I almost meditate while I learn from you haha thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, you answered many questions that I didn't even know I had
Hi Ana. That is Wonderful! Making Pottery can be meditating also 😀 Thank you so much. 😊
I’ve started a note book after listening to your videos! Thank you very much.
That is Wonderful Anne! ❤️
Thank you for all your information, very helpful.
I was asked to rin a Ceramic Group at our retirement community, of course I am very rusty, because I paint, more then do pottery.
Watching your videos have help me refresh...I refer to myself as the Rusty Potter😉
Thank you
That's cool! Rusty potter. That's cute! So happy to help. 😊
Thank you for the video! It helped me understanding more about glazing.
I appreciate your calm and very sympathic nature…🙏
You are so welcome! That is GREAT to hear. 💖
I love this video. It's SO helpful. Thank you so much!!
Thank you Ewa. Glad it was helpful.
Thank you so much, great tips.
You are most welcome Nicole 😊
Thanks for the tips. I'll ensure that I have a notebook and pen ready. The tip on alternating the horizontal and vertical when painting was very useful. Thanks.
Hi Penny. You are most welcome.
Such a sweet lady. Thank you ❤️
You are so welcome! Thank you Marica 😍
I like what you're putting out there! Thanks for being you!
I appreciate that! Thank you Veronica 😊
Thank you! This video is very helpful.
You're very welcome Jane 😊👍
Thank you for your tutorials. I find them encouraging, clear, and helpful.
Happy to hear that! Thank you Wendy 😍
Saved for my notes! #Excellent #Episode #Keepupthegreatwork
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you! Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊
thanks for all info love it
That's great to hear! 😊
Love all your videos. Your techniques are so clear and helpful.. thank you so much.
Thank you Dario. I'm happy to help you on your pottery crafting journey. There is so much you can do with clay. it's endless 😍
Very cute presentation style 😍
Thank you so much 🤗
Loved the tips and that you kept the mask blooper bit in the video😃
😍 Thank you so much, Alexandra. I had fun making this video. Glad I can help. I sure know how it was when I started. I have a box full of glaze mistakes. 😀
This was a great video. Really simplified the steps for an inexperienced potter like myself. Thank you!
Thank you 😊 Glad it was helpful!
Thankyou so much ! I am a beginner and this video was so useful....you are very sweet too !!
Thank you 😊 Welcome to the world of Pottery crafting. Glad I can help 😊
YOU ARE AMAZING, so grateful for your work!!
Thank you so much Kelly! 😍
Very very good instructions. I really appreciate it. ❤️🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful! Thank you Erica 👍😊
Really enjoy your detailed videos.Thanks
So nice of you Sabina. Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy them.😍
Thank you so much for this video! i a beginner, having started taking classes from a local artist about 3 months ago. My instructor is awesome, but i like watching videos to get a better understanding of techniques! do you have any videos on hand brushing layering techniques including drips? Also hand building tips?
You are so welcome! Here are a few that may be helpful. The hand building tips are on my potterycrafters website. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/tips-for-hand-building-pottery/ At the end of all these videos, I show how I glaze them ruclips.net/p/PLN-I0Hl1lbyybD8mJTtutoMbzR8uUB5Nd Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. Happy to help you. 😊
Wondering with the cookies can you get the cookies of the finished piece if so how
Very good video
Thank you, Will. I think you meant off the finished piece. If so I have this video for you that may help. ruclips.net/video/Jh8vQsfiRqE/видео.html
This roatary tool works great. 😊
geni.us/W6TtzSy
Thank you for your videos. I have a lot to learn about pottery and I appreciate your tutorial assistance! Love how you speak slowly instead of the rapid-fire-speed-talking of some tutorials.
Two questions about using wax resist on the bottoms of bisque ware: One or two coats on the bottom? After applying the wax resist, do I fire the bisque ware again before glazing it (and then fire a third time)?
Thank you Miranda 😊 Those are very good and important questions. You only need one coat of wax resist, wait until the wax resist is completely dry then apply your glaze. The wax resist will burn off during the glaze fire. For more detailed information on wax resist here is a link to my post - potterycrafters.com/what-is-wax-resist-in-pottery-used-for/ 😊
You are an angel
Thank you so much Sydney
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful technique!!!
