Ep.18 My biggest glaze FAIL yet, I hate them, but this is my favourite piece ever! 🌞

[@tarasensei]

When you, as the artist, truly love your own art work it shines through so much in the piece. Those suncatcher things are just gorgeous. I hope you can find a way to use that volcanic paint - it was such a shame that it "punched" them in the eyes.

[@airenesmiler6624]

Yeah, some of those poor suns and moons had really bad skin conditions, not sure if you need to contact a dermatologist or a vulcanologist. I love the addition of the crystals and the beads, they look gorgeous.

[@Ains810]

I love that we get to see your ups and downs in the creative process. I love these and hope they make an appearance for us to buy 😍

[@patriciadolphin4161]

I love that we don't just see all the good things as well. Love the sunshine and moon's

[@Ogbadbtch100]

Am I the only one that wants her to do every piece and the one glass drippy stuff I've been obsessed with it ever since the pumpkins

[@maramakesjournals2319]

It’s a joy to see your happiness and pride. They are wonderful! I like the sound of them gently clacking together and, of course, the gleams of the gems shining all over the room. Yes, you’ll always be making them, and there’s still the option to paint flowers and stars all over them. I really like their purpose to be beautiful and inspire. Good job, Shelby! Luv ya! 💜💜💜

[@StickyFrogStudio]

I had those bedsheets and comforter.... I LOVE the sun and moon so much!

[@robyneyahya8651]

Me too!!😂😂

[@glendacomben3508]

Love them they could be made into a garden mobile

[@jpendowski7503]

Hi Shelby. Your narration today made even those poor volcano glaze pieces ok. The joy and enthusiasm over the mold and finished pieces was worth all the work. Having those suncatchers in your store will be very successful. Cheers from the Midwest USA. 💜

[@MrsMilato]

As soon as you said bedsheets, I KNEW EXACTLY the ones you were talking about!! 🥰

[@gemmaobrien8348]

Yes! Nostalgia with the sheets! They were my favourite as a kid.

[@ltwheeze]

So much nostalgia! I still have my beach towel with that kind of pattern on it! Its still in good condition, too.

[@racheljohnson2711]

SAME! As soon as she said bedsheets I could see them in my mind

[@OneGuyOnline2]

Thank you for "hanging a hat" on the idea that even though we may all start in the same place, our own design esthetic will produce something completely different for each person. Nice reminder. Feels harder to "make a mistake". :)

[@emeraldqueen1994]

When I was a kid, I had a moon balloon 🌙 that was a sapphire blue color with gold accents (similar to Lapis Lazuli) and I’d love to see you try that color combo with these!

[@jillsimpson8527]

They're beautiful! To get them reflecting even more light, maybe you could try a group with lustre glazes on the suns and moons!

[@soliraco1916]

I almost spit out my drink at 16:04, that poor sun has seen some things

[@ms.tiffanyleigh5561]

Very beautiful. You are good at what you do. Also you should get a jump ring ring. Its a ring you put on your finger to help open and close jump rings. I make jewelry and I love mine. It keeps me from grabbing pliers every2 seconds.

[@CricketsBay]

Yes! The jumpring ring is a game-changer. Thank you for mentioning that.

[@f.sailaway5549]

Today I felt how it is, when you share happiness - it doubles the happiness. You made my day! ❤

[@rosemariemoore3859]

If you make more, Witch I think you will. You can add some tiny bells as well

[@johnconlon9704]

They may work as wind charms, too. I like the softer sound they make.

[@DaemonInWhite]

Those poor little suns and moons with pink eye 😂😂😂 you can only try and learn!!

[@gollygaloshes]

I love it when youtubers share their fails. It's easy to forget with how talented you all are that it's a learning process that you're still on.

[@HockityPock]

i like that the one stilt that did really stick gave it's sun a sort of beauty mark

[@kimdrost4542]

They are beautiful. I was thinking that a sun on top and then moon. The little dangles make it adorable. They truly finish the piece.

[@Emmuzka]

The double glazed volcano pieces showed promise, their potential is worth exploring even when this first try was a no-go! Personally I have never cared about objects with faces, so these aren't for me, but I can see these would be a love ly starting point for front door or door frame ornaments that greet guests and keep the evil wibes at bay.

[@romywhite290]

I do love the sun/moon aesthetic because of my childhood too.

