Ep. 7. One of these has a design flaw! - Playing Smash or Pass with my Pottery

Let me explain a bit more about this video:
Welcome to the game of Smash or Pass the Mystery Mould edition!
Smash or Pass is a game where you make a yes or no decision on an object, person, or thing by using the word 'smash' or 'pass'. The game is typically played with 'smash' meaning yeah that's good and 'pass' meaning I will pass on that. However, as we smash the things we don't like in pottery and pass the things on that we do, I will be playing it the other way.
SMASH= The piece is not good and will not be going to the next stages. The piece will be smashed hehe not like the usual way.
PASS= it's good and I will take it to the next steps.
If you have been a long time follower you will know that I have my Mystery Mould series where I unveil these moulds one at a time and decorate them. The pieces that pass this game will feature in the series when I start it up again. The smashes will not but this video series gives me an opportunity to clear out some moulds that won't fit in my new studio or maybe aren't the best for the series. Some are seriously cursed!
But wait, won't it spoil the mystery?
Yes and No! The mystery mould series will return but will have a mix of pieces from this series as well as some picked randomly like normal. By the time I get to them, I think you will either have forgotten about the piece or be super eager to see how it comes to life in the series. I am actually excited to hear your ideas on the ones we do pass on to the series as I may be able to implement them into the video and the design of the artwork. I am excited for the debates and discussions about whether I made the right decision for each mould. I am also excited to cull some moulds so I have less to move when I get the shelves for my new space.
Wait, are you smashing the moulds??
Ok, not smashing the moulds! I am smashing the cast it makes inside. I will clean the moulds up and find new homes for them that will appreciate them. AS much as I can see potential in all the moulds, I do want to focus on the ones that spark the most inspiration, have the grooviest of ideas and can be shaped and crafted in new ways. The smashed moulds are great but great for someone else who they are a better fit for. I will share details where you can get these moulds very soon.
Are you ready to play?
I will be sharing a poll after each episode over on Instagram. If you think I made the wrong decision on the pieces, come over and vote. I may bring something back if you vote for it back!

[@Fluffymonkeyem]

"I'd rather fiddle with my own hodgepodge" is so valid

[@ShelbySherritt]

Sometimes I don’t have the most elegant ways of explaining things 😅

[@Fluffymonkeyem]

@@ShelbySherritt I love it! Plus, it's so true, sometimes working with your own stuff even if it's a bit of a hodgepodge is better than working with someone elses. Because it's yours and you can figure it out better.

[@TiffYG2133]

Once you cut the handle off the tea cup it reminded me of Japanese tea cups - you could have painted some lovely cherry blossoms on there

[@Lderuddere]

I could see that too, or I thought maybe a succulent planter?

[@CuriousCabinet]

They are so much more cozy to hold, and showcase different glazes so well.

[@StormTalara]

That’s what i was thinking too. 😁

[@louiseleslie6206]

Love the smash or pass episodes.If you paired the jug with a large bowl you could make it an old time wash set.

[@BasementRuthie]

Yes! For our morning ablutions! Haha.

[@molnotmole3428]

That’s exactly what I thought it was!

[@yqrgirl7125]

I believe the pitcher is called a “ewer” 🤔

[@kathy-leew3989]

I think the honey lid could work with the first cup but removing the handle!

[@ShelbySherritt]

Looking back I wish I poured another teacup to try it! Maybe I’ll give it another go off camera and see if it fits! I filmed this one first so it was already smashed so I didn’t try the lid! 😅

[@sjean2166]

I was thinking, it would be so ironic if it fit the cup she already smashed

[@PersonWhoIsMe]

I wonder if it'd fit on a mason jar?

[@Ali_D_Katt]

​@@PersonWhoIsMe that's what I was thinking

[@sweetbeeurbanpottery4423]

@@PersonWhoIsMe Mason jars aren’t common here.