Thank you Ronald 😊
great video. going to try it tomorrow
That's great Mary. 😍 Glad to help.
Thank you! I struggle so much with glazing, applying oxides, etc. Also, can you please tell me more about that grinding tool? What is the head made of? This was ever so helpful. Watching from 🇲🇹 Malta. 🙂
Hi from Malta, very cool. So happy to help. The Diamond tools work for grinding off glaze. Here is the link for you to check out geni.us/rEEdpbA Here is the link to the rotary tool also geni.us/W6TtzSy
It is very impressive. Thanks. Emilia
Thank you Emilia, glad to help 😍
Really good experience thank you
Always welcome 😍 Glad to help.
@@PotteryCrafters I would like to learn pottery, where are you located?
That's great. I don't have time to teach right now but hope to in the future. As of now, I am just doing videos and my potterycrafters website of any pottery-making information. 😊
@@PotteryCrafters thank you very much
Appreciate you
Thank you 😊
This is great, thank you
Can you please share how do I create special glazes? Is it different glaze layers or mixing different ones in a bowl and writing the ingredients
Hi Hanna. Good suggestion. You can do it both ways. Amaco has mixable glazes and you can also layer glazes.
Here are a few links to layering videos that may interest you. ruclips.net/video/UBwH85rjafY/видео.html ruclips.net/video/yk77b-JSf3Y/видео.html
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you so much, I have seen this video already, I am using Botz glazes, are they mixable in a container as well and not only in layers? Thanks again, I am new to ceramics and still nervous a bit 🤓
You're welcome Hana. Yes being nervous a bit is normal. I think most of us were. If you have any questions feel free to ask. 😊
Once again, another great video. I am new to brushing on glaze, I think that I've been putting it on too thin as basically every color I brush on ends up brown. My real question is regarding glazes that run. I love the look of a flowing moving glaze but am curious if I put a area of matte glaze or something else at the bottom if it would help to stop or slow the flow.
Any ideas other than to leave the bottom of a bowl with only a thin layer of glaze?
Hi, Ann. Thank you very much. Yes, you can use a stable glaze. Keep in mind if a glaze says breaks, flows, floats, or anything like that it is going to move. Here is a brush glazing video that may be helpful. ruclips.net/video/UBwH85rjafY/видео.html Keep in mind that Amaco Caledon glazes are stable.
Thank you for your great video 😍😍🙏🏼
Thanks for watching!😊
Gosh i love your chanel.❤️👍🔥💎🥰👍👌👏
Thank you so much 🤗 Glad it is helpful 😊
Thanx 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You're welcome Mira 🤗
I didn't notice you glazing the rim. Did you do it when you did the inside or the outside? Also, if you did it when you did the inside, you put the piece on the rim when you turned it over -- wouldn't that make a problem? Also, do you use stilts, and if so, how do you manage the marks, or if a stilt goes into the glaze if it shifts in the firing? Thanks.
Hi, those are good questions. Yes I glaze the rim when I glaze the inside. This video will show how I do it. About 2 minutes in the video. Here is the link for you ruclips.net/video/3OCJ8XOx1Ts/видео.html I usually put wax resist on the area that touches the kiln and wipe any glaze off that area before I fire in the kiln. Here is an article for you if you would like to glaze the bottom.
potterycrafters.com/how-do-you-glaze-the-bottom-of-pottery/ Happy glazing 😊
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you. I guess I don't understand how the rim doesn't get compromised when you turn it over to do the outside, but I'll try it! Right now I do the outside first because of the rim. I read your article on glazing the bottom. Thank you so much. You also mention doing the inside first :). I fired my pots on stilts because the person who commissioned them wanted them to be glazed all the way to the bottom, but bottom unglazed. The firing left brown spots where the stilts were. Do you recommend grinding them, or only the places where if you glaze the bottom the glaze protrudes. Thanks for your quick replies. You are an awesome teacher! One more question. Stilts. I clicked your link and they all say they only fire to cone 03. I fire my glaze kilns at cone 6, so that would mean I can't use those stilts? Are there high fire stilts?
