All the little tidbits you share are so helpful. These are beautiful. Love the vastness of your studio and how organized you are. It takes a very long time to create all of that. That was refreshing to hear that the tenth one will be perfect. You have such a lot of area that needs shoveling. That was smart of you to buy a plow truck. I'm so sorry for the loss of your kitty. It changes the dynamics of your studio I bet.
Good studio tour. Paragon and the Euclid both just working away. I am doing a single fire in the test kiln today. Miss seeing Poubelle hanging around. I have not finished watching this yet as I needed to get some stuff taken care of. Another reason is to take a breath as I find myself holding my breath when you are doing goblet stems...wonderful touch. I quite enjoy being a jack of all trades as it has come in very handy throughout my life. Besides I wouldn't want to assume that I was a master or an expert. I shy away from those terms knowing that life has so much more to teach me. Stay warm! Cheers...Freddie
Forgot to mention about pinky sleeve. I use to make them out of soft leather and use them whenever I did hand stitching on bridle work. Chamois leather would probably work and it might take a few tries to get them just right, remembering shrinkage.
Hi Freddie. I am firing a test on Ten Moku Gold tonight using the Randys Red ramp profile. The last firing of Randys Red had a surprise piece and I am guessing it was TMG. I do wish I was better at record keeping. I think that would come under master of none.
Your studio tour was fascinating, thank you so much for sharing! I noticed a couple of lighthouse tankards like the one I bought from you, that I love! I can’t bring myself to drink from it though, it sits in my studio and serves as inspiration. I think the quote you were thinking of is “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”
The saying goes "jack of all trades, master of none".... love your videos, thank you so much for your musings and tips as you throw - its very therapeutic
Ironic since I have had to be a sales man, potter, carpenter, accountant, caretaker, painter and a gardener, all aspects of having a pottery business. Thanks for appreciating my efforts.
Love your studio tour! so much room, everything has a place. All these goblet/wine glasses are so interesting in their own ways. My favourite is the last short stubby experimental one you did. Thanks so much for all these videos Vaughan
Hi - found your videos a few days ago - have been watching some of the older ones and I love the fish!!!! watched the video of you making them and then the unpacking of the kiln showing all your finished pieces - if I lived nearby I would buy one - but live in Scotland!!!!! So far away in the "old country"!!!!!!! But they are really great - K
@@Vsmithpots Thanks for your reply - storms have not been too hard on us in this area although we do live on the Clyde in Skelmorlie not far from Largs which is not that far from East Kilbride!! But where you live looks lovely - stunning views!! K
I came for the goblets and got a surprise bonus of the tour of your studio. That was so interesting. You should clip that part and make it a standalone video.
Always enjoy your videos - your generosity of sharing knowledge and experience is greatly appreciated. "Jack of all trades and master of none" is the phrase I know of. It can be taken as an insult or motivation to focus on a single trade depending on how you look at it. A person can be good at a lot of things or if used to encourage focused excellence - a person strives to be a master of one thing as better than being so-so at many things.
That is what I thought, although as a crafts person I have had to be a potter, a sales person, a book keeper, a travelling sales person, a carpenter and many more things since we cannot afford to hire people with all those skills. Jack of all trades is quite an accomplishment in my world.
@@Vsmithpots yes I agree, it was how I was raised - it is a good feeling to know the accomplishment of "Jack of all trades" whether through a necessity or personal independence or a combination of both. When there is a love and passion for what we do, working hard and the waring of many hats becomes apart of the whole of that. Beings to mind this quote -- "It is good to love many things for there in lies the true strength and who so ever loves much, preforms much, can accomplish much and what is done in love is well done " Vincent VanGough
Thanks for for the studio tour! Question, how is a compressor used in a pottery studio? Suggestion, a video on laying out and scroll saw cutting your stencils would be interesting.
I'm curious about where you obtained your photography "backdrop". I'm trying to find one to go with a new lightbox set up. Thanks for the studio tour - was watching as I tidied up mine. Condolences on the passing of your cat - mine's been gone for over 4 years and I still sometimes expect her to be circling my feet looking for treats!
😪hm,zemřela kočička....tady čtu...je mi moc líto...taky jsem to zažila před 2 léty...přejelo ji před domem auto....upřímně s Vámi cítím ...jinak moc hezké video a nádherná vyhlídka 👋👋👋👋🌺🌻🥀👊👊👊
Moje kočka se narodila na skládce toxického odpadu, takže nikdy neměla dobré zdraví. Žila o 10 let déle, než jsme čekali. Myslím, že si svůj život se mnou užila. Děkujeme za sledování a omlouváme se, že vaše kočka také zemřela.