[@Katiplier]

I can really imagine that last jug being white with a blue design and gold embellishments like fine china

[@ShelbySherritt]

That would look glorious! Maybe a scenery painting

[@joanclare1873]

@@ShelbySherritt A toile du jour pattern to fit the rococo style of the pitcher

[@AniRSm]

I know stuff like that, but it's always red paintings. There are landscapes, people doing farming jobs etc. and they're always thick in material. 😊😊

[@lei2704]

@@ShelbySherritt ooooooooooooooo

[@dawnchesbro4189]

​@Shelby Sherritt I would love to see your interpretation of Rococo design! Since you brought up Chip from beauty snd the beast, maybe draw inspiration from Mrs. Potts.

[@GuanoLad]

"It's noice, it's different, it's unuuuusual." Ah, a Kath and Kim reference. Well done ,Shelby!

[@daydreambeliever6603]

The honey jar lid might fit on a jar of honey that is purchased in the shop. The last pitcher would be beautiful with a big bowl as a wash basin and pitcher. So nice❤

[@Syzygyzzz]

That would be lovely. Glassjar do you can see the honey and ceramic lid.

[@maddydaydreamer]

That jug also has some art nouveau vibes. That could be a fun bit of inspiration.

[@christall4]

The salt and pepper shakers could be painted with rainbow stripes. Base the idea of the rainbow eucalyptus tree. Could look really awesome. Just a thought.

[@TheRealNuriko]

I would airbrush the edges in blue and add native Australian flowers in the same blue like flow blue China. Or other solid colors like a deep burgundy or sage green. Mixing traditional with your fun and quirky style.

[@charli1908]

The clothing fabric designs in Bridgerton would make some nice references I think. I love the shapes of that piece

[@egbut]

Oooh, the water jug is so gorgeous! I'd love a very watery design with blues and whites, maybe a green leafy one. Or just for my own personal taste a lilac piece with gold details.

[@Syzygyzzz]

I can see nice pastel marbrlling too.

[@luxobscura]

That pitcher is the bee's knees! It looks like part of an old washstand set -- there would be a big matching bowl with it that the pitcher sits in when you're not using the set. When you want to wash up, the pitcher gets filled with fresh water and then you pour the water in the bowl and wash your face and hands. Of course the pitcher would also be beautiful on its own to water plants or make lemonade or hold flowers! I would have passed the teacup on, but only because it's such a classic shape and could be multi-use. If you already have enough cup molds, I can see why it would be a smash for you. Also, I love your whole outfit, but especially that dress/pinafore. So sweet and vibrant! Thanks for another wonderful Friday morning video for me to wake up to!

[@JessMegJolly]

I think the salt and pepper shakers could be transformed to look like knit tassels with a ribbon around them and it would be super cute

[@PsychGal1980]

That jug was so inspiring … although i caught a bit more of a modern vision from it. I pictured each of those ridges with a different colour of the rainbow - going from a solid colour in the moulded ridges to a dripping paint texture to fill out the large flat area. I can see it in my head - even if it’s hard to describe in words. Lol

[@annwitten4359]

Yes! I saw something like that too!!

[@mariagmartinho]

YESSSS.... I can totally see it... And I can't unsee that now! 😍

[@sleeper9]

The way I always watch this series right when it comes out

[@ShelbySherritt]

Thank you ❤ that means so much!

[@0ArmoredSoul0]

This might seem a bit silly, but the delicate flutes design of the final jug makes me think of bok choy and chard and cabbage and other garden greens that look so pretty and delicate as they grow. It really is a gorgeous piece you could do so much with and it's super neat. :D

[@thisintrovertknits]

I'm imagining an amazing gradient on the jug, sunset purple pinky apricoty soft colour changes 😍

[@teilzeithobbit7441]

With gold accents! 😱

[@franciscorosa1498]

I wonder if the honey pot lids would fit with the ladybug trinket jars?

[@illya7]

yes!

[@WhatHowWhenforWhomWhatpurpose]

That last one is a Beauty and the Beast jar for custard or soft whipped cream for apple pies and other puddings. Looks like whatever is in it, it will be something good. Scrumptious.

