This is so fun. After we spoke yesterday I watched some of the videos, the same handful of videos that are available that I’ve watched before, and I thought about having to clean it!! Glad to see they have that thing to help clean it. The older the clay or slip the better! Aged clay is much more plastic than new!! To get the water off the top use a clean dry sponge!! The paint brush technique is what I really want to try. It’s such a beautiful creative flower. You did so well with your first flowers!!! You used to decorate cakes didn’t you? I remembered that when I saw how amazingly well you were doing! Haha. By the way your handwriting is just beautiful!! Sorry this got so long my gosh how does that happen! Remember that when it dries it will be much less raised and smaller since the clay shrinks. When you use wet slip it shrinks a lot more because there is so much water in it. This would be awesome to write the names on the bottom part of your mugs! Try different sized brushes and with different hairs to get a little difference for the flowers too!! This was so fun!! Love it!! ❤❤❤
I agree there are so few videos o the airpen - I keep searching and finding the same ones time over. Hopefully this playlist will be helpful for others as I bumble my way through LOL. The cleaning part was so easy with the plunger. I must remember to tap out air bubbles in the tube before I add the antigravity stopper. The 2nd syringe had barely any bubbles! Didn't know about older slip the better! Interesting...wondering what you can add to make it thinker without having to add more dried clay and re-sieve. Currently just left the top off and hoping it will thicken up quickly so I can have another go. The paintbrush technique is my favourite, but I think it needs to be thicker to have more of a 3D effect, but so easy and therapeutic to do. Don't really need to change the nibs, as you can adjust the flow with the air compressor adjustable knob and the flow by taking your finger off. That was something I didn't realise initially. LOL - Yes I am professionally trained as a cake decorator - the old school techniques with royal icing and piping bags. This feels very natural to me, but more like a pencil that a piping bag. My handwriting with a piping bag was always so much more flowy than my normal handwriting. Nice to play with the sweeps and curves. I noticed the shrinkage was more than normal when I checked the boards the following day, and realised it was because there was more water content in there - that's when I decided I needed it to be thicker so it can be more raised and retain much more texture after shrinkage. Never thought about writing on the bottom of pieces....now that's a nice idea to try too! Never ending! Oh yes - different sized brushes for different flower effects! You're a fountain of knowledge and inspiration! Thanks Michele, always love your lengthy comments, they're the best!
@ Aaaw Jeanette that makes me feel so good. Thank you. I don’t mean to make them so long but I have so many things in my head! Hahaha. So glad I can help. The only way to thicken the slip without having dry to add to it is to put it in a bigger container that way it has a lot more surface area to dry. Then let it sit out. But you want to stir it occasionally or it will get lumpy and you will have to really sieve it. I sometimes even spread a bunch out on a smooth surface pretty thinly and then have a fan on it while using a pallets knife to mix it. It takes a bit but but I really love playing with it. You can also do this to glazes. I’m currently drying out some running hot chowder to see how it works!!❤️❤️❤️
@@FarForestCeramics Hi, i enjoyed the video. You did so well at explaining just what you were doing and showing what was happening with the pen. Thank you, I have never seen one of these pens before. Also, slip can be thickened by spreading it onto a plaster slab. It may be better to put some gauze on the slab, under the slip so that you can lift the slip off the slab without scraping the plaster along with the slip. You likely know that you shouldn't get plaster bits into clay or slip.🙂Thanks again, from Carol, Bobcaygeon, ON Canada
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
I have an air pen and I love it! If you use that screw on plunger thing, you can put it right in your slip and suck it right up into the pen. This helps not get air bubbles. You do have to get the right slip consistency but it’s worth the time to get that right. Also, leave the tips off when you fill the canisters this way.
Thanks for that tip! I contacted the supplier for some info and they watched my video and said the same. Can't believe how much of a blonde moment I had. Tried this technique yesterday and it was SO much better. Told you I didn't know what I was doing lol
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
Wow! What an awesome tool! My mind is buzzing with all the possibilities for using that pen! I will have to get one when I get a studio. Thanks for recording what you found!
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You are absolutely right, Jeanette! There is relatively no info on RUclips about how to use the Air pen. I am so glad you did this. Thanks for sharing and congratulations in your new fun present!
