43. ** WARNING** contains squeals of delight! Kiln Opening & I love it!

43. WARNING contains squeals of delight! Kiln Opening & I love it!

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Far Forest Ceramics - Jeanette Stevens

10 ай бұрын

I haven't felt like this in a long time, and the kiln gods did not disappoint.
With so many tests and prototypes within this has so much that could go wrong, and it does. However I still am SUPER happy and excited with the results, the inspiration its given me and the answers on best method and approach to try some again.
The incredible feeling a potter gets when opening a glaze kiln load is something that's so hard to explain to a non potter.
But potters totally "get it". Well, I got bucket loads of that special feeling with this opening, as you might notice from my squeals of delight!
Apologies in advance...

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@barbarac4138 10 ай бұрын

The trick for corks is to make the hole the size of the big end of the cork. After glazing, itfits every time

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

Great tip thanks, I'll try that. Trying to work our the clay shrinkage but it's messing with my brain lol

@E4mj 3 ай бұрын

That last one with sandstone and birch is beautiful! I like it over the swirl

@FarForestCeramics 3 ай бұрын

Now I know which one you mean. I agree its got interest but also quite subtle and 'rustic' feeling which I love ❤

@annagray6491 9 ай бұрын

That fern is stunning!

@FarForestCeramics 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, sometimes simplicity can be so effective.

@kellyanderson82 10 ай бұрын

Was just thinking about how I missed your kiln openings!!! So excited to have you back

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

Awh, how lovely to be missed. Got a few to catch up on, need time to video edit lol thankyou!

@patgalletti6221 10 ай бұрын

So happy to see your back....Love your trees and houses and that fern plate... All are so wonderful . Thanks for taking the time to share .

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

Really appreciate that. Thankyou. Feels good to be back and feeling the thrill of a wonderful kiln opening.

@ceramicsbyjulia8552 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Fantastic kiln opening Jeanette, so great to see you❤ love the platter, really love the slip texture effect, the blue one is gorgeous❤ and the Cork against the brown one is so smart. Little houses are gorgeous too. Gnomes look great, think the white is more traditional but love the brown beard too. The chip bottle...wow wow wow love that! A kiln full of wins, have really missed your wonderful enthusiasm, so happy to see you again Jeanette❤❤❤❤

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Julia so much. It was wonderful to have that buzz again, and my prototypes give me answers, more inspiration and some successes. I'm desperate to try the chip bottle in a taller version now, as I feel this could even be more amazing. Thanks for the lovely message, means a lot.

@jorgealves9120 6 ай бұрын

you save the best one for last.. Ok love it all.

@FarForestCeramics 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@kathyhuse9021 9 ай бұрын

Really like the split screen

@FarForestCeramics 9 ай бұрын

Really appreciate that, thanks. Is always a bit tricky getting them both set up for a kiln so it means a lot your comment. Thankyou.

@karenr9680 10 ай бұрын

Great to see you back and never stop the squeals of excitement! Love the wavy slip design, love the fern platter and the chips on the pot came out beautifully 😍great job!

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. It was a boost I didn't realise how much I needed. Feels so good to be back. Thanks for the lovely message 🙂

@thepotterycorner 10 ай бұрын

Great to see you back. ❤❤ the trees - my students love Sea Salt. The glaze chips bottle was really lovely. Love how your brain works deciding how to improve the next time - just like mine! ❤❤❤

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Sarah, this was filmed about 7 weeks ago, was such a good day! Currently laid up in bed with pneumonia! But at least giving me opportunity to do some social.media 😊 I love the trees too, buy boy do they take ages to make! Wanting to now though a taller bottle to tey the chips on again, what a fabulous cascade of colour. Best part of this opening for me was the inspiration and understanding it gave me, always love an experiment and then work on developing and improving it. Glad I not the only one whose brain does this all the time 😂.

@thepotterycorner 10 ай бұрын

@@FarForestCeramics - hope you feel better soon. Look after yourself 🌻🌻

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

@@thepotterycorner❤

@triciac1019 2 ай бұрын

Just goegeous!

@FarForestCeramics Ай бұрын

Thankyou so much 💓

@carolwill1130 10 ай бұрын

FABULOUS! Such an inspiration, as always!

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

Really, I think I must get on people's nerves with my incessant chatter and highs or lows! Means a lot that others find this helpful, but inspirational, wow that's amazing!

@patspotpage 10 ай бұрын

Jeanette, I love your trees! The glaze choice was perfect for those. I can't wait to see them with tea lights inside. And your fern plate is beautiful. Congrats on a great kiln load!

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I loved this opening. The trees took so SO long to make, but worth the time I think. Was going to take some photos and videos with tea lights in when I add to my Instagram page. I'm hoping they will work nice along side the Village houses I'm developing. Time will tell 😊

@aprilowens160 10 ай бұрын

Lovely houses! I love the trees too! The wavy bottles are great too! And I’m loving the natural light in your studio.❤

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much. Early morning light is so georgous isn't it. Wish the trees did not take so long to make though lol Really want to make some taller wavy bottles and resist the urge to do a combo, just let one glaze do the work. It's so hard to trust in the process sometimes. So kuchen inspiration here of next projects I want to try , thanks for the comment, appreciated.

