Decision fatigue and an update on my New Kiln. ✿ Studio Vlog Week 5

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Жыл бұрын

Hello, my name is Shelby and I am a potter based in Victoria, Australia.
In this vlog, I am trying to power through some kiln firings, catching up on work I am behind on. I also paint some Aussie animals, flowering gum and talk about decision fatigue.
Links to the events I am doing:
Craft Lab 2023 Ballarat - May 20-28th: www.creativeballarat.com.au/c...
Finders Keepers AW2023 - July 7-9th Melbourne: www.thefinderskeepers.com/mel...
Throughout this video I take you behind the scenes of all parts of the process with lots of Timelapse's. The Timelapse's make it a little easier to keep focused on the work at hand whilst being able to show you what I am up too.
I hope you like these videos as a little something different whilst I prepare and I will have my regular goodness back soon once I get through some of this work!

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@patriciamckee Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I so love your work. I just want to help. Hope you feel better. You're doing good. You'll make it.

@ShelbySherritt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much Patricia! I am not sure if you saw the update but I finally shared the results of the market! Thank you for your amazing and generous support!

@patriciamckee Жыл бұрын

@@ShelbySherritt yes I read and watch all your things. I'm 75 yrs young. No children. You are doing something I would love to do. But my body can't anymore. So it makes me feel good to help. The new kiln is wonderful. Going to help your business a lot. I knew you'd sell everything. How fantastic. Keep up the good spirits, you're doing great. Blessings.

@trinapellegrino621 11 ай бұрын

🙋🏼‍♀️🕊. I had a small kiln . BUT I used it to fire small Angels 👼🏻 and fairies 🧚‍♀️ . I think it is made for small things ..because small things are hard to handle in a large things .. some folks use it for jewelry as well. I enjoy watching you explore your crafting. Take care.🕊. Blessings.🕊🕊🕊🕊

@eilishf6005 Жыл бұрын

I loved seeing you at the Finders Keepers Market tonight. I hope you have a wonderful time. Also, you had the longest line by far.

@amandab6034 Жыл бұрын

I was looking for a update, hoping she had a successful weekend. Ty for sharing! So glad she was busy busy! 🎉🎉

@Danari7 Жыл бұрын

Everything, I mean everything, is so beautiful, cheerful, bright and original. Best of luck to you. I’m sure you’ll do great.

@puppylove2363 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear the new big kiln is game changer for you! Everything looks so beautiful!!

@ShelbySherritt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The big kiln is just the best! I am opting for that over the little one now!

@deborahmatatall Жыл бұрын

I’m watching this on Friday afternoon in the USA so you’re already up and running as I type this. Have a wonderful time! Remember to breathe. Remember to eat something. Remember to drink water! Your creations are so charming and bright and pretty and happy, they are a great reflection of you! I am excited to hear and see all about your experiences in your next vlog!🌸

@danellemalan Жыл бұрын

Wooow the flowering gum, the mushroom dishes and the paint palettes are just stunning! (So is everything else though, let's be real) It's so beautiful to see all the pieces together. That is an absolute mountain of work and you should be very proud of your accomplishments. Very glad to hear the new kiln has been working well! 💛💛

@vee_tinymoose Жыл бұрын

I empathise in the decision fatigue! I‘be been trying to overcome it by randomising the first colour of a palette then using colour theory to bring in the next 2-3 colours and then committing to just following through with that scheme. I’m working on smacking out the next 8 or so palettes and then just *doing* it 😬

@jcortese3300 Жыл бұрын

Between the craft fairs, the larger kiln, and the video interview, it seems like everything is really hitting for you now -- which is wonderful!

@jpendowski7503 Жыл бұрын

Your style and verve shine in every piece you show us. Best of wishes for your Finders Keepers starting today. Glad you were so close to the goals and still had time to give us a vlog. Keep your spirit and your health in mind. Cheers from the Midwest USA. 💜

@Liisa3139 Жыл бұрын

I hope you make a studio vlog after this event and tell how the sale went, in both events. What were the most wanted pieces, decorations and colors?