You are so welcome! I was quite surprised how hard it was to search for RUclips info on the product. It felt a bit daunting opening the box and working out where to start - but once you know its so straight forwards. Who knows how this journey will go but will document it and hope it helps others in the same position as I was in. Having fun is the whole purpose and I'm LOVING this birthday gift! Happy 2025 to you :)
Hi Audrey :) I've just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
@FarForestCeramics OK, I joined. I am curious where your airpen was purchased but I will ask that on the Group Page so everyone can see the answer. Thank you Jeannette!
Welllll I bought one of the air pens at t least 2-3 years ago. Never took it out and investigated it. So while you were looking through the parts and explaining I pulled mine out and did the same. I’m going to have to make some slip and play with it! Thank you for doing this video 😊
Oh WOW!!!! That's made me so happy! Would love to hear how you get on, and any hints or tips you may have. Once you start playing with it the mind works overtime with possibilities and inspiration. I'm just trying to thicken up some slip more to have my 2nd play. I want it the thickness of a buttercream icing next time :) Have fun!
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Oh my goodness Jeanette, I can see you making some absolutely stunning pieces with the aide of this little gadget! I can't wait to see what you come up with!
I need to unpuddle my brain first - too many ideas popping up LOL Its pretty damned cool, and less stress on the hands. Exciting to see how this evolves :)
Great video and demonstration Jeanette! It makes me want to revisit slip decoration again! When I first started my pottery journey I did a ton of work using various surface decorations but hand cramping etc made me stop...this tool may make me investigate it further! Thanks for sharing!
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
You're so welcome! I though people would be too bored by it LOL I struggled to find a tutorial style video for a total beginner showing where to start, so recorded it just in case it helped others. I'm shocked at how many people were in the same situation. I'll keep recording and uploading my journey with the Airpen in this playlist for anyone who is interested - but seriously, if you can get hold of one - I'd highly recommend it!
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
Its so easy to use Ellen. It feels quite natrual to hold and feels very much like cake decorating which is what I used to do professionally 30+ years ago. Still just experimenting at this stage but excited to see where this goes.
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
Wow! I actually had to go dig mine out (it's actually a Wilton Icing Airpen... I've had it for awhile). I will be experimenting with it soon, and I'll share my findings. Thank you!
Wilton ! That name is like a blast from the past! I used to be a professional cake decorator over 30+ years ago and did so much work with royal icing piping. Can't wait to hear how you get one. Hopefully we can share hints and tips! Good luck and hope you have awesome fun!
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
Jeanette. I have had one for a couple of years. Now I know how to use it, thanks to you I’ll pull it off the shelf and give it a go. Love the mug idea.
Setting it up was the daunting thing for me, not quite knowing how to use it. But it's soooo easy, I don't know why I didn't unbox it sooner! Hoping to try on some pieces tomorrow with some thicker slip. Hope to record and upload progress. Would love to know how you get on!
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
I got one of the air pens before Christmas have been afraid to try it. But now after watching you tomorrow i will break it out of the box and give it a try. You are very inspiring Thanks you so much.
Thanks so much - I'm really pleased its inspired you to get it out the box and have a play, You wont regret it I promise. I just wish I'd managed to prepare some thicker slip in advance LOL Thats my next job - reclaim and make thicker slip!
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
@WhiteStoneCottagePottery it was hard to locate one in the UK as they are made in the US and no one stocks them here. So I was super thrilled when my mum managed to source on each for a birthday gift for me. I was ecstatic! So much fun to play woth!
Thank you so much for posting this video! I have been thinking about getting one of these for a few years, but always put it off. I have arthritis in my hands so can’t squeeze the bottles. One of these air pens would be great for applying the Stroke and Coat onto my carved pieces. I am really looking forward to see your creations using it.
Im so glad this video helped you. I totally think this would be perfect for you. Squeezing the bottles always put me off using them with glaze or slip - but this is super easy to fill and clean and the application process is just a dream, and no stress on the hands at all. I'm hoping to try stroke and coat with it too :)
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
If you like using slip as decoration it would be a worthwhile investment - the problem was for me to try to get hold of one as they are made in the US I believe. Excited to have another go with it but with a thicker slip this time. Maybe like a creamy buttercream consistency, not double cream consistency (if that makes any sense!)
@ yeah I always was on the look out for it! But now I Will order it from the US. As I can see it is totally worth it! Curious to see if it even works better with thicker slib!
