Well done. Never attempted an order so large. Bet your glad they choose a cup with out a handle. Curios to see if anti S crack method works
@pottersjournal10 сағат бұрын
So right. First idea was to have a handle and a spout. Still think I lost 10 or 15%, mostly showing up by greenware state so I can reclaim the clay. Still easier than wedging up 400 little balls of clay. The big boys haven't given the answer in their videos, and I've seen it on their pots too.
@patspotpageКүн бұрын
Agreed on making the stamps! And, bonus, when you make your own they are one of a kind, originals.
@pottersjournal23 сағат бұрын
Feel so much better looking back now on making the stamp. I was waiting on new glasses at the time and couldn't even see what I was doing. And now it's idiosyncrasies' in use with one letter actually on the side of the stamp. Surprisingly easier to use than a stamp layed straight out.
@corryg6403Күн бұрын
Ah the making of the stamps it does sound easy till you do it. I did see a video where they slip trailed stamps rather then carving I will give that a try next. But as for yours good job
@pottersjournalКүн бұрын
Making the stamp really was the scariest part. I really did have over 100 made and covered for almost two-weeks before I had not the courage but no choice than to have to do it now.
@BINE.PКүн бұрын
Wonderful video dear friend, I wish you a nice day and greetings from me too! 👍👍
@spitrock336 күн бұрын
Thank you for including the name of your clay body you used. Thank you for your videos
@sheilacarroll39818 күн бұрын
Congratulations on such a big order. I’m sure they will be so cherished
@pottersjournal8 күн бұрын
I'll have my 1000 pots a year done at the end of Augat this year. Cheating or not after that I'm starting next year's count.
@aprillemaster81429 күн бұрын
Great video ! I was told once that if you can put a stamp on the bottom in the middle, supported on the inside with a dowel or something to stamp against, that it would prevent a crack from starting. I don’t have proof but I thought I would share that idea with you…. Happy POTTING !
@pottersjournal9 күн бұрын
Interesting. I'll show in next video doing something similar, except compressing the inside bottom down to the table. From my own or pieces I've collected or seen demoed my conclusion is some are going to be lost. Thanks,
@corryg64039 күн бұрын
Great job at explaining, After making all these you wont want to make anymore for a yr
@pottersjournal9 күн бұрын
I forgot to say sponge the water out Twice to get every every drop of water to avoid the s-cracks. I already do about 300 in a year now this. Next, I gotta do some skull and deer shot but then that is it. Unless someone gets the idea for another wedding.
@hobblecreekpottery11 күн бұрын
Oh, Jeff, you had me in stitches! Good luck with the wedding. Any of those would be great. Just love your videos. 😂
@pottersjournal11 күн бұрын
Tiffany. Never bitter or mad but yes, a bit envious of your ring jugs for a wedding. Keep at it, it will come and, in this case, more than I could have imagined. Glad to see you back in the studio. I saw your ghosts fist and said, 'those would make great stumps'.
@sheilacarroll398114 күн бұрын
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they choose a variety of wedding cups. Guests could wasp among themselves if they preferred one on another table. Congratulations on large commission
@pottersjournal14 күн бұрын
The potter the star of the wedding. That would be fun. Until a fight breaks out.
@evelynzinnauer34814 күн бұрын
I love your beautiful pottery pieces. Nice simple glaze combinations and forms. I'm of Austrian Heritage, I will be researching more in depth, the of history of Austrian pottery. I know there is Lucie Rie, she made such beautiful bowls. Congratulations on your wedding order of 200 pieces. Happy potting
@pottersjournal14 күн бұрын
Lucie Rie from the studio potter tradition and on Wikipedia. Thanks for information. I am on paper 1/2 Austrian, but the grandparents born here never talked of it, 1/4 Czeck too, that grandmother and the Slovenian one talked. I'm guessing that you've noticed I make a lot of ring baking molds popular in your part of the world. Please keep me informed.