@catmaniac8x Жыл бұрын

Man, your event prep is reminding me that I have to crank out the most popular product I have before the end of the month. Con crunch is real. Good luck with Finders Keepers! I'm genuinely intrigued to see what sold the most on your end. I know from experience there's the stuff you're anticipating and other stuff that you wipe out of very quickly because it wasn't expected. The shelf duck situation for example.

@lperwas Жыл бұрын

I know you said those paint palettes are not the most enjoyable to work on, but they are absolutely stunning!

@xingcat Жыл бұрын

I'm participating in my first art fair this weekend, and making sure I have enough paintings in enough price points, without ever doing a fair before is a LOT.

@jody-annesullivan4547 8 ай бұрын

I hope you had a fabulous fair outcome!

@kylerstowe6665 Жыл бұрын

You're going to do amazing at market! As long as you do you're best it will be wonderful. I wish so badly I could be there. Unfortunately, a flight to Australia from US to go to a craft market isn't in the budget 😂 one day though LoL! Thank you for continuing to share your journey. Its so inspiring to watch you work and your process. Keep on keeping on girl! I haven't had time to fire the baby kiln yet but I look at it with dreamy eyes and know one day I will do it thanks to your inspiration.

@SatumainenOlento Жыл бұрын

I can not *believe* how productive and fast you are!!! You are AMAZING!!! 🤩🤩🤩

@marymacdonald805 Жыл бұрын

Have not heard of decision fatigue but you description sounds familiar. I thought what I was feeling was just self doubt! Knowing where the feeling is actually coming from will make it easier to deal with next time I experience it!!!

@laurensabino182 Жыл бұрын

So proud of you 🤍🥰

@serenarice2840 Жыл бұрын

Everything you make is just simply gorgeous! The paint palette is such a lovely design, but all the colours and pieces are just so inspiring!

@cassiedickman1314 Жыл бұрын

Dude! You were The Star of the market. A full on rock star. I bought your rainbow hypno toad and a blue-green ladybug trinket box. Amazing to see you. My daughter was so excited.

@kp74952 11 ай бұрын

I love the cottage flower collection! So adorable and cheerful 🌻

@brookeg5979 Жыл бұрын

Wow. What an amazing effort! I'm so proud of you and ever more in love with your work. The flowering dishes and the adorable mushroom butter dishes....boy do I wish I had the money and time to fly to Australia and buy them up so I could sprinkle them around my house and spark joy all day!

@lindadamon2453 Жыл бұрын

This is all so thrilling Shelby❤ looking forward to culmination and sending my very best wishes to you and your team! 🎉

@Beauvaissbb Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! You are flying through them! So happy that you are so close to finishing. These are all so very beautiful!!! You have really outdone yourself!

@cherylburkitt9722 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic effort.. you must be so proud..I love your Aussie designs..a fav...so excited that the market is not far away... glad you sorted the kilns out..all the best and I'm sure everyone will love your work ❤

@jayjames7502 Жыл бұрын

Wow Gurl! You been doing amazingly, been praying your health and energy levels are good to get you thru all these goals and events!! Wow the pottery is sooo beautiful, the colours are amazing! Xx

@annmackenzie5253 10 ай бұрын

Your flowering Gum is so beautiful!!! I am drawn to it for a few reasons. For starters I'm in the USA and we don't have those here. And the way you paint them is so delicate and the colors are so happy that you come through in each piece ❤

@jody-annesullivan4547 8 ай бұрын

Wow, the flowering gum is gorgeous!!

@erinhthorn Жыл бұрын

Gosh, I LOVE those mushroom butter dishes ❤ and the big jugs with bottle brushes. One day, I will risk to order those from you to Europe and have a piece of home here with me. Love your videos a lot. Whatever your format was until now - I enjoyed everything!

@wendier88 Жыл бұрын

I love your artwork! Thank you for sharing!

@kathrynbiglin3124 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, everything looks amazing!!! Good luck at the show this weekend, I'm sure it'll be amazing! Sending good thoughts your way from North Carolina! 💛🐨

@kimvc9958 Жыл бұрын

Love your work and happiness. Thank you!

