Spongeware Pottery! Kirkcaldy revisited!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- Scottish Spongeware Pottery in Kirkcaldy! We're on the Beach, hunting treasures from the old Potteries! Relax with natures music and all our beachcombing favorites from Scotland.
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It has been too long... how many years? Well... too many, but we are back in the home of Scottish Spongeware, at one of our favourite beaches to travel to - Kirkcaldy!
We're looking for anything associated with the heyday of Pottery here in the 'lang toun' - a hub of Victorian and Edwardian industry that sent its exports out across the oceans! We have seen items of crockery, that were made here, in museum displays in Australian and New Zealand! It is almost impossible to imagine what a global impact this place once made - how it must have looked back then, the smoke filled air, the coal strewn beaches, and the infamous stench caused by another of the towns famous industries! Enough of that... back to the beach!
Its an amazing day, the sun is shining and the burn is trickling past, carrying the remnants of history... shards of a past long gone, and yet one that remains in the fragments that we find here. The kiln furniture, the sea glass and the pottery pieces carry their beauty across the years, reminding us of the past and becoming beautiful once again, in the present.
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First Kirkcaldy trip:
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A history of the Kilns & Potteries:
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Sea Pottery Special:
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Pirate Glass:
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Bet 10 bucks Nicole will say that flower piece will make a lovely pendant..:)
HAH! She said it!
Of course! As a jewellery maker I am always looking at our finds, wondering if I could transform them into a pendant or earrings ;)
I certainly did ;)
Gorgeous pirates sea glass Beautiful day for such an amazing adventure
Thanks ever so much Florence!! It was such a lovely and sunny day :)
Spongeware.
I know little about it,but I fascinate.
The idea that people took a bit of sponge,snipped away at it,to make such simple,charming dishes,bowls and cups,it is something that enchants me.
Equally enchanting,and I’ve probably said it before,is the sound of Nicole’s voice!
As beautiful as a chirping bird in the springtime,she graces my ears,and I recieve that voice with absolute joy!
Thanks so much Charles! Oh you might enjoy our Spongeware video where we describe the process or the video where Nicole shows lots of her collection :) it's a lot of talking in that one with great info on different patterns of pottery!
Oh!I shall do that right away!
Hi N and C! Lovely day at the beach! I received my sea glass package in record time. Thanks for the extra! Happy bday, Craig. Enjoyed the 20% discount but the postage is killing me! Cheers from PA, USA
Thanks ever so much Larisa! So glad to hear the sea glass arrived so quickly :) There might be an option for economy postage which is cheaper, but not tracked and it might take 4 -6 weeks... it's also not insured to the full value but I am happy to try it out if you like! :) x
I was so killed by the gurgling of the stream, the clink of the kiln furniture and Craig’s lovely music…..I dropped off! I’ll have to watch it again tomorrow!
Thanks ever so much! So glad you enjoyed the sound of the waves and music :)
Those were some lovely pieces of beach pottery. They are so pleasing to look at with their smooth, rounded edges.
Thanks so much Shanna! Beach pottery is so lovely and unique :)
Ohhhh... the pirate's glass would make great keychains!
It is really heavy - the smaller pieces would be ok, but the bottle bottoms would be way too heavy ;)
Craig..that puzzle idea is genius
Wouldn't it be amazing to have a puzzle like that ! I love a jigsaw :)
Wieder ein tolles sonniges Strandvideo. Feine Sachen habt ihr wieder gefunden. Faszinierend wie aus einer Porzellanscherbe ein bezauberndes Schmuckstück entsteht. Immer wieder schön. Habt ein schönes Wochenende ihr beide.👍
Ganz lieben Dank Gabriele! Es ist immer wieder ueberraschend was man nach ueber 100 Jahren noch finden kann :) Schoenes WE!
Hi Nicole and Craig ❤️💙❤️🔥 awesome finds ❤️🔥💙❤️🤗😘
Thanks ever so much Joan :)
Great finds. Beautiful scenery and the sound of the waves, so relaxing. Have a nice weekend. Hello from southern California. 🌞🇺🇸
Thanks so much Rosemarie ! So glad you found it relaxing :)
Love seeing new videos from my favorite mudlarking couple!!
Thanks so much Sheila :) Very kind of you!
I like seeing the pieces made into jewelry. Lovely video!
Thank you so much :) Very kind of you to say!
Hello Nicole, hello Craig. So glad to have this lovely lark. Love the pirates glass and the small sponge ware. Lovely pendants. Greetings from the U.S.A.
Thanks so much Peggy! Spongeware is so lovely and very rare to find after 100 years in the Sea :)
Another amazing day out on the beach, take care and thanks for sharing 👍🙏❤️
Thanks so much Chris! It was so amazing to be back at this beach :)
Spectacular finds and scenery!!
Thanks ever so much Phyllis!
Awesome finds today
Thanks 👍
I love the variety of treasure you can find on that beach, t pirate glass pieces are huge! :-)
There are so many treasures there to be found :)
I can't believe it's been 2 years! Time flies when you're having fun! Thank you!❤🇺🇸
It certainly felt longer Tracy :)
Great finds today!!!
Thanks ever so much Jeannie :)
the little shards with color left are very pretty. glad to see u creating art from what was seen as garbage in the past.
