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[@EarthNationCeramics]

Thanks for the shout-out. Always appreciated 🏺

[@Natalieleu]

I love watching your videos too

[@Natalieleu]

And Mathew Kelly

[@lisahels]

Yea, Dante is really good, and fun to watch. Even my kids enjoy to watch, because of the the jokes, even if they don't speak English :)

[@JimConleyProductions]

Dante is the best... Watched 3-4 videos one night, next day I threw my best pieces ever... Thank you And really love that the community will cross promote... That's the secret to KZbin success, guys, keep it up! (from a former KZbin employee and creator of the KZbin Creator Academy!).

[@stefanchindea6460]

You KNOW THIS DUDE! Bro, I know both of you!

[@AaliyahCraven]

All I thought when I read the caption was, “you’re a potter, Harry!” ... 😂

[@alfonsolucas6908]

pro trick: watch series on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.

[@jamesoncade1229]

@Alfonso Lucas definitely, I have been watching on flixzone for since november myself =)

[@robertoandrew9360]

@Alfonso Lucas Yea, been using Flixzone for since november myself =)

[@elikingston8744]

@Alfonso Lucas definitely, have been using Flixzone for since december myself :)

[@jackiemorrison6024]

Its stress relief for me, I give everything away. Never felt my pots were good enough to sell

[@Greenerpastures1265]

same, i bought my own wheel and i spend maybe 8 hours on it per week. its very theraputic and i have improved, but god damn im wayy to judgy of my own work. Although i believe that consumers have a slightly lower standard than i do. hahah

[@jackiemorrison6024]

@@Greenerpastures1265 me too! Im very critical if my own work. My son bought me electric wheel for Christmas, cant wait to get it set up

[@stacyanninaz5181]

Hi Jon 🙂 I came across your channel about a week ago and I just bought your book as I was watching this video 👍🏼 I turned 54 in October and I have loved pottery ever since I made my first piece in elementary school. It was an ashtray for my Dad 😄 it was in the shape of the letter J. His name was John too 😎 I never pursued my dream of being a Potter so I'm doing it now. It's something I have regretted my whole life so I guess better late than never, right? 🤷🏼‍♀️ I'm going to take a class soon - my husband actually bought me a wheel for my b-day which was a huge surprise 😲 I'm excited to see where this takes me. I love your videos, they are fun and informative and you get me all stirred up inside to get going on this new journey of mine. Your pieces are so cool, I just love seeing what you come up with. Please wish me luck 🤞🏼 I'm really praying I have a knack for this 🙏🏼 😄 thanks, Jon! God bless you

[@jackiemorrison6024]

Hey Jon, just received your book and I just cant put it down!!! Sooo helpful.. Thank you so much.. love watching you work..

[@MariaGarcia-kf5od]

bought your book on amazon when it first came out . great info and reference material not to mention the awesome photography. thanks for sharing your wisdom and talent!

[@dogloverjb6873]

the video last month was exceptional...so many lens angles and so well done.

[@sophtha1]

Just started to take pottery classes and fell in love with the process. This video is great to know what should be my next steps. Oh and just order the book 💃

[@FabVenice]

Thank you for this and all your videos. You are such an inspiration

[@rashisingh9522]

You're such an amazing man jon thank you ❤️

[@victoriamiskolczy6336]

Thanks for that! Very helpful to have a priority list and objective overview.

[@kimbain4368]

Thanks, this was great and very helpful and insightful. Good luck going forward. Take care.

[@KayouaPearl]

I’ve liking pottery for awhile, found out about a class, went to 2 classes, and love love it. Im kinda creative, your video is very informative. Thank you. Love Youtbue, can learn anything at anytime.❤

[@samueloverholt2782]

I like simple tutorials. Especially on glazing and firing. Great videos!!!

[@VeganFamily]

Thanks for this. You're amazing and inspirational! 🖤

[@andreaeyzaguirre6208]

Really practical! Tyvm for sharing your experience 👍🏼👍🏼

[@sampow44]

I got your book for Christmas :) I am in the process of taking lessons now!

[@ikikatabudoacademy-okinawa1688]

Great video on an introduction to pottery many thanks Michael

[@nancyltate2943]

Thanks great video have your book and the small studio hope it woks your the best

[@feedingmysoul7195]

Thanks for creating this! Would love a video that goes into the selling portion a little more :) and advice to potters who want to grow an audience?

[@dedrehetherington8675]

Thank you! This is soooo helpful!!