[@suemount6042]

We had sun moon and stars on our Christmas tree as I grew up. My parents are gone now and this year I gave my daughter the sun moon and stars as a Christmas memory of then they are exactly the same as yours facially with the smoother face sun and they are verdigris glazed

[@whyisthisachannel]

I gaaaasped when you showed them. I thought surely it wasnt that bad, but no. That poor yellow sun looks like... the way the glaze reacted together, it looks like all of the creepy games that have been coming out lately, with like. Childrens schools being haunted. It's a pottery SCP. The idea was SO GOOD, and that glaze betrayed you so hard! The finished pieces are perfection though. Theyre so lovely and those suns and moons were all over my childhood, too. i love them, I'm so glad you found a new piece to bring you so much joy, and the things you're making now will also become part of some new childhoods. Isn't that just wonderful?

[@mkaysartfuljourney1239]

These would be great for wind chimes.too. Love your sun catcher idea ❤️🌈🕊💯🙏🏻🎊

[@samanthadean1083]

Sweet! Two vids in the same week!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lauriereber8939]

When you add jump ring to anything, it is better to use two pair of pliers. You twist in opposite directions to open and close the ring. This helps you get a tighter join. I like how you designed the added elements. Keep on experimenting and thank you for all the joy you bring us.

[@chrisw8389]

What about keeping the centre of moon and sun original yellow and blue and use that amazing gold on you side of sun and silver on edging of moon?

[@Pippi-Longstocking]

For the volcano glaze that you don’t like - what about adding an acrylic wash to bring out the craters and clear spray coat over the top.

[@zekenelsons2069]

Shelby!! I never had the sheets, but I am currently laying under a thick wool blanket that PERFECTLY matches your description! Mine is blue with yellow suns/moons on one side, and the colors are swapped on the other side!

[@kaleshabastion2332]

😍😍 I love the moons! I want like 30 of them haha! I totally understand how these became some of your favourites. I also grew up with the 90s sun and moon bedding hahah.

[@meshavillar]

The failed ones are so funny and cute! It's cool to watch you play around. You remind me so much of my Grandma. She had a pottery studio when I was reeeeeally little and I can just imagine the joy and fun she must have had making cute things, and all the trial and error that comes with it. We used to make jewelry and do other crafts together, but I never got to learn from her how to do the bisque pottery before she passed away. Looks so fun. I appreciate that you show the whole process.

[@cerwelt]

My daughter had those same sheets. I actually painted a wall in her room dark blue to match the sheets. Then I used gold paint to add constellations and sayings about the heavens. Your little suns and moons are so lovely.

[@SwirlingSoul]

I think the craters are easier to make by just putting some little pits in the clay itself, and THEN using the volcanic glaze. I think then it'll enhance the already existing craters and roughness. So I'd start out with a rougher moon first. Absolutely gorgeous pieces though. I love how it catches the sunlight. That is precious.

[@CricketsBay]

Oh, wow! The ones with the normal glaze turned out so awesome! Maybe you could spray paint the volcano glaze fail ones and then use acrylic paint to paint the eyes and make them into Christmas tree ornaments. Or use a really shiny metallic spray paint and turn them into sunbathers too.

[@snoepnr1]

if you simply spray out the vulcanic glaze pieces you really don't like in some nice bright colors you can hang them as ornaments in a tree in the garden..

[@amandapittar9398]

The first firing yellow ones look like the old 1913-17 films of journey to the moon. The moon was the face of a man, all the actors have exaggerated face make up with black ringed eyes. Your suns and moons reminded me of those first pre sound 🎥 films. Every “mistake” is a learning process. I make soap. I keep a video diary and extensive notebooks on every recipe, so I know exactly what I do and what turns out each time. I often follow recipes and it just turns to custard. Sometimes you can save it, other times it’s drain cleaner. Broken china makes excellent drainage at the bottom of flower pots! Love your videos xxxxx

[@LycorisAcissejDur]

You are killing it lately with all your creative mixed medium designs! I am also suuuper nostalgic for the sun and moon design too, so these would be a dream find for me as well. I love how the final result mixes that celestial vibe with your colourful aesthetic. Gorgeous!

[@Fizzwhizz28]

A whole new market is right there for you if you make the moons into nursery mobiles or decorations for little ones walls 🥰

[@cheriekarley2479]

Love these such a happy set of joy. My son had a mattress with the same sun and moon pattern on it with the royal blue background. He’s 23 now and it’s the second time you’ve mentioned this such wonderful memories. Why do you all have to grow up so fast. He’s in a queen size bed with his partner and that mattress was used for all three of my kids. Cheers cherieK ♥️🇦🇺

[@anthonypecorara]

I love these! I was a teen in the 90s and I definitely loved everything celestial. These make me want to drink out of blue glass wine glasses, light some incense, and watch Friends all day in a pair of overalls and Doc Martens

[@Owleyearts]

Definitely 90’s nostalgia, back in middle school I had decorated my bedroom with cloud wallpaper and a sun and moon boarder that looked a lot like these molds 🌞🌛

[@khills]

Oh, I absolutely remember those sheets! They were the basis for my sister’s blue and white celestial-themed bedroom. 😂 Guess a few trends hit Oz and America at the same time!

