I’m trying to start up pottery on the wheel! I’m so glad you post these videos, I’m trying my hardest to raise money as a 12 year old. I took a summer school class this year and found out I had a talent for it and really enjoyed it. Then talked to my parents about it and they were open to trying to help me out. I’m super excited to try it out, thank you for the advice!
This is so sweet! Reminds me of myself when I was a little girl. If you still have an interest in pottery and haven’t gotten supplies have your parents respond to this and send me their Venmo username, I’m happy to make a $ contribution with what we can. My husband is a teacher and I’m a former teacher now stay at home mom, love seeing kids with such awesome passions like pottery. Hope my kids find a love for such awesome hobbies when they’re older! 😃
Literally not even done with this video and had to comment that you are SO HELPFUL. Wow, thank you, really. I am looking to start my own ceramics operation at home and needed to know where to start and how I would fire things if I didn't have a kiln of my own!
Took a class last summer and I just haven't had a chance to get back to a studio. I've been thinking about working from home but wondered if I could drop my projects off somewhere. Thanks for the info 😉
Good Day, I decided not to rent a kiln, because there was this "excellent" package deal. So, I ordered a brand new Caldera XL test kiln. When I opened the packaging to inspect the kiln, I noticed it have some incomplete sealant between the floor and wall bricks. In addition, I noticed the lid had a chipped about 1"x0.5" and another minor chip. There was also a heating element kind of off-seated. When the vendor got back to me, they were saying this is normal, to be expected, and most seasoned potters would find these things cosmetic and can be easily sealed/repaired. However as a customer of various products (stained glass to clothes to food), I can't find their explanation logical. I actually do quality for work and if a supplier would have shipped a part in that condition, I would reject it and then write the supplier up dinging their ratings. Then it was starting to sound as if, they were going about to hint that I could do the minor sealant repairs. This is starting to sound/smell fishy, I wanted to get your opinion and thoughts. Is this really normal? Or is this just the result of poor packaging? Or are they trying to pull a fast one because I'm a novice? I greatly appreciate all and any advice you have.
Community studios near me require you to have 75 hours of classes from them and only fire with the clay they sell. I’m a newbie and want to hand build at home and learn but can’t afford a kiln or paying for that many classes and then the membership.
Thanks for your great videos! They are a big help in these strange times, where most of the clay courses are cancelled, studio owners are wary and I'm thinking about setting myself up with a wheel at home. Do you have any tipps on transporting greenware to the place of the kiln? As you said, dry greenware is so brittle and delicate - how do you manage that?
Thanks for your kind words! Definitely the best way to do it is to transport during the leatherhard stage, whenever possible. Wrap them well and transport them in a firm box or basket.
Hello!!! Is there a pottery wheel you can recommend? I'm looking at brent c wheels but they are pricey. I want to know if there is an alternative. Thanks in advance
Thank you for for all the great tips refreshing my pottery knowledge as it's been years. I'm wanting to make custom unglazed sandstone planters for my tropical Bonsai hobby. I have found a small kiln that gets to 1200c, would this be fine for unglazed planters?
It depends on the clay. Make sure your clay will vitrify at 1200, or you'll have leaky planters (unless you want leaky planters!) I suggest you go for earthenware clay, that vitrifies at about 1100c.
I’m trying to start up pottery on the wheel! I’m so glad you post these videos, I’m trying my hardest to raise money as a 12 year old. I took a summer school class this year and found out I had a talent for it and really enjoyed it. Then talked to my parents about it and they were open to trying to help me out. I’m super excited to try it out, thank you for the advice!
This is so sweet! Reminds me of myself when I was a little girl. If you still have an interest in pottery and haven’t gotten supplies have your parents respond to this and send me their Venmo username, I’m happy to make a $ contribution with what we can. My husband is a teacher and I’m a former teacher now stay at home mom, love seeing kids with such awesome passions like pottery. Hope my kids find a love for such awesome hobbies when they’re older! 😃
Literally not even done with this video and had to comment that you are SO HELPFUL. Wow, thank you, really. I am looking to start my own ceramics operation at home and needed to know where to start and how I would fire things if I didn't have a kiln of my own!
yay! I’m happy i could help you!
I never thought of renting, great idea - thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
As a beginning Potter, by love your videos. You answer all of my questions
I’m so glad I found your channel, this is all so helpful!!
Took a class last summer and I just haven't had a chance to get back to a studio. I've been thinking about working from home but wondered if I could drop my projects off somewhere. Thanks for the info 😉
You got this!
Randomly came to this channel and loved it
Good Day,
I decided not to rent a kiln, because there was this "excellent" package deal. So, I ordered a brand new Caldera XL test kiln. When I opened the packaging to inspect the kiln, I noticed it have some incomplete sealant between the floor and wall bricks. In addition, I noticed the lid had a chipped about 1"x0.5" and another minor chip. There was also a heating element kind of off-seated. When the vendor got back to me, they were saying this is normal, to be expected, and most seasoned potters would find these things cosmetic and can be easily sealed/repaired.
However as a customer of various products (stained glass to clothes to food), I can't find their explanation logical. I actually do quality for work and if a supplier would have shipped a part in that condition, I would reject it and then write the supplier up dinging their ratings. Then it was starting to sound as if, they were going about to hint that I could do the minor sealant repairs.
This is starting to sound/smell fishy, I wanted to get your opinion and thoughts. Is this really normal? Or is this just the result of poor packaging? Or are they trying to pull a fast one because I'm a novice?
I greatly appreciate all and any advice you have.
Community studios near me require you to have 75 hours of classes from them and only fire with the clay they sell. I’m a newbie and want to hand build at home and learn but can’t afford a kiln or paying for that many classes and then the membership.
This is my experience as well. Ruins the whole pottery at home experience.
Thanks for your great videos! They are a big help in these strange times, where most of the clay courses are cancelled, studio owners are wary and I'm thinking about setting myself up with a wheel at home. Do you have any tipps on transporting greenware to the place of the kiln? As you said, dry greenware is so brittle and delicate - how do you manage that?
Thanks for your kind words! Definitely the best way to do it is to transport during the leatherhard stage, whenever possible. Wrap them well and transport them in a firm box or basket.
hey! just found your channel and i'm really grateful for your videos! so informative. what are your thoughts on single firing?
I am intrigued by it, but I've never tried it myself! I've heard it's tricky but doable!
thank you so much for this informative video! :)
You're so welcome!
Hello!!! Is there a pottery wheel you can recommend? I'm looking at brent c wheels but they are pricey. I want to know if there is an alternative. Thanks in advance
We use Shimpo RK-55. They are good for beginners and cheaper I think.
thank you very much for your advise! it'a a big help for me
How much should I expect it to cost if I wanted to rent a kiln from a private potter?
So this will vary WILDLY depending on where in the world you are located. We charge 5e per kilo of pottery.
Thank you for for all the great tips refreshing my pottery knowledge as it's been years. I'm wanting to make custom unglazed sandstone planters for my tropical Bonsai hobby. I have found a small kiln that gets to 1200c, would this be fine for unglazed planters?
It depends on the clay. Make sure your clay will vitrify at 1200, or you'll have leaky planters (unless you want leaky planters!) I suggest you go for earthenware clay, that vitrifies at about 1100c.
Hi you can’t talk about how we can fire the pottery it’s in the house