Hi Mary! I was thrilled to come across your video demonstration of your beautiful work and I hope you continue to make more videos! I was given the gift of your book and two of your tumblers a year ago when I visited Ladysmith from Saskatchewan. I loved your story and read the entire book in one sitting. You are such an authentic and inspiring person! Thank you for sharing your work and knowledge with us!
Mary you’re fantastic. I loved watching you. Thank you so much for sharing. I’ve just been doing pottery 1 day a week for a year. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge 🎉
Loved the demo! Have admired your work for many MANY years. Will be adding your book to my collection. One question - your batt was on a blue fibre (?) on your wheel - purpose of this?
Hi Melody, the thin pad you see on the wheel stops bat wobble 😊 you get it wet, put the bat on and presto…no annoying wobble. Glad you enjoyed the video and are going to get my book. Every time someone buys a copy of the book they are supporting other potters through their purchase, it’s a good thing! 😊🦊
So enjoyable, great bedtime watching!. The way you pinch your edges is pretty - and then you wipe over them. But do you find the edges then are more liable to chip? I often wonder if chips are because I haven't compressed the rims enough. Thanks!
If the edge is super thin it will chip and/or not take the glaze well. It’s best to try to keep it to a reasonable thickness while still retaining the torn look. Glad you’re enjoying the videos 😁🦊
Just superb work. Thank you so much for sharing your methods. I am inspired to get back to the wheel. Can I ask why you chose raku clay as you don't raku fire?
Hi Amanda, I’m pleased that you are enjoying the videos. I hire a videographer to create these videos and offer them free to the potters as part of my Mary Fox Legacy project. My book, My Life as a Potter, is a fundraiser for the project, all royalties are being donated to the project. In the book I cover questions like yours, the book is crammed full of tips from beginning to end and also covers why I ended up using a raku clay body for all my decorative pieces. In a nutshell, the raku clay affords me the ability to create forms that would be very challenging with a regular clay body. I am starting work on another book that is designed to inspire potters to try different approaches to glazing. I am developing new finishes for the pieces in the upcoming book, these are all being photographed so I can lead the potters through the process from start to finish. I am guessing the new book will be a couple of years off, it will continue from where my last book ended. 😊🦊
Hi Mary!
I was thrilled to come across your video demonstration of your beautiful work and I hope you continue to make more videos! I was given the gift of your book and two of your tumblers a year ago when I visited Ladysmith from Saskatchewan. I loved your story and read the entire book in one sitting. You are such an authentic and inspiring person! Thank you for sharing your work and knowledge with us!
Mary you’re fantastic. I loved watching you. Thank you so much for sharing. I’ve just been doing pottery 1 day a week for a year. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge 🎉
Thank you for sharing your process and your lovely self. Your work is beautiful!
Humilité, humour, enthousiasme, talent et générosité. Tout cela pour une seule artiste... j'adore 💕 !
What a ❤️ lovely compliment 😊🦊
Great lesson. Thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing your exceptional beautiful artistic work , it's a real pleasure to watch you making these beautiful pieces 💗🙏
highly entertaining. You have a delightful manner.
Thank you Mary, just beautiful I love the copper with the black 😊 and I have your wonderful book.
Thank you for your expertise ❤
Great filming. Captured everything in amazing detail.
Video looks great. I’m going to go check out that book.
Amazing video, thanks so much
Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your technique.
Great demo Mary! Enjoyed seeing the whole process!!
Awesome 💖👌
Beautiful work - great camera work!
She is very entertaining!!!
Thank you.
Loved the demo! Have admired your work for many MANY years. Will be adding your book to my collection. One question - your batt was on a blue fibre (?) on your wheel - purpose of this?
Hi Melody, the thin pad you see on the wheel stops bat wobble 😊 you get it wet, put the bat on and presto…no annoying wobble. Glad you enjoyed the video and are going to get my book. Every time someone buys a copy of the book they are supporting other potters through their purchase, it’s a good thing! 😊🦊
So enjoyable, great bedtime watching!. The way you pinch your edges is pretty - and then you wipe over them. But do you find the edges then are more liable to chip? I often wonder if chips are because I haven't compressed the rims enough. Thanks!
If the edge is super thin it will chip and/or not take the glaze well. It’s best to try to keep it to a reasonable thickness while still retaining the torn look. Glad you’re enjoying the videos 😁🦊
Just superb work. Thank you so much for sharing your methods. I am inspired to get back to the wheel.
Can I ask why you chose raku clay as you don't raku fire?
Hi Amanda, I’m pleased that you are enjoying the videos. I hire a videographer to create these videos and offer them free to the potters as part of my Mary Fox Legacy project. My book, My Life as a Potter, is a fundraiser for the project, all royalties are being donated to the project. In the book I cover questions like yours, the book is crammed full of tips from beginning to end and also covers why I ended up using a raku clay body for all my decorative pieces. In a nutshell, the raku clay affords me the ability to create forms that would be very challenging with a regular clay body. I am starting work on another book that is designed to inspire potters to try different approaches to glazing. I am developing new finishes for the pieces in the upcoming book, these are all being photographed so I can lead the potters through the process from start to finish. I am guessing the new book will be a couple of years off, it will continue from where my last book ended. 😊🦊
Did you buff the inside of this bowl??
I don’t remember but usually I don’t as it doesn’t seem to make much of a difference 😊🦊
I wonder what kind of crawl glaze you are using? Do you make it yourself or is it bought in a store? Thanks!
Hi, I do make my glazes 😊 there is lots of info, recipes and more glazing tips in my book, www.maryfoxpottery.ca/book/. Happy potting!
what is the black stain recipe? and will it fire cone 10 reduction?
@@nancyfargo4209 I’ve never fired it that hot so I don’t know, recipe is in my book 😊🦊