@@Vsmithpots moc děkuji za odpověď, velice si vážím toho, že mi odpovídáte ...tak to chudáček měla s vámi život hezký a plný lásky...od pohledu jste hodný člověk, vyzařuje z Vás pohoda a laskavost🙂🙂🙂krásné dny ve zdraví prožité přeje Hana
You should check out winter sowing on Facebook. It’s quite interesting. Doing it for the first year. Can put holly hocks, poppies, peonies in and get them started. Garden answers is one channel on RUclips. I’m sorry to hear about your cat...
The ground is frozen here in Canada, winter is tough. I remember England had a deep freeze when I lived there in the early 80's. My motorcycle cables were frozen and it lasted a week. It lasts 3 months here and we regularly go down below -15C at night. This is one of the warmer areas of Canada because we are on the ocean. I miss the climate of England. Thanks.
I think the saying is something like "Jack of all trades master of none" However Potters are masters of many skills and these days that includes photography and marketing.
All the little tidbits you share are so helpful. These are beautiful. Love the vastness of your studio and how organized you are. It takes a very long time to create all of that. That was refreshing to hear that the tenth one will be perfect. You have such a lot of area that needs shoveling. That was smart of you to buy a plow truck. I'm so sorry for the loss of your kitty. It changes the dynamics of your studio I bet.
Good studio tour. Paragon and the Euclid both just working away. I am doing a single fire in the test kiln today.
Miss seeing Poubelle hanging around.
I have not finished watching this yet as I needed to get some stuff taken care of. Another reason is to take a breath as I find myself holding my breath when you are doing goblet stems...wonderful touch.
I quite enjoy being a jack of all trades as it has come in very handy throughout my life. Besides I wouldn't want to assume that I was a master or an expert. I shy away from those terms knowing that life has so much more to teach me.
Stay warm!
Cheers...Freddie
Forgot to mention about pinky sleeve. I use to make them out of soft leather and use them whenever I did hand stitching on bridle work. Chamois leather would probably work and it might take a few tries to get them just right, remembering shrinkage.
Hi Freddie. I am firing a test on Ten Moku Gold tonight using the Randys Red ramp profile. The last firing of Randys Red had a surprise piece and I am guessing it was TMG. I do wish I was better at record keeping. I think that would come under master of none.
Your studio tour was fascinating, thank you so much for sharing! I noticed a couple of lighthouse tankards like the one I bought from you, that I love! I can’t bring myself to drink from it though, it sits in my studio and serves as inspiration. I think the quote you were thinking of is “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”
I think we need many skills as potters. Thanks.
The saying goes "jack of all trades, master of none".... love your videos, thank you so much for your musings and tips as you throw - its very therapeutic
Ironic since I have had to be a sales man, potter, carpenter, accountant, caretaker, painter and a gardener, all aspects of having a pottery business. Thanks for appreciating my efforts.
So sorry you lost your cat. Condolences to you and your wife. Thank you for the studio tour, your detailed instruction, and your special artistry!
Thanks.
Love your studio tour! so much room, everything has a place. All these goblet/wine glasses are so interesting in their own ways. My favourite is the last short stubby experimental one you did. Thanks so much for all these videos Vaughan
Thanks Susan. I just made 12 more like the really tall one. I will make more of the shorter one next.
So sorry to hear your studio companion kitty has passed. 💔 Amazing control of the clay! You are such a master potter! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼🥰
Thanks, she was a good studio cat.
Hi - found your videos a few days ago - have been watching some of the older ones and I love the fish!!!! watched the video of you making them and then the unpacking of the kiln showing all your finished pieces - if I lived nearby I would buy one - but live in Scotland!!!!! So far away in the "old country"!!!!!!! But they are really great - K
Hi Mike and Kay. Lucky you, if I ever moved from here I would choose Scotland. I was born in East Kilbride. Thanks and stay safe in all those storms.
@@Vsmithpots Thanks for your reply - storms have not been too hard on us in this area although we do live on the Clyde in Skelmorlie not far from Largs which is not that far from East Kilbride!! But where you live looks lovely - stunning views!! K
@@mikekayanderson408 Thanks, stay safe.
