How to Make Raised KILN COOKIES aka DRIP CATCHERS the EASY WAY HD 1080p

[@connecticutaggie]

Nice cookies, cookie.😁 One thing I also do with my cookies is to add deep cross hatch texture to them. This as three benefits. 1) If the glaze does run then the piece and the cookie stick in less places and there will be gaps to get between them and separate them. 2) If the piece is not completely flat or warps a bit when firing/drying then the bumps give it point contact location the keep it from rocking 3) The texture allows a bit of air circulation under the piece when firing.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

AWESOME Advice!! I’ve seen people use texture on their cookies and I just thought they were being extra fancy…but you bring up some great points!! Thanks for sharing!

[@connecticutaggie]

@@SarahWaltonPottery glad to share. Note that my cookies are currently "flat" cookies - no raised middle like yours. This means they can curl / potato-chip when they dry. To avoid that I stack them (with wax paper between) and put weight on top when they are drying.

[@connecticutaggie]

@@SarahWaltonPottery I do like your raised middle cookies. I think I am going to make some of those the next time I bake cookies. Always good to have different options.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I’ve stack them with weights before but not using was paper…another great idea!! I’ll definitely try that one too. I’ve got a lot of flat things that you’re advise will come in handy. 😊

[@LianaOchsner]

My online teacher uses cat litter- filled cloth bags ( made of old clothes ) of different weights and then puts them in the platters and other flat pieces.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

So many of you have asked about this, so a video is warranted! Also, I have a special announcement I’m excited to share with you! Hope you enjoy!!

[@marciaduthie3424]

you brat I am using the same kiln that you are about to retire,, and it is borrowed as well. Congratulations on your new kiln I have always enjoyed your videos, and felt somewhat of a kinship due to our similar circumstances and our relic 🎉but functionable kilns . Now you are part of the pottery establishment, fancy schmancy kiln and all You could say , now. you are kiln-it. oh well i am excited for you iThe reality is I would join you with a new kiln if i could justify it but having had parkinson’s disease for 25 years i can’t somehow feel justified in purchasing one i am so grateful to be able to borrow one. i only hand build so i will putter along my merry way making all kinds of fun items with my kiln adding even more surprises to the finished product. I have always wanted to spend some time using just pastel glazes. You introduced me to your wonderful pink Thank you that was a big moment It is a beautiful pink. love your videos Your new kiln will be will be so much fun Take care my dear thanks from. Marcia in the interior of British Columbia

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

@@marciaduthie3424 Hi Marcia! Fellow 🇨🇦 Sorry to leave the relic crew for the shiny and new, but it’s a necessity now. She just isn’t keeping up with me and every firing seemed to be a crap-shoot. I had to upscale my studio equipment. If I could find a second hand digital kiln I would have bought that, but they just aren’t available..so…I jumped in…and now eagerly await her arrival…thank you for sharing a bit about yourself, I love getting to know you all. 🥰🥰🥰

[@SoulHavenPottery-gt2gf]

Seraphina. It's girly and it means Firey one...and it goes with Sarah ;)

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Seraphina..and the meaning…I like it!!

[@MeandmyfireflyEZCreations]

@@SoulHavenPottery-gt2gf my kiln is Kagari- firefly. I will make a firefly to sit on her when firing

[@juliejoanlanne8322]

Hello from France 😉🇨🇵, My daughter and I think you should name your new kiln "Carla". Thank you so much for sharing your great videos 👍❤

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hello France!! One day I’ll get there! I’ve been watching all the YT videos with people fixing up old abandoned chateau’s! Oh..dream of mine!! Thank you for the name suggestion! Love it! On a side note, im so glad to hear you enjoy my videos!! 😊

[@micheledickey4066]

Thank you so much for this realllly helpful video!! I handbuild and slipcast so I got a mold of kiln stilts and I just don’t put the wires in them. But I do use cookies ALOT. A friend of mine accidentally ordered some cone 10 clay so that’s what I make my cookies from. They last forever!! OMG YOURE GETTTING A NEE KILLLLLN!!! I am beyond excited for you!!!!! If you poke holes in the big lump that will help as well. I just make a bunch of flat cookies and stack them as needed so I don’t have cookies that I can’t use for other pots. I can place them on top of eachother in any formation for any size pot. Also I place the slab on a piece of hardibacker board used for shower walls, and then cut them out so I don’t have to touch them and have them end up bowing. I place another piece of hardibacker board on top and make a big stack of them. The hardibacker board makes them dry super super fast because it absorbs moisture extremely fast!! Hope that helps.

