How was it made? A Puzzle Jug by Michelle Erickson

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  • Опубликовано: 18 янв 2025

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  • @biddypunk
    @biddypunk 7 лет назад +946

    These videos are incredible, you are such a skilled artist and craftsman. Thank you for sharing your studio time.

    • @GCMCRN
      @GCMCRN 7 лет назад +1

      biddypunk it's true I'm actually amazed by each and every One of them

    • @ughlwtmechangerhisthabks8349
      @ughlwtmechangerhisthabks8349 6 лет назад +11

      CRAFTSWOMAN.

    • @Ho1yhe11
      @Ho1yhe11 6 лет назад +8

      @@ughlwtmechangerhisthabks8349 that nonsense needs to stop you are essentially saying she does not do as good a job as a craftsman

    • @franksworld9922
      @franksworld9922 5 лет назад +1

      @@Ho1yhe11 lol you so crazy!

    • @Ho1yhe11
      @Ho1yhe11 5 лет назад +7

      Frank's world,
      Nothing crazy about what I said its basic English that a 4th grader should understand.
      Man in this case is short for humanity itself not just the male of the species.
      A craftsman is a person who performs craftsmanship.
      Saying craftswoman is equivalent to saying she either cannot perform craftsmanship, or is not a member of the human race, because of her gender.

  • @rayshellyohansen4196
    @rayshellyohansen4196 5 лет назад +19

    This was lovely. I learned something new and I really enjoyed the video. The editing was great; I always understood what was going on. The narration was just enough without being too verbose. The music was subtle and added to the mood without being distracting. And, it was great to watch such a skilled artist. I could watch this kind of thing all day

  • @brat6969
    @brat6969 7 лет назад +74

    I just love watching her work - her eyes observing the piece, and her hand rendering

    • @kaanaknc5039
      @kaanaknc5039 6 лет назад +6

      Exactly, you can _see_ her thinking

  • @Cheap_Skate
    @Cheap_Skate 7 лет назад +130

    Love the delftware skull in the kiln, as well.

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 6 лет назад +4

      There is no such thing as delftware , it is just imitation of Chinese Jingdezhen .

  • @karenarcher4575
    @karenarcher4575 3 года назад +6

    What a beautiful thing, and her stunning skill looks so effortless

  • @ianjames6320
    @ianjames6320 8 лет назад +365

    wow i always wondered how they made the hollow straw part , i assumed they used a straw from the fields roll the clay around and it and it would burn away , as an amateur potter cant wait to give this a go one day, you are very skilled , i know my ancestors made these here in stoke , would like to make a modern version.

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 6 лет назад +5

      By THEY , you mean the Chinese right ? The one who invented it during the early Qing dynasty .

    • @pendlera2959
      @pendlera2959 5 лет назад +37

      @@morganolfursson2560 Why does that matter? The video is about the method, not the inventors. If I showed you how to drive a horse, would you object to me not giving credit to ancient Egyptian charioteers?

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 5 лет назад +5

      @@pendlera2959 No, i would object you not giving credit to Sumerian charioteers .

    • @fdsdh1
      @fdsdh1 5 лет назад +15

      @@morganolfursson2560 I don't know much about Chinese history but the Qing dynasty began in the 17th century.The earliest puzzle jug discovered in England dates from c. 1300 and was made in France.

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 5 лет назад +12

      @@fdsdh1 The Exeter puzzle jug may come from france but the earliest 益智酒具 which is Chinese for puzzle jug or puzzle vessel or trick vessel depending on how you read the ideogram , were excavated in China and are 1400 years old . The French "invented" or should i say, discovered , the Puzzle Jug thanks to the italians and conveniently enough soon after Marco Polo came back to Europe from China , bringing back a lot of ceramic , including the very prized very mysterious Porcelain , which name is of Italian origin Porcellana cowrie shell because it resembled the shell in material, texture hardness and shininess to the Italians. Then after the French , the dutch started making puzzle jugs m then the Brits and both the Dutch and Brits and even the French had jug order made in China in the city of Jingdezhen which is the birthplace of porcelain , during the Qing dynasty . But it was nothing new to the Chinese who had been making these for centuries .
      I am not saying the French the Brits and the Dutch didn't have the skills to make these and some of the European trick jugs are VERY clever , i am just saying that the concept and the idea is Chinese . But it doesn't change a thing to how beautiful and clever the western puzzle jugs are .