@patspotpage15 күн бұрын
🤣😂Thanks for the belly laughs Jeff! That Slovenian wedding pitcher is beautiful. I may just have to modify the design and try something. You always give me ideas! Your customer is going to have a hard time deciding on the final design. They all look great!
@pottersjournal15 күн бұрын
LOL, thanks so much. A bit of fun a bit of comedy but worried, what if someone did take me seriously. She's had a hard year, glad to see it looking better for her. I do the faux bois planters and being a nursery man Christmas tree grower at some point I'll have do my version of her faux bois mugs. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNt_m5WUma_Tmac.htmlsi=vzcbglVprwo7Kz8Q Hobble Creek Pottery faux bois mug
@321ReadysSetG015 күн бұрын
🎉 on the order - I did 60 glasses for a wedding order ONCE and thought that was stressful - wow 200 - I’d have to pass on that but I know you have what it takes to do it. I personally love the Queen Ann’s Lace and flower but I agree might be too time involved for pricing - but I do love it and always love your green glaze items - it’s a glaze that highlights your work beautifully.
@pottersjournal14 күн бұрын
I can do it but still I'm shaking in my boots, there is not much room for any mistakes. General public goes for the Sea Mist but I've been so happy that for the poticnica and history inspired pots they've gone for the green,
@prl1715 күн бұрын
Also, I LOVE the drip cup at around the 12:15 mark - reminds me of the beach!!
@pottersjournal15 күн бұрын
It's a favorite combination of mine, usually without the black slip trailed line. Unfortunately, the sandy glaze only works on the bottom shelf in kiln, and I've tried a good few. When it works 'it's a day at the beach'.
@prl1715 күн бұрын
What very thoughtful and useful wedding guest gifts!! I would be absolutely tickled to receive one! I wonder if a mix of different styles might be nice? Everyone has different tastes and people can trade off with each other. Even a mix of the two different colors since people have different color schemes. And boy is that Queen Anne's lace and opposite design detailed and beautiful!!!
@pottersjournal15 күн бұрын
WOW the mix, now that is an idea. It's the bride's mom that I know, I just couldn't believe someone was so thoughtful to both me and her guests.
@corryg640315 күн бұрын
Congrats on the commission very nice hopefully they choose the green
@pottersjournal15 күн бұрын
Something you hope for, something you always want. Something a bit daunting when it comes your way.
@micheledickey406618 күн бұрын
A BIG FAT CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!! How amazing is that!!!! I hope to also have to pack things some day. I also do slipcasting and you wouldn’t believe how crazy people pack things!!!!! And the funniest boxes too! I’ve even had molds packed in white foam coolers!! I watch just about every single potter on KZfaq. lol. What a beautiful mug you received and so well packed!!
@pottersjournal18 күн бұрын
Thanks. Wanted to clarify the vintage booklet that fell out of the shipping box did not come from Winchcombe Pottery who would have made it right but from someone on Ebay, only time that's ever happened. Two more that I'm on a quest to watch all their videos Doug Fich and Hanna McAndrews. Also like to catch bits of this and that from everyone for individual approaches. Especially like when someone I know from the comments has put up one or two or more.
@sandyfeat19 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I've been experimenting with slip trailing and am having trouble making the stuff, especially with red clay. Do you use the clay you throw in the slip decoration? Thanks
@johnc113620 күн бұрын
Big congrats on the 2k subs! Enjoyed seeing Matt Grimmitt's terra cotta slipware, looks like an amber glaze... really nice! And... Brut is funny 😁
@pottersjournal18 күн бұрын
I was sitting at this same chair paying some bills, calculator, envelopes, stamps. No time to notice Brut. From above, the stairs over my shoulder something is dangling down over my head. Finally looking up and it's this dead racoon toy and Brut's eyes saying, 'come on Jeff, get it, I dare you'. 🐶
@saralaitala385721 күн бұрын
Congratulations! I enjoy your “rough edged” style of videos, genuine and a reflection of your way of working with clay. And I always like seeing your mother’s reactions and fondness of Brut.