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

I need to get some of that board Michele - is it heavier than drywall?

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Yes, hardi backer board is heavier..I have some in my studio as a surface on one of my work table and it really does absorb…a lot as Michele says. If you leave clay on it for any amount of time your clay will crust. So the way that Michele is suggesting to use is brilliant!! I believe that Hardi backer board is made of a concrete material. So it’s fairly heavy. 🤭

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thanks sooo much Michele!! I always love your suggestions! I love the idea of making lots of flat cookie and just layer them!! I have 2 large slabs of hardi board in my studio so this is a fab idea to keep ‘em flat and dry quickly!! Brilliant idea..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻thank you! I’m beyond excited about my new kiln!! You’ll have to share some programs that I need to use!! I’ve been updating my garage…getting it ready for my new addition🤪🤪🤪

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

@@SarahWaltonPottery we can’t wait to hear what you decide to name it! 😍

[@sandiebrown9521]

I get really keen to make these cookies but then remember that I don’t have a kiln yet 😔. I am so excited for you and I think you should call her Pinky Tuscadero!! Cheers from Bullaburra NSW Australia 🇦🇺

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Haha! I remember Pinky Tuscadero!! Love that name!!Fingers crossed that you get a kiln soon!! 💕💕💕

[@sandiebrown9521]

@@SarahWaltonPottery I’m looking at a Skutt. If I get it then I will name him Skuttlebutt 😃🤞

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

@@sandiebrown9521 Skuttlbug! Soo cute!!

[@missora9558]

I just got my first kiln & it’s a new Skutt kiln & am having it wired tomorrow. I’m so excited, So grateful to learn about raised cookies, they’ll be in my first bisque load. I was planning on flat cookies, didn’t even consider making them square or raised. Hmm hadn’t thought about naming my kiln - thank you for the idea.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Sorry for the delay in my reply! Things were a lot insane for me the last few weeks! I'm thrill for you to be getting a new kiln!! Its sooooo nice to be able to control you work! How did the cookies turn out for you?

[@kathieruiz5157]

Congratulation on the new kiln! Very happy for you!😊

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank You!! 🥰

[@missora9558]

I just got my first kiln & it’s a new Skutt kiln & am having it wired tomorrow. I’m so excited, So grateful to learn about raised cookies, they’ll be in my first bisque load. I was planning on flat cookies, didn’t even consider making them square or raised. Hmm hadn’t thought about naming my kiln - I think I like having fun clay dates by turning on “Apollo”. thank you for the idea.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Im so sorry my delayed reply! Things got tea coo-coo for me. Yay! I’m thrilled to hear my video helped! Soo excited for you and the arrival of Apollo!! It’s the BEST feeling to have your own kiln!! Cheers! Let me know so if you have any questions I’ll gladly answer! 🥂

[@SoulHavenPottery-gt2gf]

YAY!!! You deserve that new kiln and you are going to be so happy that you don't have to run into the garage for holds and such. Can't wait to see what your electric kiln future brings :)

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you Starrlynn!! I have to put it out of my mind because it’s sooo hard waiting!! I’m such a kid! What a relief to not have to be so on top of my firings, now I’m going to be asking you all for the different programs. I know it comes pre programmed but I wanna try that Camille Hoffman slow cool I hear so much about! Anyway I’m getting ahead of myself🙃🤗

[@SoulHavenPottery-gt2gf]

@@SarahWaltonPottery it’s ok..you’re excited, I get it😆. I haven’t tried the slow cool yet. My kiln takes 24 hours to cool off anyway but I have been lazy about programming all the steps in for the actual slow cool program but some of the Coyote glazes really love that one!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

@@SoulHavenPottery-gt2gf 🥰🥰🥰

[@blankreg1525]

Didn't know you were Canadian... just saw the Cdn Tire buckets in the background - nice!! Greets from southern Ontario!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I’m from Bowmanville! So a fellow southern Ontarian too.

