Kiln Opening! Carved Mugs, New Glaze Tests and Fab Color Combos!

I love kiln openings! I always feel like a kid on Christmas morning to me no matter how many kilns I have fired. These are recorded during my live broadcast on the ClayShare facebook page. If you want to be part of fun be sure to follow me there and then you can watch live and ask me questions about glazing and firing!
I make many of my own glazes but also use commercial glazes. Here I am using Clayscapes Pottery Glazes, AMACO Glazes, Georgies Glazes and Speed Ball underglaze
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I am a US Air Force Veteran, Ceramic Artist, Founder of ClayShare.com, Illustrator, Educator, Gluten Free Baker, Chicken Mama, Crazy Cat Lady and Newbie Guitarist. My studio is nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont and it is here that I make pottery, film my videos and share my love for clay. Subscribe and follow my adventures in clay, art and Vermont life.

[@terryech9110]

I am learning so much as you chat during your kiln opening!

[@marionlyon7349]

You are a great teacher. Artists are so fortunate to have so many resources at their fingertips today. I am a retired elderly potter. I never would have stopped potting if my body hadn't thrown me a couple of curve balls about 3 years ago. Many of the glazes you showed today are some I have used in the past. Keep up your good work and sharing of enthusiasm. I know it benefits many people. Thanks.

[@murraywagnon1841]

I haven't opened a Kiln in over 30 years, but the excitement returned when I stumbled upon this video. Thank you for that.

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

So glad you found me! :)

[@BriannaClarke-gp9hd]

I would totally buy that "Misfit" mug!! I actually LOVE the imperfect ones!

[@mikaelelseth9722]

Not too thick..love it!! Unique!!

[@TariHuffaker]

what a wonderful idea to push back at winter blues. Thanks for the lesson on cones and kiln. You are so cute.

[@hkg02161954]

I love your t-shirt...love is love, I wish everyone would have the same feeling.

[@anitavargas8085]

You are soooooo my style. I'm a beginner with a life-long passion for pottery. You are great! I love all your pottery!

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Thank you very much and I am glad you found me! :)

[@lissetteros1500]

Very beautiful!

[@CoxJoxSox]

So good at presenting and such great information - Jessica you are a natural teacher :D

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Thank you Nick! :)

[@Chalking.About.Stein.]

I really enjoyed you answering questions. You did it just enough, along with questions many of us might be thinking. First time watching your show, you are top notch! Nice job!

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

The turquoise green is amazing

[@corieddings5713]

You do beautiful work I am in aww at everything you show and do

[@janeneh.3093]

Thank you so much for sharing with us❣️You are so talented, and I have loved learning all the many things you have shared❣️ Keep up the AWESOME WORK ‼️ I'm so going to look you up on Clay share and Facebook ‼️

[@eileenknapik6264]

Just got the 2 textured rolling pins I ordered. So excited! Can't wait to use them. Thank you for all you do to help us beginners

[@joanpcloutier5897]

I am new to your site. I love your kiln openings - you offer suggestions all the way through! Thank you!

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

The carved one is gorgeous - the glaze is perfect to me!

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Thanks! Carving is my favorite way to decorate my pieces. :)

[@ildikoberencsi1863]

Thank you for showing this! Beautiful peaces.

[@jenniferwood8691]

okay - I love the reason you record the walks :) To be able to see them later is so awesome :) I grew up in NY and totally know the nature need. Your work is beautiful too and you're so positive! Absolutely love it!

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Thanks Jennifer!

[@massilamany]

Nice job. Beautiful articles. Good video. Thnx for sharing Jessica P-P. Waiting for ur next video.

[@valeriecolclough8280]

i love your videos and the way you expain everything so clearly ,

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

thanks! :)

[@jonminer9891]

Thanks for explaining what you did. It makes it so interesting. Beautiful work!

[@freakyfishlady4795]

New sub here will be binge watching and following on Facebook .yes the dahlia plate was amazing . I was gifted a kiln and over 100 molds can’t wait to get started . So cute we’re the small succulent hangers.Ty for sharing your knowledge . Can’t wait to see your inspirational nature videos.And so going to check out your glazes ...

[@gopasen1658]

Love love your glazes! Thanks for sharing your notes!