@trinelabori1130 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful ceramics. I think I watched some of your early videos and I have to admit I got annoyed with your bubbly personality. However I think you did really well in this video. Your enthusiasm still shines through, but a little bit more curbed, if that is the right word. And I absolutely love the dual screen your doing. I like it when you can see the pieces really well and the reaction of the maker. Thank you for a wonderful kiln opening 😊

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your co structure feedback. I'm two years into my pottery journey and the first year I could not get my head around the results. These videos were more for me to track my own progress and I'm surprised that people find them helpful. It is not meant to be entertainment, I don't earn from it, purely a record of my journey. I unfortunately can't curb or exaggerate my reactions, and I do tend to be quite bubbly on a normal day, so on a kiln opening it's like overdrive! I do appreciate your feedback though, thanks so much for taking the time.

@maryleeedwards1082 8 ай бұрын

Awesome kiln opening Jeanette. Beautiful pieces. I prefer the white beards. Have you ever considered using some of your terracotta for planters?

@FarForestCeramics 6 ай бұрын

I have to agree with you on the white beards, they are my favourite too. Plant pots could be a great use of the terracotta but we don't use many here as we live in a forest, and have lots of flower beds in the grounds so notch need for planters. However I'm thinking some cazula pots may be something to try. We had some from Spain about 15years old and love them . Just the rustic terracotta with a clear glaze on the inside and rim of the bowls. Great for rustic dinner parties lol

@E4mj 3 ай бұрын

In the mean time, while you figure out the sizing, you can cut the cork down a little :)

@FarForestCeramics 3 ай бұрын

I did consider that but its such a film cork I'm thinking it would all be a very rough surface.

@chrisjaskulski8613 9 ай бұрын

Have you done the mystery chip technique inside a bowl? I imagine they run beautifully down the concave wall of a bowl.

@FarForestCeramics 9 ай бұрын

Hi, yes that was my first test on the inside of a bowl. I adore the effect. I've got images and videos of them on my Instagram page farforeatcetamics. Don't think I can add an image here ;(

@elizabethwatson71 8 ай бұрын

The corks can be cut down. Use a serrated bread knife. Your accent is adorable

@FarForestCeramics 6 ай бұрын

I tried it with one but the surface was very rough which I didn't feel was slick enough. Think I just need to learn to estimate the clay shrinkage better lol

@walkerpottery9296-Natalie 10 ай бұрын

I LOVE the fern platter! I’d love to try that! 💜 I would see if the 1st mystery chips bottle sits even on the drips & see if they could just be decorative feet! Gorgeous!!! I might just leave the cookie on the 2nd one like it has a little built in dish to rest on. Your luminary trees are spectacular! How did you get the 3D texture for the branches/snow? I love the Himalayan salt beard! He looks a little like a sweet ginger fellow! 😊 Very successful kiln unloading! So nice to see you Jeanette!

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and lovely message. Good idea on the bottles, will take a closer look and see my options. Definitely would grind down but idea of drippy feet would be awesome if they were all level! Trees took an eternity to make, but want to try to see how I can speed up the process. Basically balls of clay smoothed downwards with your finger. Keep layering. I'm growing to love my little ginger gnome too, however I really want to use my terracotta clay up, so need to find a Stroke and Coat with a similar shade maybe? Great to hear from you, 😊

@mugnificentpottery 10 ай бұрын

Jeanette, I have learned so much from you...would you mind sharing where you son bought the inserts in Canada...I am from Ontario. TIA

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

I'm so pleased you found it interesting. I believe they were on amazon. From a company called Creative Hobbies. If you search " pump dispenser with cork stopper" you should locate. Not sure if he got them from US, but it was much cheaper shipping costs than to UK ;)

@nancyalzola9761 10 ай бұрын

Do you ever do tutorials? Would love to see how the trees are made

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

I've not considered it before but maybe if there is interest I could try one and see. Nice suggestion.

@kathygodfrey3158 10 ай бұрын

I agree. How did you make the trees? They are lovely 😍

@FarForestCeramics 10 ай бұрын

@@kathygodfrey3158 maybe I need to consider recording a tutorial.next time I make. Thankyou :)

@WhiteStoneCottagePottery 8 ай бұрын

This is my first if your videos. What are the mystery chips?

@FarForestCeramics 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting, and apologies for the delay in replying. I've actually made a KZfaq showing how I make them and their uses. It's recycled glaze, dried into flakes which I then can reapply to a piece to give a fabulous surprise result. Love that we can recycle so much.

@neilahalter9663 6 ай бұрын

Pretty wares

@FarForestCeramics 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@momadhis 2 ай бұрын

You could cut the cork down

@FarForestCeramics Ай бұрын

I did try that but the cork looked rough and messy :( I just need to practice more till I get the measurements right lol

@joncrute4453 7 ай бұрын

Can you give me those glaze recipes please

@FarForestCeramics 6 ай бұрын

HI, I thought I shared which glazes I used during the filming? Was there a particular piece that you wanted the glaze combination, or was it the mystery Chips? I have a separate video showing how I made my mystery Chips if that is helpful. Apologies for the delay in replying, been a few busy weeks.