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Hi there. Greetings from Iceland! I loved your video. I found that trial and error in everything clay-related, is so rewarding. It armors you with the knowledge of what does NOT work as well as what works, eh....most of the time. These pieces of yours looked nice even with the cracks.... I would put them into my garden as ornaments in summer. Good luck with getting the right amount of temper in next time! 😀

I really loved how the pieces turned out (the red and white is stunning!) and listening to you talk about the research you did in preparation for this passion project! I'm excited for the next video in the series! :)

Coils are so hard for me to make. 😢 they come out flat.

Nice and shiny!! 😆Are you burnishing at the leather hard stage?

I think you make valid points! I have been doing pottery for almost a year (still a beginner) and noticed the varied costs in different states for classes and studio membership. It’s an expensive hobby! If you’re able to sell what you’re making that’s amazing and can help support your continuing your education in pottery. While I am not struggling, I can see for someone with limited income may have difficulty affording classes and/or studio communities to just ‘do’ pottery. I think it’s an important skill to learn as it has applicable lessons in all areas of life. I wish I had started it sooner in life. I wish you luck on your journey and hopefully it will get better for you. Keep your head up!!! Love your videos.

Loved all the pieces and the history of this art, thank you for sharing 🖤

This is really cool ❤

Oooooh! I love this idea! I need a trim anyway, so maybe I'll mini-band it together to save and use in brushes. Especially impactful for witchy crafting and art since it's my energy in the brush ❤

Every time I cut my undercut I wish I could do something other than toss the hair… now I can make brushes for an art form I don’t do

wait, I love this bc I literally have thought about using my hair as a make up brush lol. I would've loved seeing you use the brushes too. I mainly use acrylic, do you think it would work with that? or even watercolor?

I did this tactic as a kid because i didnt have a wheel :D

omg what is this songgg

this is really beautiful and important content, i have a feeling youre gonna get a big reach with your content one day soon because of the quality and subject of your videos ♥️ best of luck and i will be SAT for this series

this is so cool! thank you for sharing :)

Maybe something important for use in the kitchen where you share a meal woth loved ones? An instrument, or clay pot or vase to cook a national fish in?

So cool ❤

Whats with the glitchy overlay image over the pot at the start?

I... What???? Hard clay can MELT?!?!?!

Awww sucks that it melted it looked so good

yess try again!

OMG I LITERALLY LOVE WATCHING PEOPLE SHAPE CLAY ITS SO SATISFYINGG

Here before this blows up ❤

The sped up pats always get me.

Fun fact to those who don't know: there's a disease called "potter's lung" which is scarring of your lungs from inhalation of silica particles in the ceramics process. Do wear a mask!

You can get a mask for 20 - 45 dollars that'll protect you well in ceramics at home depot! Stay safe, and good luck with the beach clay! (:

I don't know. I see being an artist as a luxury. I certainly cannot afford ceramics in the traditional sense (I exclusively hand build because I have no space for a wheel) but I don't see it as such a bad thing. I am currently a student and therefore, I am a burden on society somewhat (at least in Germany, where tuition is almost free), so I think that it is only fair that I can't afford the most expensive hobbies. If I wanted, I could create stuff out of salt-dough or airdry clay. I know that this is not a popular opinion, but some people skip meals because of inflation, so I feel bad complaining that I have a little bit of a harder time getting into an expensive hobby. I don't feel like a victim and I plan on picking up a job over the holidays and making room for a small wheel.

I totally get where you’re coming from ❤

Thank you for sharing your perspective and experience💜. I personally have been struggling with this making videos and writing. Separately, what do you use to edit?

Wow you hit the nail on the head for me! I can very much relate to what you're saying! I just started my journey of making content along with my art and it has been so much fun but also really scary at the same time. It is being vulnerable on a whole new level. I hope you are doing well and that we both can make this thing work for us!! 💪 Also, LOVED your little doodles throughout the video <3 so cute!!

totally making sense. it's hard to be an artist these days and try to manage social media alongside! keep up the good work.

❤Bravo magnifique ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I'm not broke, but I'm definitely not of the demographic that people look at as the successful ones either! I've been doing this for going on 2 years as well, and I LOVE it. I'm starting to do markets and I want to make this my career. (Given my age, I'd say second career, but I never really had a career per se-- just jobs.) I am very lucky in that we own a house, so I have a small basement studio and I don't pay studio fees. But outfitting that little area was financially challenging!! I originally wanted to join our community studio, but they were snobbish and acted like I wasn't welcome... so I didn't join.

