Thank you Ben and Rajiv for another wonderful video. Rajiv you have a great way of connecting with people who make you happy and help you with your learning journey. ❤️🙏❤️
Thank you Rajiv for letting us see Ben Wolff make and explain the pottery. Ben is awesome and was a treasure and a pleasure to watch him share his 25 years of pottery. I learnt a lot. Thank you very much and have a wonderful weekend and Happy Thanksgiving to you, Wolff family and all the viewers.
For those thinking about making pots for a living the first question might be "what pots bring you joy "? .The custimers really come from agreeing with you on that love for what you are making , Stay true to that and your audance will find you ! There are lots of different kinds of workshops and they evolve from the action of making the product .If you go visit a bunch of shops you will see what is different and what is the same in each one .Are you making small pots ?Are you making big pots and what kind of materials draw you in ?. Earthenware stoneware porcelain ? The answer to each question changes the plan for your workshop .. The most important thing is to enjoy the ride and people will want to come along with you .... If you have reverance for the material it will respond and the interaction can make the world a better place .. Great clip Rajiv and Ben !! I love what Ben said at the end ....
Thank you both for this gift of love. I was so fortunate to have an art professor in college that advised me, not to sell my pottery. I was smart and followed her direction, she told us, never again will we have this stress less time in our lives, seeing the beauty that you produced at the begging our careers is priceless. Thank you Professor for sharing your ways of the World with our young minds! Ms. Angela Gregory Tulane University New Orleans, La. ❤️❤️
I've been throwing pots for 12 years but only 1-2 times a week for a few hours at a time. I'm just now to the point that I want to make sets of things of the same sizes and create a "body" of work. I love that Ben kept saying that everyone finds their own way of doing each little thing. I've seen so many people quit pottery because they feel like they have to do it the way the instructor does. Everyone is different in this craft. Ben is definitely a master. Loved seeing him work and hearing his voice about it.
Love this comment! Glad you enjoyed. There are so many different ways to get to where you wanna go. Everyone learns differently and you also learn what to and more importantly what not to do from others 😊👍
Rajiv - thanks for taking us along with you. I did pottery in college (and I was just ok at it) and so I absolutely appreciate the skills of Guy and Ben.
You are both so talented ! You guys make pottery look like so much fun ! This was awesome and educational and inspiring ! Thank you for sharing this video !
What a great video! I thoroughly enjoyed it, as it's close to my heart! My grandson is majoring in art and has a bachelor's degree and will be returning to school next Fall for his masters. He had his first pottery show this Fall and did very well with selling his items to the local community. That was his "bone." He and his twin brother (who is majoring in business) have purchased a shed for their back yard as their pottery studio. He even has a YT channel. I'm so proud of both of my grandsons for pursuing their dream. I can't wait to see how their story unfolds. Listening to your encouraging words was validation that pursuing a dream is hard work, but with perseverance, they will be successful!
What a fabulous vlog. I can't believe how quickly he could throw that perfect pot. So wonderful that you could make a business from it. Thank you so much for sharing.
I so identify with the craft of creating. I’m a teacher who supports kids who are struggling readers, and it is a science and an art. Thank you for this video.
This video (well, they all are) was so interesting. I think that I might need to buy some pots just so I have the joy of looking at them every day. Thank you, Rajiv and Ben.
Another fabulous video! Love going to Guy and Ben’s pottery studio…always an experience. Such talent! Need to expand my pot collection with some made by Ben and some from Rajiv. ❤️
Hi Kim, I show most of my work on my website and on insta. Been very lucky here to have had so much press / tv / magazine exposure that I do not do any traditional advertising. 😀🙏
Thank you Rajiv, for this interesting video and introducing Ben. I have a question for Ben, has he ever made a two tone pot, white maybe with a terracotta mix….and do the different clays mix well. I love the grey though, it has a timeless beauty.
@@guywolffHi Angela, Thanks for the kind words. What you are asking about is called marbling. I have mixed white and brown, white and red and white and black clays together without wedging them fully together and it creates an amazing marble look. It’s very fun to do and makes a really cool result.
You should try hand-built ceramics, I use the wheel occasionally but I mostly use coils to build pots, creatively you can do a lot more when you aren’t confined to the wheel.
