I made a chess set out of candles

[@kstan5112]

The idea of blowing out the candles when the pieces get taken?! 🙌🙌🙌 Congratulations, you are the winner of this week's challenge! 😄💖💖💖

[@PotterytothePeople]

haha thank you!! ❤️🔥

[@zenakanes]

I had the same reaction. So cool!

[@rianantony]

This is actually perfect for a villain though. Every time one of the main characters/allies dies by the command of the villain we cut to a scene of the villain snuffing a candle and capturing the relevant characters piece. The game could start with a board filled with pieces that each represent one of the characters in the story, and the moves could represent actual things that happen, mostly murders, on either side of the conflict. This is giving me creative goosebumps it's so cool.

[@PotterytothePeople]

EPIC!

[@patspotpage]

This may be one of the most diabolically unique chess sets I've seen. I love the "snuffing out" of captured pieces. And, I suppose, the candles could act as a timer of sorts. Well done

[@PotterytothePeople]

Yes thats true!! Each time a candle burns out, that piece is eliminated 🔥

[@IamD0wJ0nes]

I'm so glad you "trusted the process" because this wound up be a beautiful piece. And the fire being put out when a piece was taken. *chef kiss*

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you!! I was so delighted when I realized that couple be part of the game :)

[@Pherine1]

You're not lazy, you are under a time restaint, and trimming these small pieces without a chuck shows how proffesional you are x

[@JessicaPiattiArt]

watching the actual Great Canadian Throwdown will be so disappointing to watch after having seen your work lol... truly so good!!!

[@PotterytothePeople]

that is kind of you to say!! ❤️🙃

[@mglouise97]

This is a great idea. chess sets are often used as decor and this takes it to the next level!

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@yeppeogeu2828]

when you said abt painting the crowns a different color i think it would be really cool if you paint the crowns the opposite color. so black with white crown and white with black crown

[@BlondLanfear]

I did have a vague 'oh that's not a lot of pieces' feeling but I absolutely did not pause to think about it further. Guess I full DO trust your process 🤣

[@PotterytothePeople]

hahaha your intuition was right!

[@OriginalLacytoo]

Mia the pieces are adorable and of course so well made. I wish I could be like you when I grow up! (I'm 68yo). Although I was excited to have another throw down show to binge, it's BORING!! Anyone feel this group of potters (including, no mostly, the host and judges) are about as lackluster as it comes???? I can't get emotionally invested.

[@PotterytothePeople]

yess i cant put my finger on it, but it doesn’t seem to have the same sparkle as the british series 🥲

[@theopalangel1342]

paint the crowns magma and use thos matching candles for the kings and queens

[@kappagrapes]

I love the little "wedge wedge wedge" that pops up when youre starting to wedge the clay... and a candlestick chess set is totally amazing! Ridiculous, but in an amazing way! Why does pottery keep reminding me of baking? The way you laid out all those pawns after you shaped them, they look just like buns or cookies sitting neatly on their baking sheet... little round guys waiting to go in the oven... making a candlestick out of bread probably wouldn't work very well, though. But a chess set out of bread sounds doable, if short-lived! Making a chess set is cool as an artistic challenge because you have to get all the pieces looking right for their individual identities, while also at the same time looking right together as a set with all the others. I think you did pretty great at that here! The candlestick idea really makes it all come together. I'm on the edge of my seat watching you smooth those tiles... nine, eight, seven... you made it! Fantastic! The relief indeed! "these are black olives now" made me giggle. The food comparisons just keep coming! Wow, those tiles went really neatly onto that board! They're so tidy and square! And it's so satisfying watching you wipe them clean after putting on the grout... and then lighting all the candles! Perfection! Oh man, and putting out the candles as the pieces are taken... this set makes for some kinda dangerous but VERY cool games of chess. Oops, I seem to have liveblogged the whole video into this comment... not sure how that happened... in my defense, it was a great video.

[@PotterytothePeople]

hahah thank you so much ❤️

[@dianefields6056]

A classy chess set.

[@madebyboys]

Blowing the candles out when you take a piece is so conceptually satisfying! Gorgeous outcome xx

[@starlyknewyoupartner7335]

You made chess way more interesting and this is a gorgeous set! I want one for the thrills, the excitement, and the danger!!!!!