I was surprised there was not much available as a tutorial myself. It took me 3 months before I had a) the time and b) plucked up enough courage to work out how to use it! LOL SO glad I did. I wasn't sure if the video would be of any interest to others, but due to my lack in finding much out there on the topic thought I would record and post my journey. So glad I did, it seems I was not the only one wondering where to start. I don't know what I'm doing so my journey will definitely be one based on learning from mistakes and discovery but already had a lot of tips and advice from guys following this video which I'm so thrilled about. Hope you get yours out now and give it a go. Would love to hear how you get on with it too and we can share tips LOL
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
I absolutely loved playing with it, has great potential. Just need to have slightly thicker slip I feel to retain the £d effect when it dries and shrinks.
LOL - It amazing just how easy it was to set up and clean up too. Just got to organise all the inspiration in my head of ideas into some sort of logical project! I'll keep adding to the playlist with any airpen project I do. If you get one would love to hear how you get on with it too
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@@FarForestCeramicsI can no longer find it on Amazon but I have put it in my 'basket' from the manufacturers, so it will be a birthday pressie for me next month and I can't wait. Would love to share tips etc. x
@@wendymoyle1328 worth waiting for my discount code to be activated to claim your 10% off. Just add 'Jeanette' as the coupon code at checkout. Hope to get it activated in the 2 days.
You absolutely should! If I can do this on my very first out the box try I think anyone can do it! Its so easy to use with slip and I believe you can use glaze, underglaze, coloured slip - its awesome!!!
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@MeandmyfireflyEZCreations Hi , it is something that was originally invented for use with icing and it's now found a place in the pottery world. The company is Silk Paints. Go to Silkpaint.com. the product yoir looking for is Air Pen Colour Dispenser www.silkpaint.com/airpen/index.htm Silkpaints are just creating a discount code for me which should be available in the next 2 days which gives you 10% off. Just quote 'Jeanette' in the coupon code box at checkout. Hope that helps.
I think the 2nd slip looks perfect not too runny. Uve made me want to get mine out again. They r sooo fun to play with. U got air bubbles because u put the red plug in but then u need to use the long thing w the red plastic hook on the end to push the plug down to compress the slip in the tube. Then put it in the air pen. Hope that makes sense. It’s not too runny I don’t think. U can colour yr slip w ug too. Haha yes celadons! That’s my fav technique too. I’ll dm u a vid if I can find it. Sent lol. U can even do it on bisque i have. U just have to be reeeeally careful not to brush or knock it off even when putting in kiln. I rebisqued before glazing and it stuck on. Isn’t it addictive?? I don’t empty my tubes I leave them full w little red caps on. U can buy more canisters from air pen too. Pearls and lacework is pretty too. I’ve done the stencil thing too works great! U can embellish transfers too. Enjoy!
I thought the 2nd slip looked ok until I saw how much it shrank the following day and the flowers didnt have as much definition as before. I think it needs to be slightly thicker and holding its shape more if I'm doing the leaf/flower style work to retain the texture and 3D effect. I realised Id trapped airbubbles the minute I started using the first syringe LOL, good idea to use the antigravity red plug to push it down, although it seemed to also work by tapping it down when I used the 2nd syringe? Ahh coloured slip - nice idea too! Thanks for sending the video - will check that out tonight! Its totally addictive, although I need to have a bit of a plan with design I think before I start on a piece LOL. Oh the unlimited list of potential projects is unreal!!! So looking forwards to playing more with this! I may become obsessed!
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
Hi, I understood it was a US product, and was exceptionally hard to located for delivery to the UK. Not sure where you are based. I found it on Amazon - but marked as currently unavailable. I kept searching daily for 4 months and then one day it popped up as available for delivery to UK, small stock levels. I ordered and following day all the stock had gone. This was the link I used www.amazon.co.uk/SugarVeil-20-110K-SugarVeil%C2%AE-AirPen-Dispenser/dp/B00TXW5OCK I also considered buying from them direct - www.sugarveil.com/shop but looked like they sold via Amazon to UK stores. Hope this helps.