Yes you can grind the spots down, I do also. Thank you for bringing the stilts fire temp to my attention. I will look into it and get back to you. 😊
Thank you so much for pointing that out. These are quality steel-pointed stilts. The steel pointed stilts can withstand up to cone 10. I fixed my link. geni.us/OPo4
I loved this video! I am not new to visual arts but totally new to ceramics. I really want to paint some of my artwork on flat ceramics for wall hangings or plaques, plates, ect. I see 2D as I don't have sterio vision so this works best for me. Any video that could demonstrate how glazes react to this technique as compared to pottery. I am going for an impressionist msytical look with glazes and etching on the clay.
Hi Eve, Thank you very much. If I understand correctly. I think using underglazes to get the effect you want. Then apply clear glaze over it. This should work because underglazes are more for drawing on pottery. Even colored slip in the greenware stage could work because you can apply it thicker. I hope this helped.😊
I take phone pix of the piece w the glaze jar, and notes scrawled on the paper table cover
That's great! Thank you so much for sharing. 😊
Thank you so much for all of this amazing information. Do you still need to mix glaze with an electric mixer if it is liquid and has a painting medium blended into it?
Very good question. Even if it has a medium that keeps the glaze stable so the minerals don't float to the bottom you will still need to mix your glaze. It doesn't have to be an electric blender as long as your glaze is mixed well. 😊
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you so much!!!
You are most welcome 😊
Hello Marie, if I cook my pieces with fast glaze rather than fast glaze, will the result have a big difference? Thank you
Hi Robert, I think you meant to say slow glaze fire. Yes, it would because glaze and clay like to be slow-fired. This gives them time to emit the gasses properly and cure the glaze. Firing slower also helps to eliminate pinholes.
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you Marie always good to hear you.
You're welcome Robert.
What did the 'lets stay dirty' at the end refer too???
Clay is a form of dirt. We all get dirty when we are working with Clay. Keep crafting with that clay 😊
@@PotteryCrafters love it! and I will. thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone :)
Thank you!! I picked up some good tips. I’ve just moved to Europe and set up my studio. They don’t really use wax resist here 🤔. Any tips you have on getting a lighter (and dare I say streaky!) water color effect? Also - any comment on using sponge application for a bold/thick application of contrast rim color. Thank you!!! 🙏🌴🇵🇹
Thank you.😊 Actually, you can use other waxes, like beeswax. It also burns off in the kiln. You can water your underglaze down even add a little glaze thinner. Just a drop at a time. I have a few videos on sponge glazing that may help. 😍
Hello Marie. As always, thank you so much for your videos. I wish I would’ve watched this earlier. I have a platter made with low fire clay, and I decorated it with underglaze. Then I glazed it with clear glaze and glaze fired it at cone 04. It has three small spots where it looks like some particles got in the way, so the glaze didn’t absorbed and it left small bare spots. Can I touch up the spots with the same glaze and re-fire? If so, should I still do it to cone 04 with the same program I used on my kiln the first time around?
Well thank you so much. Yes you can reglaze and refire. Would recommend firing to Cone 06. Here is a link to one of my articles that may be helpful. potterycrafters.com/can-you-reglaze-pottery/
@@PotteryCrafters this is so helpful! I read the whole article. Great information. Thank you so much!
That is great! You are most welcome.
Do you have any video about maiolica?
No I don't. That's a good suggestion. I'll look into it. Maiolica is a cool technique 😊
Can you help me find the best home glazing brand?
Hi Deb. I think the best brand to start with would be Amaco. Here is a link to my best glazes for you to check out
potterycrafters.com/recommended-tools-best-glazes/ 😊
Could you tell us where you get your diamond bits?
These are the ones I use. Here is the link for you geni.us/rEEdpbA 😊
Hi… It was my first time watching your channel, thanks so much for providing a clear and concise tutorial. I am curious about layering different coloured glazes to create different effects, for example a light green with a darker green to create streaking effects. Is this something you have tried? I recognise that the glaze will have be to the same cone but still may have compatibility issues. I’m going to be trying this technique later this week on some test tiles. Any advice you can provide would be appreciated. Thanks, Stu.
