Hi Debra! did you get similar results with the Chun Plum / Smokey Merlot? I think next time I will try 3x each and see if I get a drip or at least a bit of movement. Let me know your thoughts!...and thanks for watching!! xo
Hi KD!! Hope you like it! I’ve got a fair bit more lined up! I recently retired from my FT gig (3 weeks ago) so I’ve got the time on my hands that was missing! Xo
@@SarahWaltonPottery praying I can find a way to retire, I want to have my hand in the clay and that FT work stuff certainly gets in the way. Got to "Unwind" watching you when I got home last night. Sure love seeing you in your happy place, even if we bleed it is better then just about anywhere else. I literally stabbed my thumb the other day removing a prop. HA HA we will survive! Thank you for sharing with all of us!
@@kdwalters4146 don’t work too hard!! My retirement was somewhat forced, as the store I managed closed its doors 🥹. We really didn’t recover after COVID as my store was in the heart of the financial district in DT Toronto..with my customers ‘working from home’ or on hybrids the Corp decided to close..I’m very excited tho, after 30 years with MAC. It’s time for a new chapter. My last day at work was on my 55th bday! So retirement it is! I’m going to go hard with my Pottery Side Hustle now turned FT! The Universe is giving me the time to make this all happen so you’ll be seeing a lot of me!! 😁 I’ll cross my fingers that you can take the leap soon too!! 😘
Awesome kiln unload. Cut fingers makes u a true potter lol. Pink n purple stains need at least 3 times as much as u think u need then fire in the coolest part of your kiln. Love yours vids Nat at mud magic Sydney Australia xx
I love your videos. Great glazes and I think I am going to switch clays from white to a darker clay. Not sure where you are based but, I would love to see your work in person.
Hi Leslie! Thank you soooo much!! Things to consider with black or dark clays, they are pricier but if you are like me, the colour outweighs the price difference. Also, they are not recommended for use in the microwave as they can get really hot due to the higher iron content...with this said, I've had some white or lighter mugs get pretty hot, but just read the label from the manufacturer. I'm located in Bowmanville, Ontario Canada. ☺☺☺
I sanded the blemish down and that seemed to fix it...no wire is used, I just use the clay and with the thin clay band wrapped around seems to work. I've been using them and tossing in the dishwasher and utensil drawer and they are still going strong. Thanks you!!
Thank you sooo much! I’ve listed all the clay used for each piece during the Photo Recap part. I know it goes fast, so pause on the pots you like and you’ll be able to see all the details. Thanks for watching!! 🥰
@@SarahWaltonPottery I was so excited of your work that I didn’t wait until the end to ask. Thanks for the prompt response. Love your work, new subscriber here.
Hi Sara! I’m glad to be back!! Thanks for waiting for me! 🤭 One of the black clay the Laguna one is groggy, the very dark mug and the plum mugs. But the tequila sippers is a black clay that is smooth from Pottery Supply House. I find that the glazes seem to interact very similarly but just smoother on the non groggy clay. Hope that makes sense.
That does make sense. Thank you! Would you be willing to drop a list of all glazes you’ve found to work with the groggy black clay? Or even just black or dark brown clay in general? I’m struggling finding them. I’m in the US. But most glazes are available here. Thank you!
Great kiln load! Thanks for sharing. I love the chun plum/smokey merlot on that dark clay. I had a similar experience with Mason stain (deep crimson) burning out in a cone 6 firing. But I like the subtle results you got, so still a success, right?
Thank you Pat! I was disappointed with the pink clay results at first, but it’s grown on me. I just expected it to be more intense, but like you said it burned out. Oh well! I do feel it’s a success and after hearing from you all I’m even more confident with it! Thank you again!! I’m going to post the video on the pink mugs soon! 🤭😊
@@SarahWaltonPottery a wise person told me that if I don't like a piece as it comes out of the kiln, put it away for a week or two. Then come back and look at it with fresh eyes. Sometimes we are so wrapped up in what we expect that we can't see the gift that was given to us!
Stunning kiln reveal. Love how you get color to show on the black clay. Also, I have to ask, my maiden name is Walton and have family from Scotland, Wyoming and Idaho. Wonder if we're related. 😊
Thank you!! My father was working on our family tree a few years ago, I know for sure that I’ve got relatives in England and Scotland…but my roots are in the Caribbean, believe it or not!! So if your Walton bloodline is traced to Barbados then we probably are related🤭😊
@@SarahWaltonPottery Sooo cool. I'm at the age where I'm interested in family history. I'll let you know if I find out. We could be pottery cousins, lol!
I loved the pink mug but it disappeared too quickly! I saw the glaze combo you did on them from your comment below so that's great. Do you ever have a problem with the black clay bloating? I tried it once and it was very finicky but maybe the brand you used is more forgiving.
