GLAZE KILN OPENING! New Glaze Combos | Before and After’s Pics | AMACO, COYOTE & MAYCO HD 1080p

Welcome to my Home Pottery Studio and Vlog Series Episode #·6 · Studio Life: where creativity knows no bounds! In today’s video, I’m thrilled to share the moment of truth as I unveil the results of my latest Glaze Kiln Firing. Get ready to witness some stunning new glaze combinations that have turned my clay creations into true works of art!! I’m almost speechless!! Almost…
In my opinion, Glaze Kiln Openings are THE most exciting part of the ceramic process as soooo much anticipation after weeks of work boil down to this, exact, moment…and I share it with you… from the moment I crack open the kiln you will observe close ups of each piece and hear my thoughts about the different glazes combinations and glaze layering that I use.
If you are a Beginner Potter, Hobby Potter or full blown Production Potter you'll find invaluable insights to inspire your own projects. I list all the glazes and number of coats so you too can re-create these stunning ceramic glaze combinations. I have also taken “before and after" photo’s which I share in the Photo Recap section, that in my opinion, provides a visual feast, and showcase’s the magic that pottery glaze can work on the different clay bodies.
I use only commercial glazes made in North America. In this video I use both brush on a dip/pour methods using Amaco Potter’s Choice, Mayco and Coyote glazes.
I’ve carefully added timestamps, ensuring you can effortlessly navigate through the video to find the information that interests you the most. I respect your time and want you to get maximum value from this experience.
🕒 Timestamps for Easy Navigation 🕒
00:00 - Introduction
01:49 - Kiln Opening Begins
20:00 - Quick recap
20:52 - Photo Recap | Before & After Close Ups
27:07 - Conclusion and Appreciation
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[@FunkyPhish]

I love both pinks but if I had to pick one it is the sunset pink! I am watching from Fiji on a sailboat!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Oh how exotic!! Never been to Fiji and would love to venture to that part of the world, you're a lucky lady!! I did grow up sailing tho! my Dad was an avid sailor and i spent the better part of my childhood on a sailboat travelling throughout the Caribbean! I'm with you, I think i prefer the Sunset Pink, but I'm going to play with the Fairy Rose a bit and see what other effects I can get! 💕 💕💕

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Wait for the Photo Recap!! I'll show you all close ups and detailed glaze clay combinations!

[@mudmagic407]

Hey Sarah what an amazing unload u lucky girl! Glad u r getting pink stain to stay now. Hope my tips helped! If u want to see the pink mason stain watch my latest #38 vid at 19 minutes in. I’m in love w it!! Wish we could get your pink glazes here in Australia! Much love Nat mud magic xx

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Nat!! YES your tips totally helped by putting the pink clay in the cooler part of my kiln and got great results!! Too bad for the foot tho! At least I get to keep it! haha. The kiln Gods were kind to me on this one that's for sure! So much advise from so many viewer really help me out..The slow bisque TOTALLY made a difference! I'll definitely check out your video!! Thanks for all you wonderful suggestions, it helps me and others!!! Love that this ceramic community is so global! 💕

[@mudmagic407]

Oh yay that’s awesome. Maybe u can help me back lol. I’m struggling getting my lighting right. Can u pls let me know what u use n colour/brightness and how u position the light please 🙏

[@sarahrose6312]

And your gloss matches too!❤

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Haha! one makeup artist to another, you'd see that! hahaha!! 🤭

[@micheledickey4066]

Watched this again and I LOVE the photo recap! So easy to just take screen shots!!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Awesome!! I'm glad you like it!

[@carolinaelizabethart]

Oh, my goodness, you are a blast to watch! I purchased a kiln sitter kiln about 16 years ago for $450 from a friend who had just bought it brand new a year earlier and never used it. Since I was teaching full-time and selling my paintings as well, the kiln sat unused until 2 years ago when I returned to pottery and that kiln sitter has been a pain in the neck!! Still, I've been able to get work out of it and sell it along with my paintings. This weekend we are changing the elements, and I am hoping to use it until I have made enough from sales to purchase a new kiln. I will want to continue to use this one for bisque firings and the new one for glazes. Cross your fingers for me. Thank you for inspiring me. I'll keep wishing and hoping we each get new kilns soon!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I know, I can't wait until I get a digital kiln! 🤪 The sitter is definitely a challenge and can be soo dang frustrating, 😵‍💫🤬 however, I think that we have an advantage because we are learning so much more about the entire firing process..at least that's what I tell myself! Thanks for watching my shenanigans and I'm so glad that you enjoy my, how shall I say.."extra" personality! 🤭 🥰