  • @marcuscicero9587
    @marcuscicero9587 3 года назад +1

    I could watch hours of this woman at her craft. this video is a treat

  • @Mikedeela
    @Mikedeela 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you Ms. Erickson for sharing your wonderful gift.

  • @scarletpimpernelagain9124
    @scarletpimpernelagain9124 4 года назад +1

    I could watch this lady’s work all day, so skilled it’s lovely to see.

  • @ScratchyFox21
    @ScratchyFox21 5 лет назад +1

    It is a pleasure to watch an Artisan at work. Astonishingly beautiful.

  • @chironapolonio
    @chironapolonio 5 лет назад +2

    I am writhing and green with jealousy to see all of this talent, artistry and effortlessly perfect craftsmanship. Amazing.

  • @randomelmo9
    @randomelmo9 7 лет назад +1612

    Ok you can't just show a ceramic skull in the background and not tell us what it is!

    • @PILOSOPAUL
      @PILOSOPAUL 6 лет назад +24

      INDEEEEEED!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @bobberry1463
      @bobberry1463 6 лет назад +93

      It a skull

    • @randomelmo9
      @randomelmo9 6 лет назад +124

      thank you bob

    • @sa12111
      @sa12111 5 лет назад +50

      And look at that huge ornate vase on the shelf at 4:59 - I'd love to see that when it is finished!

    • @DarkMoonDroid
      @DarkMoonDroid 5 лет назад +3

      IKR?

  • @voraciousreader3341
    @voraciousreader3341 2 года назад

    What an amazing talent! I thoroughly enjoy watching this several times!

  • @Fandango541
    @Fandango541 5 лет назад +2

    A true artisan. You are incredibly talented! Thank you so much for sharing a glimpse of your talent which is profoundly amazing.

  • @jennyc5132
    @jennyc5132 3 года назад

    How clever Michelle you must really enjoy your work!! Beautiful work.

  • @artistpw
    @artistpw 5 лет назад +5

    This is amazing. Great to see the original and your homage to it!

  • @shirleymueller5966
    @shirleymueller5966 7 лет назад +4

    Very helpful. Thank you V&A and other supporting institutions plus Michelle. Shirley M. Mueller

  • @angelaem205
    @angelaem205 5 лет назад

    I had no idea there was such a thing as a puzzle jug! This ceramicist is obviously awesome, I am totally amazed! Such work with just a material that comes directly from the earth. Such beauty, such talent... Aren't museums and the people working there just outstanding???? They bridge the past with the present and secure a wonderful future bringing people together to admire the glorious beauties of the past! Respect! 💖👏🏻🙏🏻🎨🏛

  • @marionperriss6452
    @marionperriss6452 3 года назад

    Fascinating to watch you recreate such a jug. Such talent. Wonderful to see the finished jug, and how it works.

  • @PotterDorksUnite
    @PotterDorksUnite 3 года назад +16

    I never would imagine to use food coloring to make a sketch before using a cobalt stain design.

  • @boredgrass
    @boredgrass 4 года назад

    This mastery is so impressive! A pleasure to watch!

  • @tracypfau3896
    @tracypfau3896 4 года назад

    Well done content and direction as well as excellent VO and script. Thank you.

  • @allenpinnix5241
    @allenpinnix5241 3 года назад

    exceptional talent, excellent work! Bravo!

  • @grahamvirgil
    @grahamvirgil 5 лет назад

    Great job Michelle!

  • @bikinggal1
    @bikinggal1 3 года назад

    beautiful work Michelle!