[@donnarequa1863]

My favorite of them all so far! I’ve always had a “thing” about Sun and Moon hangers. What you came up with is perfect! Really excellent work! If you were near Southern Idaho in The United States I’d buy you hem immediately! 🌞❤🌜

[@leekestner1554]

Strangely I find myself liking the volcano ones that aren't too distorted. They are something to hang outside in a garden with their rustic feel to them.

[@maidendragonfly]

Absolutely stunning. Those would be my "Dream Piece" too if i were a potter. Im obsessed with crescent moons and suns.

[@mayloomis9638]

You need two plyers to close jump rings (one on each side)- or you can use a jump ring 'ring' where you insert the other half into the slot to hold it firm while the plyer does it's thing. - and yes, they are Gorgeous!!

[@tanyamartin1388]

Sun catchers for 5he sun and dream catchers for the moon. Perfect

[@wendypilling3619]

Oh my dear...there are never fails in life, they are lessons learned. They only make us stronger! Frustrating, yes..but makes your gitty up..GO! You're talented, intelligent, beautiful in and out and fantastic. May God continue to bless you and your family in body, mind and spirit 🙏❤️

[@SuperJosiegirl1]

The moon and star theme was so popular in the 90s, and I was right there with it! These would definitely have been hanging in my bedroom!! This brought back so many memories! Such a great job, Shelby!!❤

[@ixchelssong]

My friend had a cool beaded suncatcher piece hanging in her window. If I remember correctly, the top had a loop of seed beads and then a small clear suction cup attached with fishing line (which went through the whole piece). Edit: Actually, thinking about it, I think there wasnt a seed bead loop before the suction cup. I believe the line went straight from the rest of the piece to the suction cup.

[@roxiepoe9586]

These are so very fun. May I suggest using two pair of pliers when closing jump rings. It is a lot easier on your fingers.

[@timeenuf4200]

So happy. Me too. Lovely colors and a great design. You are right. A lot of them together like on a wind chime would have a wonderful sound. Thanks for sharing.

[@SAP64]

Since the volcano glaze reaction around the eyes was what you were expecting, maybe you could try doing a sponge technique of the volcano glaze over the regular glaze.

[@bloowabbit6414]

Gorgeous! Especially with the bright Antipodean sun lighting them up 🌜🌞

[@avaDesdemona]

The second and third mould could be turned into yard ornaments, if you just tidy up the pouring bit and not remove it, they can be stuck on sticks and "planted" in the garden.

[@pama.6410]

Love the regular glaze and the beautiful trinkets combination! The volcanic glaze would be in the trash for me. It looks like the piece is made of cement and actually brings it down. Hope you experiment with how you paint the sun and moon some more. would love to see the lips brought out or stars or other things added to the faces. You are so good at unashamedly praising your work when it is good and facing the failures when they come along. It is fun to see you enjoy your art and work.

[@LauraMe...]

Oh Shelby.... these are soooo gorgeous! They will be great sellers for you going forward. Can we just say I had to pause the video because like 99% of the time you are able to save anything that goes wrong but this one percent, I didn't know if I should laugh or cry. I did both. The second go round was just awful! Lol. But the good Def outweighed the bad. Love them so much!

[@roxannemalchelosse7316]

Those gave me the uncanny Valley feeling... But I really like the yellow sun with the volcano glaze because it gives me some Lemongrab (Adventure time) vive

[@claudiagarciaromero7815]

Send you a big hug from Bolivia, love everything you create!!! ❤

[@sheilahauser1234]

I love the way you say, Potter. I am so impressed with your hard work ethic your creativity and, artistic skill.

[@bettytingstad5009]

You could make the runny eyes covered with black sunglasses. I love what you did with them! ❤❤❤

[@miryammoctezuma5053]

Might also be cool to try an iridescent coat or even some gold accents on the sun. Love how they turned out

[@Planchette13]

Yesss I LOVE sun and moon everything 🥰😍! The yellow suns and blue moons are my favorites. I want one!!!