[@mthaler108]

oh, what a fun idea!! and i must agree, that really is the perfect black glaze

[@PotterytothePeople]

right?? 🖤

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

Oh my goodness that is epic!! I absolutely love the symbolic snuffing out of the candle after the piece has been taken!!! So cool! I wish you could actually be in the competition you would blow them away ❤❤❤

[@serefine927]

ok I first thought it was weird idea until i saw you can snuff them when a piece is kicked out and now I love it

[@annoyingkid48]

I was really hoping for the white and red, woulda been so cool 😭 Ah well, will just have to make it myself

[@cestmarrant1]

I love that you're doing Pottery Throw down challenges!

[@zenakanes]

I can’t remember the last time I got this excited to watch a KZbin video, and it did not disappoint. SO COOL!

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you!!! ❤️🔥

[@lorihry6236]

Looks great! I love that you went with just black and white. You also made the chess board in the allotted time!

[@barbarab285]

Excellent! Blowing the candles out on the dead pieces was an great idea!

[@artshaman]

Great execution! Love the glazes. Blowing out the candle when the piece is taken -- bonus!!

[@PotterytothePeople]

yesss I didn't even think of that until playing

[@moonbasket]

This is so cool! I really like the shapes of the pieces and the fire element is so fun. It's not practical, but it is practi-cool😂

[@Natalieleu]

That turned out so awesome now you need to make a little candle extinguisher so you don't burn your fingers you know a little upside down cup on a long handle.😊

[@tonyat8663]

I would like it as simply a centerpiece, the candles looked really cool!

[@StorybyPamela]

Love it. It may not be practical but it's so creative. Thanks for bringing us such great videos. I wait patiently for each one! It's always a good day when I se you have a new video!

[@JoanaCorvo]

my heart wanted the black+orange set, but the black+white ended up beautiful! You always amaze me with your ideas and how you make them come true, i love watching you create!

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you so much! Its so hard to make these color decisions I think, because you have to imagine how it looks but you never really know until you try it!

[@mayochupenjoyer]

my drama queen ass LOVES how this looked in the end. so evil!!!!

[@bleueyes28]

100% completely brilliant! Perhaps, making a snuffer for each player, no more burnt fingertips. Last year, I told my partner I wanted to start making chess sets, now, after seeing what you've created, I realize I've got to rethink that idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@beckyayers1978]

Ahhh you never disappoint this is so fab! Love love your ideas they’re so fun ❤

[@krissader4855]

I think this is exceptional.

[@ArtemensiaK]

That was fricking amazing! I was so thrilled and on the edge of my chair. And I really loved the end result and when you took their light, when the figure was beaten... AWESOME!

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you so much! 🔥

[@wascallywabbet]

Mia! I was over here rooting for you to remember the other pieces. 9 mins... phew! Good save!

[@PotterytothePeople]

haha thank you!! 😮‍💨

[@lidiamiota3234]

So freaking cool!!!!! Dark, villainly and a tiny bit diabolical. Perfect. Pd: your videos quality is improving a lot, specially the editing. I remember you mentioned one of your goals for this year was to uplift your cinematography. I can already tell! Great job🤗

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️ I hired an editor so big props have to go to her 🙏

[@Aerynvala]

This was so cool! I love the concept of candle chess pieces and I really love the shapes you chose :D very neat :D

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank youu! ❤️🔥

[@friedaunderwood9431]

This is the coolest chess set ever! A clear winner.

[@PotterytothePeople]

Aw thank you!! ❤️

[@ShelbyDevaud]

Great video, really loved the concept! I do have to say that it seems no one noticed but the pieces were set up wrong :) The queen must stand on her own colour, and you have her on the "e" file instead. As well, the king is the tallest piece, in almost all sets, so while they are technically set up wrong, they do actually visually look correct based on the height order, which is kind of funny. They look awesome though, and the time crunch was a real nail-biter!

[@kiuakakirstine8257]

The Clay Queen’s Gambit

[@sonoman00ify]

The Knight looks like my English Bull Terrier River!

[@estelledickerson]

This is incredible. Always love your videos!

[@jaynedavis3388]

Roll your white candles in some fire safe off-white powder. I’m sure you have many things you can use to make them match the pieces. Just like dying the grout

[@TeddyGijsbers]

So freaking cool! Love the candles, really adds some fire to the piece (😜)! Lovely video again, would’ve loved a close up of each chess piece though, those horses look great!