[@lalalaluna99]

Hey Jon! Thanks for always delivering on these cool videos! A request for a next video would be any hot tips/tricks you’ve learned over the years of becoming a potter. I’m constantly learning new things in my studio either by fellow studio members or even my teacher/owner of the studio. And I’m like “how do they know all this cool stuff?!” as if there is some secret handbook I haven’t found yet. Thanks again! Happy Making

[@theceramicrepairstudio]

Great, I know a bit about ceramics, porcelain ext but not enough much about creating my own pottery.💕

[@katiehuynh03]

Thank you Jon! It’s unfortunate bc I was taking classes last year and I was just getting into clay and pottery but I have done anything in over a year

[@andreaslimans7115]

Thank you for sharing!

[@kellymcgrath8389]

This was great advice thanks heaps. I'm just starting at step 2 with a 5month course. I've already skipped and bought a 2nd hand wheel.

[@adirutler5221]

i love watching your videos so much

[@rachidrusmaroc6981]

Thank you so much for this information

[@lorahype]

Thanks kindly for your insights.

[@garrett6968]

I want all of your pottery like its amazing!

[@lindatortorice9356]

Great book. Picked up a few pointers as an intermediate potter.

[@Natalieleu]

You know what Jon, Thats exactly how I got started. And exactly how I got my equipment. Some young kid in high school, parents got him a kiln and wheel and I dont think he used them more than a couple of times. Lucky me. :-)

[@AbcdEfgh-vu6ti]

Yayyy I'm on step 8 😅 thanks for the great content

[@bdcbc]

I really enjoy your videos and your work. I started this hobby about four months ago, and am totally hooked! I’m very glad it was your videos that I came across first when beginning to attend “You Tube U” to learn, learn, learn!. Thanks so much for all you’ve taught me! Now if I could only center as quickly and consistently as you do! LoL. Practice, practice, practice and repeat! 😊 TYVM .....Kat

[@ronaldnuwagaba9191]

How can I get class

[@jamiegeister4648]

Your first kiln is the same as my first kiln I just got! 🔥

[@lewessays]

Imagine this... Me : mom, dad...I wanna quite my law job. Mom, dad: What do you wanna do? Me: be a potter..... The next day I find myself in a mental hospital 😂😂😂. I have hidden this passion of mine for years and have secretly been going to a pottery class for sometime...taking it step by step.....no one knows what I have been doing during my spare time.

[@lwedel3361]

Ceramics is sooo expensive for all the materials. You’ll need the job to pay for all the powders 😂 Do it though! Set up a studio and start making and use your day job to sell pots to colleagues.

[@lewessays]

@@lwedel3361 Ofcourse agreed....but not a corporate job though it's exhausting lol

[@jenniferlindquist6525]

I know someone who quit being an attorney to be a sommelier for awhile. He eventually went back to lawyering but I think focusing on something else for a few years was good for him!

[@timseepots]

Someone made a comment on a post where they said listen to tin, Jon said he’s smart, some tagged in a post about the video 😂 now I know what they are talking about.

[@taralh13]

Pottery is an outlet for me as a carer, so the majority of my pottery is given away or yeeted if it is reaalllyy ugly!🤣 Did a lot of handbuilding on my back deck during lockdown but about to learn throwing in Feb..😁🤗

[@jackiemorrison6024]

Its an excellent book!!

[@SweetTea-Stephens]

I’ve been working with clay for about 3 years and just now taking a class at the college. Starts feb 2nd because of covid. I usually hand build and use molds and hand carve as well. Played with wheel here and there and loved it as well just suck at it a bit. Want and will get better at it. Another channel that’s awesome is Jessica Putnam.

[@jenniferburns9637]

Uhhhh literally perfect timing! I’ve been doing a lot of research this past week because I’ve been really interested in making my own pottery but had no idea on how to get started. When I saw that the supplies came with price tags in the four digit range I kinda lost hope (until I found your channel today). My husband and I are travel nurses and followed COVID to MN. Seems like a few places are still offering beginners classes while respecting social distancing practices. Any place in particular you’d recommend to get started? Were staying just outside of Minneapolis.

[@makennawoody6619]

you should make another video about how much you made in 2020. I thought the video you did over your 2019 profits was so interesting as I'm teaming up with my significant other, who also loves pottery, to buy our own wheel and kiln within the next few months!!

[@cre2919]

Thanks for sharing I like watching you throw live God Bless

[@gailcunningham3372]

What is the name of your book again and where can I purchase.it ???? .I do ceramics..I also want to do pottery...thank u

[@user-er3sk6ld4u]

I do pottery in school and omggg I love it so much I want to do it in my future sooo bad

[@noonizafar1491]

jon u should try mini pottery!!

