Carving tile to make a mural.

[@321ReadysSetG0]

This was so generous of you to share your process. So many years of testing out what works and how sad it must have been to loose 11 of 12 but you kept your eyes fixed on the end goal of mastering this skill. Thank you for passing along your hard earned knowledge so that we can move forward with new knowledge and grow our own skills. ❤ blessings to you and Jackie - may your cups overflow

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome, hopefully you can avoid my mistakes. thanks for watching.

[@e.lycopersicon9720]

hey! Columbus Ohio here, Thanks for the Shout out C'bus Clay Co still rocks!!!

[@Vsmithpots]

Say hi to bill and Dave, is John still there?

[@jeanninebona6096]

Bonjour et heureuse année 2023! Je reste toujours aussi admirative pour votre travail . Quel talent! Merci pour vos vidéos et votre partage.

[@Vsmithpots]

Merci d'avoir regardé les vidéos, j'espère que nous aurons tous une nouvelle année paisible et chaleureuse.

[@janlewis9099]

Happy New Year!!!! Fabulous video beautiful detailed work. Thank you for sharing you tips for achieving flat tiles.

[@melrussell7830]

Wow I do love the black and white earthenware Vaughan. I’m in bed enjoying watching your video with a tooth abscess ! Not a good sign for the new year 😩 I hope you are both well, see you next week 💚

[@Vsmithpots]

Sorry about that, I had one in the beginning of the pandemic and the dentists were closed except for emergencies. Two pain killers still did not kill the pain completely. Better things to come I hope.

[@melrussell7830]

@@Vsmithpots I was told to ring the emergency dentist at the hospital and there was no dentist who would do the bank holiday 🤣 So it’s a waiting game!

[@adiconti]

Wow! You are a master! Thanks for sharing!

[@susanvalleauderby2934]

Hi Vaughan, I really enjoyed this how-to video! Your tiles and all the carved pieces are so detailed and beautiful. You are always working on new and different things, keeps your head spinning I bet! All the best for 2023!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you Susan, have a great New Year.

[@aishag4325]

Happy New Year for 2023 and Greetings from the land down under!

[@Vsmithpots]

Happy new year! Say hello to Skippy.

[@LaLaArtStudio]

Happy New Year Vaughan 🎊 May 2023 bring you and your family many blessings, fun, peace and creative energy! 🎨 Art'On 🎨 Ange

[@freddiemoretti8456]

2023 is starting well, getting to watch your video and drinking my Typhoo tea out of a Simon Leach mug. Happy New Year to you both! Cheers...Freddie

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Always doubly impressed at the end of the video.

[@Vsmithpots]

@@freddiemoretti8456 Thanks Freddie, the weather here is warm so a good start to 2023. Winter is hanging back this year, hopefully in Ukraine too. I just got some more tools sent to me from Bill Wright, so many bowls with chattering, lets hope the customers like them. Clay is full of surprises that keep us interested. Take care.

[@jackiemorrison2661]

Spectacular Vaughn.. your carvings are so awesome

[@ceciliademichelis4873]

Felicidades para Ud y los suyos desde Roldán Argentina!!

[@Vsmithpots]

Gracias

[@llanitedave]

Whenever I watch one of your videos that's full of good advice and useful tips, I feel like an eager apprentice at the foot of a master! I hope 2023 treats you wonderfully.

[@Vsmithpots]

Same to you, stay warm wherever you are.

[@karen-mariemondrup4969]

Happy New Year. Beautiful! Thank you for videos I have learnt so much from you.

[@Vsmithpots]

You are so welcome!

[@lisalovelylpa]

Amazing work and so nice to see your craft , Happy New Year !

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you! You too!

[@actuallybirds3440]

That is beautiful!!!! can you show a video or time-laps of you carving onto the mugs or jar, it seems like it may be slightly different process than the tiles.

[@Vsmithpots]

I have one back in my older videos.

[@actuallybirds3440]

@@Vsmithpots thank you :)

[@jackiestoklas6015]

Happy New Year and thank you for all you have taught me.

[@Vsmithpots]

You are so welcome

[@JeffThacker]

Thanks for sharing

[@nadiamcgaughy8848]

Your work is amazing. Is the red in the tile, after you carve it, the red clay coming through? I live in Columbus and bought my kiln from Columbus Clay. You’ve inspired me to try sgraffito. Thank you for sharing!