[@cjgia4898]

Wow! They are so beautiful, even on camera. I bet they're really gorgeous in person! 👍✌❤

[@suemount6042]

Have you thought about rubbing a metallic wax in gold on the textured ones

[@ZestyAqua]

Favorite time of day is when the sun and moon are saying Hi to each other at the same time. Meeting each other. It's amazing to see just love that. The paganism stuff really isn't my thing especially now do remember having earrings sun and moon still have em. ❤ this series! Always fun to see what you come up with.

[@jmarkley767]

Shelby, when you do the jump rings use 2 pliers; it makes them easier to put together.

[@nicolethijs5428]

When you leave the pouring channel of the suns, you could use them to put on stakes in the garden.

[@TomWDW1]

Wow!!!!!! You're right. These are gorgeous. One of my favorite pieces you've ever done

[@polythenepam3236]

U literally took me back to my teenage years! 😂 sun and moon was everywhere!!!

[@gwencrable7286]

These came out so nice. I too had the sun and moon sheet set.😄 I love how you added the charms. They are so beautiful. The glaze fail was pretty bad,😆but the ones you saved were great. 👍🏾❤️

[@romdozer]

The green moons look exactly like the pokemon metapod and im here for it!

[@marilyngriffith2329]

I love love your reactions!!! So very you and honest!! They look like runny mascara after a swim😂😂. Never stop giving us your HEART reactions.

[@sydneyyx33love]

I love mine Shelby!! I got one of the green moons and it's such a unique and beautiful piece. I'll be hanging it in my bedroom window overlooking the garden. 💚 🌙 🌚

[@kvc9958]

Even when you think it is a fail.. your work is beautiful.

[@renlish]

I still have THOSE sheets and a quilt, though mine were the black and white version. I love these pours!

[@FullOfRabbits]

I love the hungover running eyeliner ones lmao. Especially the suns. I've woken up looking like that before.

[@gabriellejohnson7324]

You could put those with your bells. They'd be beautiful windchimes

[@ongleterre]

Hi Shelby! These have very 90s vibes! So cute 🌞🌛 especially as suncatchers 🥰 A little tip, try using two pairs of pliers when closing your jump rings, it's much easier! Use one in each hand, it'll save your fingers and close up tighter

[@3_Cats_Pottery]

I highly recommend alumina bead rack rods... then you are saved worrying about stilting. The alumina doesn't turn color or go rough ... or bend!

[@robyneyahya8651]

You bring the sunshine 🌞

[@lil-e2v]

Love the sun and moon catchers, absolutely beautiful!

[@glenelkenfarm5577]

I still have the doona cover It was my mothers who passed in 2004 (I’m now 30) I put it away and it’s so beautiful

[@SB-gv4ug]

Absolutely love them. Even the ugly ones, not everything works out but it was good to see them anyway!

[@Bethany.Loveday]

These are so beautiful!! And the sparkly lights the cast! 🤩😍 I had the same bedsheets! And I would totally have them again as an adult 😆🌞🌜

[@KTCoope]

I love suncatchers! The charms remind me of old drawings which kinda makes me want to see them antiqued like a treasure map. It also makes me wonder if you’ve ever tried ‘shading’ anything with crosshatching or if that would need lines that were too thin for underglaze to play nice. I bet those volcanic glazes would look amazing on the outside of some mugs

[@susanjeffries5108]

Everyone who gets one of these will be so lucky! They turned out beautifully!

[@randomfandom8073]

This might be a bit of a stretch, but I would love to see the Sun and Moon attached to your mugs as a kind of 3D affect? I think that would be so charming!

[@TheBestSavannahRose]

I really really like these molds. I wish the textured ones would have turned out, I saw your vision and I feel like they would have been gorgeous if the glazes had worked together.

[@Hexepresso]

I'm not a potter, but I still love watching your videos. Your excitement and love for your craft just brings a little joy to my day. I love these pieces!

[@joybernard7359]

I love your attitude, and clothes. So lively and bright!

[@BrigitteHatin]

They are so pretty! 😍You seemed ''over the moon'' with the result!😂

[@mariannebergman8616]

Oh my god! I also want the blue moon from the right. Love it!! 😍

[@clairedear8320]

These turned out so beautiful! I am definitely inspired to make a sparkly suncatcher myself ❤

[@froggieogreen]

You could use suction cups! I have tonnes of stained glass pieces in my windows and the suction cups are strong enough to hold up their weight.

[@traciecabral4678]

These pieces would be perfect for a wind chime

[@emilyflavell1658]

I agree that they look so beautiful together that it's a shame to break them up, how good would a chain of multicoloured moons be?

[@lesliebehringer5055]

When you get a new glaze, like volcano glaze, try it out on the tiles so you have some idea what will happen before using it on an artwork.