[@blankreg1525]

@@SarahWaltonPottery St. Catharines here :)

[@Professo_Saskia]

omg - a new kiln! so happy for you 🎉

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you!! Can’t wait🥂🥰

[@candystamping4552]

Thanks Sarah! You must be very excited to get your new kiln! I think you should call it Pink Lady since we all know that you love that colour 😊

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi!! Sooooo excited…I can’t even! You guys are the BEST! So many great names..Love Pink Lady too!! 🤭

[@MeandmyfireflyEZCreations]

I'm so happy you made hand built cookies. Now i know what to do. I love watching your video's. You are so talented and beautiful, the whole darn package. 😅😅😅

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

You are so sweet! It means so much to hear that you love my videos and find them helpful. 😘😘😘

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

Appreciate you showing how you make your cookies! Yay, I’m so excited for you to get your new kiln! I’m Natalie & I’m from Maryland. 💜 I haven’t named my kiln either! Maybe I’ll get ideas from the suggestions you get. 😊 Ok here’s a couple of name ideas: 🔥Brigit: Irish goddess of fire, poetry, arts, and crafts or 🔥Prometheus: Greek god of fire, is credited with the creation of humanity from clay, and who defies the gods by stealing fire and giving it to humanity as civilization

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Natalie!! I just LOVE your suggestions for kiln name! AND the meaning behind them!! Oh this is going to be a difficult decision! Thank you for introducing yourself! I’ve seen the Walker Pottery Logo but now I have a name..and location! With KZbin being global I’m always curious who’s from where..hope that makes sense…thanks again!! 🥰

[@mudmagic407]

Hey Sarah Thankyou soooo much for this vid. I’ve been too scared to trying these on my wheel but I will now! Congrats on the new kiln! No more manual firing yay!!! I think you should name her sassy girl! My kiln is Freddy mercury and my wheel is stevie the wonder wheel. Nat Sydney australia xx

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Nat! I love all of your equipment names…funny, I’ve always named my car so why not my wheel & kiln?? Thank you!! Sassy Girl is a fun name..sassy like her mum!🤣🤣🤣

[@mudmagic407]

@@SarahWaltonPotteryexactly my thoughts!!

[@AudreyLynnStudios]

Yay! A new kiln! Thanks for the cookie tute! I will try the wheel thrown! I have never seen one of those slab mats before. Cool! Thanks for sharing Sarah!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thanks Audrey!! Let me know what you think of the wheel thrown ones after you use em…😉

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

And ya the smooth slab mat at great, no need for the canvas…tho I still use it. They’re not expensive either.

[@AudreyLynnStudios]

@@SarahWaltonPottery Thanks for the tip. I'll have to try it. Take care!

[@belindamassey4761]

I just discovered you today. I'm in Steinbach Manitoba Canada. Just retired from teaching. Getting my kiln later this summer once I've had my garage worked for it. I love the cookies! Thanks for the great idea. I've been Alan building for the last 12 years but never thought of these!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Love hearing from fellow Canadians!! Having a kiln at home is game changing! Very excited for you! Which one did you go with?

[@melindamariealexander6139]

Congratulations on your new kiln! You are going to love it!! I named my first kiln Charlotte Skutt. I named my new kiln Veronica Skutt. I also named my slab roller, Willow Northstar. Thanks for showing us how you make your cookies. I'm from Massachusetts, but live in Arizona now.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Oh I love that you named all your studio gear..I’ve gotta up my game..oh and I love the name you’ve chosen too!!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Do you prefer MA or AZ??