[@Elizabeth-mo3fv]

that pitcher is absolutely gorgeous! and so what if it is pitted, that’s ok. its charactor. love it!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Elizabeth! Thank you so much! The pitting is a huge flaw, especially if on the inside and on this pot it is! When there is pinholes or blisters appear on the inside it renders it 'not food safe' so this pitcher would be only useful as a vase. In this video it was it's second glaze fire as I was trying to even out an even more sever 'frothing' pinhole issue so, after this firing it was a giagantic improvement! With that said, I did decide to fire it 3rd time, and well, I've just sat down to begin editing the glaze kiln opening...coming soon!! xo

[@jeaninec346]

The pitcher is gorgeous! Where can I find the glaze combo?

[@rebeccatodd414]

Hello from NC! Excellent firing ! I love the lustrous jade/cenote/Archie’s base combo. Dreamy. Ps I love that you show the good and the bad. Keepin it real. 👍

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you Rebecca!!! 💕

[@sarahrose6312]

It's makes me smile to see you so genuinely happy!❤🥰

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Rosé!!! Miss you gurl!!! I'm really in my happy place!! xoxo

[@micheledickey4066]

Girrrllllll!!! Omg these are INCREDIBLE!!!! I absolutely adore seeing your excitement! You were actually jumping in the air. Hahaha!!! That poor pitcher! Hahaha. I love it! If you fire it again do NOT ADD MORE GLAZE. JUST FIRE IT ON a few short kiln posts to raise it up enough for the drips to not stick! Hahaha. I Love the two sided mugs/cups!!!!! I love the fairy rose because it’s more pink and I AM A PINK loving girl!! Just a suggestion for removing the cookies, instead of knocking it off use a dremel tool with a Diamond core Diamond disc!! Or any kind of Diamond grinding disc to get them off. More work but I’ve saved All of my pots recently doing it this way. Hope that helps. I love that you staggered the shelves and it seemed to have helped!!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thanks for this advise!! I have tried to use my Dremel with a diamond bit but as you said, it takes time, and I'm very, impatient! I just purchased a glass cutter and torch and i tried it, mind you, only once, but it worked. I need to practice and see if it's a viable method, (stay tuned) but I will purchase a diamond disc for my Dremel as a back up! I really appreciate all of your support and incredible suggestions!! Thank you for watching!! xo

[@micheledickey4066]

@@SarahWaltonPottery I’m so glad it worked for you!! I’m happy to help as I can. You’re very welcome.

[@ellenmelberg6240]

Thanks for sharing! I am new to pottery having started in classes last January. I am now at the point where I want to up my glaze game. So far I have been using the studio’s glazes. I admit glazing is the hardest part of this craft for me. I still don’t really LOVE anything I have done. Your kiln opening was so informative and gave me lots of ideas to think about before I order some glazes for my self. I plan to check out all of your videos. You really have some beautiful results. I also like the shape of your large mugs. Very pretty and look like they’d be cozy to hold.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Ellen! Thank you!! I so appreciate your kind comments! I too struggled with the glaze part of the process as I felt, and still do, that its the one part of the process that I don't have complete control over, if that makes sense.. It takes time to develop a style and some combos that work for you. if I may offer a tidbit of unsolicited advice...don't hold too strong of an opinion of how a piece will turn out, lots of times I can expect one result and get something completely different and feel disappointed...only to walk away from it for a day or two and it grows on me. Thanks for watching...I've got some more goodies coming soon! 🥰

[@paulaabeta]

I’m so in love with your channel. I live in sunny south Florida and your colors are a vibe! I’m new to pottery and you definitely inspire me! 💖✨🫶🏻☀️🌴

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Ah-mazing!! Thank you!! 😘

[@suekrishnan6880]

I really loved the pink cups with gold..will you be able to show us the marble clay look as well please

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Yes I will!

