15 FAQ's answered | Frequently asked questions |

[@MarionGreenArt]

Hi, I am Marion, making al sorts of jewelry for years. I found your video's and am really inspired. You are a perfect teacher. Thank you so much. I'll started making terracotta jewelry too now and come up with some questions. for now only compliments for your great work.

[@poornima779]

Wow... U can speak in Tamizh....😍😍 I never thought you know Tamizh.. and I don't know why but I am soo happy to know this😁😁

[@nehagopinathpillai]

I can but I am not very fluent in it. I lived in Chennai for almost 10 years :)

[@poornima779]

@@nehagopinathpillai no problem. If you like I can speak with you in Malayalam too💜💜 anything is fine😍

[@iloveartsandcraftssivamath7612]

@@nehagopinathpillai Wow really.. ? im from chennai :)

[@kusumac6880]

you have lot of patience on answering all the questions along with lot of love and affection on your work,,, I inspired to follow and to make terracotta jewel,,,stay blessed,❤

[@shantibalassingam7693]

All your creations are very unique

[@ncsridevi8934]

That's lovely .. I m a great fan of your work...

[@krithikaarvind]

Dear Neha, I lived this session. It was very informative and honest.. Information is something u have always been forthcoming with. I have never seen u holdbacl any info even the small details. Yes u r chatty but there is so much that one can learn from that too. So I don't Mind that at all and like u said it does build a connection. And u appearing in the video helps that cause. A very helpful video. I sincerely request u to make these sessions on a regular basis... Like once in three, four months... Lots of love and wishes

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I am glad you watched the full video and see the positive side to things. I sure will do this more often. :)

[@nivedaravi2241]

Always genuine answers. Great 🙂

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much Niveda! :)

[@sssubatha6324]

Very well explained

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much!!

[@achammayumnjanum]

മാം ഒരു മലയാളി ആണെന്ന് അറിഞ്ഞതിൽ സന്തോഷം 😊ഈ ചാനൽ വളരെ ഉപകാരപ്പെടുന്നുണ്ട് എനിക്ക്. ഇങ്ങിനെ ഉള്ളൊരു ചാനൽ കുറെ ആയി ഞാൻ അന്വേഷിച്ചു നടക്കുന്നു. എന്റെ എല്ലാ സംശയങ്ങൾക്കും ഉള്ള ഉത്തരം മാമിന്റെ ചാനലിൽ ഉണ്ട്. വളരെ നന്നിയുണ്ട് 😊🙏🏻

[@nehagopinathpillai]

You are most welcome. Enikyu malayalam vaaykyaan ariyathilla so I used google translate on your comment. Glad you find my videos useful.

[@priyaikripalani]

Hi. First of all let me tell you, your work, the way to explain patiently is really very helpful. I for one have learnt so much from your videos n have started terracotta jewelry making though iam only a beginner with terrocatta. Looking fwd to learning more from you. Thank you.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much ! Appreciate your feedback. Happy to know you find our videos useful. Stay tuned coz we got more coming up on the channel.

[@chandrika21krishna]

Hello I discovered your channel too late in life..I am on the brink of winding up my terracotta jewellery making.It was only a hobby.But deeply regret not having learnt from you. Your videos are really great and your presentation is perfect

[@kreationzindia5404]

Very well explained. Love the way you explain things

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@lathaslovelylifestyle2642]

I had all these questions in mind to ask you....I got all the answers.......I am a beginner to terracotta jewelry making...... you are a sort of inspiration for me.... thank you so much ❤️

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tejaswinikota8165]

Hi Neha, i just started the journey of making terracotta jewellery with very minimal tools required. can you share an easy method to fire the jewelry in red colour with minimum tools at home 2:35

[@gayatriraikar9726]

Neha superb video with wonderful explanation... thank you very much .

[@nehagopinathpillai]

My pleasure 😊 Glad you liked the video.

[@cosmobazaarexhibitions7114]

I still have preserved your beautiful artifact's and always Remember you when I see them .keep up the good work.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much aunty! It's so good to hear from you! Hope you are doing well.

[@sreedevimenon6427]

Very good information 👍❤️

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much

[@keerthiskitchen5630]

Well explained

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much🙏🏼

[@d.rajapriya2564]

Interesting video

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Glad you think so! Thank you so much!