@pottersjournal21 күн бұрын
Thank you, Sara, with the flowery lacy icon, but have you seen any of my Groundhog Day videos. She was fond of Ralph too but with he and I so close there wasn't much room left. Brut now has truly been her ESA, something she really needs. If I notice him being gone for long time I always know where he is.❤
@patspotpage21 күн бұрын
Jeff, congrats on the 2,000 subscribers! Well deserved! It's great to see Brutus so happy, and your mom doing so well. I'm so glad that Tiffinie @HobbleCreekPottery recommended you.
@pottersjournal21 күн бұрын
OH WOW. Is that when you found me, that's when so many did. I didn't know she was watching me on occasion, our work is so different, but I just happened to mention her in one of my videos. I think she was surprised by that and called her family in to see the video. I didn't know right away she had then mentioned me in her videos. I was getting subscribers like never before; it was so much fun. We all have our ups and downs, hopefully only ups and stagnant, glad you all caught me on a really big up with the slipware and nut roll pans. Mom will like hearing your mention of her, thanks.
@Lusciousdani21 күн бұрын
I love pottery. Wish I could still do it.
@Lusciousdani21 күн бұрын
I actually live in Lincoln right by the old Gladding McBean production company.
@pottersjournal21 күн бұрын
@@Lusciousdani Thanks so much for sharing this I just looked up Gladding McBean. I was part of a pipe sculptor workshop at Logan Clay Products for two decades, the coordinator/instructor for ten years. It was their unique way of supporting the arts letting us in a couple times a year. Got any friends at Glading McBean? Maybe they'd let us in for a week? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gt5xopWDq7GUgmQ.htmlsi=DzDCojvuqZFMnhZz I'd be happy to share my experience with the clay pipe, provided workshop fees at least covered expenses. Must say after years of my sculpture being put up on a pedestal and then out to pasture, I'm very happy being a potter again and putting my work in the hands of people. I love pottery too, industrial and artist made. I see this Matt Grimmitt mug as an extension of 17-18th century English Staffordshire slipware. If you're not able to do it there is so much satisfaction in the appreciation of.
@Lusciousdani21 күн бұрын
@@pottersjournal they used to have the largest pottery festival in the country every year. They stopped and I look at the old factory like it’s Willy Wonka’s Clay Factory. 🏭
@pottersjournal21 күн бұрын
@@Lusciousdani How marvelous, I'll look into this more. Some of my favorite and motivational reading as a student was of David Smiths experience in the abandoned industrial foundry for the art festival in Spoleto Italy. As a child my grandfather was in the snack food distribution business. We visited many a manufacturing plant and he was friends with the big guy at Dan Dee Perzel Co. It was so natural and unforced finding myself in art and industry. So natural and unforced I was slow to realize also a friendship with the pipe plant president and it's mirroring the childhood experiences. ❤🏭❤
@Lusciousdani21 күн бұрын
@@pottersjournalafter a little research I discovered that the show had a spark of hope this year. It wasn’t held at the factory but the local arts council had it in their small gallery. I will try and drum up some rabble-rousers to help them get it back into the McBean factory. 🏭 😊🎉
@sheilacarroll398121 күн бұрын
Congratulations. Congratulations. Well deserved
@pottersjournal21 күн бұрын
Someone else who knew Don Reitz, so glad you're here, thanks.
@PaulByrne-ev2zm21 күн бұрын
Congrats on your milestone. Just keep your original approach and more will show up :)
@pottersjournal21 күн бұрын
I'll do it just that way, since I'm just a kid with a camera and wouldn't know how to do it any other way. Thanks.
@freddiemoretti845621 күн бұрын
Well done yersel! Really nice mug...