[@martina6530]

oh jessica, i really really love your work (and your videos)

[@nikibell3868]

Thank you for being so generous with your information. So inspiring.

[@lizgow7009]

I enjoyed seeing everything.

[@simplydee4522]

Thank you Jessica...the format was appropriate and fun. We have our adult pants on and understand that you are providing information to those of us who are interested and you do so for free when you post these videos. Love the decals, I've used them myself. If youcreate a line of decals would you create Lilac and variations of Dandelions? Anyways, give yourself a pat on the back because you did a great job🤗

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Simply Dee thanks for you comment! I will keep lilacs and dandelions in mind when designing my underglaze transfers. 😊

[@MadWeiner]

Name drop. I attended an art class in Ojai,Ca. in 2002. The instructor told us his neighbor was Otto Heino.

[@SetGozo]

Thank you

[@Deedee-tt8pt]

Your carving is incredible, so clever. I'm hoping you have a craving video

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

Gorgeous! Loved seeing everything! ♥ Thanks!

[@gajendrabharti2060]

Great work..

[@harlantait3636]

Good information, Thanks 😊

[@Labradorite_Honu]

See, new potter here, and I've already learned, "don't rub mugs on face..." First rule I've learned!! 😊

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

:)

[@brandiewhite2550]

Your work is absolutely gorgeous!

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Thanks Brandie! :)

[@nyotauhura7412]

the mistake mugs are really pretty. i think i might like the colors the most despite not being perfect.

[@mrohmiller1098]

Fascinating!❤️

[@debzfiedler6100]

OMG -- I love little old RED trucks!!! ~Debz

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

me too! That class is going up on clayshare.com today!

[@toniesolomon]

Hi can u make a video on how u do ur sweater mugs plz and also that big long blue mug on the left

[@mayhemhavoc272]

Been watching for a bit, subbed today!

[@neelofarbutt3637]

Thanks Jessica-you are amazing , I like your stuff a lot I did subscribe your Chanel .

[@rebeccarichardson8970]

I would buy that carved blue one as is!!!!!

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Thanks!

[@kiddywriter]

Your glazing is the best👌 I know you fire to cone 5... using laguna b-mix without grog. I am in the process of purchasing my very first kiln and have learned so much from your videos. Can you tell me a little about your firing program...hold time etc? I believe this makes a difference in your glaze results. Any little tidbits of advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@scol1144]

Love love love ur work!!! Just discovered you about a month ago. Absolutely beautiful work!! 💗 Can you PLEASE do a video on how you do the mugs you show on here with all your carving and underglazing from start to finish?? Pleease? 😊 Thank you Jessica!

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

I am so glad you found me. I do have full length classes showing how I carve my mugs on tv.clayshare.com Each mug takes 2-3 hours to carve then another hour to do the hand coloring so it is quite labour intensive. Check out my classes for a more simplified version. :)

[@scol1144]

@@JessicaPutnamPhillips thanku :) I will for sure do that. Love the style of your work. So different from other pottery. 💗

[@e4hyde629]

Awesome! Love the artwork! Could the different number of pieces at the different levels (top/bottom) make a difference in the temperature? Possible the pieces "hold" heat so two pieces at the bottom=less heat vs. top layer lots of mugs=more heat. I know nothing about kilns...

[@sharonbryant2547]

Can you do a video sanding the cup using the diamond disc?

[@DebiSunset]

Now THAT is a mug 😊

[@purplemotek8]

Thanks for the share.what is the reason for firing the casserole under grog?

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Firing on grog is a great way to allow large flat bottomed items to move during firing so that they don't crack. :)

[@fr0gd0ggie]

Can you show how to load plates for bisque firing?

[@HBADGERBRAD]

I don’t know. I think I would drink from that white spot every time it appeals to my ADHD. AND A PLATE TOO!

[@Natalieleu]

This is the first video of yours I've seen, I know, where have I been. You use Laguna Clays and ameco glazes? That is what I am thinking about doing. Been trying to put my studio together after the move, slow progress. Your work is so inspiring, thank you for sharing and telling us how you achieve your results Big thumbs up to you. 👍👍👍

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

So glad you have found mead enjoyed the video! I wish you the best in putting your studio together! :)

[@cindiduvall540]

What mold do u use for the cups? Thks

[@hdemont2]

I would also like to know if you throw your mugs?