Great question. Oh yes, I love to layer. I have layered Amaco, Mayco, and Spectrum Glazes together with success on most of my pottery. Some glazes just don't get along. It is best to test fire to ensure you get the results you are looking for. It is important to look at the label and see if it is a stable glaze or a floating or flowing glaze. That will make a big difference. If you want a streaking effect you will want to use a stable glaze. Happy Glazing 😊
Thank you for this video A question Could you use underglaze over slip on leather hard green ware?
Your welcome Eve.😊 Good question.Yes you can because slip is only watered down clay. Keep in mind it is better that your slip is the same type of clay as your pottery.
I can't find anywhere in the notes a link to the video you mention about how to make cookies, can you advise which one it is please?
Thank you very much for letting know. I shall put in a link for it. Here is the link for you ruclips.net/video/FNzQiAsUQsc/видео.html 😊
If the bottom of your pottery accidentally gets stained, and you do your best to wipe it off, once the wiped stain dries, couldn't you just lightly sand the stain off?
That is a great question. Because the stain can seep into the porous bisqueware It can be hard to sand off, especially if you only fire to cone 06. But you can try and hopefully the stain didn't absorb into the bisqueware as much. 😊
These are great tips!! I just have a question. I made a tiny bottle vase with a small mouth and big body. Is it okay to “water down” a brush glaze and pour it into the vase like I would with a dip glaze? :) thanks 💗💗💗
Thank you. 😍 Yes you can! And no you don't have to water it down to dipping consistency just make sure the brush glaze see not too thick. Here is a video of making a vase. ruclips.net/video/hhKL8_hbSBg/видео.html I glaze at 8:18 in the video. You can also pour on the glaze on the outside if you like. 😊 Happy glazing
My name is Farides and I am new in the pottery world so just I want more video for beginners how many time I need to kiln the pott and how many I need to glass my pottery
Hi Farides. Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. You should bisque fire first, especially as a beginner potter. then glaze fire . The same goes with apply glass to your pottery. It's always best to test fire glass first. Here is the link for over 100 videos for you to choose from ruclips.net/user/PotteryCraftersvideos Here is also a link to my website. potterycrafters.com just type in what you want to know in the search area, and I may have a helpful article for you.
I loved the video, but how did you glaze the top edge of your bowl? Did you do that while glazing the inside first, or just assume that the glaze will flow onto the top edge while it's upside down? Thanks for answering; nice video. (from Sandi)
Thank you. 😊 Great question yes I did glaze the inside first and then did a rim dip at the end I have 30 beginner projects. This video shows how I do it. Here is the link for you ruclips.net/video/6bNGgD2rxXA/видео.html here is the link for the playlist if want to see more ruclips.net/p/PLN-I0Hl1lbyybD8mJTtutoMbzR8uUB5Nd 😍
Do you take paying students in your studio? I would learn about glazes with you in person? X
Hi Anne. Thank you so much for asking. I don't right now because of my other job.
You have taught me soo much! I have been a slipcaster for many many years and recently started hand building. I’ve re watched so many of your videos. Thank you so much for all of your videos!!!
Great to hear! Thank you. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions or video ideas 😊
Do you remove the wax resist?
Good question. No it burns off in the kiln. Once you apply it that is the only way it can be removed from the bisqueware.
Take notes ...You are tottaly right..i will take notes for that..think's for the idea
Cool 😊 I learned the hard way. Did you ever stare at the glaze combo thinking, now what glazes did I layer on this one? 😂 I sure did.
@@PotteryCrafters think's for Replay to me..the true i never practiced this beautiful job..but Your vidéos gives me the idea to start and take lessons..sorry if i dont respend correctly i'm so Bad in inglish 😁🌷🌷... Good job
That is just fine. I'm glad your learning and I can help 😍
Also can you paint on glazes like you would if your where painting a picture
If you want to paint like a picture it's best to use underglazes because they behave more like paint. 😊
@@PotteryCrafters thank you so much that's what I thought. Just new and experimenting and learning.