Ben is "a natural" on camera. He reminds me of a young Michael Keaton. Let's hope he doesn't, but if he does get carpal tunnel syndrome, he can always fall back on acting! However, there's probably no need to panic anyway, because both my hands are good as new after CTS surgery. In regards to the "oohs" and "ahhs" when watching a potter at work...who would have thought that there would be a "money shot"?! 🤭 👱❤️
After firing clay looses its water so is lighter something like 12% but the glass in the clay is also melted together so the pot shrincks from that as well .
@@guywolffHi @elizab.7428 When a 4lb pot is all done and out of the kiln it weighs 3lbs so 1/4 of the weight is lost. Thanks for question and thanks for watching.
the advice to know the craft before trying to make money from it should be obvious, but it's not at all. How many know multiple people who made business cards calling themselves a "photographer" the day after they bought a fancy camera (without knowing how to use it or knowing anything about photography)? In grad school I worked in the office of the College of Education. Someone called expressing interest in being a professor of Russian (not "just" a teacher, but a professor). After some back and forth with me explaining what foreign language pedagogy courses we had, the person asks about Russian language classes. Immediately, I thought I had misunderstood their intention, so I asked, "Are you looking to learn Russian language or teach the Russian language?" The response, with an attitude as if my question was the most ridiculous question was, "Well obviously I need to learn Russian before I can teach it!" So this person woke up one morning with ZERO knowledge of Russian (this was confirmed) and thought: I'm going to be a Professor of Russian!
When I turned my art into a business, I stopped enjoying art... There was so much pressure to produce, I truly wasn't happy with what I was putting out and I started to feel like I wasn't good enough. Took me almost 3 years to pick up a sketch pencil again. I felt called to do it for fun again, for me again and the drawing I produce for self was better than what I sold... So I agree. Work 9 to 5 to support your family, be mindful to your craft and someday, you may have enough to sell. 🤎
Thank you Rajiv for having me on your video! It’s always fun to hang out with ya bud. Also a big thank you to your crew and Palm Street 😀🙏
You and your skills are very impressive.
Great Job Ben and thanks for coming Rajiv ... What a joy to see you two together talking pottery !
@@yoyopg123Hey thanks so much! 😂🙏
@@guywolffThanks Pops! 😀
Thanks!!!
Thank you Ben and Rajiv for another wonderful video. Rajiv you have a great way of connecting with people who make you happy and help you with your learning journey. ❤️🙏❤️
Thank you very much for the kind words and for watching! 😀
Thank you Rajiv for letting us see Ben Wolff make and explain the pottery.
Ben is awesome and was a treasure and a pleasure to watch him share his 25 years of pottery.
I learnt a lot. Thank you very much and have a wonderful weekend and Happy Thanksgiving to you, Wolff family and all the viewers.
Thanks so much for your kind words. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well 😀
What a fantastic thing to see a master crafts person at work.
Thanks for such kindness 😀
❤ I won the lucky drawing for one of Ben’s pots during your Palm Street event. I’m excited for its arrival!
Oh very cool! Thanks for watching the live 😀👍
For those thinking about making pots for a living the first question might be "what pots bring you joy "? .The custimers really come from agreeing with you on that love for what you are making , Stay true to that and your audance will find you ! There are lots of different kinds of workshops and they evolve from the action of making the product .If you go visit a bunch of shops you will see what is different and what is the same in each one .Are you making small pots ?Are you making big pots and what kind of materials draw you in ?. Earthenware stoneware porcelain ? The answer to each question changes the plan for your workshop .. The most important thing is to enjoy the ride and people will want to come along with you .... If you have reverance for the material it will respond and the interaction can make the world a better place .. Great clip Rajiv and Ben !! I love what Ben said at the end ....
You gave me food for thought and I realize your wise words can be applicable to any trade. Cheers!
Thank you both for this gift of love.
I was so fortunate to have an art professor in college that advised me, not to sell my pottery. I was smart and followed her direction, she told us, never again will we have this stress less time in our lives, seeing the beauty that you produced at the begging our careers is priceless. Thank you Professor for sharing your ways of the World with our young minds!
Ms. Angela Gregory
Tulane University New Orleans, La. ❤️❤️
Wow! Thank you for this masterclass Ben and Rajiv.
Thank you for watching 😀
Another cozy video from Rajiv. Thank you
So impressive the work Ben does. Thank you Rajiv and Ben! ❤❤
Thank you for such kind words! 😀
Thank you both.
