Kiln Opening!

[@auroraskies8827]

Fantastic! I would love to see a sea horse tutorial - but I'll watch any tutorial you make - I always learn so much! Thank you for your generous sharing!

[@Arianna-sl2hv]

Wowww!!! Everything is AMAZING 🙏🏻🌅✨✨✨✨✨

[@ms.m2054]

Those bowls are gorgeous. I love the Sea Horses and I love, love, LOVE the Scandinavian Trees!!!

[@conniemezzo9370]

I love the Seahorse! Yes PLEEEASE for a tutorial 👍. Your blue bowls are crazy good!

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Thank you!

[@andreamcveety8193]

You never disappoint us. Amazing kiln opening!!!!

[@jamiethompson4289]

You are a amazing teacher! My husband was stationed in Layton, Utah for 11 years. I love hearing the stories of the snow and mountains

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Thank you!

[@user-mp6tg7wb2d]

Everything is beautiful.

[@kasprrrdelaney6091]

Just came across your video's yesterday. I've been binge watching! LOL I had to check the time on the length... you know the "under 10" type of rule KZbin has... I was trilled to see the video "full length". Your style makes me feel like I'm right in the room with you. If you could see me, my heads nodding, I'm leaning into see better, and it feels like we're friends. What amazing skills you have! Oh... I even took notes and screen shots. LOL Thank you.

[@tonivergara5725]

I'm sure you can save the Beautiful Fishy!! 🐟

[@Avocadito]

I enjoy your videos a lot! Thank you

[@penni6432]

That broken fish along with a bunch of other broken pieces would make a cute concrete bench seat. ;) And I love the drip on the mushroom. Imperfections are perfections in my home.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Same here! And that's a great idea.

[@SuesOriginals]

I love the way the Montana Leather plates and mug came out. After seeing your tutorial I went to the site and ordered a set. Can’t wait for it to arrive. I also have plans to make some Koi fish for my garden totem. There were Koi, Red Eared Snappers (turtles), Ducks and Geese in the pond near my studio that got filled in. I want to make something to honor them. People were so upset that the pond was filled in but it needed it. Long story. Thanks for the wonderful tutorials. I’ve been having fun with some of the pieces.

[@pammartin7160]

I always look forward to your kiln openings, and I think this was my favorite! First, the seahorse 😍, but as you went deeper into the kiln I fell in love with the vases, bakeware and the gnomes! Thank you for sharing your art.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Ahh, thank you.

[@april5666]

Yes, yes and YES - so much variety and beauty. And I love listening to your enthusiasm for your art. Really breathtaking stuff. That oblong bowl is fantastic. I really appreciate the excellent pictures you do at the end. Absolutely adore the whimsy of the spotted-gnome hats. You are a generous and deep soul who flourishes in colour.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

@april5666 Wow! That was an awesome commitment. Thank you so much. I'll be reading your comment too the family, lol.

[@nimiamiller5578]

Love your skill and mind set. I love watching your videos!

[@conniemezzo9370]

And HELLO FROM NEW YORK STATE!

[@nimiamiller5578]

Love your shirt.❤

[@cherylbowman5036]

I’m so impressed with how prolific you are, and they all turn out beautiful! Glad you’re feeling better. Thanks for being you💕

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Ahh, thank you. I'm really my best self covered in clay. Wish it hadn't taken me so long to figure it out. 😀

[@bjfgallery8375]

New to pottery and have learned a lot from your videos...i vote YES to a seahorse video!

[@carolynpollack1083]

Hi. Another great kiln unloading. I LOVE the seahorses. Please do a video on them. Love the bowls. I'd have the fish, even broken like it is, it's beautiful. Couldn't hear the pinging from the bowls. The extruded vases are cool. I like everything as usual. The last elements are being fitted in my kiln today, along with the thermocouple and 3 × capacitors. It will be like a new kiln. It's doing an empty fire atm, then I can start to bisque 😊 The fish in your last video, I couldn't comment on, said live chats only, so can I say that I loved them as well. Sorry for rambling. Glad your migraine is slowly going away, and you're getting back to your normal routine 🙂

[@denisenoble4010]

The blue bowls are stunning

[@roadmap5351]

Yes please on the seahorse!