@pamelawilliams7753 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, that's awesome news. Love your creativity. Keep it going. ❤❤❤

@cathylaycock5598 Жыл бұрын

I’m sure you’ll be very successful! Love your work! Love your pieces! I’m loving the pieces from the 60s thru 80s, butter dishes, cow creamers, pointsettia dish. Good luck! You’ve worked extremely hard! 😊❤️🇨🇦.

@mirascraftycorner Жыл бұрын

I wish I lived in Australia! I loooove those Koalas and I just gave to have that cute mixing palette 😍😍😍

@chefany01 Жыл бұрын

Everything is absolutely gorgeous! I wish I could get it all! You have been working so hard, I am so impressed. Sending good vibes and prayers that it all goes smoothly ❤

@maramakesjournals2319 Жыл бұрын

Oh, Shelby! I so proud of you. Your personality sells every piece of pottery. IMO the flowering gum is the BEST. I’d never seen one until I watched your channel. I hope Australia knows what a phenomenal ambassador they have in you.

@ET-yp9vc Жыл бұрын

Love your colour pallet and all the detail you put on each item!!!

@cassimosher Жыл бұрын

I'm so excited for you! I hope your market is a smashing success. ❤ Maybe someday I'll pick up one of your pieces. The little green owl definitely caught my eye. So adorable! I don't think I've noticed that design before.

@tarakidlit Жыл бұрын

I love all your work! Best wishes at Finders Keepers Market!

@donnae226 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Shelby, your line was so long Friday, they introduced crowd control measures on Saturday. I can't imagine how good you must be feeling right now. Your art is even better off screen ❤

@Emmuzka Жыл бұрын

You could make a version of the paint palette dish without the side flowers, with only the center decorated, and then sell it a little cheaper than the fully decorated. It would allow you to make more pieces in time, offer more choices for the buyers and create more purchasing opportunities to those who fall in love with that flower series and want a larger collection.

@darlouthia5153 Жыл бұрын

You are so inspiring to me ! I love your enthusiasm and energy ❤ Visiting Australia is on my bucket list.

@shannahmatecun9996 Жыл бұрын

Those are all so amazing!! Good job!!

@lindadamon2453 Жыл бұрын

Hey Shelby you must be recovering from the big deal you've been going through! I hope you are well and 1:15 happy. Looking forward to the debrief!!😂❤

@pennydaytreasures8173 Жыл бұрын

I love it when you open the kiln and pull out the fires pieces. Everything looked wonderful! I’m glad the big kiln is working out for you and those mushroom butter dishes are AMAZING!

@Sharkstixx Жыл бұрын

So excited to see you tomorrow at the market!

@aliwilson4130 Жыл бұрын

You are such a hard worker! Everything looks amazing and I can’t wait to see what it all looks like.

@TheYellowsun76 Жыл бұрын

That is so wonderful Shelby, you have this and it's going to be amazing. Everything is looking so fantastic!

@CarlottaART 11 ай бұрын

Really beautiful work!!!! ❤

@yvonnetuakoi4271 Жыл бұрын

Every thing looking so colourful and lovely ! The new workshop is so big and spacious and the new kiln holds so much more ! Every best wish for a fabulous market I just lovely following you you always so cheerful and happy you always lift my spirits and I love seeing all your creative pieces

@mrsvickigriffin 11 ай бұрын

No one around here does ceramics anymore I miss it. In the early 80's my mother did a huge nativity set. It was gorgeous my sister has it now

@Emilie-cz4sr Жыл бұрын

I really loved this video Shelby. You put so much love into the montage. The shots your filmed are just beautiful. I love to see you paint. Pack up the kiln and especially open the kiln. I am so happy for you that the new kiln works so well. You really deserved that. Its fantastic news. Im so excited for your market, i think its gonna be amazing. Hats off to you !

@mrsoph28 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Have a great time at the market, I’m excited to see what you get up to!

@patriciahazeltine9986 Жыл бұрын

You can really hustle!! Bravo!!