@pottersjournal21 күн бұрын
Freddie Moretti, you've been here since day one back in 2017. I didn't know how to respond to that comment but glad I did and so glad we've met. You, Doug Fitch and Hanna McAndrews are my favorite potters from Scotland. Best always.
@corryg640321 күн бұрын
Congrats on 2k
@pottersjournal21 күн бұрын
Your being here keeps me going week after week, thanks so very much.
@carolkamaile196722 күн бұрын
🎉congrats
@pottersjournal22 күн бұрын
Carol, thanks so much. You've been cheering me on since before 100 subscribers. I released this video hoping to catch you at a good time, you're my first comment. I know you enjoy managing the kiln room at the art center there in Pearl harbor and you must be looking forward to fall classes. Thanks for the turtle and tapestry. Aloha.
@pottersjournal22 күн бұрын
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you all.
@sheilacarroll398128 күн бұрын
Looks like a fun show. Wonderful wonderful
@pottersjournal28 күн бұрын
I so enjoyed being here and all who bought my pots. On top it all the tent tables chair and lights were supplied.
@freddiemoretti845628 күн бұрын
Pottery trackers from Ohio and folk from Canada, just a grand day for the master potter staying cool in the pool....
@pottersjournal28 күн бұрын
It had been a puzzle? Who were the thoughtful people who sent me the pottery sponge on stick? Like you who had done the same they were the nicest. On their pottery trail they visited Mattew Kelly too, maybe I'm somebody. The three bus loads from Canada were all so kind, I think I meet them all. Yes, it was a grand time.
@pottersjournal28 күн бұрын
The jugs>? I think leather work at 11:41
@user-kg7ed1gb4i28 күн бұрын
fascinating...but must say the accordion players , dancers and microphone man did not do it for me. However those wonderful pottery animals in the museum at 8.57 were the sweetest ever. You could do a whole vid on the pottery pieces behind the glass and what was the motto written on the earthenware jug?
@pottersjournal28 күн бұрын
The jug? How could I not? That I will find out. The little animals are whistles and have been much on my mind since last year, something I said I'd never do but with these I'm changed. They had three little vintage ones on the giftshops donation table that I picked up. I'd like to go over there, visit the potters and do a series of videos. Maybe over there I could escape this Americanize Slovenian music. Heard it playing the entire drive home, kept trying to turn the radio off but I could still hear it. What really did it for me was seeing my poticinca pan go into the hands of three generations of potica bakers. 5:33
@corryg640328 күн бұрын
Looked like a good time, Did you pick up any tips to playing the accordion? How many pounds did you gain from all the food
@pottersjournal28 күн бұрын
LOL Stayed away from the food trucks but did enjoy the grilled lamb and stuff cabbage. From what I understand smoked sausage is not a heath food, but they said my great grandfathers attaining a great age had something to do with eating the Slovenian kielbasa. Remembered this as I had it all three days for lunch. Back at home now I've balanced it out with week of zucchini sandwiches. Recipe; grated organic garden zucchini on multi grain bread. Very light with the butter, margarine, mayonnaise or third option, oh no, cream cheese.
@corryg640328 күн бұрын
@@pottersjournal Not sure I could eat Zucchini in a sandwich but I do like it grilled or in a greek salad even better in chocolate cake
@pottersjournal28 күн бұрын
@@corryg6403 Similar to cucumber sandwiched, with both the man version, never cut off the crusts. Don't know if I should admit, I brought a Slovenian Kranjska klobasa sandwich back for day after and I must have been their best customer they packed me two.
@skcamerican28 күн бұрын
Lol. Dueling accordions! Looks like a good time!
@pottersjournal28 күн бұрын
Everyone was so nice. Canada really turned out, 3 bus loads. Enjoyed all the food.