[@dianemodel5824]

Hello from Sun City Arizona

[@pottersjournal]

Wow, you too, they look good. I've rebuilt inventory as well. Nice autumnal glaze rainbow on the little pumpkin plates.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Thank you!!

[@candystamping4552]

That Sharon Hoppe mug is gorgeous! Love it, and the slip trailing! 😊

[@carolynreal7657]

Love the blue & white plate that matchbooks over the center axis.

[@lesleyplage-rohrman5945]

Stunning!

[@3_Cats_Pottery]

Love the seahorse! Would love a tutorial :D

[@bmora5610]

Hello from Wrightwood CA

[@WhiteStoneCottagePottery]

Great kiln opening! Would love a seahorse tutorial. I’ve never been into hand building but you are inspiring me!😊

[@hobblecreekpottery]

When I started it was all about the wheel. I've developed a love for handbuilding as it allows you more freedom. My favorite things to make are combining handbuilding with wheel- thrown pieces. Give it a try, you'll probably surprise yourself. I certainly have.

[@ejshipley-sb9mz]

Oooooo definitely wanna see how you made the sea horse! Sad about the fishy 😢

[@lynnhill3724]

I want a dozen of the snowflake ornaments!

[@joannpounders5567]

Great kiln opening!! So much good stuff!! I really like the capri blue on your poticnica dish. Gives it a rustic old-fashioned look. The broken fish is beautiful!! You gotta try to fix or use it somehow! Have you heard of kintsugi? That might be a good fix if you're concerned about seeing a glue line. Like the idea of just using the head portion popping up from behind tub. Your Clayscapes glazed pieces are stunning! 😀Good luck at your craft show! +

[@hobblecreekpottery]

A viewer commented that I could use the broken fish on a corner. Brilliant! That's what I'm going to do. Thank you!

[@RoosterPootPottery]

Hello from Arkansa

[@LisaSimon-zq8tk]

Would love to see how you make the seahorse! Gorgeous

[@SoulHavenPottery-gt2gf]

wow you are a machine with the amount of pottery you get made! I struggle to get a kiln load in a few weeks 😂 I guess you have students and other peoples pottery though, but I love i! I AM WITH YOU ON THE PRICE OF GLAZES! and I love Spectrum too, just loving the Autumn purple and Sangria and Kimchi! I have a kiln load coming up where I just painted on glaze as well, just wanting to PAINT! random colors not just bands lol. Fun kiln opening :)

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Thank you! I'm lucky that pottery is my "job" and my studio is in the backyard. I play everyday, not because I have to but because I get to. I love what I do. I dream of pottery. And since I've been at it over 20 years, I'm a fast thrower. When I'm on my game, I can produce. Now I need to sell it all, lol.

[@SoulHavenPottery-gt2gf]

@@hobblecreekpottery I would love to make it my main business! I’ll figure it out some day ! Thanks for the inspiration💕

[@rokoroo]

I'm really bummed about your fish, it was so pretty! I also love your curvy vases. Given your stilt woes, maybe you chould do a short tutorial on making your own stilts? That mug is a keeper for sure💕I will have to go look for that tutorial now. I agree with your husband about the bandaids, but just go full on first aid kit! Hope your finger is ok, and that your headache left you alone.

[@Mariede425]

Seahorses YES YES YES PLEASE!!!

[@patspotpage]

Hi Tiff! I'm glad you're headache is better, and hope it goes away entirely really soon! Great stuff in this load! Too bad about the big fish, but maybe it can be mounted on a backer and saved. It is beautiful. I feel about pinks the way you feel about orange. Too many pinks remind me of Pepto Bismol! But I love the little pumpkin trinket dishes, in all the colors. I tend to mix my own glazes, but I've been eyeballing some of the Clayscapes glazes. Buying them in powder is not too expensive, and easier than all that weighing and measuring. Stay well, my friend, and good luck at the market!