  • @kaloren7268
    @kaloren7268 3 года назад

    You are very talented artist thank you for sharing

  • @theducklinghomesteadandgar6639
    @theducklinghomesteadandgar6639 5 лет назад +3

    If that isn't the coolest water jug I've ever seen I don't know what is!!! It's just so awesome a nd so cool, and you did such a wonderful job of creating it and explaining what you were doing and how you did it...all the more awesome and cool!!! I'm almost stunned especially in that the whole thing was hand made instead of machine made by some intricate process, ESPECIALLY in how you created the hollow handle and lip and exactly why and how and then even explaining the "secret"!!! I absolutely loved it all!!! You have yourself a happy first time viewer and definitely a new sub, in me!!! Job WELL DONE!!!

  • @susanhamilton1822
    @susanhamilton1822 5 лет назад

    Absolutely fabulous work!

  • @chs1183
    @chs1183 5 лет назад +1

    WOW that was mesmerising. Glad this video was recommended. Thank you.🌹

  • @steprockmedia
    @steprockmedia 5 лет назад

    Always a delight to watch a skilled artist at work and describe their craft. I've no clue why this video from 2015 just popped up as a suggestion, but it was a delight.

  • @arckocsog253
    @arckocsog253 6 лет назад

    Ms. Erickson is an exceptional artist!

  • @elitonpereira2487
    @elitonpereira2487 5 лет назад +2

    Gente que mulher é essa!
    👏👏👏👏👏👏 que arte maravilhosa

  • @beccablueeyes99
    @beccablueeyes99 6 лет назад

    The creativity and craftsmanship is astonishing.

  • @sandramullikin5088
    @sandramullikin5088 5 лет назад

    Wow, you make it all look so easy. It’s absolutely beautiful. It must take years to learn to do something like that!?! Tyfs!

  • @aceonfire12
    @aceonfire12 6 лет назад +54

    that skull in the kiln looked really cool

  • @helendurow8211
    @helendurow8211 3 года назад

    You are an Awesome Artist !!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @JC.Creativity
    @JC.Creativity 3 года назад

    Amazing. Very interesting to watch.

  • @Ilustrado649
    @Ilustrado649 6 лет назад +4

    This is so brilliant.

  • @sail2byzantium
    @sail2byzantium 6 лет назад

    Wow! Watching the jug's making was just absolutely fascinating to watch. I did just one semester of ceramics back in my art school / major days--while originally intimidated by the potter's wheel (thinking I'd be happier just coiling or molding with slabs) I came to love it, though hardly having the skill here. But it certainly gives me a desire to try pottery again one of these days. Excellent video. Thanks for posting it!

  • @vozamaraktv-art5595
    @vozamaraktv-art5595 3 года назад

    So fascinating to watch the hardworking being a thing of so much beauty!

  • @statikondaweb
    @statikondaweb 6 лет назад +1

    Amazing skill. Very fond of your videos! Keep them coming!

  • @janeday9148
    @janeday9148 10 месяцев назад

    Amazing skill ,you have made a gorgeous piece

  • @alexmarshall4331
    @alexmarshall4331 5 лет назад +1

    Wonderful!! aided by a ethereal soundtrack...massive 👍💎!!

  • @kathryncarter6143
    @kathryncarter6143 3 года назад

    Good one! Thanks for the demo!

  • @bigbb7768
    @bigbb7768 5 лет назад +1

    This video was amazing to watch such a good gifted artist

  • @lacybookworm5039
    @lacybookworm5039 5 лет назад

    An amazing demonstration of skill!

  • @RealJalf
    @RealJalf 8 лет назад +421

    Pierce the neck. So METAL.

    • @pixienay2497
      @pixienay2497 6 лет назад +2

      RealJalf pierce the veil, a band

  • @TheBabs000
    @TheBabs000 5 лет назад

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!

  • @matheusnakano9540
    @matheusnakano9540 2 года назад

    what a beautiful work !!

  • @juliahare1068
    @juliahare1068 5 лет назад

    She is so talented at her craft she makes it look almost easy so amazing to watch her work

  • @alexandraframe6493
    @alexandraframe6493 5 лет назад

    Very nice work and a very cool jug.

  • @vilstef6988
    @vilstef6988 5 лет назад

    The Delftware skull in the kiln is amazing. Beautiful work on this jug!