[@vijayaranibalasubramanian9867]

Loved this video Neha. Keep up the good work.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much 😁

[@poomithu7489]

So nice of u mam sharing all Ur ideas and thoughts on Ur busy schedule

[@nehagopinathpillai]

It's my pleasure, the idea was suggested to me by my husband :)

[@durga5128]

Very informative video Neha. To the point ..crisp explanation.. Actually your terracotta videos are so soothing...they inspire me to do better..

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much Durga! Glad you liked this :)

[@tteridsouza9090]

I am impressed, yet again. All the best Neha. I like you.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much :)

[@vandanakamble1445]

I loved ur answer for question no 14.❤

[@sanjanaravikanti7435]

Woww .. simple and quick mam.. and yes you are my guru.. I always see your pieces and get inspired and I would someday make them with perfection like u... Lots of love for everything and every suggestion u give mam.. Thank you ☺️

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much Sanjana🙏 wish you the very best!

[@amsabharathi]

Hi neha, you have answered neatly. great....

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thanks a ton, glad you liked it!:)

[@gohilarajendran7673]

Mam.. good and genuine answers.... Pls show fire process for baking terracotta... Will waiting in future video's....

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much! As mentioned in the video, I don't have a kiln that's why I take my pieces to a pottery studio close by and get it fired there. I just leave my pieces in the kiln and get back. Community kilns do firing for multiple people, not just mine. So when they have a full load they fire it , and when its ready I just go and pick it up.

[@gohilarajendran7673]

@@nehagopinathpillai oh k k mam.. thanks...

[@sleela664]

Thanks a lot mam. Got my answer for warping of clay. God bless you.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Most welcome 😊

[@rashmicg]

It was very thoughtful of you to do this! Thank you 😊

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much Rashmi, will convey this to my husband as this was his suggestion! :)

[@SreevalliSanthosh]

Woww superb... so nice of you that you made it clear that many frequently asked q’s... Thanks a lot.. Loads of love ❤️

[@nehagopinathpillai]

My pleasure 😊Glad you liked it☺

[@RashmitaChakraborty]

You are amazing! Love your videos! I have been literally obsessed with terracotta since I have started watching your videos!

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much! So glad you like my videos. Happy New Year!

[@soniyaa485]

You r my great inspiration mam loved to watch your videos ❤️❤️always watching your KZbin channel and instagram page my day starting with your voice as well as end my day❤️❤️

[@rutujadandekar5622]

Your videos are sooooo soooo good . There are some pieces which were truely amazing and unique . All the best for upcoming videos and keep going .

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much! Glad you like the content :)

[@neerunduvi7483]

You are a Malayali? So proud of you❤I was always interested in craft works. Bt I have never taken any steps. I started making crafts and jewelleries after watching your inspiring videos. Thanks a lot. 💐 Love you and your creativity loads😍

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Yes, I am a Malayali. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Glad you enjoy watching my videos.

[@anantadesai6211]

Can we print tissue napkin prints or any photo prints on terracotta? Just like we can do on polymer clay?

[@nivethachristy7812]

Very happy to c d face of❤️ beautiful voice ...no one can b lik u nd respond for every single doubt ....stil I'm wondering nd inspirin u bcoz ur such a sweet heart..... 🥰

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much! Well currently I have sometime and I enjoy making the video. Helps me get creative with ideas too. ☺

[@rimsing9732]

I inspire your collection 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@naasosworld5705]

Chechi , ❤️ from Kerala 😁 , Your answers & videos are always genuine, Thank you for all your videos and your genuine answers

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Yes I am a Malayali :) and thank you so much 🙏😊

[@bhuvanm6105]

Well explained Nega mam. Tanq

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Welcome 😊 Glad you like it

[@clarajenifer1088]

Ur voice always makes me feel better.... thank u for sharing 💜

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@AbinavHariharan2014]

Mam u r great especially ur description box it shows how you do your work perfect and neatly really u r spl

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much Seetha for noticing that. It's just too make it easier for you and other subscribers /viewers to watch the video :)

[@jyothip.s414]

Thank you Neha!!!! Lot of patience on answering the questions really loved to watch your videos . Stay blessed!

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so very much 😊🙏

[@monishajayakumar5921]

Hi neha... Simple and frank... enjoyed listenig to you😊

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much Monisha😊🙏

[@RamaDevi-du9lp]

Hai neha mam ur answers r very useful to me. Thanks a lot

[@nehagopinathpillai]

You are most welcome 😊

[@shraddhamestry7815]

You are good person god bless you 😍

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Humbled, thank you so much:)

[@Larasascreator]

Really you're amazing mam actually I'm working as a teacher but really really you are my teacher.. your voice and the way of talking makes an inspiration in me thank you for that. Really you're my guide and a good teacher.