[@agdakatarsis313]

Amazing work, so inspiring! Your black slip is so black. Would u mind sharing how u was able to reach that deepness of a color? Thank u, and have a great day! Ur fan from Istanbul🤍

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you, I use 6600 mason stain at 10% and add 1/3 black underglaze LUG 1 from Amaco. The slip is 40% ball clay , 20% China Clay (EPK), 20%silica, 10%Potash felspar, 10%fritt 3110. You can use any slip recipe and add the stain to it. Istanbul must be a terrific place to live, all those old churches must be fascinating. I assume lots of Islamic influence in all the tile work too. All the best from icy Canada.

[@elizabethringus9738]

Amazing and tedious work, but so beautiful.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you very much!

[@lindatortorice9356]

Beautiful! Happy New Year!!!! Thank you for all that you share. You are a great teacher.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks Linda, Happy New Year.

[@stacyw5292]

Happy 2023 New Year’s to you. I loved watching your technique with tons of helpful tidbits. As always your work is amazing! Thank you for sharing ❤ and may this year bring you many blessings.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks Stacy, I will send you photos.

[@marymacdonald3506]

Happy New Year Vaughan! Thank you for this year of videos I have learnt so much from you.

[@sandyunruh387]

Happy New Year Vaughan! Your work is stunning.

[@EmiEmi-is3ui]

Happy New Year Mr. Vaughan!

[@gailaltschuler9519]

Thanks for sharing. I was intrigued to see how you carve through the black to white slip without always going through the the clay at the bottom. I guess it’s a type of sgraffito. Where did you learn this?

[@Vsmithpots]

At High School.

[@valeriebelisle8765]

Amazing video! Cannot wait to come visit. Are the cooke jars available for purchase? Thank you and Happy New Year from Niagara-on-the-lake

[@Vsmithpots]

Yes they are $225-$325CA, the mugs are $90CA. We almost moved to Niagra on the Lake back in 2010.

[@thatoldbiddy2]

I really appreciate you! Thank you for sharing your experience and understanding of this process. Hope your New Year is filled with everything that makes you happy!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you.

[@mikeduffer6858]

Great insight! Thank you Vaughn. Love your work. Happy New Year!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you too!

[@jackieluckyangel5610]

Beautiful! Incredible detail 🥰

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you! 😊

[@stevehoffman7516]

thanks for the great video Vaughan, Im a part time potter in Connecticut and have had trouble with my pottery breaking during shipping , could you show how you package your tiles so they will survive the trip to Germany ? Im interested in purchasing the first mug that came out of the kiln if its available ? We wish you a blessed 2023.. I love your channel.

[@Vsmithpots]

Hi Steve, I used to do craft shows in CT. I mailed the tiles already but it is no secret to pack well, lots of expensive bubble wrap and double boxing. It has gotten so expensive to ship and it is tempting to skimp on packing but not worth the risk. I will end you a photo of the mug if you can email me at [e-mail]

[@justsomeguy3090]

Happy New Year. Vaughn if you do a glaze video can you give some pointers on getting the right consistency of the glaze. When I mix my own glazes I often have trouble figuring out the ratio of water to glaze.

[@Vsmithpots]

Just add too little water when you mix the glaze. When glazing add water in small amounts, it is very important not to add too much. I test using my finger dipping method. Every glaze is different too. I will work on a video soon.

[@ehStephan]

Hi Vaughn, happy new year! I love your Videos, your artwork is just incredible! I do have a question for you. Do you think I could use another kilnshelf on top of the tile, as a weight, for the bisque firering or is it important to only weigh down the edges? Thank you so much for all your great tipps and tricks, I always learn something new!

[@Vsmithpots]

A kiln shelf would crack the clay tile, also it would cost a lot more in energy to fire.

[@Fire_And_Iron]

Happy New Year!!!

[@cynthinamurphy5902]

Happy New Year to you and the missus

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks Happy New Year to you too.

[@chloeuntrau4588]

Happy new year!

[@Vsmithpots]

Same to you!

[@connieallan9429]

Happy New Years 🎉

[@myriamsouchier7933]

Très bonne annee 2023 à vous et votre famille, merci pour vos videos dont je me suis modestement inspiree.

[@mahsaeb-l3l]

Why those bricks didn't stick on your tile?

[@Vsmithpots]

I stack them on the green ware to keep the tile flat, then in the bisque firing I keep them on the edges to flatten the tile even more, I bisque to 01 which is when the clay slumps slightly. I use slip for colour with underglaze mixed in 25% so it is not fluxed enough to form glaze which would stick.

[@321ReadysSetG0]

This was so generous of you to share your process. So many years of testing out what works and how sad it must have been to loose 11 of 12 but you kept your eyes fixed on the end goal of mastering this skill. Thank you for passing along your hard earned knowledge so that we can move forward with new knowledge and grow our own skills. ❤ blessings to you and Jackie - may your cups overflow

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome, I just hope you can avoid my mistakes. Thanks for watching.