[@melindamariealexander6139]

I love MA, but I've lived down south and out west so long, I don't think I could take the cold anymore. The only thing I like about AZ, is the warm weather and not much rain. My dream would be to have a summer house in MA. @@SarahWaltonPottery

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

@@melindamariealexander6139 I’d love to live in a warm place! I’m dreading winter right now🥶

[@melindamariealexander6139]

@@SarahWaltonPottery It's been a long time since I experienced a New England winter. So glad I don't have to, but it is beautiful there. I grew up 20 minutes from the Cape. I miss the ocean.

[@MOLLIMEDIA]

Congratulations on your new kiln!!! Yayyyyyy🎉

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you!! I'm soooo excited! Need it sooo bad! I will definitely show you all when it arrives!

[@LaLaArtStudio]

Congratulations on your new kiln!?🎉 Exciting!! I have 2, both are new to me, with old school sitters, the small one is "Baby Huey", he's a little 12"x12". The other one is not yet hooked up. I'm a Newbie to pottery and LOVE YOUR VIDS!!❤ I'm in Northern California, up by Mt Shasta 😊

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

That's fantastic that you've got 2 kilns! Baby Huey would be great as a test kiln! And THANK YOU!!!

[@Ellen.s.atelier]

I am so happy for you!! No more midnight waiting for you !!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Whew!! Soooo relieved!! But now I have to be patient, not one of my strong traits 🫢 Im a believer that you all have been rooting me on and the universe responded!! So thanks!! 😉

[@dianewadsworth-woolley4351]

Congratulations on getting your new kiln! You will love the ease of using the electric controller. Makes life much easier. Thanks for showing us how you make the cookies! I’m off to make some in my mud house studio today! Woohoo 🎉 Looking forward to you sharing how to use wadding in the kiln soon. Much appreciated, Diane in Folsom, CA

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Diane! I CAN'T WAIT! 🤪 I still haven't pick up the wadding ingredients...but I will most certainly will make a video when I do!

[@joannpounders5567]

Congrats on your new kiln, Sarah! I know of your excitement, as it's just what I felt when I got my very first kiln last year. Brand new Skutt (not named yet), and which was diving off the deep end since I'm really still such a beginner! But was really tired of not having control over my firings at our local pottery shop. Will have to make some of these raised cookies...only have flat ones now. I've only been hand building until last month when I purchased a Vevor pottery wheel, and so teaching myself to throw. These cookies seem like a good beginner's piece to throw. Hard to get in much practice though since I'm still working 40+ hours a week. Can't wait to retire in just a couple more years!!!! Which is even more exciting than a new piece of equipment!!! LOL 😂 Cheers from NM USA! 👋💚 Love your videos!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Joanne!! We have similar stories! Tho I started with buying a wheel..I wanted a kiln right away because firing at the studio was limited to me, we had to buy clay from them and they only stocked 2 clays…from someone who loves to use all the crayons in the box, this wasn’t cutting it for me! My Dad had a friend who had a kiln (1961 kiln sitter) and all I had to do was pick it up..i jumped at it. Sight unseen..I was grateful but was like 🤔🤔🤔😵‍💫 now I have to figure out how to use this relic…No instructions, but I did find a couple of vids on KZbin so…that takes me to today. As you know I’ve seen struggling and need to ramp up my firings so I have no choice but to bite the bullet and jump in.. that’s AMAZING that you bought a NEW Skutt! I believe it’s an amazing investment in your craft and side hustle..I’ve only recently retired from my FT job (March on my 55th Bday!) And I need a reliable studio essential to keep up with me! Haha! Thank you for sharing your story! I love learning about my viewers, it feels even more like a community! 🤗🥰

[@karencarty4393]

Great video! Thanks. I just named my new kiln Time Out. Thought about Brigit as well, but it's fun saying that I put my pots in Time Out:).

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hahaha! That's Awesome!! Cheers!🥰

[@brendawiles3148]

My large kiln is ‘She Who Must Be Obeyed’😅

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Ahhh! Love that!