[@karengrace6890]

That would be so fun to watch him do because he's a big guy 😂😂 i would make sure not to miss that episode!

[@seeingredtanya]

Lockdown was really hard, being away from the community guild after just learning and getting addicted to making pottery. This new lockdown will be better because I have a wheel on the way! I love to find really original items online to replicate. Can’t wait to get back at it!

[@JohnSmith-fw2et]

Tanya, I've been experimenting with making planters with small birds on them with ivy embellishment. Though they are time consuming they could offer you a variation during the winter.

[@DrakeEastwood]

fyi lockdowns were illegal and the government is facing accountability.

[@makeradd3494]

Google your local area plus "makerspace" . There are makerspaces all over the world and lots of them have a pottery area and are super affordable. I make pots at the Milwaukee Makerspace for $40 per month. We have 6 wheels and a super nice kiln.

[@stefanchindea6460]

Jon, I love your videos, and I am a beginner potter! I'm 13, and I started 4 months ago! I got inspired by you! Also, by any chance do you or anyone you know does pottery lessons virtual? Also, for my birthday this year, I'm getting a kiln. Thanks!

[@chellegriggs]

Hehe 😬 I went straight to step 8, now I'm backtracking...lol...but I'm lucky in a sense, I CAN afford the 'hobby', I've researched enough to know I want to try (I've done some clay as well) and I have room for a studio/workshop. I had already gotten your book and started to read it (along with many others) and I have been watching all the channels you suggested (and more). Wish me luck...I'm getting ready. P.S. The only step I haven't figured out is what to do with all the art I'm about to create (although, I do have a BIG family 😉)

[@lonniethompson7865]

Thanks for all the great info! Picked up a book. Do you know any good places to buy used equipment? I’m in Los Angeles area

[@amypalladino2584]

This really makes me wish that I lived in a bigger town. I don't think there is anywhere in this small area that would even have a kiln I could rent or something. No classes or anything to take. Have to learn 100% on my own.. well, with KZbin help of course.

[@verahajekie134]

Jon what do you use to film? Your videos are so clear

[@elliottthiessen1143]

How do you make the little trees on your Minnesota logo? Is it built into the stamp ?

[@nikkijain7175]

Prices of kilns and electricity bills are something I'm really stressed out about. I'm learning ceramics and idk if I'll even be able to profit off of it

[@lisayates4230]

Ahh, got it

[@annschroeder8088]

I’ve hit the point where I’m making things and my husband really wants me to sell. I’m very overwhelmed with the legal aspects of starting to sell it seems daunting. Is there any tips you would be able to give about diving deeper into the aspects of starting to sell.

[@cathyshafer8962]

Hi John. I am new to your chahnel and love it. I am new, and find my struggle is with glazing. the "experiments" I did ended up trash because the dipped combined with paint-on glazes over the top, went to battle and did not work. How about glazing for beginners" course?

[@madelinemcginn8145]

What kind of clay do you usually use? What kind of clay fires to a white type colour?

[@granywonder57]

yay March madness

[@robynelliott8898]

Will March madness coincide with basketball March Madness? Can you give a date? We watch you all the time...Thank you!!!

[@devanste50]

Thanks nice video can I use polymer clay. On a wheel ?

[@janetbollow8628]

Hey John, I’ve been potting for about 15 years now. Actually selling pots for the last 10 or so. I think of it as a hobby that pretty much pays for itself and makes money for charities that I like. Anyway, I’ve gotten fairly good at it but at 77 years old I’m stuck with LOTS of pots that are unsold because I don’t like them or they have small imperfections. What to do with them? @overthehillpottery. Actually I’m John. This is my wife’s page.

[@cathypittman6369]

I have crocheting 51 years , I know about colors , textures , patterns and feels ,, within the next 3 years ,, if everything goes good ,, I want to be making pottery ,,, but slowly ,, and building up to it :) But l I have done alot of other different handmade things too .

[@KatAtkinson]

I am a fiber artist and started pottery recently

[@cathypittman6369]

@@KatAtkinson ,, I would like to do pottery , using some of that knowledge , I think it would be cool !

[@KatAtkinson]

@@cathypittman6369 fiber artists love color and texture. We are a good fit in pottery

[@cathypittman6369]

@@KatAtkinson My long terms goals ,, I have made 4,000 blankets in 50 years ,,, in 5 years make 4,000 pots ...

[@KatAtkinson]

@@cathypittman6369 those are some great goals. I had started the warp for 4 blankets on my loom when I got hurt. Have only crochet 1. Have woven 1

[@cobzarualexandra273]

Can you give me a piece of advice about a small wheel for children?