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you so much! Loved the horses best ❤️

[@onyxberries]

Omg Mia this is fire 🔥 i've been watching you for a year now and you've grown so much as an artist... keep on going, you are such a big inspiration ♥️ Liebe Grüße ausm Norden ^^

[@PotterytothePeople]

Herzlichen Dank! ❤️🔥

[@jantodd-hr1xe]

Hello, this is a housekeeping question. How do you wash/clean your towels and cloths. I am assuming they do not go in the traditional washing machine or clay would solidify in the pipes. And secondly, where do you wash your hands. Are there systems that have special traps for this kind of water? I used to work in the dental field many yrs ago…trying to remember the system. Thank you and I really enjoy watching you work. Checkmate! Thanks

[@sujammaz]

love it. you remind me of my big halfsister who i adore! she is 10 years my senior and moved to finland when i was 14. she's a traditional blacksmith, banjo/fiddle player and aikido teacher. her gesellenstück was a metal chess set. she is the coolest person i know ❤ but since you remind me of her, you're pretty cool too 😊

[@PotterytothePeople]

wow what a compliment! Your sister sounds awesome!

[@sujammaz]

@@PotterytothePeople 😁

[@camillecrestani3499]

The final product looks so cool with the fire 🔥 !!!

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you!! 🔥

[@siiiriously3226]

i'd just done the tiles outside the intended time, cause it wasn't done in the show, so it was an extra added make. i think its perfectly fine to make the set in the time, and do the tiles chill afterwards. ❤

[@PotterytothePeople]

For sure, but I love a challenge haha

[@myrnabensen9031]

You might try the red candles instead of the blacks and whites 🤩

[@oncearosestudios]

This is so great! I love it!

[@lynneyoung800]

Wow that’s fantastic!! 😍

[@chayakaufmann-Dayka]

Wow! Absolutely amazing 🎉🎉🎉

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you!!

[@Pherine1]

Excellent, I love it, I may even try to make myself one 🤫 Can you demonstrate candling please?

[@Kristian_theDane82]

Love it 👍 the candles realy lights up the game

[@PotterytothePeople]

❤️🔥

[@andreashartl3095]

So good!

[@LunovaLabs]

Wow! How cool. Even tho it's impractical, I love how you can extinguish the candles when a piece is knocked out. B&W was the way to go. So classy

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you!

[@lostgubbins]

waiting for her to realize she needs four rooks, four knights, and four bishops............. edit: there it is

[@lisalu952]

Absolutely loved it! Bravo Mia! 😃

[@PotterytothePeople]

Yay! Thank you!

[@4422011]

"The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it hurts." What a gorgeous, inventive set!

[@PotterytothePeople]

haha thank you!

[@kjmav10135]

This is so cool! God! I love it.

[@sofiajordao9774]

This is the coolest chess board in the world ✨

[@tpbarron]

OK, I never comment but I love you 😂😂😂. This was so fun and funny. Love your channel!

[@PotterytothePeople]

aww thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ScreemBean]

I think the white and magma could've been gorgeous. still very beautiful as black and white. amazing work!

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you!

[@willwoods222]

This is wonderful. I love chess. Your vision was amazing.

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you so much!

[@jenniferclyde8911]

They came out so good!! And making that chess board looked so fun! I think I would enjoy tiling 😂 I think it could have been cool if you used the magma glaze on the crowns but they looked very very nice black and white (and most of what I do is black and white so this may be more of a message to myself 😅)

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you! I didnt even think of the magma for the crowns! 🤔 its so hard to decide when to add color or leave things simple!

[@LorinaGordon]

❤❤❤THIS!

[@TarotLadyLissa]

Incredible! I love the idea of snuffing out your opponent. Well played.

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you! Yes that was fun! :D

[@lukefournier3857]

I made the exact same mistake when I made a chess set forgetting that there were more pieces

[@PotterytothePeople]

haha at least I am not alone 🤦‍♀️

[@siiiriously3226]

it looks amazing and the idea, although impactical is really cool

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@jessemiggins803]

Brilliant, I can’t even play chess, let alone make a board and all the pieces.

[@PotterytothePeople]

haha I had to double-check where all the pieces went 😅

[@barbosberg]

Darling brilliant clay goddess❤ A snuffer.. if that’s what it’s called so you don’t burn yourself 😊❤

[@julieroberts5020]

Mia! You should have stopped the clock to make the chessboard. Loving the set though!

[@csjMH]

very cool and impressive art-piece!