@Bethany.Loveday Жыл бұрын

Woo!!! You’re gonna make it!! I’m so excited for you!! 🎉 Thank goodness for the bigger kiln!! 😆💕

@Cutondogor Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to meeting you in a couple of hours!

@angelickaveach Жыл бұрын

I admire your perseverance

@Hanzotwinkletoe21 Жыл бұрын

I loved seeing you at the finders keepers market on the 9th! You were the whole reason why I went and boy am I glad I did! You’re so kind 🩷. I’m still saving up for a koala pot but I hope I can get one soon!🐨🌺🪻

@sabbynick Жыл бұрын

See you today, can’t wait to see and hopefully buy something ❤

@artsdefolle Жыл бұрын

Very hard working. Cheers from Canada!

@maureenkarkos9882 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work ❣️

@Doodlebette Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE watching your vlogs! As an aspiring potter, it's so inspiring to see the process behind how you make your work :) I adore everything you make, its so gorgeous + you can really tell how much love has been put into each piece. 🥰

@pvreeken7285 Жыл бұрын

Congrats! I can't wait to hear how it goes.

@robyneyahya8651 Жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm... keep up the good work. I hope you do very well at the Melbourne market.❤❤

@mary-ruthflores4107 Жыл бұрын

Never get rid of the little kiln, you will always have test firing, you might want to get a better little kiln sometime. Also with the little kiln you can do short runs, also you might be packing the little kiln too efficiently, it might impact the heat flow. Try one with a little more room between each. The heat from each item might be affecting the ones around it

@ishadil1204 Жыл бұрын

Shelby You are blessed with what you do ❤ . I just wanna give you a hug girl.

@fernandadeartesaniasdelval7950 Жыл бұрын

Una belleza!!!! muchos exitos en tus ventas! besitos

@MyLoveofCrafts Жыл бұрын

GOOD LUCK you deserve it ❤

@suellendunlop2029 Жыл бұрын

Hi Shelby I’ve just started my own studio and business but in enamelling not pottery, similar in a way but completely different. I have my first country town market in September so it was interesting to hear you talk about your decision burn out dilemma’s and trying to second guess what people may like , as I’m going through exactly that now. I’m sharing a stall (thank goodness) but I’m aiming for minimum of a hundred mugs and tumblers plus whatever plates and bowls, pet dishes etc I can turn out. Unlike you I can only fire 1 piece at a time but firing time is between 2 - 5 minutes depending on the size of the piece. I hope the finders keepers market was a success for you. 😊

@schaynegeorge4793 Жыл бұрын

I hope you're having a blast at the market. I went by with my kids today but it was so busy and I didn't want to make my kids wait in line just because I wanted a flower pot.

@LoveSasukeKai Жыл бұрын

Good luck today! Dunno if you've already finished the market or what, because timezones, but I know you'll knock it out of the park!

@FlorenceFrazier2002 Жыл бұрын

My goodness you have been busy. Everything looks beautiful! I wish you were in the US because I would definitely buy pieces from you. At the moment shipping prices are just too much. :( I am wishing you a sell out! Cannot wait to see how it goes.

@deniseannella899 Жыл бұрын

Wishing you the best in your market. But I can’t wait to be able to purchase online 😂

@alliegal45 9 ай бұрын

I so want a cow milk/cream jug/pourer/thingy 😂

@winkieblink7625 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE the Cottage Flower design…..hopefully in a teapot. Is that possible? Or, w/ green leaves and California Poppies.

@lauraburdett8932 Жыл бұрын

Your new kiln looks like it could hold that goldfish just fine! Hint! Hint!

@DucktorQuackers Жыл бұрын

they are sooo pretty. if I had the cash I would buy one of each.

@jaggymonster Жыл бұрын

This was so interesting to watch Shelby! Thank you for sharing it with us. When you have all the molds on the table, are there multiple versions of the same molds or is each one different? I noticed how many of them are the same size and shape grouped together.