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
Hi, I understood it was a US product, and was exceptionally hard to located for delivery to the UK. Not sure where you are based. I found it on Amazon - but marked as currently unavailable. I kept searching daily for 4 months and then one day it popped up as available for delivery to UK, small stock levels. I ordered and following day all the stock had gone. This was the link I used www.amazon.co.uk/SugarVeil-20-110K-SugarVeil%C2%AE-AirPen-Dispenser/dp/B00TXW5OCK I also considered buying from them direct - www.sugarveil.com/shop but looked like they sold via Amazon to UK stores. Hope this helps.
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
@janskellion3830 I think you're totally right! But I also found out since the video that I can use the plunger tool to suck up the slip too, which then doesn't give me Air bubbles! Who knew lol
Sadly I didn't have anything in greenware stage for me to play on first time, and to be honest I was just trying to see how it worked initially. I've already thrown a piece which I am now going to use the Airpen on and take it through firing and glazing.
This is so fun. After we spoke yesterday I watched some of the videos, the same handful of videos that are available that I’ve watched before, and I thought about having to clean it!! Glad to see they have that thing to help clean it. The older the clay or slip the better! Aged clay is much more plastic than new!! To get the water off the top use a clean dry sponge!! The paint brush technique is what I really want to try. It’s such a beautiful creative flower. You did so well with your first flowers!!! You used to decorate cakes didn’t you? I remembered that when I saw how amazingly well you were doing! Haha. By the way your handwriting is just beautiful!! Sorry this got so long my gosh how does that happen! Remember that when it dries it will be much less raised and smaller since the clay shrinks. When you use wet slip it shrinks a lot more because there is so much water in it. This would be awesome to write the names on the bottom part of your mugs! Try different sized brushes and with different hairs to get a little difference for the flowers too!! This was so fun!! Love it!! ❤❤❤
I agree there are so few videos o the airpen - I keep searching and finding the same ones time over. Hopefully this playlist will be helpful for others as I bumble my way through LOL. The cleaning part was so easy with the plunger. I must remember to tap out air bubbles in the tube before I add the antigravity stopper. The 2nd syringe had barely any bubbles! Didn't know about older slip the better! Interesting...wondering what you can add to make it thinker without having to add more dried clay and re-sieve. Currently just left the top off and hoping it will thicken up quickly so I can have another go. The paintbrush technique is my favourite, but I think it needs to be thicker to have more of a 3D effect, but so easy and therapeutic to do. Don't really need to change the nibs, as you can adjust the flow with the air compressor adjustable knob and the flow by taking your finger off. That was something I didn't realise initially. LOL - Yes I am professionally trained as a cake decorator - the old school techniques with royal icing and piping bags. This feels very natural to me, but more like a pencil that a piping bag. My handwriting with a piping bag was always so much more flowy than my normal handwriting. Nice to play with the sweeps and curves. I noticed the shrinkage was more than normal when I checked the boards the following day, and realised it was because there was more water content in there - that's when I decided I needed it to be thicker so it can be more raised and retain much more texture after shrinkage. Never thought about writing on the bottom of pieces....now that's a nice idea to try too! Never ending! Oh yes - different sized brushes for different flower effects! You're a fountain of knowledge and inspiration! Thanks Michele, always love your lengthy comments, they're the best!
@ Aaaw Jeanette that makes me feel so good. Thank you. I don’t mean to make them so long but I have so many things in my head! Hahaha. So glad I can help. The only way to thicken the slip without having dry to add to it is to put it in a bigger container that way it has a lot more surface area to dry. Then let it sit out. But you want to stir it occasionally or it will get lumpy and you will have to really sieve it. I sometimes even spread a bunch out on a smooth surface pretty thinly and then have a fan on it while using a pallets knife to mix it. It takes a bit but but I really love playing with it. You can also do this to glazes. I’m currently drying out some running hot chowder to see how it works!!❤️❤️❤️
@@FarForestCeramics Hi, i enjoyed the video. You did so well at explaining just what you were doing and showing what was happening with the pen. Thank you, I have never seen one of these pens before. Also, slip can be thickened by spreading it onto a plaster slab. It may be better to put some gauze on the slab, under the slip so that you can lift the slip off the slab without scraping the plaster along with the slip. You likely know that you shouldn't get plaster bits into clay or slip.🙂Thanks again, from Carol, Bobcaygeon, ON Canada
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
@@FarForestCeramics What a great idea! Thanks for this!