  • @guilhermesobrinho1329
    @guilhermesobrinho1329 6 лет назад

    So skillful and beautiful... I wish I could learn that.

  • @lesathie6604
    @lesathie6604 5 лет назад

    Beautiful work!!!

  • @Omnihil777
    @Omnihil777 6 лет назад +1

    Love that delftware skull besides the jug in the kiln. That's rad.

  • @arkadashi
    @arkadashi 5 лет назад

    Just beautiful!!!!!

  • @LL-sg1un
    @LL-sg1un 7 лет назад

    Loved it! So amazing, what skill and patience.

  • @jonathanpersaud1306
    @jonathanpersaud1306 5 лет назад

    Wonderful amazing good job can watch thes videos all the time thanks for sharing

  • @panikinchocoland
    @panikinchocoland 5 лет назад +53

    I don't know when I noticed it but the sound of the pottery wheel maybe try 1:20 sounds like a backtrack of kids conversing, maybe during their recess or something. Kinda creepy.

    • @WONDERHO111
      @WONDERHO111 5 лет назад +11

      *shh the pottery wheel is telling us it's story*

    • @Thesmus
      @Thesmus 5 лет назад +18

      isn't it a bg sound? even after the wheel was shown, those sounds are still heard...

    • @pandora5560
      @pandora5560 5 лет назад +2

      B R O W H A T

    • @andeepress3335
      @andeepress3335 4 года назад

      I have schizophrenia and the children noises really distracted me and had my hackles up.

  • @tamaramorton8812
    @tamaramorton8812 5 лет назад

    That is so pretty and different. I like it. I think I might enjoy pottery making so I'm toying with the idea. It looks like an expensive hobby but I'll have to find out. You're very skilled and accomplished. Thank you.

  • @giftedmother-kj7xs
    @giftedmother-kj7xs 2 года назад

    Wow, you are so talented, I throw pottery and that is impressive, and the painting too. You made that look so easy! Of course master always do!

  • @CENTURION-xs6ky
    @CENTURION-xs6ky 5 лет назад +1

    Wow, you are an amazingly skilled artist.

  • @rin_etoware_2989
    @rin_etoware_2989 6 лет назад +104

    I think the letterings and the painted decoration are stenciled first. I'll be damned if I had to paint letters that perfectly again and again.

  • @sushantsourav1259
    @sushantsourav1259 2 года назад

    Amazing! Just amazing!

  • @sanjanas6311
    @sanjanas6311 5 лет назад +1

    U have incredible skills!!! Love that hug!!!!😍😍

  • @joleneplourde9885
    @joleneplourde9885 6 лет назад

    Beautiful work! I really enjoy watching your videos! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @kylefenrick293
    @kylefenrick293 5 лет назад

    Utterly fascinating.

  • @fainatselnik267
    @fainatselnik267 2 года назад

    Ah, the cleverness and skills of the jug making… Artistry smartly dressed in brains. Thank you.

  • @dddhhh2612
    @dddhhh2612 5 лет назад

    That is some serious skill there . . . very nice!

  • @4Getf00l
    @4Getf00l 5 лет назад

    Loved your work! Awed! Didn't know a thing called puzzle jugs existed.

  • @mariusweber4990
    @mariusweber4990 5 лет назад

    This is incredible!

  • @weregrettoinformyou5676
    @weregrettoinformyou5676 6 лет назад

    Beautiful work.

  • @mmtruooao8377
    @mmtruooao8377 5 лет назад +34

    the music freaks me out but this is beautifully produced

    • @michellemurdock6937
      @michellemurdock6937 3 года назад +1

      Totally - I thought I was hearing voices at first. WAAAAY too scary!

    • @SeventhEve
      @SeventhEve 3 года назад +5

      Extremely distracting, I wish they hadn't used it!

    • @carlinianam0s
      @carlinianam0s 3 года назад +1

      Interesting - wonder if you folks used headphones? I didn't even notice the voice/laughter sound in the music until you pointed it out. I thought the music box tune was very lovely, but listening closer is definitely a little unsettling. Creepy

  • @safetyleednkom8274
    @safetyleednkom8274 6 лет назад +1

    You are brilliant!