Thank you Vaughan you have a fabulous studio. We lost our 20 yr old cat 2 weeks ago. He had a wonderful loving life but still sad for us 😿
It is always sad, I have 6 more cats at home so they help soften the blow. Thanks.
Thank you! I learn so much from your videos.
I came for the goblets and got a surprise bonus of the tour of your studio. That was so interesting. You should clip that part and make it a standalone video.
I will have a big spring clean before I do that.
So so sorry to hear about your kitty. I loved the studio tour i wish i could visit, looks amazing.
Thanks. I think my kettle will be busy when travelling is possible again.
A Jack of all trades. A master of nine. My dad’s saying.
Jack of all trades. A master of none.
Hi Vaughn. When refiring, is glaze applied just to the crawl spot or over the whole piece?
Just the crawled area, but smear it around the area too
Always enjoy your videos - your generosity of sharing knowledge and experience is greatly appreciated. "Jack of all trades and master of none" is the phrase I know of. It can be taken as an insult or motivation to focus on a single trade depending on how you look at it. A person can be good at a lot of things or if used to encourage focused excellence - a person strives to be a master of one thing as better than being so-so at many things.
That is what I thought, although as a crafts person I have had to be a potter, a sales person, a book keeper, a travelling sales person, a carpenter and many more things since we cannot afford to hire people with all those skills. Jack of all trades is quite an accomplishment in my world.
@@Vsmithpots yes I agree, it was how I was raised - it is a good feeling to know the accomplishment of "Jack of all trades" whether through a necessity or personal independence or a combination of both.
When there is a love and passion for what we do, working hard and the waring of many hats becomes apart of the whole of that. Beings to mind this quote --
"It is good to love many things for there in lies the true strength and who so ever loves much, preforms much, can accomplish much and what is done in love is well done " Vincent VanGough
Aren't those pretty! Your studio is amazing; so efficient!
I cleaned it yesterday,
@@Vsmithpots Ahah! So that's why it looks so efficient! Poor Poubelle, so sorry. She was a sweetie.
@@BrokenArrowPottery Thanks, she had always been sick, found her in a toxic waste dump as a kitten.
@@Vsmithpots ❤❤❤
Thanks for for the studio tour!
Question, how is a compressor used in a pottery studio?
Suggestion, a video on laying out and scroll saw cutting your stencils would be interesting.
The compressor is for air brushing which I do for my stencil pieces.
Thanks Vaughan ! 😊!!!
I'm curious about where you obtained your photography "backdrop". I'm trying to find one to go with a new lightbox set up. Thanks for the studio tour - was watching as I tidied up mine. Condolences on the passing of your cat - mine's been gone for over 4 years and I still sometimes expect her to be circling my feet looking for treats!
B&H Photo in Manhattan, NY.
@@Vsmithpots Thanks!
😪hm,zemřela kočička....tady čtu...je mi moc líto...taky jsem to zažila před 2 léty...přejelo ji před domem auto....upřímně s Vámi cítím ...jinak moc hezké video a nádherná vyhlídka 👋👋👋👋🌺🌻🥀👊👊👊
Moje kočka se narodila na skládce toxického odpadu, takže nikdy neměla dobré zdraví. Žila o 10 let déle, než jsme čekali. Myslím, že si svůj život se mnou užila. Děkujeme za sledování a omlouváme se, že vaše kočka také zemřela.
@@Vsmithpots moc děkuji za odpověď, velice si vážím toho, že mi odpovídáte ...tak to chudáček měla s vámi život hezký a plný lásky...od pohledu jste hodný člověk, vyzařuje z Vás pohoda a laskavost🙂🙂🙂krásné dny ve zdraví prožité přeje Hana
@@Hannah-lz4mu Děkujeme za sledování videí a zůstaňte v těchto těžkých časech v bezpečí.
@@Vsmithpots 🌺💐🌷👋🙋
You should check out winter sowing on Facebook. It’s quite interesting. Doing it for the first year. Can put holly hocks, poppies, peonies in and get them started. Garden answers is one channel on RUclips. I’m sorry to hear about your cat...
The ground is frozen here in Canada, winter is tough. I remember England had a deep freeze when I lived there in the early 80's. My motorcycle cables were frozen and it lasted a week. It lasts 3 months here and we regularly go down below -15C at night. This is one of the warmer areas of Canada because we are on the ocean. I miss the climate of England. Thanks.
I think the saying is something like "Jack of all trades master of none" However Potters are masters of many skills and these days that includes photography and marketing.
Got my vote.