I have an air pen and I love it! If you use that screw on plunger thing, you can put it right in your slip and suck it right up into the pen. This helps not get air bubbles. You do have to get the right slip consistency but it’s worth the time to get that right. Also, leave the tips off when you fill the canisters this way.
Thanks for that tip! I contacted the supplier for some info and they watched my video and said the same. Can't believe how much of a blonde moment I had. Tried this technique yesterday and it was SO much better. Told you I didn't know what I was doing lol
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
Wow! What an awesome tool! My mind is buzzing with all the possibilities for using that pen! I will have to get one when I get a studio. Thanks for recording what you found!
I can imagine you would find that so useful and inspiring with all your artwork! Its a starting point for me and I'm excited to see where this goes.
Hi, just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
Definitely looks fun and better than using the bottle applicators and squeezing manually.👍🏻❤
Its on a totally different level! So easy to use and fill up and clean, I was shocked at the results I had with my very first time use!
You are absolutely right, Jeanette! There is relatively no info on RUclips about how to use the Air pen. I am so glad you did this. Thanks for sharing and congratulations in your new fun present!
You are so welcome! I was quite surprised how hard it was to search for RUclips info on the product. It felt a bit daunting opening the box and working out where to start - but once you know its so straight forwards. Who knows how this journey will go but will document it and hope it helps others in the same position as I was in. Having fun is the whole purpose and I'm LOVING this birthday gift! Happy 2025 to you :)
Hi Audrey :) I've just set up a Facebook group called 'Pottery and the Airpen'. I thought it’d be a great space for us to share tips, tricks, experiences, and even show off some of the amazing pieces we create with the airpen. Whether you’re thinking about getting one, just starting out, or already a pro and happy to share your wisdom, this group is for you! If that sounds like your vibe, I’d love to see you there and chat! facebook.com/groups/1812197069428241
@FarForestCeramics OK, I joined. I am curious where your airpen was purchased but I will ask that on the Group Page so everyone can see the answer. Thank you Jeannette!
@AudreyLynnStudios Thanks Audrey, very helpful 😊
Welllll I bought one of the air pens at t least 2-3 years ago. Never took it out and investigated it. So while you were looking through the parts and explaining I pulled mine out and did the same. I’m going to have to make some slip and play with it! Thank you for doing this video 😊
Oh WOW!!!! That's made me so happy! Would love to hear how you get on, and any hints or tips you may have. Once you start playing with it the mind works overtime with possibilities and inspiration. I'm just trying to thicken up some slip more to have my 2nd play. I want it the thickness of a buttercream icing next time :) Have fun!
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Oh my goodness Jeanette, I can see you making some absolutely stunning pieces with the aide of this little gadget! I can't wait to see what you come up with!
I need to unpuddle my brain first - too many ideas popping up LOL Its pretty damned cool, and less stress on the hands. Exciting to see how this evolves :)
Great video and demonstration Jeanette! It makes me want to revisit slip decoration again! When I first started my pottery journey I did a ton of work using various surface decorations but hand cramping etc made me stop...this tool may make me investigate it further! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Sarah. It's definitely kind on the hands and I'm buzzing with ideas of how to use it. Just need to make some thicker slip lol
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Thank you for an awesome unboxing tutorial! I’ve looked into one of these awhile ago but haven’t splurged. What a great birthday gift!
You're so welcome! I though people would be too bored by it LOL I struggled to find a tutorial style video for a total beginner showing where to start, so recorded it just in case it helped others. I'm shocked at how many people were in the same situation. I'll keep recording and uploading my journey with the Airpen in this playlist for anyone who is interested - but seriously, if you can get hold of one - I'd highly recommend it!
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Amazed by the way, how fast you learned it!!❤
Its so easy to use Ellen. It feels quite natrual to hold and feels very much like cake decorating which is what I used to do professionally 30+ years ago. Still just experimenting at this stage but excited to see where this goes.
@ i Will keep on following you!
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Wow! I actually had to go dig mine out (it's actually a Wilton Icing Airpen... I've had it for awhile). I will be experimenting with it soon, and I'll share my findings. Thank you!
Wilton ! That name is like a blast from the past! I used to be a professional cake decorator over 30+ years ago and did so much work with royal icing piping. Can't wait to hear how you get one. Hopefully we can share hints and tips! Good luck and hope you have awesome fun!