[@Larasascreator]

And you are talking nicely in Tamil too so try to post at least 5 minutes video.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Will try to do that sometime:)

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so very much! I do put in effort and thought into making my videos and I am so happy that you are encouraged to work on clay on watching them. I know very little in this vast field, when some people spend years learning, experimenting and perfecting. Never miss an opportunity to learn and I sincerely wish you the very best and hope you continue to work with clay!

[@Larasascreator]

@@nehagopinathpillai thanks a lot mam.. thank you for your blessings ☺️

[@rathinamalam4348]

Hi Neha U cleared all my doubts regarding I won't cross beyond that now only I started viewing Ur channel it's really made me refreshing Becoz I stopped making terracotta jewellery for the past 2yrs some personal issues suddenly I saw your videos in utube which made me to restart again money making is secondary but it gives solace to my heart in this pandemic period I hope n pray to come out of this horrible situation thanks slot Neha

[@nehagopinathpillai]

I am glad you have restarted working with clay. It does tend to be a good and needed distraction at this point in time. And yes, we all hope and pray for things to get better soon! Till then stay safe and take care!

[@shraddhakamble6206]

Wow.. this is amazing.. just like you. This video made my day.. thank you so much ❤️

[@nehagopinathpillai]

You are most welcome! 😊

[@partoflife2686]

Very use full video for me😍😘

[@nehagopinathpillai]

😊Glad to hear that!

[@Lavan_srini]

Very useful and informative video mam 💕 inspiring always 😍

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much Lavanya! Glad you found this video useful.

[@dhivyaguna1709]

Hi mam u give more positive vibes always. U r really super and explaining very clearly and slowly this is what we need. U continue with what u do mam😍💐

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback 😊🙏

[@Flammeee]

I felt so happy when i heared u are a malayali❤❤🥰🥰i got too much inspiration from ur videos.. Thank u so much for sharing ur videos 👍👍🥰 of course ur creations are awsome❤❤👍👍

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@manasans2045]

@Neha gopinath pillai mam can you please specify the temperatures at which you fire the jewellery pieces in the electric kiln.. As I could see they are bisk fired.. They are looking red even after baking

[@lathaslovelylifestyle2642]

I had all these questions in mind to ask you....I got all the answers.......I am a beginner to terracotta jewelry making...... thank you so much ❤️

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HemaRaghavendra]

Really a helpful video Neha. My pendent always slightly bend if it is especially a big one. I have not idea how to do it straight. I came to know now how to dry it out by seeing this video. Nice explanation. Thank you so much for this video. All the best

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Glad you found that useful Hema. Hope it helps. That has reduced my warping to a certain degree, although during firing it can happen slightly. But it can be reduced in this manner.

[@HemaRaghavendra]

Oh okay Neha. Thank you so much once again.

[@shrinivasks4529]

Thanks for sharing your experiences and well explained neha regards poornima

[@nehagopinathpillai]

You are most welcome, glad you liked the video 😊🙏

[@abiramisundarirajkumar679]

As always well explained.. good to go.. keep rocking 💪🔥💪

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much Abiramisundari 🙏😊

[@peacockdaycare7531]

Awesome mam.. I feel very very happy to c ur videos.. I'll wait eagerly.. always Very inspiring...mam I'll never miss even a single video .. My kids are big big fan of u.. They are also learning...from ur videos... My kids use to follow all ur tips.. Ur our big inspiration mam Thank you somuch mam.thanks a lot..

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much 😀 that's so nice of you to write such a lovely feedback. I am glad you and your children enjoy watching my videos. Your support will always be appreciated. Thanks again!

[@rajeshkrishnan1642]

You always clean and clear mam☺️ and happy to know you know tamizh😁

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much 😊🙏 I do understand and speak but not very fluently.