[@user-jl7od6bb4y]

Thanks for sharing what you're doing, Sarah. I really appreciate the photo recaps. I just got Winter Wood so I don't know how it behaves. Your video helps me see that. Also, in answer to your questions, first, I prefer the Fairy Pink, as it contrasts with the subtle pink marbled clay nicely. Second, I prefer the Archie's Base over the Mayco Light Flux. I think it creates more interesting contrast. Just an idea for the flower mugs. Have you considered waxing the flowers so that you see the dark, unglazed flowers surrounded by your favourite pink combo? Love pink and brown BTW. 😁👍👍

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Heeeyyyy!! No, I didn't think of waxing the flower, sheesh what a FANTASTIC idea!! OMG duh! Why didn't i think of that!!! 🤪 This is one of the many reasons why I love this community that is growing, you guys offer sooooo much valuable insight and sometimes I'm just so dang close to the work that I don't think outside the box!! I appreciate this!! You will love winterwood. I typically use it as a base glaze, and always keep in mind that it will make the top glaze move! I too prefer the Archies Base but I hate how it 'gum's up' but I just love the colour and like you said the interesting contrast! Thank you sooo much for your support of my small channel! xo

[@nancythomas9719]

They are so beautiful!!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you sooooo much!! 😘

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

Love that strawberry colored glaze! The big mug with the unusual handle... very nice. Lots of other good results too!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you sooo much!! 🥰

[@sophiav.5384]

Hi Sarah! I’m watching from Fl and always enjoy your videos! Thank you!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Awesome! Thank you Sophia!! 💕

[@katiakatiakat]

So glad you showed the pinks side by side and I can't decide. They're both pretty! Thank you for sharing

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

You are so welcome! I love hearing how I film things work or need work so this is great feedback!! 🥰

[@ladeefire]

Omg your butter keeper is awesome! I’d keep that one for me! Lol

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I'm going to re-throw the top and see if I can get one to fit! 🤪

[@cynthiarichert6226]

I admire your willingness to try new combinations of glazes! I love most all of the pots from this kiln opening. I also love your enthusiasm and energy! I took your advice and made my own raised cookies. Thank you! now I just have to put on the kiln wash.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you Cynthia 🥰 ...Lesson learned for me too! I have to add the kiln wash to my cookies!

[@sharonbryant5811]

Sorry that was on the rose w/Archie’s base. The pink was more intense using Archie’s Base but the texture popped out more using the flux. So just preference. A thought about your pin holes. Which was a problem I had as well with some clays. Needed slower bisque plus a hotter bisque. The impurities are still off gassing and if it doesn’t finish in the bisque they continue in the glaze fire but I think the hold time in the glaze fire can help them come on up and the glaze seal over. Enjoy your channel 😊

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Sharon, thank you and I so pleased to hear you enjoy my channel. I’ve since upgraded my kiln to a brand new one with a digital controller which has mad a huge difference in my kiln firings, both bisque and glaze which has drastically decreased the pinhole problems I experienced with my manual kiln. I appreciate you feedback with your preference between light flux and Archie’s Base! I totally agree with you too! 🤭😉🥰

[@Shawnreidpottery]

Beautiful pieces ❤, would you ever consider doing a video about how you do your handles?

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hey Shawn, I have filmed it a few times and never get around to editing it. I will...I promise, do a video soon!

[@erisusantinimade8774]

I love the pink mugs you unload the first time. That is gorgeous❤❤

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you soo much..I’m pretty fond of it too. Now that I’ve Updated my website, it’s time that I begin making more! 🥰

[@trishmclellan2196]

Fairy rose!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thanks!! It's pretty unique isn't it! 💕

[@jks3943]

I like both pinks. Each have their place.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I know, it's a tough one! I'm going to make more of both!! haha.. problem solved! 💕

[@loreliemiller628]

I love the sunset pink!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Lorelie! I think it's my fav too, but the Fairy Rose is definitely growing on me! 🤭

[@EarthCeramics]

I love your vlogs, it's so well put together. So interesting. Your work is amazing. 🌿

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

I just ordered 3 Coyote glazes. I couldn’t help myself! I’m so in love with your pink combos. Thank you for sharing your valuable info!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Yay!!! You are so welcome!

[@MyMazyCat]

So pretty Sarah! Your pottery is gorgeous!🏺

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you soooo much!! And I loved chatting with you during the premiere!! Thanks you’re support..it means so much to me!

