From Beginner to Home Ceramist OVERNIGHT - Tiny Pottery Studio Tour

[@ceeceeceecee7753]

Are used to make vases in mugs on the pottery wheel when I was young many many years ago it was so much fun and Just a touch of clay is so relaxing i’m so happy I found you. Thanks again for Sharon and I’ll see you in your next video.👏🏼

[@CharlieCage]

That’s so amazing! I wish I was exposed to it earlier, but at least now I get to do that for my kids! ❤️

[@journeytocloud9]

As a fellow beginner potter, I can see you have everything you need to get started and become successful! Because I live in an apartment, the kiln I purchased cannot be used so it's collecting dust. I pay a monthly membership and have to drive across town to have my ceramics fired. Using my pottery wheel in a small apartment can get messy and since I don't have the proper sink, I can't use it either. So I'm going to pivot and start hand building instead. Anyway, good luck on your pottery journey!

[@CharlieCage]

I think that’s one of the amazing things about pottery. We can adapt it to our space. I get clay on my walls all the time because of the small hallway 😆 good luck to you as well! 🙏🏾

[@margiegandy9189]

Also a beginner but absolutely love it. I took some classes to make sure that I would like it as much as I thought I would. I am processing my own clay on my land and have finally accomplished a level that I am happy with. Can’t wait to learn everything! I love the historical significance of such a wonderful and practical art.

[@CharlieCage]

I love that for us! Processing your own clay...now that is amazing!

[@janlewis9099]

Nice organisation. The only issue I can see is keeping the dust down in that corridor space, also having to put everything away each time you throw. What a WONDERFUL space in the garage. That would make a great studio.....I don't know whether you actually park you car there or how much space it takes up. Anyway having your own wheel and kiln is fantastic. Practice, practice, practice!!!! Good luck❤

[@CharlieCage]

Hi there! I’ve been loving it so far. The corridor actually has a big slider door on one end and another 2 doors. I usually have to park a car in the garage. (California crowded life) which is why the studio is where it is. I’ll be moving to another state soon, so I’m hoping to have more space where I can have the kiln and everything all in one area. You’re right! The more practice, the better I get!

[@ceeceeceecee7753]

This is great I can grow with you on your channel the same here I love pottery. I did it so many years when I was younger and I’ve been learning so many things on the Internet as well

[@PerrinPottery]

I’m a self taught potter as well. I’m a year in and going strong, keep it up! Just a loving tip, maying research not using the canvas covered wood. Regular wood works just fine and can be wiped down clean, the clay doesn’t stick. The clay dust embeds and stays in the canvas fabric forever. I’m a bit paranoid about clay dust since I’ve got kids as well. 😊

[@CharlieCage]

Hi there! Yeah, we are clay buddies and it's like you just read my mind. I will be moving in a few months and plan to have a tabletop that is unfinished and dispose of the canvas. It's so much work to scrub and you're right...it still ends up being dusty! 🥰

[@jennygiao8293]

Life has no instruction manual! I love that.

[@CharlieCage]

Right! Let’s just dive in!

[@thisizaria]

This is great Charlie keep going - proud of you girl

[@CharlieCage]

Thank you! I appreciate you and I will!

[@صوت-العذراء]

Please 🙏 explain how to start the clay ! The glaze what made of and how to, how we dry the item we make is it on the shelf or cover , there’s tons of people who just film 🎥 about everything but yet no explanation about fire 🔥 process and so on

[@CharlieCage]

That’s a whole lot! For a specific topic, I think you should search KZbin for tutorial. Some people document their journey some people give tutorials so if that’s what you need I would search for that.

[@AnArtistJourney77]

I truly enjoyed your tour. I’m a high school ceramics, drawing, and painting teacher. Your video has inspired me to set up an ceramic studio in addition to my drawing and painting Studio. I just subscribed. I hope you will continue to post. Best wishes on your pottery journey.

[@CharlieCage]

Thank you so much! It was fun sharing. I’m excited for you. Having a creative space at home is the best!

[@coopart1]

Hi ! On cracked handles, better if the handle is the same or close to same thickness as the mug, shrink rate on lighter clays are challenging with handles . Vinegar instead of water can sometimes repair a cracked handle . Cheers 👍

[@CharlieCage]

Thanks for the tips! I'll keep working on those darn handles! 🙂

[@JadaBstudio]

​@CharlieCage to add on if they are still green, you can make a paper clay glue with slip, vinegar, and paper tissue. break up the tissue in small bits and mix it well. You can use it to fill in the broken bits of clay! Its worked well for me a few times.

[@CharlieCage]

@@JadaBstudio That is very insightful! Thank you for sharing this...I'll put that in my back pocket.

[@dch3934]

Ooooh this is delightful ✨️✨️✨️✨️ congrats on your studio and yes, you are a ceramist part- time and all💖 i am new to pottery and used some of the pieces that didn’t turn out to hold seeds, votive candles and change for laundry. the rest i returned to the bucket😅 maybe paint that shelf a shade of green lighter than your walls..or orange? take care!🪄

[@CharlieCage]

That’s the fun part about pottery, we can always reclaim the clay! 😊 thank you for watching!

[@Tiffany_Moon]

I'm new to making KZbin content as well, and wanted to stop and say I love your video!!! ❤ You gained a new subscriber! 🥰🩷

[@CharlieCage]

Aw! That’s so special to me. Thank you for the love.

[@barbaracouto9733]

What clay are you using? I learned pottery out of the country and I want to go back to it. Kind of lost on where to find the right clay. I've got the tools, now I need clay and a wheel. Would recommend something?

[@zx5218]

Charlie... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE..... ALWAYS USE A RESPIRATOR WITH A CLEAN FILTER AND SURGICAL GLOVES WHEN HANDLING GLAZE CHEMICALS. Many chemicals used to make glazes are heavy metals and / or carcinogenic ! I too prefer the dip method and mixing your own glazes becomes necessary. You look like you are off to a wonderful start. Best Wishes.

[@CharlieCage]

You’re absolutely correct! I’m actually a dentist and so I understand the dangers of powders and protective equipment. I started to play more with the dip glaze and I really like it! I’m excited to see where things go. Thank you for your wonderful comment.

[@ingegerdandersson6963]

Did you buy a kiln without having learned pottery first? You dont have any place to take classes to learn and see if it is something you realy like more long term?

[@CharlieCage]

I took a few classes before purchasing one. Ultimately, it came down to not being able continue pottery without a lot of resistance if I didn’t have one. I’m almost 40 at this point and the way I feel when I do pottery feels right. Scary but I can always sell it if it doesn’t work out (used kilns in my areas sell high which is why I ended up just buying new for reliability and service and knowing that I wouldn’t lose a lot if I had to sell). I explained more about the reason behind it in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ7bl6GIbKdoatk

[@nataliemadison-rascoe278]

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[@CharlieCage]

You’re my first comment! Thank you ❤️

[@ceeceeceecee7753]

I’m so confused about the different glazes .

[@CharlieCage]

You and me both!! There is sooo very much!