[@ayarosen1035]

I wonder if the Honey jar lids can work on a mason jar or a different brand glass jar, it would be beautiful if you can see the honey.

[@megancole1275]

Try a typical ball or mason jar with your bee lid! Might fit!

[@Emeraldwitch30]

The pitcher is pretty but it reminded me of my grans washing up set. The pitcher/bowl set for morning wash your face. They used to be big for room decor. Hers was white with big royal blue flowers and light blue baby's breath type flowers. 😊

[@katherinehoward9928]

The last pitcher is part of a 2 piece set. There should also be a mold for this pitcher(or jug) for a bowl. This set is the medium set by arnel. There is a much larger set of this design. I taught pottery and design for over 30 years and miss it every day. You have brought back many memories for me. Thanks.

[@Bloodstainedwings]

i loved your dress today! so pink and cute with the birds! i know i should comment about the pottery, but your dress was too special! thank you for wearing it!

[@dawnchesbro4189]

Oh I had the same reaction! I would love to know where shelby got it from so I could see if they have other clothing I'd love.

[@sarahllewellyn759]

I agree! Watching this brought me so much joy.

[@tammylynnkreber9478]

I was thinking the same! All her outfits are adorable💓 just like her pottery

[@ellenm4560]

These videos make my Friday mornings better!

[@ShelbySherritt]

I am so happy they do ❤

[@mblum1611]

That pitcher/jug would look stunning with your native florals, and the honeypot lid is beyond precious. I'm sure you've seen the news story floating around the internet, but at one point here in the USA, we had a hive of bees that were producing multicolored honey because they'd found some discarded candies that they'd started sipping the food coloring from, so if you even wanted to do a little rainbow-hive, you could!

[@margaretdevery6547]

I totally agree with you on the size of the handle on the teacup. Very pretty shape, though. The honey jar lid has the hole for the honey stick, but I'd like it better with that other bee, I think. Love it anyway. Love the simplicity of the salt & pepper shakers

[@astaaraa.9625]

It's not really pop culture, but there are some great youtubers who talk about historical dress (and recreate historical dress) that is super inspiring!

[@gypsi812]

I think that contrast of the elegance of the pitcher with a funky modern floral design that you are so good at would be fun🌻🌼🪻

[@lisadoes]

The smash on those salt and pepper shakers was so satisfying. I love that pitcher. It’s so beautiful.

[@silly7diewerke]

love the jug. in my mind i saw it with a bleu purple shimmer glaze. love your smash or pass video's. thank you for showing such beautifull posibillities

[@laurenceandre7460]

The last one could also be very lovely with stripes ! And the gold of course.

[@kewheeler4573]

The large jug is probably from an old-fashioned wash basin set. The jug and a large wash bowl would sit on a wooden stand. The jug held the clean water for washing yourself in your room before the advent of washrooms/bathrooms in old houses that generally didn't have indoor plumbing. You may find a large basin/bowl that matches the jug. I've always liked these sets. Very nice to have in historic styled homes. You could paint them in any style you liked from elegant Delpht ware to kitchy 70s style flowers and country style flowers. Lots of room to express yourself. Would look gorgeous in your wattle flowers. I'm in Canada so I love seeing your Australian designs.

[@Bailafull]

For inspiration for the pitcher the 2020 movie Emma would be awesome. There is awesome colour use and floral prints and elegant backdrops.

[@LothlorienOH]

Particularly satisfying smash noises in this video! Especially the salt and pepper shakers. 💜

[@CowgirlMermaid]

I believe you're not supposed to fit your fingers in that small handle. 😇 In Victorian times the handles were also that small and meant to be pinced between your fingers to be held, not fit your fingers through. 😉

[@ShelbySherritt]

I definitely prefer holding my teacups and touching all the crevices 😅 but maybe that’s just because I like appreciating all parts of the clay on my fingertips 💕

[@charlottesantos4199]

Pinkies out.