@micheledickey4066Ай бұрын
What GORGEOUS PIECES!! Those huge pots have to be so much work!! I so love that you use a manual kiln!! I don’t ever see witness cones. Do you just have the kiln set perfectly so it turns off at just the right temp? I’ve had my manual kiln for the entire time I’ve made pottery and have always had to watch my witness cones. Thanks so much. I also prefer a lot organic look for things rather than the “perfect” look. That’s so awesome that you sold them at the farmers market. Can’t wait to see how you do at the show.
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
Those modern kiln sound so scary, I wouldn't begin to know how to go about having to deal with program one. Pulse I've got some really good 'manually' operated ones for free. You do have to turn them up 3 times, low, medium, high but a cone 6 put in the kiln sitter turns it off automatically at temperature. The cone, if I understand right, can be more accurate than the thermocouple or whatever it is that's use in the computer-controlled kilns. I've only had the cone catch or slip in the sitter/shutoff twice and did overfire a bisque. I always start a glaze fire same time in morning and know when if should finish in the afternoon, yes there is a witness cone but seldom checked. Once thinking 'shouldn't this be finished', as I got down on my knees to look in CLICK it shut down.
@metakosir6508Ай бұрын
Ija ija ija o, moja ljubica 😉 Translation : ija ija ija o , my darling ( as my lover)
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
No? Really? Thanks, that's great. It never occurred to me it was in; I take it; Slovenian. My family came over 1900 or before so I've not been brought up with the language. I see I've watched your video and vaguely remember hearing from you before. Again, thanks for speaking up today. ☺❤
@sheilacarroll3981Ай бұрын
Well done. Just beautiful
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
Just one dot at a time. Glad I got them all in the right place.
@BrokenArrowPotteryАй бұрын
They're all just beautiful! Glad to see you're doing well Jeff!
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
Oh Judy, so glad to hear from you. You've been much on my mind, especially as we go through ditch lily season. Yes, I've been working hard at it you can see. Wishing the very best for you always. ❤❤❤
@PamelaRoss-qh6jhАй бұрын
My heritage is right next door in Magyarorszag. The patterns, decorations and ornamentations are quite similar....love them all. Your creations took me back to my grandmother's kitchen --- her cooking lessons and yelling at me in Hungarian!
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
So happy to hear from you with a shared heritage. I took my inspiration from a wider region to include all my cultural background. No one in my family made sarkelj that I just learned of, probably better known by it's German relative gugelhupf. Looks like it would be great in my smaller pans. It was many of the smaller pans from there about I looked to for these I hope a bit uniquely mine. ❤❤❤
@PamelaRoss-qh6jhАй бұрын
@@pottersjournal Yup, we have something similar called Kuglof...nearly the same ingredients but rounded into loafs rather than molded. Bet they all melt in your mouth! Yummmm. Continued luck playing with clay!
@JoesphBarronАй бұрын
May I ask where you purchased the blue bulb you use
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
Ceramic craft tool makers sell it for too much. Go to a pharmacy. Earwax removal kit, throw out the ear wax liquid, keep the blue squiggi applicator thing.
@corryg6403Ай бұрын
I think a better name is Slovenian artwork pots made with pride and love of your heritage
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
I knew I could throw and decorate the big ones in the last 2 videos but knew I couldn't talk and do it. Glad I did as I did, watching I even thought 'did I do that?'. Next week I just have lots of little clips from the show.
@user-kg7ed1gb4iАй бұрын
Glorious slip trailing and perfect making skills! I hope your customers realise how lucky they are! it will not happen again, BONNE CHANCE.
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
I've never had such a bond with each and all who bought them.
@JohannaSUNDQVIST-bf7ulАй бұрын
Everything is so beautiful. Green glace is ❤
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
With the slipware it really shines, thanks.
@carolkamaile1967Ай бұрын
Going to try this when class starts in September. Do I have process right: slip trail on leather hard, bisque, then glaze? How does glaze not cover up all the dots? Thanks, working up nerve to do this.
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
Yes, slip on the wetter side of leather hard, bisque then TRANSPARENT glaze. Not as easy as it looks, slip has to be just right. Try first on ornaments or something small.