[@triciac1019]

Ok, I cheered hearing you were getting a new kiln. Woo hoo, congratulations! I sure needed to watch you make the cookies. I didn't know much about them, so thank you so much. The wheel thrown cookies sure look much faster to make. They both look fun to make though.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

These little gems saved me sooo much time and pieces! Not having to grind my kiln shelves..no fun!! Wheel version wayyy better!!

[@triciac1019]

@SarahWaltonPottery they sure are. I go to a studio and their shelves get lots of pieces stuck because some are beginners. Even still, I have had the glaze run and get stuck. I will have to ask if they want someone to make cookies. I love making pottery. Your videos are great, thank you!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

That's really kind of you to think of making cookies for your community studio! It would be a HUGE help so I hope they take you up on it! 🥰

[@triciac1019]

@@SarahWaltonPottery Thank you. It is such a fun place to go to. We all help each other and cheer each other on.

[@debistrauch5669]

Congrats on new kiln! 🎉Pinky kiln name.. Hello from Delaware beaches 👋On A Whim Pottery

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Debi! Someone else shared that name too...but it was in reference to Pinky Tuscadero from Happy Days! LOL great names...I'm going to have to decide sooon!

[@RoosterPootPottery]

Great video Sarah! Sheri

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you!!

[@lynneyoung800]

Hi Sarah, can you please give me the make of your slab roller? What a great piece of kit! Love your videos, thank you, from rainy England 😃

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hello Lynne 🇬🇧!! It’s called Mini Might 2 by Bailey, it’s the 16” and thank you!! 🥰🥰

[@SylvieBrunel-lr5qf]

Merci Sarah pou cette astuce.vous avez de bonnes idées comme toujours.😊Sylvie de France en Normandie

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you Sylvie!! I'm so pleased you enjoyed!! Cheers!!

[@lorit5074]

Thank you so much for showing the slab and wheel methods on these. I have made only cookies with nothing in the middle. These are brilliant. My husband ordered me the Bailey mini might slab roller for Christmas. It had a 12 to 16 week turn around time, so, we are out about 7 weeks into it. I can't wait. I also have a wheel I haven't used yet as it is really cold and my studio is in the garage and I need lots of practice to do anything decent on it. :) Anyway, I am looking forward to making these. Thanks again!!! I love your videos! 💗

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

THANK YOU sooooo much Lori! Waiting for new pottery equipment...How exciting! You are going to love the mini might!! My garage is FREEZING right now too...it's not properly insulated!

[@barbaraross6342]

Thank you for show us how to make these. I can't wait to try them. I haver made many cookies that are flat with texture and then kiln washed them. I find that they tend to warp if they are not dried between ware boards. I really enjoy your videos. Have a wonderful day.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you Barbara! Let me know how they work out for you! 😊

[@mariacarrasco869]

Have to get back to work. Thx Sarah!! I’ll be tagging you in a post once my pots are fired. I loved the Mayco amaryllis with blossom flux.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

YAASSS Please dooo!!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I saw your post but now I don't remember where I saw it! 🤭 I know I'll find it again and will respond immediately...I don't want you to think i've ingnored you. I remember it was GORGEOUS!!

[@msb4511]

forgot to say I'm watching from South Florida☀

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Lucky you!! We’re heading into winter, my least favourite season 🥶 I wish I were in south Florida!! 🏝️🏖️☀️

[@brendawiles3148]

Congratulations. So excited for you.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you Brenda! I’ll be filming when it’s getting set up, I’ve just made over my garage getting ready for my new kiln! 🤭🤪

[@RoosterPootPottery]

I have the Bleecker system for 3 yrs and absolutely love it

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I didn't end up buying the Bleecker system only because I already have the Dirty Girl system and it was going to cost me the same to buy more DG inserts (x10) then the Bleecker system with x6 inserts. I'm glad to hear that it's good, I've also heard really good things about it! Your comment will certainly help someone!! Thanks!

