Oh No! So sorry to hear. Did you use a styrofoam cone? We've had some people forget to take the cones out after they finish and we've tried a few different things. I hope one of these work for you. You can stick a long knife up between the paper and the cone and work it around (sometimes cutting the clay) the cone. Or you can jab it up the very center of the cone and then try and turn the knife. Also, as a last resort, I've had to cut it down one side, take it off and then blend the seam and fix it. This is why it's vital to keep twisting that cone as you're working so it is always detached from the cone. Sorry this happened to you. Best of luck. Hope one of these work.

What would you like to know about the paint? The very end of the video talks about the paint we like to use. It all depends on the type of clay you use. For this video I used low fire white clay. In the finished picture, you can see Mayco Glazes. Mayco is the glaze brand we use most in the studio. After your tree is fired, Acrylic paint can be used also.

How did it go?

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

This goes over your mug. You put a filter with your ground coffee in the funnel portion and pour hot water over it. It makes great steeped coffee!

It's a "To-go" kit. We put together all the supplies for our customers to take home and follow along with the video. Thank you for watching!

How can I get it?

. We are in Northville, MI USA. If you are in the area, click on the link in the discription and we will pull one together for you to pick up at The Bee's Knees Studio.

Hi! I don't have a file at this point It's just a pattern I drew out and we trace and cut for the To-go Kits. I'll see what I can do to get it downloadable when I get a minute. Thank you for watching!

Hello! No, this is Earthenware clay. We use low-fire clay in the studio because most firings there are at Cone 06 and they can all go into the kiln together. However, the hand building techniques would be the similar. Thank you for watching.

Hello! Yes, a one time firing. I use Mayco stroke and Coats mostly but, I have also used elements. I leave one side, like the inside of the trees open with out anything for out gassing. I'm quite generous with the paint for each coat. I just fire to a cone 06 but you can fire to a cone 04 if you need it to be more durable as most of their paints easily fire to that temperature. I'm so glad that you found the video helpful. Thank you!

Thank you! Very kind of you.

Thank you!

Hi Carolyn. You can easily take the cone out. Make sure you leave some space at the bottom to take hold of it. I also like to twist the cone often as I'm working to make sure it's not stuck. Just lightly twist the cone as you go along and you'll be set at the end to just lift it off. I hope this helps.

This tutorial is for people that already use pour overs. If you don't know how to use them, you most likely would not be interested in this video.

We're Sorry you don't recognize the reasons we use the disposable workspace shown here and provided in the To-go Kits we sell from our studio. The simple, low cost, useful materials found in our kits help introduce many people to the art of clay hand building in the comfort of their homes. Of course, the use of these materials is optional.

Thank you! I do take the cones out. Sometimes they get stuck and instead of ruining the gnome, I leave them in and the cone will just burn away..

@@TheBeesKneesPottery Thank you...have a great holiday!

Thank you! I'm so glad you like it.

Hi Suzanne The Stroke n Coats are Mayco glazes. It's important to leave a bare area- like we did on the inside of the gnome- to get a better finish. It also allows an escape area for any moisture or gasses that need to escape when firing.

Hi Britt- I used Mayco Stroke n Coat glazes that will be fired after painting.

I'm using Mayco Stroke n Coat and Mayco Jungle Gems (Specialty Glazes) They are my go-to brand.

Thank you!

Thank you Sylvia.

Love to see your Biker Gnome!

@@TheBeesKneesPottery Do you have a Facebook page?

@@TheBeesKneesPottery I made 3 so far now.

@@katterkat58 We do-The Bee's Knees Studio

@@TheBeesKneesPottery I sent you pics of my biker gnomes on your messenger.

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching.

Thank you for watching the video!

Glad you liked it.

Thank you! We appreciate your comment. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed our video.

Thank you for watching. It's wonderful Artists of all ages love being creative with clay.

Sounds creative. Would love to see it.

Thank you!!

Hi JoJo's Mum! You can use air dry clay if you paint and seal it, but it will be more fragile. As with all clay, be sure to bring it in during freezing temperatures. Hope you have fun making all your gnome buddies.

Thank you! They are addicting. Remember to be a little more careful with your air dried clay. It will be more fragile and must be sealed to be outside. Go for it!

@@TheBeesKneesPottery thanks for that x

Hi Ruby! Thank you for watching. I'm glad you like them. Yes, I take the cone out before firing. But, if for some reason they get stuck because of the way the clay is formed, I have left them in during firing. They will burn away. But it's not an ideal situation.

Thank you I'm glad it was useful.

Thank you.

Thank you! We are using clay that does need a kiln to fire it to turn it into ceramic. There may be a ceramic studio near you to get supplies and firing. We use glazes to paint the pieces. It makes a lovely glass like appearance. If you do not have a studio near you, maybe you could find air drying clay and acrylic paints at a local craft store. It would look a bit different, but you use the same techniques used in this video. Best of Luck- glad you enjoyed the video.

We are using a low fire clay that is fired to 1828 degrees fahrenheit.

@@TheBeesKneesPottery gracias.

We are in South East Michigan in downtown Northville at 149 E. Main Northville, MI 48167. Were you looking to paint one your self or some custom work?