Glaze Kiln Opening: New Amaco Combinations Emerald Falls/Blue Lagoon/June Bug Pottery Video/Tutorial

In this video we unload another glaze kiln containing some of my own work and also my newly welcomed back students work. They are such a talented bunch.
One of my new students, Fern, has made some really lovely test tiles in readiness for her project to make a dinner service. Really interesting textures and oxide/glaze combinations and wins herself the newly reinstated Student of the Week award - well done Fern! The two new students from the recent throwing course, Cathy and Bridget, have made some lovely pieces from their first time on the pottery wheel. A real achievement as it is not easy!
I glazed a damaged mug with some new glaze combinations to see how the glazes would flow - to great effect - using combinations of Blue Lagoon, River Rock, Snow, Oatmeal, Emerald Falls, June Bug and others. It’s a great idea to have a go at new glazes to see how they react with each other - there are some really lovely ones which will definitely be used on some mugs I have waiting to glaze.
My work is available to purchase via my Etsy shop (link below) if you’d be kind enough to take a look.
Hi I’m Sarah Amos. I gave up my day job and am now living the dream as a full-time potter and teacher, running courses from my studio, The Pottery Corner, in a little village just outside Chichester on the South Coast of England. With Cissy and Charlie, my studio companions, we welcome students of all abilities from complete beginners to the more experienced, teaching throwing on the potters wheel as well as handbuilding techniques.
I love to share my clay experience and knowledge by passing on pottery techniques in my Top Tip Tuesday videos; which include full tutorials on items to try out yourselves. I also sell my work via my Website and Etsy Shop. So grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and let’s dive into what’s going on in The Pottery Corner today.
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[@nataliewalker3095]

I love the ribbed piece! That would be fun to do a bunch of different identical pieces with all sorts of combos. Those would be pretty wedding favors for guests too.

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Natalie- thanks for watching. That's a great idea! I found the ribbed glass to make the mould in the pound shop 😁

[@Mountain_Climb]

The two cookie tip that I learned from you has saved many of my pots. Thank You! I have a seaweed mug firing in my kiln. Good thing I have a double cookie under it.

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Julie - so glad to hear that tip has helped. Nothing worse than having to dremel kiln shelves- my least favourite task! Happy firing 🔥

[@GriffinDesigns]

Wow that quick peak of the platter intriguing! Looking good xx

[@thepotterycorner]

Absolutely! You'll see in the flesh on Saturday! 😉

[@lorrainetroughton4778]

I love the kiln openings...this weeks helped me understand glazing combos. I cant wait for the wonky pot tutorial. Congrats Fern.

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks so much Lorraine. It was a good kiln haul this week. Thanks for watching and commenting again 😀

[@maureenrose191]

Well done Fern, and thank you for another lovely video. Looking forward to wonky pots and everything else🤷‍♀️

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Maureen and thanks for watching again. Great to have you along 😀

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Sarah, I have a 2021 challenge for you. Just once no sneak peak before you open for the video? ONLY KIDDING, I would be surprised if you didn't. Your students work is impressive for such little time spent on the wheel, and of course the wonky pot always looks good. While you showed the multi glazed mug I thought that making about a 2-3" candle holder cylinder sitting on a tray would be a great way to test glazes with multi mix. Good use of a damaged mug. Thanks for another sharing video. My share: Retirement to-do list: Wake up. Nailed it! Cheers and be well...Freddei

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Freddie- so lovely to hear from you again. No sneak peak? How would I manage 🤣. Interesting glaze results- just love trying new combinations. A bit like Forrest Gump's box of chocolates- you never know what you're gonna get! Thanks for tuning in again.

[@tksmith3698]

Thanks again Sarah. You are so generous with your knowledge and experience. Half pot dealer, half rock star!

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks Keryn. Always so good to hear from you. Thanks for continuing to tune in each week 😁

[@katlady5000]

I love putting oatmeal on the rim over indigo float and giving the pot a light tap to encourage the drips it's pretty where it runs through the blue glaze. Or Smokey Merlot over Obsidian. It makes the Smokey Merlot a beautiful purple. Storm is very pretty. Cool test mug I love seeing the different glaze combinations.

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks for watching again. Great combo ideas. The possibilities are endless! I love love love trying new combinations. 😄

[@carolynpearce4829]

Nice. Haven’t watched your videos for a few weeks. Working (still) to finish up a big project at a local school, finish a class and go on a little vacation. So glad your students are back.

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks Carolyn 😊. Enjoy your trip.

[@lorrainecliftonceramics]

Great glaze combinations on the mug. Looking forward to meeting you next Thursday for the throwing course. Have bought a wheel and I’m practising and absolutely useless 🙀😾, so can’t wait to come. Hope I’m as good as the new students whose pots you’ve shown on this video!

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Lorraine- use, looking forward to meeting you too. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it 😁. Thanks for watching again

[@joanpcloutier5897]

Love the idea of the mug use for testing!

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks for watching Joan. 😊

[@Hipsterchick77]

Love your glaze combinations. I always look forward to see what comes out of your kiln. 💕

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks so much Karen. Interesting combinations this time. Can't wait to try them out. Thanks for watching 😁

[@anitasmeding4976]

I can’t wait for your tutorial of the wonky pot 👍👍

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks Anita. I'm working on the templates and once they're ready and listed on Etsy I'll do the tutorial - won't be too long I promise! 😁

[@monawirth8076]

Another great kiln opening.......

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks Mona. Great to have you along again 😀

[@lisahewitt185]

Looking forward to seeing the luster fired on the donuts!