[@ruths_youth]

I've seen lots of folks giving suggestions on how to make the "smash" pieces work throughout the series, but I generally agree when you choose to smash. Sometimes it's just not worth it to make adjustments on a piece that's 'just okay' when there's likely a piece on the shelf that would work better, or when you know exactly what does work for you and you can make it just they way you want from scratch. I'm excited to see what you'll do with the vase/pitcher. Keep doing what brings you joy.

[@martinemartin4779]

I love the first piece without the handle. I have a tea cup similar that and it's lovely to drink out of.

[@thecreativebohemian4927]

Can I just say that you have the most beautiful wardrobe? Your work is a Reflection of your taste. I love everything you create.

[@lou6012]

Oh Shelby your video are wonderful!!!!!! You are so sweet and I love your sense of style, I find myself smiling all the way through you videos… Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@leahgroess5361]

I also thought just taking the handle off the first one would work because the shape of the cup is so nice, but because it's so simple it really wouldn't be worth the extra effort. There's loads of cups and mug molds, and you probably have several more in your mystery mold stash anyway! The bee lid is adorable and if it was able to fit on the koala it would be like an adorable little hat. I'm sure you'll find a match eventually. The real winner for me is the jug, the detail at the top is really nice and makes it special but the base is perfect for decorating however you feel at the moment. It would be equally stunning in a plain color (or gradient) or a really detailed embellished design!

[@LycorisAcissejDur]

That jug is so perfect for you, with that big blank space on the front for you to paint. Can't wait to see what you come up with for it!

[@tarasnow-burch7203]

That sweet little bee on the top of the handle of the jug.....I would be done for. I can't wait to see what your creative mind puts forth.

[@reneecohen9447]

The last piece is definitely the best. Opal glaze comes to mind. And you dress today is beautiful!

[@jalifritz8033]

The last one gives me Art Nouveau vibes.

[@cherylhuot4436]

Love that pitcher!! So pretty. The cup is a nice shape but I totally agree that the handle is to small! The bee lid and the S&P shakers…just so-so for me. I love this series!!

[@elenap15227]

Independently of how fun the smash or pass was today, I LOVE, ADORE and WANT your outfit 🤍💝🤍💖

[@RijackiTorment]

I would love to see your Australian flora painting on the pitcher. I think it would be so lovely and elegant with that shape.

[@pidge1997]

Please please please, when you go back to mystery moulds, do pieces inspired by your dungarees/pinafores? You look adorable, so why not replicate the adorableness into the mystery moulds 😅

[@Sarsange]

Wow the jar is soooo prettyy I wonder if we are going to see the results of your pass ones!

[@ShelbySherritt]

Absolutely! I will finish them at some point but they won’t be in order, and mixed amongst some random unseen ones 😅

[@Niloucannelle]

I loved the shape of the mug without the handle. I find it very modern and simple, this is totally my style ! The bee lid is so cute ! I love the texture of it. If its matching honey pot is like this, it will be wonderful 😍 The pitcher would be a perfect vase for some flowers or a dried bouquet 💐

[@mzansime]

I absolutely LOVE the jug; it is so beautiful. And I can't wait to see how you decorate it. 🤍🩵💙

[@foolishmortal6590]

I think you made all the right choices here! I love the two that you passed. I’d love to see the pitcher with a gorgeous, colourful, glossy glaze!

[@timeenuf4200]

Looking forward to seeing the pitcher painted. So fun to watch these reveals.

[@purvig6517]

Always love watching your videos! The tea cup without the handle and with a hole at the bottom could be a cute succulent plant pot.

[@lauramacdonald158]

That first mugs handle was definitely too delicate for me. I won’t buy mugs with tiny wimpy handles. Loved the pitcher at the end. Good choices made!

[@adairperkins2844]

For the teacup you could always make it a little plant pot, something that's quirky and cute and a little out of context lol

[@laurencarleton236]

Love that honey jar lid! I'd be pulling out every mold trying to find the bottom. So cute. 🐝💖 I just noticed your jumper too. I love love love them!