You're welcome Heidi. Glad to help 😍
How long after glazing should you fire your pieces
Good Question, Virginia. I wait at least 4 hours, but it depends on the climate you live in. I'm in the desert. If your glazed piece is cool to the touch it still has moisture in it. Some potters wait overnight. It's best to be safe than sorry. 😊
So I just got some new clay it’s the air dry clay in a red and white box from hobby lobby I was wondering if you could do a review trying to throw it? Because I don’t want to waste my money on a wheel if I can’t throw it.
Yes, you can. Air-Dry Clay is like porcelain clay when it's wet and can be thrown on the wheel. Make sure you don't get any mixed in with real pottery clay and keep in mind it's not food safe. And thank you for the reveiw suggestion 😊
@@PotteryCrafters okay thank you so much
Hi dear Marie ❤
I've just started pottery yet I haven't yet attend to any glazing classes, do you think I can paint my works at home with readymade brush glazes and then give them to studio to fire them?
or without prior knowledge I might damage my works?
(my works are already in bisque stage)
Hi Rey. Yes, absolutely! The only important thing you need to do is let them know what the Cone temperature of the Clay and glaze is. Because, If you apply cone 06 glaze to a low-fire clay and the studio mid-fires (cone 5 or 6), the clay and glaze will melt in the kiln.
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you sincerely for all of the information ♥️ love you.
You are most welcome 💖
I saw that stain on the wax🧐😁
Yes it sure does protect the bottom as long as you wipe the stain off. 😊😀
How to avoid pinholes in brush glazing. Pls guide
Very good question. Unfortunately, there are many reasons for this to happen. Because of all the different clays, glazes, firing temperatures, and rate of firing it can be hard to pinpoint. Here are just a few that may help. After the glaze dries you can rub any pinholes you see before placing them in the kiln. After your firing put at least a 5-minute hold on to help the glaze heal. 😊
@@PotteryCrafters I hold for 20 mins
I have hardly any pins since I started to put a hold on my kiln. I was hoping that would help. You could try a higher bisque or use a cleaner clay body. Giving the gases more time to escape by firing slower and or slower cooling. Open a peephole to carry away the decomposition coming from the clay or glaze. Be careful not to apply the glaze too thick. Hope this helps. 😊
How long can I wait to fire my glaze pieces. Right now I'm painting my pieces with underglaze then do I glaze them all then when ready to fire just fire them All or wait until I'm ready to glaze all of them and then fire
Good question 😊 Once your underglaze is dry you can apply clear glaze. Once the clear glaze is totally dry you can glaze fire. you don't have to fire them right away. I have glazed pottery that I didn't fire for a whole week already and they turned out fine. You just want to make sure your pottery is not cool to the touch before firing. Kilns hate moisture. Happy glazing 😊
@@PotteryCrafters thank you again I'll try and send pictures if I can get an e-mail for you.
Great, you can try going to my website potterycrafters.com/ and put in a request where it says (contact us) 😊
Good! Can you use engobes without bisque firing?
That's a good question. Engobes are actually made to be applied after the final fire. The third fire at a much lower temperature Cone 018. around 1300 degrees F 😊
@@PotteryCrafters thank you!!
You are most welcome. glad to help 😊
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Thank you Sofiko
Hello!
Hello Marie 😊
Is glazing the plates is unhealthy for food use ?
Good question Rewan.😊 Not when it says food safe on the label and the pottery was fired properly and didn't craze (tiny cracks).
Hellooo! as always, i love yous videos. I would like to ask you something: I use Belissimo glazes by colorobbia, i dont know if uve used them, I applied them on bisque fired pottery and on the first coat it became very powdery, like powder chunks of colored glaze? and overall now that its dry it still leaves dust on my hands. what do you think? is this normal? am i doing something wrong?