[@TamilSerialCode]

Thank you so much 💓 💗

[@nehagopinathpillai]

You are most welcome! :)

[@varnalayaartgallery8344]

Thanks a lot Neha mam to make a video on this Faq s.i found this video is a honest one.👏👏. I believe this the way of honoring ur subscribers 🌻Love u and keep up ur good work 💕💕💕

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so very much Bharathi! Glad you liked the video! :)

[@anukannan373]

I'm glad I started following you❤️ In love with your way of speaking ...😀 I'm starting to create many designs because of your motivation 🥰. The way you speak English I'm inspired 🔥. I thank you for inspiring me between many ppl demotivating me. Love you mam🤩🤩🤩🤩 Love from India ❤️❤️❤️

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much :)

[@anukannan373]

@@nehagopinathpillai ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ritarajgor8317]

Thanx for this vdo 👍 always well explained ,very clear,neha mam rocking, keep it up dear mam,👍👏👏🌟🌟

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much Rita 😊🙏

[@lathachandru6891]

Hi looking so cute.i learnt a lot from your videos and made many jewelarys for myself.Thank you sooooo much.still searching for a good kiln studio in Chennai.once again thank you for the clear answers love you.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much! You can try checking www.lifeandart.in/index.html for getting your pieces fired. You can also check Dakshina Chitra, they have a ceramic center. You could call these places and check if they can fire terracotta jewellery for outsiders.

[@lathachandru6891]

@@nehagopinathpillai thank you so much for the information mam.ill try this today.

[@gowrinandanas653]

Can we use homemade mud clay to make terracotta jewellery and do we need to fire homemade clay ?

[@nehagopinathpillai]

I am not sure of a definite answer here. Firstly I don't know what you mean by homemade mud. If its clay from your surroundings, then I am guessing firing might be needed. If it comes in contact with water wouldn't disintegrate?

[@mugeshinipriya]

Thank you mam 😊 very well explained 💖

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Glad you liked the video😊🙏

[@sleela664]

Hello mam. Can nichrome wire of same guage be used for both pendant and earrings. What would be the difference if different gauges are used

[@nehagopinathpillai]

I would suggest using a 24 for larger pendants. 26 for earrings. Thicker wires are better for pendant so as to hold on to the weight of the pendant.

[@clayberry]

Wow mam you look very pleasant in this video☺️ . All these days I was thinking that your a Kannadiga. I like the way you answered when people ask about income sources; even I do think like you; it's very rude to ask someone like that, and I'm really happy that I found your channel 💜☺️

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thankyou so much! I have live in Bangalore for almost 20 years, infact Bangalore is my home and fav city! And yes I speak Kannada. Glad we are on the same page !:)

[@clayberry]

@@nehagopinathpillai I'm tamilian mam☺️, Kerala & Bangalore are my favorite travel spots, actually I was happy and surprised when you said that you lived in Chennai.

[@akshataillur460]

Super mam....

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much!

[@sasikalaswaminathan6513]

Hai Neha Mam. Explained well. I love ur ascent, the way of ur explanation. I really shocked when u shared abt mother tongue because of ur ascent. I loved this video. And I love u too mam.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much Sasikala! I am happy that you watched the video. 😊🙏

[@sasikalaswaminathan6513]

@@nehagopinathpillai ☺

[@krantikhillare3854]

Mam it's beautiful and I also want to do it but I did not know moulds of temple jwellery please give some information about it 🙏

[@nehagopinathpillai]

I don't work much with moulds but you can look up Claysphere in India.

[@vrushalishriyan1]

Thanks neha mam

[@nehagopinathpillai]

You are most welcome!:)

[@sushmam674]

Please show us how to bake at home salt cooker

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Sorry but I have no clue how that's done!

[@beenathomas8262]

Can you make a detail video on what all you learnt during your terracotta workshop, also did you take up additional course to improve on your skill.. Some tips to keep in mind when you are looking out for taking up terracotta course.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Certainly! So the workshop was brief - it was a pair of earrings and a necklace. But post that I learnt a lot separately from my sir. I also went for a brief sculpting class before doing terracotta jewellery. That's how I knew I was interested in clay. But my learning has been a continuous process. I met other artists who did their education specializing in ceramics in both India and abroad. They gave me some more insight on working with clay. After coming to US, I enrolled at a local community College to pursue my ceramics course this year (8 months - 2 semesters) but unfortunately due to Covid the college is currently closed we aren't having any online sessions as this had to be hands-on. To me this isn't a hobby, so I would typically look at all possible ways to improve. That's been my journey so far :)

[@beenathomas8262]

Thank you soo much for the reply dear... 🙏😊

[@ushakolluri5440]

This was an amazing video Neha. It did help me also I smiled in the end😊😊😊😊 I know you from the very beginning of your KZbin channel. I feel so lucky that I found you🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much Usha, I am happy that you liked the video and the fact that it made you smile. :)