[@1202CH]

Shelby, with all the drama and bad news going on in the world, your channel is a slice of absolute Heaven for me! 🥰

[@sarahllewellyn759]

That pitcher is so pretty. I love watching you do these. You are so creative and make the best stuff. Sarah

[@diandregraham1426]

When you cut the handle off the tea cup it made me think of a little flower pot for succulents. And I think if you did your floral motifs on the pitcher it would look really nice with the curling detail already on it. Can't wait to see what you do with the little honey bee lid.

[@airenesmiler6624]

I love the last jug and would love to see contrasting styles of decoration. It could be fun to do one with a tradtional style, perhaps with a floral design on the side and one with bright almost pop art colours.

[@FaenumVena]

The first one looked like it would make a nice plant pot once the handle was removed. I totaly agree on the tiny handle thing though.

[@KristenVautour]

Small teacups could be for a children’s tea set! My kids adore theirs

[@canikostar99]

I actually really like the salt and pepper shakers. I've never done slip casting but I do a lot of hand building details (as much as someone who only occasionally works with clay can do a lot of something) and that looks fun to build off of. I can see someone adding on lots of butterflies, flowers and vines for a spring look, or even going the opposite direction and adding faux metal bands and rivets for an industrial look.

[@olgac1671]

The jug looks like a washing jug, that would come with a basin. Definitely seen these in various period dramas.

[@JustJam1227]

Your videos are so sunshiney and wonderful. It is super early where I am, and your videos are such a pleasant start to the day.

[@anufoalan]

Love the pitcher, love the little honey lid , I like the S&P possibly because it feels like something my grandparents should have had in the 70’s, the teacup is nice if boring and I get why you didn’t want to pass that one. Possibly influenced by my grandmother I can see the pitcher actually glazed cream coloured, with just bright green and pink accents along the lip and handle of the pitcher

[@HockityPock]

That jug is so elegant, and could go a lot of ways depending on the color choices.

[@Weeks25]

The pitcher from the last mold is GORGEOUS! I really really like it a lot. I could totally imagine it in a movie or something. I love it!

[@melissacoleman2380]

Loving thi series. My favoriite is the honey lid it is so cool... The jug reminds me of old style water jugs with big bowls for a lady to wash her hands and face in the morning and perhaps have a small glass to pour water into to keep in the bedroom I also agree with the Bridgerton vibes on that one.

[@meeprific]

I am truly LOVING this series.

[@beterybunny234]

My gut reaction to the pitcher: Her: "I could make itnso dainty and elegant...: Me: *no hesitation to fill in the pause* and *covered* in bee's.

[@elizadeka269]

Would love to see you paint and give life to the last piece. Its beautiful ❤️

[@erinhthorn]

I really love this series. I am so curious what you have left as molds. This gives me a sneak peak of a lot of molds in just one video. I loved the cup from the beginning without the handle a lot, but I am cup addicted. And the last piece was awesome as well! That with painted aussie flowers in your style - a must have.

[@tenaoconnor7510]

The pitcher could be painted so many ways 😍 I hope you find the honey pot bottom. The bee is adorable 🤗

[@Bethany.Loveday]

That jug is gorgeous! 😍 I would use it as a pitcher for water or juice at the table. You could still do a quirky design on it… something like English Garden meets Alice in Wonderland 😂 but a dainty elegant design would be awesome to see as well. So many possibilities and it’s a piece that wound be used when you have guests, making it a conversation piece. So in love!

[@carveylover]

Another great jumpsuit/dress you are wearing. I really love it. BTW I haven't said it yet, but I like this series. It is a little insight into how you choose pieces and designs. 😊

[@llama__96]

That jug gives me very ocean vibes! I would love to see an oceanic motif, I feel like the shapes will lend itself really well and it'll look really elegant in the end

[@arthur-oy2ki]

THE LAST JUG IS SO BEAUTIFUL! pink and green florals with gold? blue and gold?? HERCULES???