Thank you Kelly.😊 Interesting. No I have never used Belissimo glazes by colorobbia. I've never had a problem with any of my glazes flaking or being powdery. I use mainly Amaco, spectrum, and mayco glazes. You can check out these glazes here if you like potterycrafters.com/recommended-tools-best-glazes/ If the final fire results are good you should be fine. I would suggest wearing latex or vinyl gloves when handling your glazed pieces. I hope this helps? let me know. 😊👍
Hi. I enjoyed your video. Are you on Instagram?
No, but I am looking into it. Thank you for asking 😍
Lots of very helpful advice, thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊
Love all your videos. Your techniques are so clear and helpful.. thank you so much.😊
That is wonderful. Thank you very much Carolyn 😍
Another helpful, inspiring, clear video with a wealth of information! Thanks so much, Marie! Can't wait to try out all your suggestions!
Thank you MaryJean. So glad it was helpful!💖
Hello Marie I prepared a transparent powder glaze but I find that the rendering is not very clear I left it to settle for a few weeks do you think that if I remove a little water it will give me a better consistency therefore better results. Thank you in advance.
Good question Robert. If it's not clear it may be that you don't have enough water in it. The specific gravity should be right around 41. put your 100 ml syringe on the scale. then turn it on so you are not weighing the syringe. suck up 100ml of glaze. the water weighs 100 grams so the grams should be around 141. minus the 100 and your specific gravity is 41. Test fire if you need to. if you need a higher specific gravity then add less water. lower specific gravity then add more water. 👍👍
Apparently I need a lot more brushes lol. I do love my immersion blender
Thank you so much Kat. 💖
Very helpful instructions! Thank you!
Great to hear! Thank you Sharon 😊
Can I use paraffin wax molten instead of wax resist?
Good question. Yes you can. Any type of wax will work, even bees wax. 😊
Hii do you have a recipe for a mid fire or high fire pink? 😍
No Dipping glaze recipe yet. Thank you for asking. I have been using Amaco flux Blossom lately. Here is a video with the glaze in it. ruclips.net/video/3OCJ8XOx1Ts/видео.html 😊
I’m a beginner potter and just discovered your channel. You are an excellent teacher and you have a lovely, pleasant voice. Thanks for all the great tips!
Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery! Thank you so much 💖
Hi new subscriber...I love the way this video is straight with details thumbs up we will love to see and request more videos ❣️
Welcome to Pottery Crafters. Glad to help you in the art of Pottery making. 😊
I watch your videos and you explain in detail and very professionally.
I appreciate that! Thank you 💖
My name is Brian and I live and teach elementary school in Portland, Maine. I opened my own studio in December of 2020 and have been slowly learning best practice in glazing. THANK YOU for being so detailed in your tips!
That is awesome 😍Thanks for sharing! It's great to have your own studio. So glad I can help. If you have any questions feel free to ask. 😊
You are a fabulous orator. And the way you speak without superfluous words is perfect for my comprehension. I love your style of teaching. I’m so glad I found you today and yet I don’t remember how that happened. I have subscribed and look forward to catching up with your videos.
Wow, thank you! 😍 Welcome to the channel
I’m not even finished but I have to thank you so deeply for sharing this! I’ve found brush glazing so difficult without attending a class for it; but you’ve answered so many of my questions already!
You might have other videos on this I haven’t found yet; but for myself I find it so difficult to get even application of glaze when working with home-mixed or ‘dipping’ glazes. If you’d have the time or energy to do a close-up detailed demonstration of brushing on multiple layers, I’d be so grateful. Looking close enough to see what I should look for when repeating for myself, and pointing out common errors etc.
Thanks again!
Hi Alistair. This video may be helpful. Here is the link for you. ruclips.net/video/UBwH85rjafY/видео.html
Here are all my videos for you to choose from ruclips.net/user/PotteryCraftersvideos
If you have any questions feel free to ask. 😊
I watch your videos before I go to my ceramics class at my local recreation center, because my instructor is sometimes hard to understand because of her accent (I'm from the Southern United States, but I sound like I'm from the Midwestern US).
Thank you! I'm glad I can help. I'm from the Midwest and live in the Southwest US. 😊
Thank you for not rushing, so I can take notes. And the clear explanations are very helpful 🙏🏼☮️
You are welcome Gayle! 😍 Thank you, happy to help.😊