[@sarahrose6312]

Oooooooooooh😍😍

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

🥰

[@carolinaelizabethart]

PS. I've been painting on kiln wash on my cookies and it has helped in keeping the drips from sticking.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I leaned my lesson and painted some of my cookies with wash 🙄 ...i must be more disciplined! 🤭

[@bettygreiser2919]

Gorgeous!!! 😍 try using PSH pink body stain 6020 instead of Alpine Rose 😉

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you Betty! I have that stain too and I do like it! I've got to make more pink clay so I'll do some of both! 😉 Thx!!

[@3_Cats_Pottery]

I'd love to see Amaco's Honey Flux under various Mayco and PC Glazes. I've seen it under Amaco Celadons and it is gorgeous.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

HF under Celedons 🤔...Oh that sounds delightful! I must try!

[@SoulHavenPottery-gt2gf]

Oh, my, gosh Sarah...The Fairy Rose is stunning but I do love the Sunset Pink too, so hard to decide! You are the Queen of Pink💗 The satin Rose Quartz is such a lovely shade of pink, dang pin holes! Sometimes that happens to me if I put a satin over a glossy glaze, but under like you said should work nicely. You could also try Alabaster under the Rose Quartz to keep that satin feel/look? I love Alabaster for that. And I love, love, love the Lustrous Jade/Cenote tumblers on that marble clay!! Too bad about the gorgeous butter keeper...I have been there with things fitting together, so frustrating! Once again, so enjoy your kiln openings and vlogs :).

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

You're the best!! The Fairy Rose glaze was such a pleasant surprise!! I'm going to be glazing more in that combo and the Cenote/LJ combo... curled my toes! haha! Thank you for all of your support, kind words and suggestions! 🥰

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I'm over in the chat...don't be shy!! I'll be watching live with you for the entire Premiere! Hope you say hello!!

[@vickiestadler4388]

Coyote''s Fairy Rose, love it ---- Pitcher also, leave it, looks great. Would loved to have known what your slow and long sock was. :) Thank you

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Vicki! sadly, the pitcher found its way into my 'box of doom' awhile back. It got worse, and there are only so many times you can fire a piece...so it got smashed! 🥹 When I did this firing, back in the summer, I had a manual kiln so it was a lot of turning the kiln on/off and nothing that can easily be duplicated. Fairy Rose is a staple in my studio! get your hands on some if you can!! 🥰

[@christineford6763]

‘ I had to’ lol

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

You caught that eh! Lol!!

[@lauragarberick6477]

The pink mug with the pinholes looks too thick and that sometimes causes pinholes. Try with less coats and see. Beautiful kiln opening. Good for you.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely try that! I just love the colour and really want to figure it out! 🥰

[@sondrabecchetti4612]

I like the SS Pink with the Archie's a little better but, since I don't have Archie's, I'm going to try the other one. The Fairy Rose though is gorgeous! I love your combos.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you Sondra! I think more people like the SS Pink but it's a close one!

[@__starceramics]

Whoooaaaa! Is that frosted lemon over winter wood or under? That is gorgeous!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Why Thank YOU!! And yes!! Frosted Lemon over Winterwood...its a runner!! Also, its on a toasty brown clay so you see some blues etc. I list all the glazes/clays in the Photo Recap section of the video and there are timestamps to help navigate 🥰

[@__starceramics]

@@SarahWaltonPottery ohh perfect! I fire to cone 9, so I wonder how it’s going to look 😍

[@maha-kj3504]

I love how exited you get to see the results 😂 So I have a question are these glazes or underglazes I mean when I use them do I have to finish with a clear glaze or not ? And thank you for doing this I’m a beginner so I’m starting to learn about glazes and your videos really helping me a lot ❤

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi and I'm so excited that you are beginning your pottery journey!! I'm using glaze here. Ceramics primarily go thru 2 firings; a bisque and glaze fire. The first fire is at a lower temp (bisque) and begins the vitrification of the piece but still allows glaze to adhere. Underglaze can be applied to leather hard clay (before any firing but before the piece is completely dry) it can also be applied on bisqueware but not left on the food surface bare, but okay if left on the body of the piece without any additional treatment...I hope this makes sense! In this video, I'm applying Mid-Hi Fire Glazes and they are the finished surface and deemed food safe. Glaze manufactures will list if the glaze is a food safe or not...hope this helps!! 🥰

[@piperlehman6773]

love all the pinks! Also love your eye glasses. Could you share where you got your frames?

