Yeah, I think our marketing team likes to make everything sound "easy" 😃. It took a whole day of rehearsal to get these down...but it was fun and always helps to try new things to challenge yourself and inspire new ideas. Thanks!
For the triangle plate, I’m seeing a carved Celtic knot on it. Wonderful video! So ambitious and full of great ideas. Love Saturday mornings with one of your videos and a cuppa coffee. ☀️😎
Hi Kathy, that one I had to make on my own. I saw some pictures (if I can remember where I'll post here) somewhere that inspired the design. I just made a regular triangle pattern and then used an oval piece of cardboard to round the sides...if that makes sense.
I bought a book on origami boxes with just this idea. Now I have the confidence that it can work. I live your gentle care with your pieces. Thank you so much. What is the yellow material that you use for templates?
Thank you for the great instructions, will be trying one of them today! If I may ask, which hole cutters are you using? Also the pastry rolling mat. Mine is silicone, it's too floppy for flipping the clay.
There is a link to the hole cutters in the description (they are cheap)...I've only been able to find these silicone mats long time ago at Walmart - not on Amazon...I've not been able to find them anywhere since - they are nice and thick and don't curl. Glad I bought several...if I find a similar model I'll post here. Thanks.
Goodness me you would have to be the best speaker giving tutorlidge. You made it sound achievable not easy mind you but great to think maybe I could. This is my type of pottery anything hand building. Again 😊 THANK YOU
Oh my goodness, such patience. Such skill. Such beautiful results! I never would have considered using origami shapes in clay. I am deeply impressed! Would this work with air dry clay do you think?
Omgosh, I love ur videos. I’ve been doing pottery for 20 years but sometimes, as most I’m sure, I get in a funk. You gave me inspiration today. Thank you.
Ok I have a question. I really want to start doing dip glazing since brushing takes forever and if I pour brush on glazes they run out quickly. So I've been looking around glazy, but one problem I have is the food safety of glazes on there. Most people don't say, so should I assume it's food safe even if they don't say? If not, what is the best way to test its safety?
I am a college student but I have been doing pottery for around 6 years now. But I would say that if it doesn’t say, just research it. Maybe it is a band thing and the brand is known for food safe glazes and just doesn’t put it on the packaging, and vise versa. Don’t look for food-grade or non-toxic since they still can be not food safe. Do not eat anything off of them just in case there are toxic materials in them. I would say anything matted/ satin would be a no, like underglazes. Or that has a heavy metallic finish as well. That is from my experience. But definitely just look into the company or even specifically look up that glaze from the maker and read the description. If the description doesn’t say I would call costumer services and just ask, since they would definitely know. I hope this helps
Porcelain is thinner more placticidy . Stonesware or Earthware more durable thicker for cookware , bakeware.Which clay is best for fountains?Which type or clay do use on each project?Thankyou so much Jim😊
Hi Ann ... these projects are wonderful. I think they're a bit complicated but the way you break down each step is very helpful. I'm going to watch the video a few more times and choose one that I feel I can do. Thanks so much for your videos. I've watched them all!
What a great challenge!! They look impossibly difficult, but your detailed 'deconstruction/reconstruction instructions' make me think that I just may be able to pull it off!! LOL Thank you, Ann. I do like to carve my surfaces, so I may consider this option. Glazing??? We'll see.......🙃
Hi! thank you for the tutorials! I made the diamond vase and I noticed you may be mistaken about it's edge being 15 degrees. I think it's closer to 45 or 30. Thanks!
These are wonderful! I've been throwing a lot lately and crave some different shapes. I was wondering where you found your pinwheel candle holder template? We are planning to hold classes again in the fall, and these are fantastic projects. Thank you!
Check the links in the description...as mentioned, some of the designs were created and modified based on pictures I saw...we only made it a "candle holder" after seeing the shape take place :)
Perfect model for oil lamp but must poke small air hole for vent. And pinch edge inside to hold wick from slipping when lit .Always use Olive oil for safety .