[@krantikhillare3854]

Which type of wire reqire and how much time jwellary should fire

[@nehagopinathpillai]

You can look up this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLrLYTN-iFD14m7yWS0U_9mBpsD9aUHuKp

[@iloveartsandcraftssivamath7612]

Its really very useful ..... :)

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@rajnitrisal4814]

Well explained FAQS. Most of them were really helpful. I have a few queries to be addressed by you. One that sometimes the gold acrylic colour becomes little black and looses its sheen. How to protect that brightness. I have used sometimes gold dust as also pearl gold. What do you suggest. Secondly what kind of varnish should be used for the top coating ? If I use clear nailpolish the pcs become sticky some times. The spray varnish discolour my jewelry especially gold

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much! you can try varnishing your pieces with liquitex or brustro brand of varnishes (for acrylic paints) in India. That should protect the sheen/luster.

[@poojashivakumar3713]

Can u please tell me the kind of the knife which you used in the videos...is it a normal one or any specific blade ?

[@nehagopinathpillai]

It's a fettling knife

[@poojashivakumar3713]

@@nehagopinathpillai is it possible to get it in any stores ? It seems either expensive or unavailable in the online

[@rajeshwarighrajeshwarigh8714]

The one you mentioned about Clay joy in Bangalore .....is in sweet homes layout near omkar ashram isn't it ?

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Yes, that's the one. Owned by Mr Ramanuja.

[@shafnasabu9146]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@nehagopinathpillai]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@yogeetarane244]

Thank you so much for such a wonderful and informative video as I want to know if there is any workshop on Terracotta jewellery making by you? Waiting for your reply egerly.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

I do take online sessions. Its a collection of 28 videos(12 sessions) . If interested to know more please email me on [e-mail]

[@ko_travelshorts1607]

Mam how to bake the tarakotta ...

[@nehagopinathpillai]

I don't own a kiln so I take my pieces to a pottery studio close by and get it fired in an electric kiln there

[@_.haritha._]

Can we use a microwave to fire/bake the jewellery?

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Nope. You cannot use a microwave

[@_.haritha._]

@@nehagopinathpillai 😔 ok thank you 💟

[@preetigopichand]

What is the minimum quantity of clay you buy at a time ? Please guide Helps a lot

[@nehagopinathpillai]

I buy a 25 lb bag of clay at a time. The more the qty, the more effective the cost. On wheel I exhaust the qty in two weeks. For jewellery it easily goes on for 4-5 months provided there aren't any big orders.

[@preetigopichand]

@@nehagopinathpillai oh that’s actually a lot. Btw is their a way to preserve the clay for a long time.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

@@preetigopichand kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWbbomyEorhomJI

[@hetaldesai410]

Ma'am can you suggest which terracotta clay I can buy from Amazon India?

[@nehagopinathpillai]

www.amazon.in/Sara-Sculpting-Ceramics-Earthenware-Terracotta/dp/B07SHRWSK3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HA2F2873BS7W&dchild=1&keywords=sara+terracotta+clay&qid=1607789371&sprefix=sara+terrac%2Caps%2C285&sr=8-1 You can try this one.

[@hetaldesai410]

Thanks a lot ma'am .I I am very eager to do terracotta jewellery I will send my pics..

[@nehagopinathpillai]

@@hetaldesai410 Sure, Wish you the very best. Hope you enjoy working with clay.

[@mugeshinipriya]

Mam can you tell what is the hole size of the wooden beads you use.. 😊

[@nehagopinathpillai]

The hole size is approx 2mm. So I took my cord to the shop and checked with multiple wooden beads and decided on this one. Since then I have been using the same size bead with that hole and same size cord.

[@chandramani5740]

Thank you so much Neha. You have cleared all my doubts. If you have any idea plz Let me know how much growth in terracotta business.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Glad you found the video useful. you can surely use online sources and social media for marketing your products. Its a competitive field. There are a lot of terracotta artists out there who do well. But try getting an honest feedback/criticism from your friends, family and other customers.

[@premalathareddymandala25]

Can u search and share the link for paints for terracota @ Amazon.... Getting confusion pls.,.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

You can look for a brand called fevicryl hobby ideas acrylic paints. Not the soft colors.

[@premalathareddymandala25]

@@nehagopinathpillai tq

[@appusathya200]

Hi madam Where do u sale ur jewellery?