[@hobblecreekpottery]

I mix a lot of my own glazes, and always end up with too much of one raw material or too less. I love the convenience of buying dry glazes. Gives me less materials to store also.

[@skyvonsch]

Yes! Sea horse tutorial. Please.

[@MsSandrca]

Oh that seahorse ❤❤❤❤ please make tutorial 😍❤️🙏

[@kellizimmerman4900]

Where do I start the Seahorse 💗 my bathroom is in need…. Flower plates gorgeous, pumpkins and ornaments 💗💗💗💗 Everything is so pretty Take care and rest up

[@matthewpease1308]

Beautiful pieces!!! Is the Spectrum glazes food and dinnerware safe? I'd love it invest in some. . Yes please for a tutorial on Silk screen!!!! . Also, my daughter had a marvelous idea for the pieces that don't work out... donate to a Smash Room! I love that idea. Maybe one day I'll go and smash dishes and find mine in the selection to break! That would be fun.

[@angieaguilera3941]

Yes, please a tutorial for silk screen

[@SoulHavenPottery-gt2gf]

Glue the fish! It's beautiful!

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Lol! I just might glue it. If I hang out high on the bathroom wall, you might not see the crack.

[@tegannottelling]

Really love the scandi trees especially with that really nice blue on the back not sure what you called it but really lovely. I think I might have to change up my tree colours this year (Has been gold and red now for years) although I might do some luster firings

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Thank you! It's the moody blue stroke and coat. One of my favs.

[@sarahphillips507]

Beautiful work Tiffany, as always! I would like to see a video of the seahorses, thank you. Where do you buy your easels?

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Thank you! There's a place here in Utah called Iron Works. I've picked up many from them over the years.

[@seahorseceramics]

Very interested in seahorse demo

[@kathyhuse9021]

love watching your kiln opening and your positiveness. how do you figure charging for your art?

[@hobblecreekpottery]

That's a tough question. It's the hardest part of the process. The time that goes into a piece and the materials are where I start. If I love a piece I might price it higher so it doesn't sell. It sometimes surprises me when it does. Also, I believe in valuing your work and let the price reflect it. If you value it, others will too.

[@RoxyanneYoung]

You mentioned a tutorial for the mug with the Sharon Hoppe design. Is there a link? I’m missing it in the video library. I’ll go look again.

[@kathymikulin9006]

Make the cracked fish into a corner soap holder or toothbrush holder.

[@deannespuhl3948]

I watch a potter in Australia and she uses a rolling pin on pieces that stick. She gently taps on the pieces that stick together and they release.

[@Brenda-i7f5q]

When did you get the pumpkin pattern or mold or stamp? Whatever it is. Love it.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

It's a placemat that was gifted to me. Then I cut them out with a cookie cutter.

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

I stopped mid-video & went to the Blick website and ordered a ton of spectrum glazes to try. Thank you for the test tiles & heads up, their prices are so much better than the competition! Love the multi glaze wave plates ❤ Your broken fish is GORGEOUS! glue him together & put him right on your grandkids bathroom wall! 😍 Is that one of Sharon’s textures? I’ve never checked her things out. What thickness of wire do you use for the ornaments? I like the clear over the ornaments more than the pearl. Snow bunny here too! Grew up in Minnesota. ❄️☃️🌨️⛄️❄️ The shape of that teacup is so stinkin cute! Did you do a video on those? Hope you’re headache free by now! 🤗

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Thank you! Spectrum is sooo much more affordable. They do run more than other glazes, especially layered. The teacup is one of Clayshares' designs, and i believe she has a video on it. I'm not sure if it's a free video, though. Super easy as it's a cup with a round cookie cutter skirt. Though I took it up a notch with a fancy handle. One of the comments suggested that I hang the broken fish on an inside corner. Brilliant! So that's what I'm going to do. 😀

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

@@hobblecreekpottery I’m a ClayShare member & will look for that video, thanks! Corner fish - Love it! Can I ask what texture you used for that beautiful piece you mentioned you got from Sharon Hoppe? Side note: I re-read that first message I sent and realize how big of a hodge podge of questions and comments it was! Sorry about that…I was typing as you were talking because it feels like we’re having a conversation. 🤣

[@ginnymaurer2580]

I know I’m a year behind on your videos, and I love your videos, but have you tried Laguna #65 instead of porcelain. It is very white! Almost shockingly white! I’m using for angels, snowflakes & ornaments. It’s got a different feel than the b-mix/ speckled b-mix. I got used to it though😊

[@hobblecreekpottery]

@@ginnymaurer2580 I haven't, but now I must!