Hi Sondra! Thank you! I was quick with the pink mug on purpose🤭 I’m going to finish editing the video with all the steps and I show how I glaze too. As for your question about black clay, only once did I have bloating with a mix of black and white marble, I refired it as I didn’t use enough glaze on the first firing, I got the results with the glaze but I did get a little bloating so it’s kinda rough/bumpy to the touch. So I’ve kept them as wine tumblers. Other then that I’ve been very lucky when using black clay..my favourite it the PSH 540i smooth and very accepting to a variety of glazes.
welcome back glad to see u I love that dark clay mug with the plum color in the end and the pink mug
Thank you Tonie!! Nice to hear from you again! I've held on to them as I'm debating on add more glaze and refire...I'll let you know what happens 😉
I loved the Smokey merlot with Chun Plum over pieces. Smokey merlot is my fav. Also the chip and dip.
Hi Debra! did you get similar results with the Chun Plum / Smokey Merlot? I think next time I will try 3x each and see if I get a drip or at least a bit of movement. Let me know your thoughts!...and thanks for watching!! xo
Welcome back! Loving those salad getters! Who cares about the cut. I bet we've all done it.
Thank Miranda!! You never know what will upset some people…but thanks for the confidence booster!! 🥰😘
Happy you are back 😊
Thanks Ann!! I'm going to do my best to be more consistent. 🤭
I know this is from awhile back but thanks so much,I appreciate all your openings and information.
You are very welcome!!! I'm thrilled to hear that you like what I do! xo
Love the black cups
Thank you!! 🥰
🤩Mam, your stuff is so beautiful! It is breathtaking
Thank you soooo much Anne!!
I’m so happy that you continue sharing! Thank you! Waiting too 🎉🎉
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I love your videos.
Thank you!!
I am so happy you are back. You give me inspiration!!!
Thank you Andrea!! 😊😉I’m glad to be back!! I’ve got some good stuff coming!!
@@SarahWaltonPottery
Can’t wait!!!!
You’re adorable! Thanks for the videos
Thanks Beth!! 🥰
I have an admission I will be working on. BUT did NOT wanna miss on seeing you and your projects! SO VERY Happy to get to see your sweet smile again!
Hi KD!! Hope you like it! I’ve got a fair bit more lined up! I recently retired from my FT gig (3 weeks ago) so I’ve got the time on my hands that was missing! Xo
@@SarahWaltonPottery praying I can find a way to retire, I want to have my hand in the clay and that FT work stuff certainly gets in the way. Got to "Unwind" watching you when I got home last night. Sure love seeing you in your happy place, even if we bleed it is better then just about anywhere else. I literally stabbed my thumb the other day removing a prop. HA HA we will survive! Thank you for sharing with all of us!
@@kdwalters4146 don’t work too hard!! My retirement was somewhat forced, as the store I managed closed its doors 🥹. We really didn’t recover after COVID as my store was in the heart of the financial district in DT Toronto..with my customers ‘working from home’ or on hybrids the Corp decided to close..I’m very excited tho, after 30 years with MAC. It’s time for a new chapter. My last day at work was on my 55th bday! So retirement it is! I’m going to go hard with my Pottery Side Hustle now turned FT! The Universe is giving me the time to make this all happen so you’ll be seeing a lot of me!! 😁
I’ll cross my fingers that you can take the leap soon too!! 😘
@@SarahWaltonPottery another “Blessing from The Bug”…. Go get ‘em sister! I will be here cheering you on all the way!!!!
So happy to see you’re back. I really enjoyed your kiln opening. Thank you so much for keeping it real.
Thank you Karen!! 😘
Love your pieces. Would be great to have a salad server spoons tutorial!
Ok!! Thank you!!
Awesome kiln unload. Cut fingers makes u a true potter lol. Pink n purple stains need at least 3 times as much as u think u need then fire in the coolest part of your kiln. Love yours vids Nat at mud magic Sydney Australia xx
OMG Thank you Nat!! I really appreciate that advice!! 🥰🥰🥰
Glad to see you back! I love the color combo on the lanterns!
Thank you Melanie!! The lanterns made me really happy tooo! I'm going to try and be more consistent with my videos!! 🤭xo
Absolutely LOVE the spoons and platter...actually, all your pieces are outstanding! Thanks for sharing, hope to see more!
Thank you sooo much Maria!!
Love your work! Please do a video on your favorite tools and brushes. Thank you!
Thank You Sophia!! ☺☺☺I think that is a FAB Idea!! 🥰
I love your videos. Great glazes and I think I am going to switch clays from white to a darker clay. Not sure where you are based but, I would love to see your work in person.
Hi Leslie! Thank you soooo much!! Things to consider with black or dark clays, they are pricier but if you are like me, the colour outweighs the price difference. Also, they are not recommended for use in the microwave as they can get really hot due to the higher iron content...with this said, I've had some white or lighter mugs get pretty hot, but just read the label from the manufacturer.
I'm located in Bowmanville, Ontario Canada.
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I'd love to see a video tutorial on the salad utensils too. They're fantastic.