[@lynneyoung800]

Thank you so much for this video Sarah, these are a real game changer! 😊

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

You will love these!! 💕

[@marygleason1189]

Thanks for the information. It was beneficial for me to make some cookies since I have none.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Glad it was helpful! 🥰🥰🥰

[@eileenc5159]

Hi Sarah. Loved your video. Thanks for sharing. It’s so helpful. I’m from Sacramento California

[@eileenc5159]

I’m also called EJPOTTERY4U.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Eileen!! How is the Pottery Journal working for you?? Lots Of my viewers are from California! Must be a lot of potters in your state! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed this video!! 🤭

[@eileenc5159]

@@SarahWaltonPottery I love your book. It’s working out fine. What I like about you is that I find you so authentic. You allow yourself to make mistakes and I learn so much from you in that respect. It seems that you don’t take yourself too seriously. That’s important for me to see that modeled. Appreciate you so much.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

You-are-so-sweet! Thank you! I TOTALLY don’t take myself seriously! In fact I crack myself up all the time! 🤣🤣 ..showing all the mistakes are just facts with this craft..and it makes me soo happy that showing the good and the whoopsie moments are helpful! 😊

[@liianabanana6320]

So exiting a new kiln

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Yep!! I’m soooooo excited 😆

[@karenrosenlund-riiser5456]

Hey Sarah. Thanks for your great videos. Venus or Afrodite maybe names for your new kiln 😉💕. Karen from Denmark 👩👋

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Karen!! 🇩🇰 Thank You!! I'm so glad you like this video!! and thanks for both the name suggestions, they are amazing! I did however go with the name Seraphina...Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z52bnX5-lruEqpI It shows when she arrived and I share all the nerdy kiln info! 🤓🥰

[@sageymoodceramics]

Hi Sarah, congratulations to your new kiln ❤🎉. I got a question, could you be so nice to make a video about how to fire your new kiln the first time, I mean what to do if you have a new kiln. I have my very first one sitting and waiting for the electrician to connect, which will take properly another few months, I'm not having a vent and I'm a newbie at pottery, I mean know a lot of safety precaution, but i don't know when to leave the peephole plugs out or in and when to using that other venting prop brick to lift the lid while heating? And what to do if you have no kiln vent🙏. ( mine is going to be firing in the shed) Maybe you could help me out 😅❤ thank you sarah, I love your videos

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hello!! How exciting for you too! When I got the kiln in my videos it too sat in my garage for a long while until i finally picked up the courage to fire it...and as you mentioned, I had a licensed Electrician come in and do the hard wire as well I had permits pulled AND I had it inspected by ESA to feel confident when firing. Being in Canada we have different rules etc. But once I fired it for the first time, I gained confidence. Now with a brand new digital kiln, I'll be nervous again, but I ABSOLUTELY will be filming and sharing this experience with you all and of course any tips along the way 😉!

[@sageymoodceramics]

@SarahWaltonPottery I'm so excited 😊, thank you. I couldn't find any videos here on KZbin how to fire a kiln without a vent, if I could save the money for the beginning and not buying a vent would be great, long-term I probably going to buy one. Pottery is an expensive hobby 😅 but every cent worth. And didn't expect how much it costs to get an electrician to wire the kiln and having a new breakerbox installed 😳, well Pottery teached me a lot of patience 🤣🙌, anyway thank you again for sharing all your knowledge 🤗❤️

[@msb4511]

I am a new potter and I so enjoy your videos. Thanks for the help. Oh her name should be PINKALICIOUS!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you soooo much I’m so glad you enjoy my videos! I’m going to put Pinkalicious in the hat with the other suggestions…stay tuned for the name!! Btw, what are your fav pottery videos??

[@LianaOchsner]

I absolutely love your videos! Thank you

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I'm so glad you like them!! Thank you!!

[@dianamccartney3406]

Making new ones today!

[@highdesertsukari]

Now we need a video on how you use these drip catchers.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I’m working on it!! Now that I just got my new kiln I’ve been firing a lot! Trying to catch up and not miss the holidays so video editing is a little behind 🤗🤭

[@allenfitz1]

Thanks for the video. I never thought about doing them on the slab roller. I have a shimpo /nidex tabel top. It works great. I dont do much hand building. My flat cookies have texture on them. I have thrown a few also. Got them from the Old Forge ceramics as well. Im from redford mi. Just n/w of Detroit

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Allen! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! I’ve been to Troy MI…years ago. Work trip. Are you near Troy?