Thanks so much Teresa! I've been making sea glass jewellery since 2015 and it's just amazing to be able to create pieces of jewellery that are so unique, that only 1 person in the world will have that one particular piece and to be able to give these 100 year old pieces a new life!
I can see agates, & a small Moon snail shell, as well as sea glass... Good thing I am not there, I would have a wide variety of stones, shells as well as pottery.. that beach is a rich treasure trove..
Thanks so much Leslye! There are so many treasures there for sure :)
the lady that sold the seconds , very clever woman; the DUFFLECOAT pottery - the trauma of wearing the coat to school(shiver), remnants of a pottery industry found on a beach //////// I found old Scottish sauce/coffee bottles near to my wife's workplace---- CO-OP business ! 14.20 - the perfect pendant! Very productive and piece eh peace for the wicked!
Thanks ever so much Dean!! Oh co-op - don't think we've ever found treasures from them, but they were very prolific in the area ... We were so happy to be back at this beach, it's been sooo long :)
I do like the jewlery you make from the pieces of pottery. I thought you could make ring from the very small pieces of pottery. Love you videos.
Thanks so much Millie! I specialise in earrings mainly, necklaces and bracelets :) You could have lovely rings made with pottery pieces for sure!
Is it possible to make wind chimes out of the kiln stilt? Just curious 🤨 I love pirate glass beautiful color that looks almost black 😊The transfer wear and sponge wear are great pieces! Of course the glass and all it’s colors are precious! I hope one day to buy a few lots . Have a wonderful weekend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜
Thanks so much Susan! I think you could make wind chimes out of the kiln furniture - it is very hard and takes to drill but maybe with wire wrap? We are trying to always have a few lots of loose sea glass and pottery in our shop :) but if you are looking for something specific, just drop us a message via etsy! x
Thanks so much Nicole I certainly appreciate that ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜
Thought the same,such a lovely tinkle sound
Comment to boost the channel! I tried razor clam shells for a hanging decor, similar to a wind chime, but theyre pretty light!
Thanks so much! Razor clams are so fragile Juney ... but nice shapes
Those would make a great winddchimes.
I think the pyramids would but they are so tough to drill 😯
Great video, & some gorgeous finds! ❤ I have some great spongeware pieces from that beach...but the last time I visited a few weeks ago, there was definitely less to be had! I wonder if the changing tides over the next few weeks will bring new finds...🤔
Thanks so much Susan! I guess after over 100 years of people collecting pottery from this beach it has to get rarer at some point... I've always found it's better in winter just soooo cold :)
As I have probably said before, modern kiln stilts, triangular, now with metal prongs in them, this metal dose not melt, and you place your glazed pot on top of the metal prongs so they do not stick to your kiln, but we were always told to clean our bottoms. Muahahaha. In case of drippy bottoms when glaze melts.
Thanks so much Annie! My favourite kiln stilt pyramids are the ones with the dripped glaze ;)
Kiln stilt, say that quickly 5 times! Nice pottery.❤ Oh, Craig thinks its funny also😂 I hear.
Hhahah Kiln Stilts!!
Lge pcs would make gr8 paperweights!
The pirate glass makes a great paper weight - it's so heavy and chunky and holds down letters and notes just perfect! Thanks so much Julie
Do you never collect and polish agates?
Thanks so much! We collect agates occasionally - we made a video at the beginning of the year just for agate collecting :) We don't have a rock tumbler so don't polish anything...
Guys, i'm a wee bit upset that you're taking things away with you! Where are you taking them? They're there to be enjoyed by everyone xx
There really is no need to feel upset - we are carrying on a very old tradition, and, we're helping to create a cleaner and safer coastal environment for everyone to enjoy! Did you know this stuff was dumped in the burn and on the beach, over many years, and that it can be harmful to wildlife and children?
People have been taking things off this beach for well over 100 years - mainly with the aim of selling it to make a secondary living from the surrounding industries. Those industries used this beach to dump coal and mining waste; waste from industrial linoleum production; demolition waste, pottery seconds, glass and much more - this is where the pottery shards and various types of kiln waste come from - the place is still recovering from a very long history of being treated as a dump.
People continue to come here to collect sea coal to help with their heating needs - others collect glass, shards of pottery and whatever else they find here. If you have ever visited this beach, you will have no doubt seen dozens of people collecting this or that every time the tide is out. And its a good thing!
For our part, we always take only a small amount on any given visit - a handful or two, but no more. That way, there is always plenty left to find and collect. We also make a point of removing the plastic waste that we find - check out our videos, I think we are the only channel to feature plastics and to encourage others to remove and recycle or trap plastics out of the environment - moreover, when we make these videos, we also contribute to Scotland's wildlife charities!
So there really is no need to feel upset that, along with hundreds of other people who come here to collect a few shards of glass or pottery, we're helping to keep the place clean and safe...
I am actually writing this during a break from editing a video where we assist cleaning another beach covered in old car tyres, plastic bottles, shoes, traffic cones - you name it, the place was a mess... We're proud to do our bit to help keep the beaches beautiful, and we find happiness knowing that some people are keeping the place clean and free from things that can harm animals or children.
Many thanks
I think u missed a gobby, knuckle bone?? @ 815. Not sure?
Oh my goodness!!! That would have been an sbsolute first ... I reckon the tides will have reclaimed it by now....
We know
Thank you