[@chrisw8389]

So glad you passed the bee honey topper😊 Would love to see what you do with the jug, so pretty.🎉

[@darlouthia5153]

Loved the pitcher at the end. You could go so many ways with it. It could even fit in with Enola Holmes ❤

[@Algorithmicgeneratedwordsalad]

I was thinking the tiny handled teacup could make a really cute candle holder even specially after you had cut the handle off it would look good with/ without

[@candiwalkowski7480]

I would be tempted to take the handle off the cup, and make a Japanese style tea cup set. And that pitcher was stunning!

[@DarthChichiri]

The pitcher almost looks like it has waves on it! It reminds me of the painting The Birth of Venus! A sea foam inspired design would look so pretty and whimsical while still being fairly Regency like you were envisioning. Also, for design inspiration for the pitcher, you could look into the 2020 adaption of Emma! The art design of that movie is so scrumptious! There are really interesting color pairings that I think you would like!

[@samanthadean1083]

I’m curious what you will find that fits the bee lid!!! And I love that jug!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@amyw825]

Teacup idea! I've seen people get a single cup and saucer from a thrift store, and glue the cup on its side to the saucer, and hang from the handle outside, putting birdseed in the cup/saucer so it looks like it spilled as a bird feeder! I can only imagine how cute it would be with your style of painting and maybe a little clay bee or butterfly attached!

[@jpendowski7503]

I agree on your choices. Even though the cup is a fantastic shape, you can always use what you have. On the honey jar lid, quite possibly it could fit canning jars, commonly called ‘Mason’ or ‘Ball’ jars for preserving and jams.

[@victoriaolofsson7229]

I’d love to see you paint some gum nuts on that wonderful jug, maybe inspired by the traditional composition on ceramics like that.

[@lisameeker9476]

love the last pitcher too! it might look very pretty with your flowers, and maybe the bee added to it?

[@samanthaquant7411]

I think the tea cup fits with the style of the jug quite well. Dainty tea cup handles are often held not by sticking your finger through

[@eld2310]

Maybe some teacup handles are just for pinching, not putting your finger through.

[@ShelbySherritt]

Is that stable to hold a teacup by pinching the handle!? 😅 I have personally never tried it but I love caressing pieces

[@TT-_-]

That mug looks too big to stay upright with a pinch hold. Pinch cups should be dainty little things so you can hold it even when there is liquid inside... Also the balance seems off to me, small handle and big mug -> SMASH away😁

[@eld2310]

​@@ShelbySherritt "Pinky up" type tea drinkers seem to mostly go with the pinch method, with just the very tip of their thumb inside the handle. Less fancy people stick their whole index finger through. There must be some kind of etiquette?

[@heathergarnham9555]

It's possible. Thumb and fingers 2+ 3. Your little finger should be extended

[@greenecrayon]

For the pitcher, it reminds me of some pieces that have really delicate but intricate floral designs on the more flat area and on the fluting and scroll parts just a sweeping line that follows the path of the design. I wish I could add a picture but is is a lovely piece

[@alexlewis1603]

Your outfits are always so cute! Im always amazed by your ability to do these videos with your outfits virtually unscathed. You have such control over your movements with the clay, just amazed

[@StormTalara]

I love that jug. And it would look amazing with the botanicals you love to paint. Including the Australian natives. ❤

[@sherry-lynnzwaan1432]

Love the jug, the S&P's were a smash for me, the cup handles were to skinny, love the lid and bee, you were on spot for me again!

[@oceanluvngal]

Your dress fabric is great inspo for the regency vase, birds and or bees with some greenery. This vase was super popular in the 1990s where I live, either alone or with a basin, and almost always had soft romantic antique roses as decor (not my taste).

[@junoantaresofficial]

The pitcher is awesome! It's so beautiful and I can just imagine the designs you're going to do and it's going to be gorgeous!

[@mattieflap]

I understand why you smashed the tea cup but when you cut off the handle, I immediately saw a little pot for succulents, decorated with painted cacti or other plants. I can’t wait to see what you do with the pitcher! It’s has beautiful lines!