[@carollemus6887]

If you cut vinyl screen and wall plaster you can fix it.

[@reallydarlings-se2xf]

Too bad about your lovely big fish. Still beautiful!

[@jamiethompson4289]

Do you have a link for jewelry trees (ornament holder)?

[@angelabonavida5972]

Love your videos! Can you tell me what gauge is your wire?

[@hobblecreekpottery]

I'm don't remember the gauge for the wire that came with the jewelry tree, I'm sorry. Are for the ornaments, I'll grab you the link.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B081SFJ66D?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[@angelabonavida5972]

Thank you!!!!

[@angieaguilera3941]

Could you tell us where to get the rods used for the ornaments?

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Those came with my jewelry tree. But contact your clay or ceramic store and they'd know what you need.

[@rondacorkhill1654]

He puts them flat on the shelf. But he uses advancer shelves.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

I ran out of my Advancer shelves. I need to buy more. They are awesome!

[@dianemodel5824]

What did you use for the pumpkin dishes? Do you have a mold?

[@hobblecreekpottery]

It was a placemat with pumpkins, and I cit them out with a pumpkin cookie cutter. The placemat was gifted to me, so I don't know where they got it. Worked awesome.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

It's a placemat that was gifted to me. So I don't know where to direct you. Then I cut out the pumpkins with a cookie cutter.

[@maggie5736]

I have a question. Have you ever made a mold of one of your creations?

[@hobblecreekpottery]

I haven't yet. Someday. So many things you can do with clay.

[@bmora5610]

Question 🤚 what are the rods that hold the ornaments or beads?

[@hobblecreekpottery]

They are a high fire rod and came in the jewelry stand. So I don't know their name. But ask your clay supplier, he'd know.

[@bmora5610]

Thank you for all you wonderful designs. I truly appreciate your artistic skills and imagination. 💞

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

Look for "Kemper Bead Bar High Temp Wires." Kemper is the brand name. Make sure you get a heavy enough gauge wire that will support the weight you intend to put on it. The wire is sometimes referred to as Nichrome Hi-temp wire.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

@BrokenArrowPottery Love, love that there are.potters here willing to help. Thank you!

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

@@hobblecreekpottery No problem; I know what it's like having a headache for days & days. My next door neighbor stalks, harasses & targets me continuously with his weaponized concert-sized acoustic sound equipment 24/7. Some days it is impossible to stand up let alone concentrate! I figure that must be how you feel first with the migraine & now with a relentless 'regular' headache added to the stress of preparing for a show. I know you will get through it. Hopefully without the headache so you can be "super sales woman!"❤Be strong! jw

[@lisayates4230]

How do you make your seahorses?

[@hobblecreekpottery]

I just uploaded the video on Saturday on how I made them. 😀

[@prairietn1]

Work harden the wire on your stilts and they will be good as new. Same for the wire your firing the ornaments on I put my wire strip in a rock tumbler with some steel shot.

[@micheledickey4066]

What a fantastic idea “employing” your hubby to glaze!! I will have to give that a go. If of course I can keep him awake long enough. He hits his chair and falls asleep so quickly. Great to know about spectrum glazes being so much less!! If you still want to use Mayco the absolute best prices I have found by several dollars a bottle is Bisque Imports! They have Mayco stoneware and stroke n coat glazes for so much less!!! The broken fish could be going around the corner of a wall! One half on one side and the other on the other side. I can’t bare to have you throw it away! Do you ever use powdered kiln wash under your flat pieces? Loooving the extruded pieces!! I got a 6” extruder last winter and had to wait until spring to hang it and still haven’t used it becasue now it’s soo hot in the garage! I can’t wait to get out there and make a bunch of pieces. There aren’t very many videos of how to extrude or add texture etc! I’d love to see how you apply your textures!! I’ve found that my kiln stilts fail every time when I get even a little over cone 6. They aren’t made for that high of a temp.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