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you so much! ❤️

[@taksamuekke]

The chess set turned out great! Also I was wondering, where you got your dungrees (especially the dark gray ones) somehow I am not able to find such beautiful ones 😅

[@PotterytothePeople]

These ones are from Carhartt WIP ☺️

[@taksamuekke]

@@PotterytothePeople Thank you!

[@esettenegussie]

wow!! what a beautiful set!

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you!! ❤️

[@def4dawg]

I like this set a lot! On the throwdown the mountain set just made me mad, it would be unplayable, you couldn't tell the pieces apart.

[@PotterytothePeople]

haha I had the same thought about the pieces. They specifically said the pieces should be clear which is which. That said, I think they made a good decision who to eliminate.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

You are brilliant and a little evil😂. Love your sense of humor!

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you!!

[@jordanrichardson6809]

This is so freaking cool!

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you! ❤️

[@jane.c.c]

That is gorgeous. It would be worth a lot of money I bet. Compliments, very chic..

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindenjenesse5078]

9:01 *raises hand But... Just, *Wow.*

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you! ❤️🔥

[@anibrubru]

it was like you were defusing a bomb at the last second!

[@PotterytothePeople]

haha yes it was STRESS

[@susanneklockner594]

It looks very great ❣Love it 🤩

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you so much!

[@PatchitForward]

Brilliant idea to use the candles and excellent execution. I think however that you should not have included the time to make the chess board in your 6 hours as it was not part of the assignment, then you would not have been so panicked. Also, the crowns could have either been glazed with your Flame glaze, or with gold luster. Great job

[@PotterytothePeople]

ooh I love the cold luster idea! Thank you! ❤️

[@fernandadeartesaniasdelval7950]

Hermoso!!!!!!

[@barbosberg]

Because your genius!

[@PotterytothePeople]

❤️❤️❤️

[@erinr9606]

Its like if a chess game was also a romantic candlelit dinner for two. I love it.

[@PotterytothePeople]

haha nice! 🔥

[@kimsharpzook461]

Remake the shade

[@patriciag.6395]

Love it!!

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you!!

[@idaking]

Love this!

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you! 🔥

[@MorgiMD]

Ok but this came out do cute

[@lindsay2665]

Super cool

[@carries6427]

Very cool! Or flaming hot?

[@PotterytothePeople]

haha 🔥🥰

[@aip8680]

what song is that, starting at 0:30?

[@kiddywriter]

Won’t the hole shrink after firing?

[@PotterytothePeople]

It shrunk so it was nice and tight against the candles.

[@errwb404]

I love the idea and it's cool af, but I wouldn't be enthused about all the errant wax. When I saw the thumbnail for the video I thought all the pieces were tiny oil lamps.

[@PotterytothePeople]

I thought the wax dripping looked really cool, but it will be a bit to clean up lol

[@errwb404]

@@PotterytothePeople I don't disagree, I just think it would make me not want to actually use it, like the wax would be building up as the game went on making it more difficult to play. I'm narrow-mindedly only thinking of games that last a while though, the candles could add a unique time factor; like if the games not over by the time wax hits the board whoever has the most points wins? Lol

[@ellensnell828]

you needed to make a snuffer for each player!

[@PotterytothePeople]

yess! I was thinking of a snuffer on one side and a moving stick on the other 😄

[@robot7759]

Sorry, but you made the most dangerous chess set, not just the board. Would I buy them? Heck yes! 😊 In red and green please, thank you.

[@PotterytothePeople]

🔥❤️

[@nickb8791]

lol you're adorable, love your commentary. Yeah I was thinking the same thing, flames, dangerous, but hey we're Artists, we got this 🤔🙄😂 Omg I love the chess pieces! But when I first heard you talk about chess board it brought back memories from when I made a checkers pieces board. Measurements were ok, but crooked, then it was good, long story short it was a nightmare. Next time I do one I'm definitely doing it the way I wanted to do it to begin with..........tiles and on wood. This masterpiece came out fabulous!

[@PotterytothePeople]

Haha oh no! ❤️

[@nickb8791]

@@PotterytothePeople lol yeah.

[@denisenoble4010]

your time element, you said they were given a board, you made yours in the time too. just an idea if you run out of time. give yourself a little break about the bishops, 2 or 4 whos counting lol. im writing this as i watch so now i need to watch to the end .

[@PotterytothePeople]

yess I definitely challenged myself with this one 🙃😂