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Jeanette. I have had one for a couple of years. Now I know how to use it, thanks to you I’ll pull it off the shelf and give it a go. Love the mug idea.
Setting it up was the daunting thing for me, not quite knowing how to use it. But it's soooo easy, I don't know why I didn't unbox it sooner!
Hoping to try on some pieces tomorrow with some thicker slip. Hope to record and upload progress. Would love to know how you get on!
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I got one of the air pens before Christmas have been afraid to try it. But now after watching you tomorrow i will break it out of the box and give it a try. You are very inspiring Thanks you so much.
Thanks so much - I'm really pleased its inspired you to get it out the box and have a play, You wont regret it I promise. I just wish I'd managed to prepare some thicker slip in advance LOL Thats my next job - reclaim and make thicker slip!
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Really impressive! What a great toy!
@WhiteStoneCottagePottery it was hard to locate one in the UK as they are made in the US and no one stocks them here. So I was super thrilled when my mum managed to source on each for a birthday gift for me. I was ecstatic! So much fun to play woth!
Thank you so much for posting this video! I have been thinking about getting one of these for a few years, but always put it off. I have arthritis in my hands so can’t squeeze the bottles. One of these air pens would be great for applying the Stroke and Coat onto my carved pieces. I am really looking forward to see your creations using it.
Im so glad this video helped you. I totally think this would be perfect for you. Squeezing the bottles always put me off using them with glaze or slip - but this is super easy to fill and clean and the application process is just a dream, and no stress on the hands at all. I'm hoping to try stroke and coat with it too :)
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Oh wow Jeannette you made me want to buy it!! It is truly amazing!❤
If you like using slip as decoration it would be a worthwhile investment - the problem was for me to try to get hold of one as they are made in the US I believe. Excited to have another go with it but with a thicker slip this time. Maybe like a creamy buttercream consistency, not double cream consistency (if that makes any sense!)
@ yeah I always was on the look out for it! But now I Will order it from the US. As I can see it is totally worth it! Curious to see if it even works better with thicker slib!
Thank you 🙏😊
In Europe you can get the airpen at Keramik Kraft.
That's a great help, thankyou. Hopefully they shipped to UK too.
Yay! Thanks Jeanette. I have an AirPen I haven’t used yet. I had trouble finding video tutorials on its use as well. Nice work.
I was surprised there was not much available as a tutorial myself. It took me 3 months before I had a) the time and b) plucked up enough courage to work out how to use it! LOL SO glad I did. I wasn't sure if the video would be of any interest to others, but due to my lack in finding much out there on the topic thought I would record and post my journey. So glad I did, it seems I was not the only one wondering where to start. I don't know what I'm doing so my journey will definitely be one based on learning from mistakes and discovery but already had a lot of tips and advice from guys following this video which I'm so thrilled about. Hope you get yours out now and give it a go. Would love to hear how you get on with it too and we can share tips LOL
@ Will do! Thanks
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I have an air pen gathering dust in my old cake decorating cupboard. Shall dig it out and give it a try! (I don't do cake decorating any more.)
@@lisaberczel3724 brilliant! Would love to hear how you get on!
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It does show great promise and yes it is pretty cool x
I absolutely loved playing with it, has great potential. Just need to have slightly thicker slip I feel to retain the £d effect when it dries and shrinks.
I'm sooo glad you put this video up. I'm convinced, my next buy, it's gorgeous. X
LOL - It amazing just how easy it was to set up and clean up too. Just got to organise all the inspiration in my head of ideas into some sort of logical project! I'll keep adding to the playlist with any airpen project I do. If you get one would love to hear how you get on with it too
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@@FarForestCeramicsI can no longer find it on Amazon but I have put it in my 'basket' from the manufacturers, so it will be a birthday pressie for me next month and I can't wait. Would love to share tips etc. x
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@@FarForestCeramics where can I use that Jeanette?
Fabulous tool. My birthday is in May hint hints lol😊😊😊😊
Now I want one looks so easy to apply slip
You absolutely should! If I can do this on my very first out the box try I think anyone can do it! Its so easy to use with slip and I believe you can use glaze, underglaze, coloured slip - its awesome!!!