That's a brilliant idea!!! Thank you. I have used kiln wash or sand for flat pieces. Basically it comes down to how tired I am when I get that kiln loaded, lol. As for employing the hubby, a few tips that work with my husband. He also falls asleep easily and early. Take a Saturday or Sunday and start early, have snacks, caffeine drinks, and let him marathon Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, etc. Sometimes it's not worth the work he brings, lol.

[@micheledickey4066]

HAHAHA. I can totally understand that! Lol I glaze in the basement so I’d have to know ahead of time what I’m going to glaze things with. I very rarely know what I’m going to do when I glaze.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

@micheledickey4066 same here! That's the hardest part.

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

Great fix on the re-fired bowl with glaze crawl. Everything is so pretty! The fish! You worked on that one! Hope you have huge success at your upcoming show! Sorry 'bout your lingering headache. Have talked to a lot of people who are complaining of headaches lately. Is it a rip in the firmament or something astrologically weird going on? Two full moons in one month? Hmmm... I don't know... but I hope it vanishes! Poof! jw

[@hobblecreekpottery]

That's right! 2 moons. Hmm, could be why.

[@roadmap5351]

I have a question about terra red clay... have you ever fired it at cone 6? I fire at a local guild and they only fire at cone 6

[@hobblecreekpottery]

I fire it at cone 6 all the time. In fact, I have Terra red in the kiln right now that I'll post Tuesday or Wednesday. It does great.

[@roadmap5351]

@hobblecreekpottery2921 thanks! I was told it bloated at cone 6. Can't wait to see what you made. Love your posts!

[@hobblecreekpottery]

@@roadmap5351 Interesting. I've heard that about the black clays, but I've had no issues with Terra red. It's quickly becoming one of my favorite clays.

[@maryglancy9024]

What is a bunce don't know how it is spelt looked on Jeff's journal still didn't understand what it is thanks for vidios

[@jhenniceamorrow5936]

Place the fish turning the corner on the bathroom wall. It will appear quite purposeful.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Another viewer suggested the same thing. You guys are brilliant!

[@shelleydoxtdator753]

Is “swipe” meaning a paint brush? Or a bulb?

[@shelleydoxtdator753]

Is Clayscapes a dipping glaze?

[@hobblecreekpottery]

@shelleydoxtdator753 Yes, swipe with a brush, and Clayscapes are dipping glazes, though I brush a lot of them, and you only need one coat with a dipping glaze. Saves so much time.

[@jackiemorrison2661]

Love the extruded curved vases.. can you do a video on them.. not sure about extruder

[@carolynpearce4829]

Can you kintsugi 5he fish?

[@hobblecreekpottery]

I could but someone suggested I hang it in a corner. So that's what I'll do. 😀

[@margaretfrew6661]

With fish that has broken in two, I think that the cookies that you put under it was not long enough. I find that when I have made long dishes I make sure that I just have one long cookie. Then it supports all of the fish. But I love your tutorials and kiln openings. As I fire to cone 9, I dip all of my pots. I do not know of any brush on glazes here that will reach cone 9. I some instants I wish that there were. But then glazes that you make up yourself are a lot cheaper. I am in a community studio so I cannot make any of the decisions.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Good tip. Thank you. I've heard that Mayco's will go to cone 10. They are good for cone 5 to cone 10. I plan to give it a go. Bought some cone 10 clay weeks ago. Sad that you don't get to make decisions.

[@ddtuss2585]

So sad about the broken fish. Your glaze was perfection too. Looks to my rookie eye that it stuck then shrunk. Maybe stands instead of cookies would work better. Poor fishy

[@sharonbryant5811]

Glue the fish together

[@carolynpearce4829]

Oops. “the”