Ohhhh thank you! I could do that…I need to make more so I’ll film it. Thank you for the suggestion! 🥰
My gosh everything is so absolutely beautiful!!! I love the way you display everything as well.
Thank you sooo much!! 🥰🥰
Is there wire on the salad utensils? Such a bummer! But the rest was amazing!!! 💜
I sanded the blemish down and that seemed to fix it...no wire is used, I just use the clay and with the thin clay band wrapped around seems to work. I've been using them and tossing in the dishwasher and utensil drawer and they are still going strong. Thanks you!!
These are beautiful! What is the glaze on the pink marbled mug? It is stunning!
Hi Melina! Thank you! The pink glaze combo is Coyote’s Sunset Pink under Archie’s Base, 2x coats each!
Gorgeous work! You’re an inspiration!
Thanks for sharing the glazes used. Would like to know the clay used, it’s stunning!
Thank you sooo much! I’ve listed all the clay used for each piece during the Photo Recap part. I know it goes fast, so pause on the pots you like and you’ll be able to see all the details. Thanks for watching!! 🥰
@@SarahWaltonPottery I was so excited of your work that I didn’t wait until the end to ask. Thanks for the prompt response. Love your work, new subscriber here.
I am soooo happy you’re back!! Is your black clay groggy? I have B3 black bmix and trying to figure out what to use for glazes
Hi Sara! I’m glad to be back!! Thanks for waiting for me! 🤭
One of the black clay the Laguna one is groggy, the very dark mug and the plum mugs. But the tequila sippers is a black clay that is smooth from Pottery Supply House. I find that the glazes seem to interact very similarly but just smoother on the non groggy clay. Hope that makes sense.
That does make sense. Thank you! Would you be willing to drop a list of all glazes you’ve found to work with the groggy black clay? Or even just black or dark brown clay in general? I’m struggling finding them. I’m in the US. But most glazes are available here. Thank you!
P.s. you’re my favorite potter to watch. I just love your personality and what you do. Your style is lovely!
@@SaraH-fc5ns 🥰🥰🥰
Great kiln load! Thanks for sharing. I love the chun plum/smokey merlot on that dark clay. I had a similar experience with Mason stain (deep crimson) burning out in a cone 6 firing. But I like the subtle results you got, so still a success, right?
Thank you Pat!
I was disappointed with the pink clay results at first, but it’s grown on me. I just expected it to be more intense, but like you said it burned out. Oh well! I do feel it’s a success and after hearing from you all I’m even more confident with it! Thank you again!! I’m going to post the video on the pink mugs soon! 🤭😊
@@SarahWaltonPottery a wise person told me that if I don't like a piece as it comes out of the kiln, put it away for a week or two. Then come back and look at it with fresh eyes. Sometimes we are so wrapped up in what we expect that we can't see the gift that was given to us!
Stunning kiln reveal. Love how you get color to show on the black clay. Also, I have to ask, my maiden name is Walton and have family from Scotland, Wyoming and Idaho. Wonder if we're related. 😊
Thank you!! My father was working on our family tree a few years ago, I know for sure that I’ve got relatives in England and Scotland…but my roots are in the Caribbean, believe it or not!! So if your Walton bloodline is traced to Barbados then we probably are related🤭😊
@@SarahWaltonPottery Sooo cool. I'm at the age where I'm interested in family history. I'll let you know if I find out. We could be pottery cousins, lol!
@@hobblecreekpottery that would be sooo cool
@@hobblecreekpottery please let me know!! 😉
Hi Sarah, love your work!! Would you share the pink glaze or combo of glazes you used? Sooo pretty!
Hi Debi! Thank you!! One of my all time favourite combos…Coyote’s Sunset Pink under Archie’s Base 2x each!! Looks great every time!!
I loved the pink mug but it disappeared too quickly! I saw the glaze combo you did on them from your comment below so that's great. Do you ever have a problem with the black clay bloating? I tried it once and it was very finicky but maybe the brand you used is more forgiving.
Hi Sondra! Thank you! I was quick with the pink mug on purpose🤭 I’m going to finish editing the video with all the steps and I show how I glaze too. As for your question about black clay, only once did I have bloating with a mix of black and white marble, I refired it as I didn’t use enough glaze on the first firing, I got the results with the glaze but I did get a little bloating so it’s kinda rough/bumpy to the touch. So I’ve kept them as wine tumblers. Other then that I’ve been very lucky when using black clay..my favourite it the PSH 540i smooth and very accepting to a variety of glazes.
Is this a live kiln opening?
Good morning! Not a live, but what a great idea! Maybe I’ll do one soon!!
Hello😃 it is sooo Nice pottery you make, lovely. Sanne from Denmark ❤️🍀🫶
Hello Denmark!! Its so nice to met you Sanne! Im always so amazed when I hear from so many different parts of the world!! Thank you! 😊😊😊
Man! I hate it when I slice my finger open on an "innocent" looking shard....perhaps we will learn lol
Lol! I’m learning…slowly 😵💫🤪