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you! Pink seems to have taken over my kiln lately!! haha!! my glasses are from Bailey Neilson, they were part of their sunglasses section (I wanted a bolder frame) and I had them put my prescription in...They have lots of fun styles and they aren't expensive which is even better!! 🤭

[@griseldagovea8298]

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[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Gracias🙏

[@Elizabeth-mo3fv]

Sarah, I LOVE the clays you are using. is it possible to glaze the exteriors with a matte clear?

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Yes, you can absolutely glaze exteriors with a matte glaze. Test it to make sure it works well with the clay body and gives you the effect you are looking for...haha, listen to me 'do as I say, not as I do" haha...I need to heed my own advise and test my glazes more!! lol

[@rrlh4]

what are the round bases you use under the mugs please? gorgeous work

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Here’s a link to my video on how I make them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/emXJapR-aaaXgbMsi=kdoTdwSd-KfTBFuv

[@SoulHavenPottery-gt2gf]

And P>S. Freezer has never worked for me on something like that gorgeous mug (or getting lids to come off!). I would take a dremel and just whiz away at the glaze where it meets the cookie first to get it off the cookie then sand the glaze back ;)

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

It didn't work for me either! haha I have been able to get a lid off once...being the operative word here 😵‍💫 I did get some great advice from PatsPots and I have since purchased a glass cutter and torch to see if i can get them to part with out as much dremel work...I'll keep you all posted!

[@SoulHavenPottery-gt2gf]

@@SarahWaltonPottery ooohhh! I used to make glass beads and sold my torch! Never thought of using it for that! Yeah, let us know! Dremel is a lot of work lol

[@micheledickey4066]

@@SarahWaltonPotteryI saw that video as well and tried it with mine and I could not get it to work. I don’t understand how something works soo well for others and not at all for some! Physics should be the same anywhere on earth right!?! Lol

[@sharonbryant5811]

I think the light flux showed better

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thanks Sharon! 😉🥰

[@garymullins4815]

Please tell about the "Clay Stilt" you use to stilt the cups and where could I get them? TY

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Gary! I throw the ‘stilts’ aka drip catcher on the wheel and they can be used time and time again, until I have to break them off a pot. I got the idea from old forge creations. Hope this help 😉

[@Shawnreidpottery]

How often would you say you’re at the wheel ?

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Well lately, not as often as I like…because I’ve been working hard with setting up my website and learning all about that. Then as it’s summer and let’s face it we’re in Canada so when the nice weather comes I try and be outside…now with all that said I get to the wheel a couple of days a week, then trimming, then glazing and editing…it all bites into wheel time.

[@ladeefire]

I couldn’t tell but I think that blister is on black clay? Black clay (and porcelain) can blister if they are over fired

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Yes it's a black clay and it was it's second fire too! so I got a big bloat right were it was closest to the element! bummer! oh well..🥹

[@ladeefire]

@@SarahWaltonPottery happens to me all the time! Haha on clay that isn’t supposed to hahah

[@astiandjoel]

Dang I was waiting for this video for so long but this weird background noise is messing with my head I actually can’t do it why does it hurt lol

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

What background noise?? Sorry to hear that...What happened?

[@Shawnreidpottery]

When you say you have to refire , same temperature/time and hold ?

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Yes, sometimes I will add more glaze and refire but in the case of the flowery cups in this vid that I put too much glaze on I’ll probably gust pop them back in and cross my fingers…

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Just not gust! Lol

[@eileenc5159]

I’m trying to find the glazes you used and can’t. Please help me find them. Thanks 🙏

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Eileen, I would start by doing a google search for pottery supply near you. This will bring up pottery stores and and you can search their inventory and order from them direct. Typically the manufacturers of the glazes themselves don't sell direct to consumer. You can check their distributer list on there websites for help too. Depending on your geographic area some may not be available, like I hear that the UK doesn't have Coyote glazes. I hope this helps! xo

[@toniesolomon]

hi Sarah plz next time don't move the camera backwards I want to see up close in the kiln and it loses the focus up close it kinda gets blurry ❤

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Duly noted!! Thanks for the feedback! I see how my auto focus pics and chooses what to focus on, so I will definitely work on that! 💕

[@Shawnreidpottery]

I’m getting greedy… when is your next video 🤓🤔

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I know!! Soo sorry! I filmed a kiln opening, took all the pics but have to sit down and edit 😵‍💫…I had some social stuff that’s kept me out of my office and studio…but I promise..something is coming soon!!