@ShelbySherritt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes of course!! I am so happy to share these. Sometimes they are easier because I feel like I am kind of taking you along for the day. So some of them are the same. I was pouring my own moulds there where I had designed them myself and made them myself so I have multiples of the same design. I pour those together because they have the same setting times!

@marianaramirez6744 Жыл бұрын

Que hermoso haces las figuras directamente con el pincel.saludos

@christielamb2894 Жыл бұрын

Hi Shelby, I have a question for you. I adore kangaroos. So much so that I used one when naming my Knitting & Crochet Group "The Stitch-a-roos." Then I drew up a roo character logo for the group binder covers. She's a cutie, busy knitting and with a pouch full of yarn and yarn crafting tools. My question is do you think you will be adding a roo to your animal characters? I love your koala and wombat and I'd love to see a roo in your same style. 🩷✌️🧶🦘

@ashleywildman8293 Жыл бұрын

I want the mushroom butter dish so bad

@Loosay Жыл бұрын

Is it that your little kiln gets too hot to quickly that causes cracking? Perhaps it needs some TLC when you have a spare moment after all the years of hard work. Also best of luck this weekend with finders Keepers

@ShelbySherritt Жыл бұрын

I actually think the opposite, I think its heating too slow at each point because the bigger kiln runs a little faster! I think by having slower temps for longer it stays hotter for longer at each of those moments!

@brissygirl4997 Жыл бұрын

You've done amazing Shelby in the short couple of months you had to prep for two events! Good luck and I hope you sell lots at Finders Keepers this weekend, maybe even sell out. 🤞 Out if curiosity are you able to run both your kilns at once or do you need to let one finish a firing before starting the other? 🤔

@mackea1 Жыл бұрын

You should take pictures and make sure you keep records of your artwork. I hope you sell everything out

@kimberlybrassfield6298 Жыл бұрын

😊

@MegaMindyLou Жыл бұрын

I wonder if it’s time for some new elements for the little kiln?

@prcervi Жыл бұрын

i'm wondering if the issue with the small kiln might be intended use, yes it's a kin that's made to fire ceramics at most all temperatures but it's small and not made for larger pieces and as far as i've seen in my own practice not made for frequent use big kilns also, as far as i've seen tend to do a steadier cool down

@spontaneousun Жыл бұрын

Just a heads up, for me your video has a weird grey flickering over it. Wanted to let you know because it makes the video hard to watch (for me, I have migraines and vision issues). Usually you have lovely video quality! Thank you for your wonderful content. Treated it like a podcast this week :)

@madelineann9269 Жыл бұрын

The little kelm is sad u got a bigger one .

@DawnDavidson Жыл бұрын

Haha. It’s jealous of the bigger kiln! 😂😂

@athenaspencer4684 Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️👋😁

@amandah9270 Жыл бұрын

I love it all !! I'm excited for you, have fun above all 🎉

@OwaisTv12 11 ай бұрын

Kindly make a video about how to make mug mold

@amazinggrace5692 8 ай бұрын

Everyone will buy everything. Don’t overthink the colors.

@queenieyue2919 Жыл бұрын

Your products is so beautiful ❤❤❤. How can I buy them? I'm from Hong Kong 😊

@brikhouse22 Жыл бұрын

As someone who has doing craft sales for almost 20 years, there is absolutely no rhyme or reason about what people will like or buy from one year to the next.

@clairemorgan4458 Жыл бұрын

Do u have to pour, paint, kiln, glaze , Kiln again? Or is it pour paint glaze kiln n done ?

@deannespuhl3948 Жыл бұрын

I have a question. I have been watching potters in the US using molds, like you. They top off their molds after pouring. Is that necessary?

@katherinescheffer420 11 ай бұрын

Do you label your moulds once you've opened them or are the markings enough to figure out what they are?

@katherinescheffer420 11 ай бұрын

Sorry two more questions: do you have a portfolio of all your prices? That would be a cool coffee table book to sell - but of course just keep for yourself. Also-would love to hear more about your kiln! Temperatures, times, and the type of clay you use!

@katherinescheffer420 11 ай бұрын

*pieces! Not prices