Thank you for watching! 😀
I recently purchased a Ben Wolff pot on line and love it! Great video!
Oh very cool! Thank you very much for the support! Best wishes 😀
❤❤❤ wow Thanks so much Peace and Blessings Stay Encouraged and Encouraging 🌹 Be Good To Yourself 🙏💜🕯️
What a wonderful video. I love Ben’s pottery.
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Thanks Rajiv!
I had so much fun watching this.The rapport between the 2 of you in the craftsmanship.It's just a wonderful thing to see
Thanks for watching! 😀 Always fun hanging with Rajiv
Really enjoyed watching this. ❤❤❤Thank you again.
People that are generous with their knowledge are gifts indeed
I agree. Rajiv is a gift for sure!
Beautiful
Hello Rajiv, I saw you with Ben, looking forward to seeing your channel's journey.
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I really loved this video Rajiv and Ben. So interesting and informative. Thank you.
Thank you! 😊
Ben was right Rajiv is amazing!Will support Ben for sure!
Rajiv really is. Such an awesome and inspiring person! 😀
I've been throwing pots for 12 years but only 1-2 times a week for a few hours at a time. I'm just now to the point that I want to make sets of things of the same sizes and create a "body" of work. I love that Ben kept saying that everyone finds their own way of doing each little thing. I've seen so many people quit pottery because they feel like they have to do it the way the instructor does. Everyone is different in this craft. Ben is definitely a master. Loved seeing him work and hearing his voice about it.
Love this comment! Glad you enjoyed. There are so many different ways to get to where you wanna go. Everyone learns differently and you also learn what to and more importantly what not to do from others 😊👍
It’s true, you are an inspiration Rajiv. You psych me up weekly to do my own creative thing.
So enjoy watching you and learning more. Guy and Ben are amazing!!
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Today I was waiting for the video! Thank you!
So was I 😂👍
It was a pleasure watching Ben create his masterpiece. Thnx for the wonderful video Rajiv.❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Thank you Rajiv, great video. I will be following Ben.
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Ben is right, Rajiv. You ARE an inspiration to us all and a motivator to get with it and try something new. Thanks for another wonderful video.
Rajiv really is! 😀👍
An inspiration, indeed. Bless you.
Ohhh my
My heart skipped a beat when I saw this new video… it surprised me!!
I am grateful to receive such gift.
Thank you Rajiv and Ben!!!!
Thank you! 😀
Rajiv - thanks for taking us along with you. I did pottery in college (and I was just ok at it) and so I absolutely appreciate the skills of Guy and Ben.
You are both so talented ! You guys make pottery look like so much fun ! This was awesome and educational and inspiring ! Thank you for sharing this video !
Hey Randers! Thanks for watching 😀
So fun! Thank you!
What a great video! I thoroughly enjoyed it, as it's close to my heart! My grandson is majoring in art and has a bachelor's degree and will be returning to school next Fall for his masters. He had his first pottery show this Fall and did very well with selling his items to the local community. That was his "bone." He and his twin brother (who is majoring in business) have purchased a shed for their back yard as their pottery studio. He even has a YT channel. I'm so proud of both of my grandsons for pursuing their dream. I can't wait to see how their story unfolds. Listening to your encouraging words was validation that pursuing a dream is hard work, but with perseverance, they will be successful!
Very cool! Best of luck to your grandsons! 😀👍
Loving this duo. Thanks for the great video, lads 👍🏽
So fun hanging with Rajiv 😀
What a fabulous vlog. I can't believe how quickly he could throw that perfect pot. So wonderful that you could make a business from it. Thank you so much for sharing.
😀 I feel very lucky. Thanks so much!
Soooo inspiring, but also realistic advice, which includes accounting for disappointments.
Thank you! I use the line “get used to disappointment” from Princess Bride often. That way when it comes it is not a surprise 😀👍
Rajiv you have a great personality which is just right for video. You are great at interviewing and very interesting at the same time.
Even if you never get skilled, nothing reduces stress and centers the mind like throwing pottery, I recommend it to everyone 🙂
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Wasn’t Ben the third guy playing the guitar with you both? I recognize his smile 😊 ! Thanks for the update of the pottery family ❤
Ben is an amazing musician .. Yes he was playing guitar with us :)
Pottery Jam member 3 here 😀👍
I so identify with the craft of creating. I’m a teacher who supports kids who are struggling readers, and it is a science and an art. Thank you for this video.