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Don't forget! I'm over in the chat!! Love to hear from you!!

[@toniesolomon]

hi Sarah plz I need more tutorials thx

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

@@toniesolomon what kind of tutorial would you like to see most?

[@toniesolomon]

@@SarahWaltonPottery throwing , making handles , firing tutorials your recs for tools glazes kilns

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

@@toniesolomon awesome thanks for the suggestions, I just finished filming handles so I just have to edit!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

And I got a tonnnnn of throwing to do! 😉🤭

[@CeeJayKay]

This is very helpful and I'm going to make some. And I also like that Bleecker Bat system, thankyou for the referral to Amazon link. ßometime when you get a drip, can you show us a cup you fire that drips the glaze on the cookie so we can see how it looks?

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I will! Cheers!

[@WhiteStoneCottagePottery]

Hi from Colorado! Just hooked up my kiln (Skutt 1027-3) and am also name searching. I have a question about your design - why the raised bit and why the hole in the middle? Guess that’s 2 questions. 😉

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hello Colorado!! Skutt 1027 is a popular kiln, and a good one too! Congrats!! I’m fond of glaze drips and they are a huge part of my aesthetic. By creating a raised part that will sit within the foot ring, if my glaze runs too far, instead of the pot fusing to he cookie or my shelf, by raising the pot up, the drips can surpass the bottom and will be caught on the cookie. This is a win win. I can easily grind the drip off and save the foot…And the cookie protects my shelf. The hole in the middle help the cookie dry more evenly and helps release the pot from the cookie. Hope that helps! 😉

[@liianabanana6320]

Thx so much for the demo

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

You are welcome! , I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

[@AniasKitchen]

Thank you so much 😊 I enjoy watching your videos so much, very helpful and you bring my spirit up! I’m watching you from close by 🤩 going Tuckers today to buy some wax resist and maybe a glaze or two lol Thank you for all your help! What size kiln did you get???? Congratulations 🎉

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi!! Sorry it's taken me a bit to respond...was chasing my Shop Update deadline so I was super focused on that! I got the Cone Art 2322D model. the 2327D was just a wee bit too high for my vertically challenged body...🤣 The 2322D is PERFECT! I'm sooo in love with it! If you ever see me at Tuckers hope you'll say hello!

[@lshawndavis]

Thanks for the lesson! I’m curious about your stilts - could you put the pins face down and just have your pots rest on the ‘smooth’ part of the stilt?

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

I’ve done that before, but the stilts aren’t as stable with weight on them, the pins could bend and topple over, causing even more problems.

[@anaisbalbas4983]

Thank you again!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

My pleasure!!

[@mindygeist7157]

Thanks so much!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

You are most welcome!! Cheers!

[@rebeccagrider7359]

I’m totally hand build. 40 miles from a wheel. Maybe I’ll throw someday but i appreciate the slab version for sure!! Thank you, now how do i use the cookie??

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

The raised part of the cookie is designed to fit in the hollow of the foot so there is a space between the foot ring and the cookie for glaze to drip off and not get stuck to the kiln shelf or cookie. I hope this makes sense...

[@marijkewaagmeester1136]

What do you think of 'Lucky Sophie' for your new kiln?

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

That’s a great name too! Thank you!!

[@SaritaBenson]

I just found you on KZbin! Love your channel! Question about the cookies…after you bisque fire and add kiln wash, do you glaze fire them alone before using them with mugs on top?

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you! I'm so happy you found me too & just love hearing from my audience! To answer your question, after adding kiln wash you can use as a cookie right away, just add a piece of work, same as if you are just putting a pot directly on a kiln shelf. AND, if you don't intend on adding kiln wash, you can go direct to glaze fire with a piece of pottery on it. As long as it is ABSOLUTELY bone dry. I do it all the time, because often I'm in desperate need for the cookie. lol. I will then add kiln wash later, it doesn't adhere as well but when your desperate, you do what ya gotta do! 🤭 Hope this makes sense!