I have been watching your videos. Love them. At one time you talk about the twisted vase video, but I could not find it. Could you tell me where it is? Or was I mistaken?
These are amazing! I just recently started trying my luck with pottery and your channel is very very good and educational, even for us newbies. Thanks for the great work!
This is the first of your videos and after watching this one I had to subscribe because your videos are great, informative and easy to follow. Thanks for that and also giving us a view of what happens when we think outside the box.
I want to get into pottery but don't want to invest in a kiln yet. What clay would you recommend? I've been researching and it seems like most air dry clays crack as they dry.
I think the top and seam lines of the first proyect looks like rose petals. Maybe adding one more (5 panels instead of 4) and/or rounding the vertical edges could make it look more like a rose.
I am enjoying this video but would like to know how you carved the design into the first box. It's pretty perfect so I am guessing that it wasn't done freehand? Thanks.
Yep...freehand using one of my Diamondcore carving tools. I will probably do another carving vid in the near future...you may want to check out my Carving Tips video in the meantime. Thanks for watching!
With the clay I use (Standard English Porcelain) I just let it dry under plastic for about a day. Then it is good to paint on. You can also paint on it after it is bisque fired (to Cone 04) in a kiln.
Thanks for the great videos! I’m searching for a mat like yours. Can you tell me what baking mats you use? My silicone ones seem too sticky and yours seem more like “paper” or less sticky. Thanks!
These are pretty old and I have not been able to find suitable replacements. I've had a lot of requests about them - when I find a good one I'll post in the community section. Thanks!
Kinda made that one up Mauve based on some previous projects I've done...look at the folded pottery video and you'll see another version there. Thanks!
I love how you try so many different things! It’s so much fun to watch and I really like the outcomes. It gives me so many new ideas to try. Thank you!
I am having SO MUCH FUN with these ideas. I've already made projects one and three and they came out perfectly thanks to your video. I'm having a little difficulty with Project #4 getting the curve and angles right so it folds up as beautifully as yours. Any chance you would share a digital file of the template? I can always scale it to size. Thank you for sharing your creativity and talents. I love your channel!
I just subscribed to your Chanel and I’m so impressed. I love your speaking style, clear and easy to understand. I’ve not worked with many templates so this was really helpful. You make it look so easy and I’m sure it takes lots of practice to get to this level. I work in mid fire clays. B-mix and Sandstone Buff. The origami is such a beautiful flowing shape. Loved your video. Thank you.
Superbe vidéo très instructive et créative! J'adore l'idée d'utiliser des modèles de pliage pour créer des formes géométriques en 3 D et en terre! Juste une question : où trouver les petits outils de coupe en bois et fil de fer pour faire des angles à 15 °, 30 °, 45 ° ? Je n'ai pas trouvé le lien dans votre description. Merci d'avance et encore bravo pour votre travail très bien filmé et votre partage! :)
L'outil de fil que nous utilisons est ici : Xiem Tools X-Bevel Bevel Cutter pour poterie et céramique : www.amazon.com/Creative-Hobbies-Trimming-Ceramics-Sculpting/dp/B07W6JLNRR/ref=sr_1_28?crid=3TG9SS84R1GOX&keywords=xiem+pottery+tools&qid=1642390542&sprefix=xiem+%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-28 Les autres outils que nous avons utilisés ne figurent pas dans la description que nous en avons faite nous-mêmes. Merci d'avoir regardé!
Tupperware made/makes them. Do a search for Tupperware pastry mats. There are some used for sale. They may still sell them new. Do a search for Tupperware dealer near you.
I think you could do it with a curved or flat stamp. If the plate is large and pretty flat the flatter stamp would help to minimize stretching of the clay. Good luck!
Your local grocery store might have one hanging up in the gadget section. Look for the plastic mat not the silicone one. Thanks so much for watching the video. I appreciate you. Ann