Loved the video! Thanks for sharing one of your many passions with us. I will follow Ben. ❤
Thanks for subscribing 😊
This video (well, they all are) was so interesting. I think that I might need to buy some pots just so I have the joy of looking at them every day. Thank you, Rajiv and Ben.
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I love you both!!!
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Another fabulous video! Love going to Guy and Ben’s pottery studio…always an experience. Such talent! Need to expand my pot collection with some made by Ben and some from Rajiv. ❤️
Wonderful! Thank you both.
Thank you! 😀
I was taught that a skilled craft person is someone who can repeat their "product" over and over exactly, as opposed to art.
I really like this comment. 😀👍
Wonderful video!
Un grand merci à tous les 2 pour ce super moment de partage, très inspirant. Une belle leçon de tournage aussi. 😊
Thank you very much! 😀
Wonderful pottery!
Thank you very much for the kind words!
such an interesting video by such fine gentlemen. Thank you
Thanks for watching! 😀
I want that urn behind you. In fact I want two. Ben you need to advertise more. Didn’t know you were there. But now I do!
Hi Kim, I show most of my work on my website and on insta. Been very lucky here to have had so much press / tv / magazine exposure that I do not do any traditional advertising. 😀🙏
Thank you Rajiv, for this interesting video and introducing Ben. I have a question for Ben, has he ever made a two tone pot, white maybe with a terracotta mix….and do the different clays mix well. I love the grey though, it has a timeless beauty.
That is called Taracotta Moss .Taking red clay and sponging it of a white flowerpot ...
@@guywolffHi Angela, Thanks for the kind words. What you are asking about is called marbling. I have mixed white and brown, white and red and white and black clays together without wedging them fully together and it creates an amazing marble look. It’s very fun to do and makes a really cool result.
You should try hand-built ceramics, I use the wheel occasionally but I mostly use coils to build pots, creatively you can do a lot more when you aren’t confined to the wheel.
Love ❤️ your content😊
Beautiful! I always look forward to your Christmas videos!
Nice!
Hello Rajiv! 🌹😽
Ben is "a natural" on camera. He reminds me of a young Michael Keaton. Let's hope he doesn't, but if he does get carpal tunnel syndrome, he can always fall back on acting! However, there's probably no need to panic anyway, because both my hands are good as new after CTS surgery.
In regards to the "oohs" and "ahhs" when watching a potter at work...who would have thought that there would be a "money shot"?! 🤭
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My Batman voice is more in line with Christian Bale’s 😂 I absolutely love this comment! Ya never know 😀👍 Glad your surgery went well.
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Question: Ben's pot was four pounds wet, how much does it weigh when completed?
After firing clay looses its water so is lighter something like 12% but the glass in the clay is also melted together so the pot shrincks from that as well .
@@guywolffHi @elizab.7428 When a 4lb pot is all done and out of the kiln it weighs 3lbs so 1/4 of the weight is lost. Thanks for question and thanks for watching.
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yeah how do we transition something from a hobby into a business
the advice to know the craft before trying to make money from it should be obvious, but it's not at all. How many know multiple people who made business cards calling themselves a "photographer" the day after they bought a fancy camera (without knowing how to use it or knowing anything about photography)? In grad school I worked in the office of the College of Education. Someone called expressing interest in being a professor of Russian (not "just" a teacher, but a professor). After some back and forth with me explaining what foreign language pedagogy courses we had, the person asks about Russian language classes. Immediately, I thought I had misunderstood their intention, so I asked, "Are you looking to learn Russian language or teach the Russian language?" The response, with an attitude as if my question was the most ridiculous question was, "Well obviously I need to learn Russian before I can teach it!" So this person woke up one morning with ZERO knowledge of Russian (this was confirmed) and thought: I'm going to be a Professor of Russian!
10,000 hours of experience or in this case thousands of pots. 😀👍 very interesting comment
When I turned my art into a business, I stopped enjoying art... There was so much pressure to produce, I truly wasn't happy with what I was putting out and I started to feel like I wasn't good enough. Took me almost 3 years to pick up a sketch pencil again. I felt called to do it for fun again, for me again and the drawing I produce for self was better than what I sold... So I agree. Work 9 to 5 to support your family, be mindful to your craft and someday, you may have enough to sell. 🤎
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