[@andersonmisha]

Great tutorial! Do you kiln wash the cookies BEFORE the bisque fire, or AFTER? Thank you!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Sorry for the delayed response! Firstly, Thank you so much! As for your question, i prefer to apply kiln wash when the piece has been bisque fired. As the cookie is porous it absorbs the water so you get the best application. There are times when I need to use the cookie right away and there is no time for me to wait for a bisque so I will take a cookie from greenware and use it in a glaze fire but without kiln wash. I haven't tried applying wash during leather hard stage, but that could potentially work too. Maybe I'll have to test that out. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@rebeccagrider7359]

I’m very frustrated with stilling and The holes. I’m making pie plates and dinner plates and want a solid two side surface

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hummm thats going to be a challenge...I've recently been glazing the bottoms of some mugs but I had to stilt it...I did watch a video and I tried it myself (tho NOT PERFECT but I filmed it in LIVE kiln opening) I added wax resist to the stilt part and the pitting that they usually make was much less but still there. Check out the video and you can decide if the marking is acceptable.

[@lizziesheard]

Should you high fire these from dry if you don’t have kiln wash? I’m a beginner hand builder using a communal kiln and want to experiment with drips!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Lizzie! Yes, you can absolutely go direct to hire fire from bone dry. I do it all the time! Glaze drips are my fav and these cookies have saved so many pieces for me! Cheers!

[@christineford6763]

Hello from BC … do you have new kiln yet ? My name choice would be Hotpink :)

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Yep! I got my new kiln delivered back in November. I named her Seraphina. But I do like your idea too! Thank you!!

[@christineford6763]

Oh I guess I am behind the pottery clock! Just arching up ? Thanks for all your great advise :)

[@christineford6763]

* catching

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Haha...no worries! Thanks for watching!

[@cherylmichelleceramics]

Congrats on your new wheel, all the way from Whitby 😂 I think it would be fun to throw with you! Name her Bernadette

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Bernadette…Burn…good one!! Yes, we are neighbours! Are you a potter too? Maybe in the new year once all the holiday production is behind us we can throw! 🤗

[@cherylmichelleceramics]

@@SarahWaltonPottery I'm learning yes for the last 1.5 years. I love it and would love to do more of a side hustle with it.

[@highdesertsukari]

There's no need to pull the clay out of the tube after each one. When it dries it will fall right out.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Thank you!! Yes it would have saved me some time! 🤪😉🥰

[@liianabanana6320]

Tucker

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Tuckers Pottery Supply

[@liianabanana6320]

I mean name your kiln “Tucker “ 😂

[@FunkyPhish]

I think your kiln should be called Pinky since its your favorite color! or Pretty Pinky, Stinky Pinky etc LOL!

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Pinky has been pretty popular!! 🤭 🥰

[@sonjaduplessis7315]

I’m not sure what you use these cookies for? Maybe I didn’t listen well Hope to hear from you 🥰

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Hi Sonja! Cookies, especially raised cookies are used to protect your pots and your kiln shelves. I use a lot of drippy glazes that can and will run off my pots so by raising it up slightly I’m able to prevent the pot from sticking to my kiln shelf, thus ruining my pot and possibly damaging my shelf. When space is left between the bottom of your piece and the shelf, glaze can run off the pot in a tear like shape that is easily ground off and voila, pot saved. Hope that answers your question! 🥰

[@Bedrockpotteryshop]

Iwant a new kiln🤣

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

That was my mantra for a few years…and finally…it happened..I hope you get a new one soon too!! 🥰

[@sharonpieri1896]

I named my kilns Luna and Bertha.

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Great names!! Thanks Sharon!

[@RoosterPootPottery]

With stilts, it is going to drip on the shelf

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Yes, just using stilts all the glaze will end up on your shelf, so raising it up in the centre and having something to catch it is such a great help!

[@brendawiles3148]

New tattoo?

[@SarahWaltonPottery]

Yep!! You noticed!! 🤭