Christmas in July
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- I apoligize for the length of this video, but there was a lot to cover. As I said in the opening, I learned to make these Christmas trees by trial and error. If you have questions or suggestions, I am open to both. If you enjoyed this video please hit the "Like" button and subscribe to my channel. It makes me feel good to know that maybe I have helped someone on their journey!
Hello, and thank you so much for the video. I did ceramics as a kid and decided recently I wanted to try to make one of these trees, been trying to research the process and I found your video incredibly helpful. Could you please provide the supplier where you purchased your tree mold from.
Allison Ceramic Supply. Here is their facebook page. facebook.com/people/Allison-Ceramic-Supply/100062453335292/. They can also refer yo to other who sell that tree.
I am glad I am not the only person doing Christmas stuff in July... I do the Christkindlmarkt in Helen GA. I sell hand painted ornaments. In years past, I have done all wood slice ornaments. This year, I am doing some air dry clay ornaments too. My grandmother had one of these trees when I was a teenager. They are so beautiful. Hers was rather tall, maybe 3 ft I think. This was a really cool video and even though I dont do ceramics, it was interesting to see all that goes into making one of these trees. Thank you!
Thank you for watching my video and leaving a comment! I love Helen. I used to fish up their when I was younger. You don't live far from me.
@@CaptMike I am in Elberton GA. I have done the market in Helen for 3 years so far. This year they have changed their application process, so I hope I will still be able to get a booth there. It is an amazing Christmas market and people bring such cool stuff.
@@shannacosper7366 Shanna, I also live in Elberton. Look me up on Facebook and we can communicate better. I will be glad to help you in any way I can.
@@CaptMike What is your name on FB?
@@shannacosper7366 Michael D. Blackston
Your molds are beautiful- I really like the one tree that looks more life like. (The one with less uniform branches) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I wanted to make one of these because my Grandmother used to have one that went to my aunt when she passed. Do you sell these without paint, so one could paint it themselves? 😊
Yes, but the shipping would be pretty high. Most ceramic shops that fire there own ceramics will have one of these trees. They sell real well. Check with local ceramic shops and see what turns up.
Hello, could you please tell me what material the ceramic tree is made of, and how to make the mold, thank you very much.
Greetings from Peru, your work is very nice.
The tree is poued from a low fire ceramic clay slip. You can purchase it already mixed or you can make it from a clay body bt liquifying the clay. I purchase the plaster tree molds premade from different suppliers.
Capt Mike, Where can I purchase the ceramic Christmas tree molds? Are the Atlantic molds still available?
I thnk the Atlantic molds are still made, but you can check and see what Glasser Ceramics has. I get mine from Allison Ceramic Supply in Columbus, GA. I pre order and pick them up at the Atlanta show. He does other sows so one might be close to you.
How long did you leave the slip in before turning over to empty? I might have missed that part but I listened to the video twice
I depends on the slip. The slip I am using now takes about 30 to 45 minutes to get to the thickness I like. If your mold is not dry that will make the slip take longer to set up.
Where can you buy the casting to make trees.
had one of these that used to belong to my grandma. it was the only thing i wanted from ner house after she died. 2 years ago while moving i dropped one box off the top of the dollie and of course it was her ceramic tree. Do u sell these?
Hey Mike, early-early Christmas greetings from Kerry Ireland ... just wondering what company did you buy the Christmas tree molds from as I’d love to make one myself, have a good one!
You can start here and search furhter on Ebay or Etsy. Several companys make them. Hope this helps.
@@CaptMike appreciate it Mike have a good day!
Just sold a ‘67 Atlantic Christmas tree mold 🤦♀️
Did you slip cast from it?
My trees break at the base every time
Are you referi9ng to the hole the base attaches to? If so, try pouring up to the top of your mold and letting the clay set just a little longer.
I have the same problem. My bottom set of limbs flatten when I sit it on the table to dry after removing it from the mold
@@donnacarter4236 Try letting the tree sit in the mold overnight before you remove it from the mold. I typically try and pour my trees around lunchtime, and after I drain them I let them sit in the mold until the next morning before I even attempt to remove them. So far thats worked for me.
@donnacarter4236 if you haven't solved this problem yet I always take the top 2 pcs of the mold off leaving it in the 3rd and let the bottom firm up a bit before removing it fr the mold and setting it down. I've also used a bit of heat from a hair dryer to stiffen it faster. Make sure to keep the dryer moving and only do it for about a minute so you don't cause problems with uneven drying. You don't want to leave it in the open mold so long that it starts to dry, just to firm it up otherwise it will start cracking in between the branches. You can tell when it's firm enough by very very gently pressing against the bottom with your finger. If it starts to move its too soon when it doesn't and feels stiff it's ready to go. Hth.