[@fernheart352]

Hey Jon how long have you been a potter. I’m a hand builder and a little nervous about wheel throwing

[@tiffanybattel2705]

Don’t be nervous! Go slow and take your time and dive in! Take it step by step, small ball of clay that’s wedged nice and soft and go for it!

[@toniledford3562]

Hand builders are potters too!

[@toniledford3562]

Rachael, prepare to fail at first. Potters like Jon make it look easy. It's not! Take one thing and do it till you are good at it. Once you get good at that, you will have learned a lot more about clay, how it works, what doesnt work and why. That will help you with all your clay works. Be patient and take pride in your accomplishments. Most importantly, learn how to reclaim used clay!

[@lisayates4230]

How do I get a copy of your book, “Practical Pottery” ?

[@rachidrusmaroc6981]

I hope you could some online course

[@donivers9454]

how should a 10 ft by 20 ft studio am in ca, so I have a big wheel and a kiln the wheel and kiln will be out side year around in a kind of a green house set up but the. rest will be in side if you could think soon this as I am new have not did a thing yet

[@annaruth4548]

I bet John is an ENFP !

[@soledadsofiaaqc9084]

Ohhh increíble hermosa piensa... 🥰

[@KK-nj8nb]

Is it ok to use a wheel in a 1st floor apartment or will it be too noisy to the ground floor tenants?

[@marcmorton6342]

Electric wheels are very quiet. Check out the shimpo whisper or the Bailey wheels (which i have), They are quiet.

[@jcepri]

My question is, how do you live on what a potter earns after expenses? Seems like a good hobby, but a career?

[@adirutler5221]

makeing a cup

[@levishepherd4387]

I have recently started making flower pots with a drip trough connected to it. I have been satisfied with the form and thickness but out of 10 I only had three that survived the rest have all had s cracks the only info I've seen on S cracks is 2 compressed very well in order to prevent I feel like I've been doing this but I'm still getting cracks in each one. I've left it attached the entire time it was drying I wondered if that might be part of the issue. I'm open to any suggestions

[@katelynguthrie6173]

you should cover the pottery with a bag, or put it in a drying locker, its possible they are too wet and cracking because they are drying out too fast! good luck :)

[@levishepherd4387]

@@katelynguthrie6173 yes I tried this to I had a couple of pots that I covered for a couple days to slow down the drying process still had the same effect

[@patriciadelfinagonzalez1330]

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[@tristanellis7570]

I've been building my own kiln it's coming along pretty good not sure if I'll get in to pottery again but it's something to do lol

[@annaruth4548]

I bet Jon is an ENFP !

[@Navin-sz1ot]

🌷🌷👌

[@jurneyrouse3839]

This would definitely be the ideal order of things, however, in a small area like where I live the closest Potter is over an hour away. I fell in love with wheel throwing by watching KZbin and was determined to try it out. The first experience I had was at a place called Klaystation which is mainly just for painting bisque ware but they offer a one time beginners wheel throwing class. The clay was already wedged and centered when we arrived and we got to make two very small items. There was no trimming or anything, basically we just got to operate the wheel and touch clay for about two hours and have something to take home. This only made me want to spend more time learning about throwing and a bit frustrated by all the steps I didn’t get to see in the class. I searched FOREVER for another class that would offer more. My local community college and the surrounding one doesn’t offer any ceramics classes. I ended up finding a potter who gives classes for beginners from her home studio. I am in the midst of taking those now (I’ve done 2 out of 6 classes so far.) I have only become more in love with throwing and it’s all I want to do! I recently blew a lot of my savings on buying a wheel and I plan to just practice and reclaim the clay I use for a while until I get good enough to keep my pieces. My teacher said she will fire my work for $10 a shelf in her kiln. So for now, i will be throwing in my grandparents barn and absorbing all the knowledge I can from KZbin, my classes, and a pottery book my grandpa bought me. When I move out (hopefully in about two years) I will make sure I have room to upgrade my studio and invest in a kiln and the electricity it requires. I said all this for the people who may be watching this but are in the same boat as I was before I found my teacher. I know there are a lot of small towns that just don’t have any potters, like literally zero. Just wanted to share my story!

[@michellestarnes4228]

UPDATE FOR #2: BINGE WATCH JTP🤷‍♀️😎😁

[@aquietjoy]

Are there no female potters whose content you would recommend?

[@blackwolf3952]

Harry potter

[@bettinabrandt2581]

I miss making pott-er-yyyyyyy

[@noonizafar1491]

first comment!!!!

[@DrakeEastwood]

great channel but it needs more 'toxic' masculinity.