@amyk7247Ай бұрын
Amazing!
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
Just little dots, but when they come together.❤
@skcamericanАй бұрын
Awesome gift! Good tip on the Polaris. Lol.
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
It was such a kind gesture and had me pondering who were these so very thoughtful gift givers. They drove across state to see me at Slovenefest, so it's now been my great pleasure to have meet them.
@skcamericanАй бұрын
Aw, pots and dogs. Can’t beat that. Love a dog story with a happy ending!
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
I am so glad to hear this. The pottery cat seems to have a bigger precents. For a good and loyal best friend in the pottery, no question, it is a dog. Thanks. ❤🐶❤
@micheledickey4066Ай бұрын
My gosh these are gorgeous!!!
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
Thanks so much for taking notice, specially of these. I've made a lot of pots but so have so many other potters. With these if I could figure out how to take marketing up a few levels like Wolff with the flowerpots, Fitch with the jugs, McAndrew, or Booton I could make my mark. A little late starting, I know I'm not them, however it goes feel I've found my place. ❤
@micheledickey4066Ай бұрын
@@pottersjournalI have been following you and watching your videos forever. You have made your mark on so many people. You take the time to help others and that I would say is leaving a mark. I know you want to sell these like the others you mentioned sell their pieces, I totally get that. And it sounds like you’re well on your way with these!!! I’m not sure a lot of people know what these are, I’m not a cook, by any means of the word, so be sure when you’re selling these that you make sure people know what they are. Maybe try and find a fake bunt cake online or the other foods that go in these so people see right off that they are. Don’t people use something like this for making a whole chicken? Of course I haven’t but I think I’ve seen it somewhere! lol. I love your work and I truly pray you’re proud of all you do.
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
@@micheledickey4066 Knew I'd heard from you before but not that it's been forever but did have a felling you'd known how far I'd come. Chicken roaster is a little different but did see today a cross someone had done. Discovered also a small Bundt-like for a festive yeast bread common in parts of central Europe. I'll have to bring more of this slip work to my production ware. Again thanks, especially for taking notice of this one and for opening my eye to a mark I've made and impact on others I've not met or know.
@micheledickey4066Ай бұрын
@@pottersjournal Aaw. Thats awesome for you to say. I’m glad I could tell you how I feel. I’m glad you found another use!!
@patspotpageАй бұрын
So, I have to ask, Jeff, is the slip trailing a traditional thing with the poticnica, or is this a Jeffrey personal touch? Either way, it's beautiful!
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
Some of the old plainest are only green outside and a burnt sienna inside some even just raw terracotta. With not the crimped but straight rim, the what I call 'Slovenian squiggle' is very common as banding along with other simple banding. Banding, dots and some floral are prevalent more on other Slovenian pots. I've seen more on pots from Ukraine, Hungary, Czeck Republic and some smallish very elaborately decorated bundt-likes from Poland. At Slovenefest a recent traveler confirmed the regional and personal styles. The older generation kept it alive, but I've noticed younger potter in Ljubljana breathing some new life into the old pots, plenty of dot, I've seen the bubble glaze trick too. It clicked at the show that this not only was but is something passed down in families. That if I get enough out there even without the stamp JK and Kohut signature mine would be labeled as 'attributed to'. So, for the most part I plan to take then over the top. ❤
@carolkamaile1967Ай бұрын
This is hours of work!!!😂
@marisastocker1566Ай бұрын
So beautiful❤
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
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@MRC11221Ай бұрын
Wow! You counted all the dots you put on a pot. It must take a long time for you to put all the dots on the pots and in the correct places. Amazing!
@pottersjournalАй бұрын
It took many years. From 1979 till today to be brave enough to do this, Used a calculator where I could, dots and dots in dots up the inside side 10 + 10 outside X 21 around =420. With the others 650 more or less. Did I get it right? Maybe someone will check me.