  • @Rebecca1975ful
    @Rebecca1975ful 5 лет назад

    beautiful work!

  • @Rebecca-pr3fn
    @Rebecca-pr3fn 5 лет назад

    WOW, How talented are you that vase is so beautifully made your talent is incredible.

  • @Mitch-cw8nd
    @Mitch-cw8nd 5 лет назад

    How beautifully you made it!
    Loved it!!

  • @Roz390
    @Roz390 7 лет назад

    Very cool. You make everything look so effortless!

  • @priyabandhesh8015
    @priyabandhesh8015 5 лет назад

    Precious job!

  • @celiafernandes2510
    @celiafernandes2510 5 лет назад +1

    Adorei o seu trabalho, parabéns 🤩

  • @rogersaddress
    @rogersaddress 7 лет назад

    You are so talented! Beautiful work!

  • @rachelcharles53
    @rachelcharles53 5 лет назад

    Wow wat incredible talent! God has certainly blessed u!

  • @evakagiafa883
    @evakagiafa883 5 лет назад

    This is beautiful !!!

  • @louisak3334
    @louisak3334 5 лет назад +5

    I know I'm a bit late but you are amazingly good, you go girl!!!

  • @mukundphanasalkar7972
    @mukundphanasalkar7972 5 лет назад

    Great job!

  • @wendynordstrom3487
    @wendynordstrom3487 2 года назад

    Lovely! Such skill! What was the skull in the kiln?

  • @rachelnstephens
    @rachelnstephens 6 лет назад

    Amazing! I love the cutouts the best!

  • @racoonsan5137
    @racoonsan5137 5 лет назад +1

    Came here from The Great Pottery Throw Down season 2, the contestants are really nice and got good skills, also a healthy competition. I recommend it :)))))

    • @indieprakash1385
      @indieprakash1385 5 лет назад

      Loved the Great Pottery Throwdown. Nice to know someone else also did.

  • @LIOTBs
    @LIOTBs 5 лет назад

    Wow, what craftsmanship and creativity for former times!

  • @guywolff
    @guywolff 5 лет назад

    LOve the glaze fit on your tin ... At Wetheriggs Pottery in Cumbria we used to make these in red "Slipware" with slip trailed decorations .. These ,Salt Kits and Cradles were the highly decorated pots for sale .. I still love making Puzzle Jugs and here in New England Swichle Rings or Harvest Rings ... All the best , Guy " In this jug there is good liquor, Fit for Preast or Vicor, But to drink and not to spill ,will try the utmost of your skill.."

  • @luchoportuano2829
    @luchoportuano2829 5 лет назад

    What a lovely video.

  • @saimafasi
    @saimafasi 5 лет назад

    Beautifully done, you are really creative, hats off well done best wishes

  • @georgecrabtree2013
    @georgecrabtree2013 5 лет назад

    Spectacular!

  • @myperspective5091
    @myperspective5091 7 лет назад +1

    Clever piece👍☺

  • @ahzzz-realm
    @ahzzz-realm 5 лет назад

    You make it look easy, amazing work.

  • @arianaajbeaverhausen8175
    @arianaajbeaverhausen8175 5 лет назад

    Anxiety cure right here! 😀 Thanks for posting! 💜

  • @lher8639
    @lher8639 7 лет назад

    Oh my gosh, you are such an incredible artist, I've watched 2 of your videos now and I'm subscribing! Thank you so much for sharing, not that I'm going to try anything to this caliber yet, but you've inspired me, I want to go throw right now!

  • @racheeerach
    @racheeerach 3 года назад

    I’m deffo making a puzzle jug now. This video was great!

  • @mukeshgautam7945
    @mukeshgautam7945 5 лет назад

    You are soo creative👌

  • @KungFuPanda1223
    @KungFuPanda1223 5 лет назад +4

    why is this me when i have embellishments to distract from the fact that my handle goes down to the base