[@sleela664]

Hello mam.Thank you for addressing these queries. I have a question. What should be the exact consistency of clay for making jewellery. Soft or hard, if you could mention it would be helpful.

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Hello! The clay shouldn't be too soft or too hard. It has to be pliable enough to work it into the shape you desire, and shouldn't be so hard that it cracks easily. Once you start working with clay, one should ideally get the hang of it.

[@deepthig9059]

hi Neha, Looking for some hobby specially these trying time and this video of yours was very helpful. So thank you! If you read comments on this, can you also mention how long do you have to fire if it were in Electric Kiln ?

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Glad you find it useful. Bisque firing is at about 900-1000 degrees C. This can vary a little based on where you go. Say if its a studio, they would ideally know whats best and ideal for all the clay bodies. As i was saying, bisque firing is at about 900-1000 degrees C, the temperature is gradually raised and not achieved in one go. It's gradually raised for a duration of approx 8 hours and cooled for another 8 hours or more inside the kiln. But i would highly recommend getting this done by a professional and they would know what needs to be done. Community firings for pottery are very common and you could check if there is a studio that provides firing facilities. My work is fired at cone 06. That would be under 1000 degrees C.

[@keerthiskitchen5630]

Hi I have sent u mail... regarding the nichrome...I have searched for it long time and couldn't find it... Tell me whether it is correct or not

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Sure, Will check and reply.

[@yogamr786]

Clay how to select

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Depends on what kind of work you want to use the clay for. For terracotta jewellery I would fine low fire earthenware clay would work well. Go by a trusted brand or studio for your clay needs. You can check this: clay-joy.business.site/

[@partoflife2686]

Clya line iruntha Kudunga mam

[@rutujadandekar5622]

Hi Neha I am from Mumbai . Since you have expertised in this particular field I would like to ask you one question . From past two three years I have been buying terracotta jewellery from exhibitions .I just love the designs so much but unfortunately the pieces have been buying are so fragile that they tend to break easily . The wire loop connecting with the clay piece gets detached easily . Why does this happen and how can I prevent it ? Also how to choose good strong piece of jewellery while shopping in such exhibitions?

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Hi Rutuja, Sorry that your experience with Terracotta jewellery hasn't been very good so far. Being made from clay, they can be fragile. So typically when sold, the vendor must inform you about the pros and cons. But with regard to the nichrome wire, that mostly shouldn't happen if the jewellery is fired well. Typically when clay is fired well, it shrinks. This in-turn helps the clay grab on to the wire even more. But sometimes when people use thinner gauge wires or any other material apart from nichrome or kanthal, it may fall off. As a customer, you can always enquire with the vendor on the process they follow. You can ask them the post product care info and they must be able to help you with that information. Hope this helps.

[@rutujadandekar5622]

@@nehagopinathpillai thank you so much for your suggestion . I wasn't aware about the nichrome wire ...next time I would definitely ask all the details .

[@nehagopinathpillai]

@@rutujadandekar5622 That's alright, as a customer, you aren't expected to know all the raw materials, but feel free to ask the designer. They might happily explain the process to you.

[@rutujadandekar5622]

@@nehagopinathpillai yes sure . THANKS ALOT .

[@radhaganesh964]

Hi I am very new subscriber.. Don't know how I missed your videos... Very very impressive with your work especially with this particular video.... Need to learn a lot from a person like you in art... Pls let me know about the online classes. Would be really helpful. Thank you so much💛💛

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Welcome aboard! Please send me an email on [e-mail] Will send you the details.

[@naveenrema7657]

Hai Aunty, I am Devananda from Eranakulam. I am studying in 7th standard . I love terracotta Jewellery. So I and my Amma tried to make terracotta jewellery. We watched many other terracotta channel videos but we like your videos and subscribed your channel. Thank you aunty and we are very happy to know that you are a malayali. Auntyde nadu evideya

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much , so happy that you and mother create jewellery together. Glad you enjoy watching my videos. Ende naadu Kottayam aanu, but raised in Bangalore.

[@SantoshKumar-pj3dm]

Please show mam ur baking clay video please

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4vHiqJ7Z8isp6s

[@SantoshKumar-pj3dm]

Thank you mam

[@terracotta_mould_house_]

Nice mam...I eagerly want to see all your terracotta jewellery pieces is it possible like your exhibition photos....how you are selling , materials with price how will get the jwellery

[@nehagopinathpillai]

Thank you so much! You can read through my blog if interested : nehagopinathpillai.wordpress.com/