So grateful that I just found your page! I recently started my ceramics journey a few months ago and have fallen in love. I appreciate that you touched on the importance of accessibility. Just subscribed!!!

I feel! Where I am it’s either you can go to (or fire at) one of the many expensive studios, or deal with a sliding scale small business home studio run by a non-teacher. As an experienced ceramicist I joined as a teacher at that studio for about a year, but the manipulation and psych abuse from people who have that kind of privilege usually comes steep and I had to go before I turned into a mirror for their behavior. Super glad my algorithm showed me you, and hopeful to continue seeing more ceramicists of color thriving and creating fulfilling pieces.

Those people you talk about are all over TH-cam. Look at Earth Nation ceramics. He started in his garage. He slowly added to his expertise and slowly expanded his practice until he finally knew he could support himself with ceramics. The ceramic people I follow on TH-cam don’t spend time bemoaning their lack of access. They are most concerned about learning their craft. Business aspects are not at the forefront of their minds. I saw one TH-camr who announced she finished her 6 week class and was now ready to start her pottery business. 6 weeks of classes barely teaches you anything. Most good ceramic artists have been honing their skills for years. After 6 weeks of classes you can’t know a good pot from a poorly made pot. That comes with practice and looking at and handling other people’s pots. You’ll find your way if you take it slowly. Work on one form at a time or one technique at a time. Learn how to use underglazes. Learn how to use colored slips, slip transfers, water etching, sgraffito, Mishima, stencils. Add those processes to your work as you become satisfied with your pieces.

A jazzy gyroid!

Awh I'm so happy to have found your channel :) I just started getting into ceramics and wheel throwing has been such a good exercise for me to accept that I am not immediately good at it but to enjoy the learning curve and just know I will get there. I love your transparency in all your videos, I relate to so much of the "waiting" and feeling like you have to fit a demographic to get validated as a ceramic artist. Been reluctant to start my own art account but your content is definitely giving me that extra boost, thank you lovely!

Your conversation was so good that I actually am picking up my phone to write this comment on it. (I was air playing to my tv) I like that you commented that your algorithm has shifted because I was going to suggest that you engage with the demographic that you want to see more of, even if it’s only one or two people. I’m based in the US, Southern California specifically - and if I’m comparing the algorithm that my peers get vs. my algorithm - it’s very different. I actually often get suggested a lot of small ceramics content creators (very few likes, and very few followers) and often times they’re part of the demographic that you’re seeking out. Ive also managed to trick my algorithm into suggesting ceramicists from countries that aren’t necessarily known for ceramics (as we know it, aka stoneware, cone 6 electric, boutique studios, etc.) Hope to run into more of your content somewhere in the algorithm ☺️

911 there's been a murder

I love the one that looks like a flour sack containing the sun

Im a dancer and i completely agree. It’s so difficult to find community when each class is 18 dollars. And if I drive 45 miles away. The classes are 10 or FREE in an even bigger city than mine.

The demographics within art disciplines seems to be universal- the ones who can afford the materials and equipment to immediately have a leg up in the field, vs artists like us who gotta scrape just to get the bare minimum materials and equipment. Having the ideas and the passion is one thing, but if you are trying to make a project using subpar supplies you get subpar output, or at a reduced pace that makes it even easier to fall behind, so making a name and a following is an uphill battle. Sticking together and supporting other broke/indie/struggling artists is super important in helping us all get a little further in our disciplines, and pushing against the idea that, say, a webseries filmed with a potato is 'lesser' art than a series filmed on multiple thousands worth of cameras but with the same heart and passion behind it

I feel that this really would communicate the struggle of the artistic process to non-artistic people lmao- stress frustration, wanting to quit, sticking it out, awe at what you make- and hoarding things lmao

"I needed to enjoy the process- I didn't enjoy the process" ICONIC

I watched the whole video; you're definitely having a conversation, even if it doesn't feel like it. :) As far as making ceramics cheap, have you seen all these videos of people using natural clay found in nature to make pieces? I don't know if that's a decent option worth exploring but I just thought I'd share in case it sparks an idea. Good luck with your channel! *^_^*

Hey this is your number one fan. I love all your ceramic pieces. They are all so beautiful. Love you, Mom

satisfying af

i luv it

I love the pinch pot