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

I make mugs that are both wheel thrown and handbuilt. It just depends on the shape I want to make and what I plan to do for surface design on them.

[@karlajohnson5113]

Jess, what color is the brown celadon with drippy overglaze on the ginkgo ? And the green?

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Karla Johnson that is amber celadon with cream on top. Both are made by clayscapespottery.com 😊

[@stefaniemontana1973]

I live in Germany and people here just don't appreciate ceramics. Nobody would pay 100 $ (85€) for a mug. 20€ is the most you can get for a wheel thrown mug here. It's really sad...

[@corieddings5713]

15:30 OMG I WANT THAT IT IS BEAUTIFUL NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT...

[@corieddings5713]

I can not believe you are another potter that does not sell their work...

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Cori Eddings I do sell my work. I sell it here in my studio and in my online shop. It’s just that when I have work available it sells out so fast that it can be hard to get one of my pieces. 😊

[@hdemont2]

Do you share the recipe for you Chun Glaze?

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

I do in my video on understanding and making glazes. :)

[@23Sinbio]

Don't throw away the mugs, send them to me! They're gorgeous in spite of the imperfections, or because of them...

[@onlyme9502]

The mistakes are unique, i lke them. Use them yourself.

[@juneyb01]

I tried to join ClayShare and it wouldn't let me.......

[@snowflakeceramics]

who made the dahlia pattern?

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Jessica Mammone the textured rolling pin I used to make the plate is from Sharon Hoppe and she sells her rolling pins on claysharemarket.com 😊

[@willemh3319]

nice kiln👍👍👍 pleasegive number and brand could not understand☹

[@willemh3319]

love burning clay🤣🤣😎

[@kristinewildeson7339]

The chun blue on the mugs at 19:35, is that your chun blue available from clayscapes or what brand is it? Thank You

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Yes, That is my Chun Blue available from Clayscapespottery.com You need to apply it thickly to get a really good blue color , if you go too thin it will be more green. :)

[@b9brutality]

Is it Clayscapes in Syracuse, NY?

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Yes, it is! You can visit their shop and get glazes there. Be sure to use the code: explore10 to save 10% off their brand of glazes!

[@ClownWhisper]

I would give anything to work with you for 2 or 3 days. I am very sick Kingdom with an autoimmune condition that ended my career in the biomedical. I had a very very satisfying career and I found myself stuck at home in the depression set in because when you're not productive it is the worst thing that can happen to a human being. So I was really good with I'm a wheel like in high school. My instructor put my pots all over the school it was really embarrassing at the time but it's bothered me my whole life that I didn't pick it up again. So I picked it up after I got sick and my health stabilized a little bit and it all came right back to me. I can make just about anything I can imagine on the wheel I have to refine some of my techniques like I'm having a little trouble with handles but they're getting pretty good now. I need to know some of the finer techniques to get perfect beautiful everything!. But I really would I would give anything I pay anything because you're one of the most imaginative people that I've seen make videos. Jon from Jon the Potter is good too but I think you're a little bit more refined. I want to learn glazes so badly. I have some chemistry background so that will help is a matter of fact I've already made you factured a bunch of my own oxides in carbonate from metal halide that had laying around from different projects I've had in the past. I developed an organic biodegradable bioplastic a couple years ago out of boredom. You're awesome and I love your videos

[@nhojcam]

ummm...Jessica --> i checked prices on your site, and they are waaaaayyyyy too low for the quality you are making.

[@toniledford328]

Jess, holy cow, I couldn't afford any of your pots! I realize that you need so much money per hour, but if you do not sell them what good does it do you? I could probably afford a quarter of the cost, and you would probably sell more of them to make up the loss of revenue. I realize it takes your time, but I would rather get my work out there and sell to more people. Just saying.

[@JessicaPutnamPhillips]

Toni Ledford I completely get what you are saying and my carved pieces are definitely more high end but I do also make pieces that are in the $20-$50 range so that I have something for everyone’s budget. 😊

[@Counselingforlife]

See your excited 😊 pretty / just going too fast for a beginner..

[@theatrekhenchela1579]

You are beautiful ♥♥♥