Just lovely seeing the whole process with all that work 😊 How exciting to have a Woodfire down the road from you. It seems that the US & Canada appreciates handmade pottery much more than the UK, as lots of people would much prefer to spend as little as possible on functional pieces, but maybe I’m generalising to much 😆 So to me I think you are in the right place to have a successful Business as you are proving…
Thanks Mel. I have an artist friend in Yorkshire who was thrilled when he sold a piece, then over a year went by before selling another. Different medium to us but it reinforces what you are saying. I only did a couple of craft fairs in Kent before moving here but I remember selling very poorly. I think we have been lucky and timing is everything. We are living the dream making clay work so life could be a lot worse.
@@Vsmithpots It’s definitely a cost thing as well, you mentioned that about your stencil mugs and it so good that you do these videos on RUclips, so people are seeing the work involved in every process of pottery 😊 As I said much earlier to you I need to start making my own videos, but very much like Jackie! I need a guided push and confidence 😆
@@Vsmithpots how heavy are these? My dad's health is bad and he's on hospice so I'm concerned about him being able to use this one. (He's not dying soon just needs lots of medical attention but is weak)
Excellent video, as always. Your layering and patience is so admirable - comes with practice I am sure. The most interesting to me is the news about building your new studio, which you just sort of slipped in there (maybe I missed it before) - really looking forward to the development and building. Cheers!
just a first on the new studio layout, which I hope I never need, only half the size of the boat house studio. Best be prepared since the ocean off shore is already warmer than in July. Storms are bound to be severe this year.
You've been spoiling us with all these videos Vaughan. Thank you so much for all the great videos! I know that making them is a lot of work, but I appreciate them so much. Can you remind me what book the slip recipe you posted is from? Thanks!
Thanks for sharing this technique. Question on your handles - do you ever bother waxing handle joints to deal with cracking? If I don't, my handles tend to crack along where they seam into the side of the pot.
I use scissors for simple pieces, exacto knife for houses and straight edge stencils. I use a scroll saw for curvy sided stencils. Here it is on Amazon. (www.amazon.ca/dp/B000022313?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details).
Never for one moment will you get me to believe that you're not clever! Every thing you do is blow-away beautiful.
Nice job!
Love these! Vaughn, can you show how you make/cut out your horses?
😍yes please
Thank you for sharing, these are beautiful! I have a Cricut, maybe I will play with this technique!
I love all of them but especially the sgraffito pieces, they are so very beautiful. thank you 😍
Just lovely seeing the whole process with all that work 😊 How exciting to have a Woodfire down the road from you. It seems that the US & Canada appreciates handmade pottery much more than the UK, as lots of people would much prefer to spend as little as possible on functional pieces, but maybe I’m generalising to much 😆 So to me I think you are in the right place to have a successful Business as you are proving…
Thanks Mel. I have an artist friend in Yorkshire who was thrilled when he sold a piece, then over a year went by before selling another. Different medium to us but it reinforces what you are saying. I only did a couple of craft fairs in Kent before moving here but I remember selling very poorly. I think we have been lucky and timing is everything. We are living the dream making clay work so life could be a lot worse.
@@Vsmithpots It’s definitely a cost thing as well, you mentioned that about your stencil mugs and it so good that you do these videos on RUclips, so people are seeing the work involved in every process of pottery 😊 As I said much earlier to you I need to start making my own videos, but very much like Jackie! I need a guided push and confidence 😆
These are amazing! I grew up with horses and would love to get a couple of the mugs for my Dad and Bonus Mom 💙
I have them available now. Send the shipping info to (vsmithpots@eastlink.ca)
@@Vsmithpots how heavy are these? My dad's health is bad and he's on hospice so I'm concerned about him being able to use this one. (He's not dying soon just needs lots of medical attention but is weak)
Excellent video, as always. Your layering and patience is so admirable - comes with practice I am sure. The most interesting to me is the news about building your new studio, which you just sort of slipped in there (maybe I missed it before) - really looking forward to the development and building. Cheers!
just a first on the new studio layout, which I hope I never need, only half the size of the boat house studio. Best be prepared since the ocean off shore is already warmer than in July. Storms are bound to be severe this year.
Oh can’t wait yo see the kiln build/s 💕💕
Thank you Vaughan.
You've been spoiling us with all these videos Vaughan. Thank you so much for all the great videos! I know that making them is a lot of work, but I appreciate them so much. Can you remind me what book the slip recipe you posted is from? Thanks!
BTW I'd love to share some of my first pottery works with you, how can I do that? You've been a great inspiration.
The Ceramic Spectrum by Robin Hopper.
@@jesse8732 email me at (vsmithpots@eastlink.ca)
So cool
Thanks for sharing this technique. Question on your handles - do you ever bother waxing handle joints to deal with cracking? If I don't, my handles tend to crack along where they seam into the side of the pot.
Great to watch the entire process. Was the recipe at the beginning for Cone 6 slip? Is it good to come 8? What % stain do you add please? Thank you.
cone 6 . 3-10% stain as needed. It should be fine to cone 8.
@@Vsmithpots thank you! 🤞
Hi Vaughan. Thanks for sharing the cone 6 slip recipe. Quick question: feldspar 5 potash/soda feldspar is fine to use? Kind regards Grant
The recipe is in Robin Hoppers Ceramic Spectrum book, I have only used Potash Feldspar.
I love your stencil work and would like to see how you cut out the stencils. I don't think I understood your explanation 😊
I use scissors for simple pieces, exacto knife for houses and straight edge stencils. I use a scroll saw for curvy sided stencils. Here it is on Amazon. (www.amazon.ca/dp/B000022313?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details).
Quick question, I assume you add colorants to the slip recipe, how much? Do you use mason stains or materials like cobalt carb, etc
You can use either between 3 and 10%
Vaughn, I disagree! You’re plenty clever. I’m learning a lot from you. Thanks.
Can you explain a damp cupboard? I know what a wet box is, but not a damp cupboard.
A shelving unit wrapped in Plastic.