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Lisa- thanks for watching. The lustre works well! I quite like a bit of bling 😁

[@dawnrevette577]

Looking forward to the wonky pot tutorial. I've been wanting to see how those are made. Congratulations Fern for making student of the week!!

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks Dawn. 😊 great to hear from you again

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks Dawn. 😊 great to hear from you again

[@robincrosby1919]

Love your stuff and your tutorials!

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks Robin 😊. Very kind 🙏

[@loreliemiller628]

Love your experiments! Thx for sharing. Your hair is so cute!

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Lorelie- thanks for watching and for the compliment 😊

[@trudichudleigh9625]

I loved the test mug. I will hsvevto give it a go. I've just bought amaco glazes for the first time and I have done tests of the straight glaze but now it's time for combos

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Trudi - that's the fun part! See my other video on mixing and layering Amaco glazes - saves a fortune on glazes

[@desertpotter1003]

Thanks for the video, I'm always looking for new glaze combination.

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks so much for tuning in again 🙏😊

[@kathrynostergreen8480]

I absolutely love all the glaze combos. Hopefully you'll post more videos this week I look forward to all your videos 😊

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Kathryn - great to hear from you again. Thanks for your kind words 🙏

[@allenfitz1]

Love the test mug. Your student's are amazing. Just a thought i use oatmeal to get runs as well as seaweed. The combo of both of them may be why it ran so much.

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks Allen. Oatmeal is great too bit seaweed is the one to watch - sooo drippy. Thanks for watching again 🙂

[@patgalletti6221]

Love your videos! So happy you are going to show us how the Wonky Pot is made.. I can't wait until you make your Wonky Pot templates available. Will you be able to ship those to the US?

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Pat - thanks for your kind words. Great news- Yes - wonky pot templates can be shipped to the USA! I'm working on this now. Hopefully won't be too long. 😄

[@astiandjoel]

wow I like your shirt again!

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks Joel. This one has flying shallows on it. I guess I'm drawn to pattern even in my clothing 😁. Thanks for watching again 🙂

[@LordGeoffrey]

That was a fun time! I just did my first bisque fire and am ready to glaze some pots. I love the Elan transfers, thank you for introducing me. I haven't used transfers before, but ordered a few from sambal a while back. I'll try them on my spoon rests and see how it goes. I'm ready for that slipcast video. I have an amazing chess set to pour. I bought slip for it. I wonder if you'll show us how to make out own slip for slipcasting. -Geoffrey

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Geoff. First firing- how exciting. I remember mine - couldn't wait to open the kiln. There is a video on the way to make your own slip it's included in the one about the difference between slip, underglaze and glaze. Will get to the slip casting tutorial hopefully in the not too distant future. Thanks for tuning in again 🙏

[@LordGeoffrey]

@@thepotterycorner I don't recall you making slip for slip casting in that video. Like a BUCKET of slip, lol. Do you just add water to clay and mix it up? I thought there was something you could add that would help it have less water in it. I looked it up..."Deflocculant" is the word. I may not have what it takes to make my own. I couldn't even spell it! Have a wonderful day. I love your channel. Also, so happy to discover that you are not just another floating torso. She has legs!!

[@thepotterycorner]

@@LordGeoffrey - for slip casting I buy casting slip - so much easier!

[@lisataylor1305]

Great to see all the work and glaze combos. Will you be trying the new PC colours from Amaco? Your students are doing great things!! :)

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks Lisa - ALWAYS up for trying new glazes. Ancient copper is on the order list. I'm having some supply problems with Amaco at present. Thanks for watching 😁

[@lisataylor1305]

@@thepotterycorner ooh yes, I've tried that and it's gorgeous but I need to try palladium after seeing your kiln opening 😃

[@barbarakrajewski4555]

This was fun! I’m just a bit confused. com because I think you said when you were talking about Fern’s plate that dinnerware would need to be glazed both sides otherwise it wouldn’t be ok in the dishwasher... that confused me a bit because I thought if the clay was fully vitrified it wouldn’t matter - or maybe it’s made of earthenware? Great to see snapdragon and mulberry - I haven’t seen those before and I love your blue rutile pot with the slip dots. Great presentation as always; really enjoyed watching it on my TV this time instead of my phone 😍👏🏻🏆

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Barbara. We only use stoneware but for dinnerware that is going to be used daily, I would advise it is fully glazed. The clay would be fully vitrified but a Textured unglazed surface would probably not be the best thing for eating off (IMHO!). Fern has amazing ideas and amazing talent too which is lovely for me as the course leader. I think I'm learning nearly as much from her as she does from me😆. Thanks as ever for watching- especially on a big screen- hope it's not ultra HD to show up my wrinkles 🤪

[@barbarakrajewski4555]

@@thepotterycorner ah thanks - of course - I totally got hold of the wrong end of the stick. I thought you were talking about the underside of the plate. You’re so kind to take the time to reply- thank you so much. Xxx

[@thepotterycorner]

@@barbarakrajewski4555 no problem. Happy always to clarify

[@nancy173]

Love your kiln opening..could u tell me how many coats of sky and seaweed

[@thepotterycorner]

Hi Nancy and thanks for watching. Two coats of Sky under two coats of Seaweed. You need to watch Seaweed as it's a very runny glaze so protect your kiln shelf! Great combination though. I use it quite often. 😊

[@riavalee8222]

You are wearing a very nice necklace Sarah. Do you make it also out of clay?

[@thepotterycorner]

Hello Ria thanks for watching. I wish I could have made the necklace- it's made of very fine wire which may be crouquetted I 🤔. Good to hear from you.

[@helenawiktorsson6706]

❤️👍🏼😍

[@thepotterycorner]

Thanks Helena 😊