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@FarForestCeramics fabulous idea
What is the correct brand abd name. I'm finding silk and icing airpens. Details of product please
@MeandmyfireflyEZCreations Hi , it is something that was originally invented for use with icing and it's now found a place in the pottery world. The company is Silk Paints. Go to Silkpaint.com. the product yoir looking for is Air Pen Colour Dispenser www.silkpaint.com/airpen/index.htm
Silkpaints are just creating a discount code for me which should be available in the next 2 days which gives you 10% off. Just quote 'Jeanette' in the coupon code box at checkout. Hope that helps.
Looks fun and a bit different.
It really was - loving the 3D possibilities which I hope to explore more.
I think the 2nd slip looks perfect not too runny. Uve made me want to get mine out again. They r sooo fun to play with. U got air bubbles because u put the red plug in but then u need to use the long thing w the red plastic hook on the end to push the plug down to compress the slip in the tube. Then put it in the air pen. Hope that makes sense. It’s not too runny I don’t think. U can colour yr slip w ug too. Haha yes celadons! That’s my fav technique too. I’ll dm u a vid if I can find it. Sent lol. U can even do it on bisque i have. U just have to be reeeeally careful not to brush or knock it off even when putting in kiln. I rebisqued before glazing and it stuck on. Isn’t it addictive?? I don’t empty my tubes I leave them full w little red caps on. U can buy more canisters from air pen too. Pearls and lacework is pretty too. I’ve done the stencil thing too works great! U can embellish transfers too. Enjoy!
I thought the 2nd slip looked ok until I saw how much it shrank the following day and the flowers didnt have as much definition as before. I think it needs to be slightly thicker and holding its shape more if I'm doing the leaf/flower style work to retain the texture and 3D effect. I realised Id trapped airbubbles the minute I started using the first syringe LOL, good idea to use the antigravity red plug to push it down, although it seemed to also work by tapping it down when I used the 2nd syringe? Ahh coloured slip - nice idea too! Thanks for sending the video - will check that out tonight! Its totally addictive, although I need to have a bit of a plan with design I think before I start on a piece LOL. Oh the unlimited list of potential projects is unreal!!! So looking forwards to playing more with this! I may become obsessed!
@@FarForestCeramicsI use the extra canisters for diff coloured slips
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Hi Jeanette, im so happy for your present 🎉, thank you for sharing! Can you share a link for the airpen? Somehow I’m not able to find on Amazon
Hi, I understood it was a US product, and was exceptionally hard to located for delivery to the UK. Not sure where you are based. I found it on Amazon - but marked as currently unavailable. I kept searching daily for 4 months and then one day it popped up as available for delivery to UK, small stock levels. I ordered and following day all the stock had gone. This was the link I used
www.amazon.co.uk/SugarVeil-20-110K-SugarVeil%C2%AE-AirPen-Dispenser/dp/B00TXW5OCK I also considered buying from them direct - www.sugarveil.com/shop but looked like they sold via Amazon to UK stores. Hope this helps.
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@@FarForestCeramics thank you so much for the information!
I’ve been looking for this kit after watching your video but can’t find it, where did you get yours? Thank you 😃
It’s a Canadian product.
Hi, I understood it was a US product, and was exceptionally hard to located for delivery to the UK. Not sure where you are based. I found it on Amazon - but marked as currently unavailable. I kept searching daily for 4 months and then one day it popped up as available for delivery to UK, small stock levels. I ordered and following day all the stock had gone. This was the link I used
www.amazon.co.uk/SugarVeil-20-110K-SugarVeil%C2%AE-AirPen-Dispenser/dp/B00TXW5OCK I also considered buying from them direct - www.sugarveil.com/shop but looked like they sold via Amazon to UK stores. Hope this helps.
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Where can I buy an Air Pen?
@CreatingwithCLASS Hi, just sent you a message with full details on Instagram. Just recieved a discount code that my subscribers can use!
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@@christineford6763 Thankyou x
I think to get air bubbles out you forgot to push the red plug down after you put the slip in
@janskellion3830 I think you're totally right! But I also found out since the video that I can use the plunger tool to suck up the slip too, which then doesn't give me Air bubbles! Who knew lol
Why not experiment on CLAY and fire it???
Sadly I didn't have anything in greenware stage for me to play on first time, and to be honest I was just trying to see how it worked initially. I've already thrown a piece which I am now going to use the Airpen on and take it through firing and glazing.