Mandalas on Pottery! THREE EASY AND FUN WAYS!!

[@sylviamc5090]

Once again, thank you for these great, informative videos. I appreciate your calm, gentle voice and the way you explain each technique in detail. And you make them easy to watch without the addition of loud, jarring music or non-essential dialogue to distract from the experience.

[@annruel1982]

Hi Sylvia. that is so nice of you. thanks so much for watching. We really do work hard to give you the best tutorial that we can. Have a great day.

[@denisenoble4010]

Ann, this was perfect for me. For a while now I've been drawing simple celtic designs on paper and transferring them onto bowl rims, they dont always fit, but im working on it, I just hadn't thought about the paper pattern the way you, and i did in school, or doing it using foam sheets or lino. My drawings are not to your beautiful skill but your ideas are always inspiring for me to try. Im using the time between terms of adult ed classes to draw some patterns to get in front of myself for decorating what i throw next. Paper, foam amd lino, here i come haha. Thankyou. ❤😊

[@annruel1982]

Hey Denise. The good thing about these projects are that there is no drawing involved. You just need to be able to cut paper then trace. The only drawing I did was just straight lines and dots to accentuate and connect the various shapes. Give them a go! And thanks as always for watching and supporting our videos.

[@gi10]

I am super impressed and your videos are so educational and brilliant. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with the newbies. You make it look so simple.

[@annruel1982]

Im so glad you like them Gi. Thanks for watching!!

[@claymazingartworks5682]

Thanks! ❤ for all you do. I know it's a lot of work to educate the community.

[@annruel1982]

Yeah!!! Aw...thank you so much for your generosity!!!! These videos have become almost a full time job, haha, but Jim and I really enjoy making them and getting to meet nice people like you. Cheers!

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

These are beautiful. Nice choice on the celadon glazes. Thanks! Great video! 💕

[@annruel1982]

Aww....thanks so much. Those celedons really break over the textures so I dont. have to worry about them covering over the texture. I really appreciate you watching!

[@susanvaisler3527]

You have so much patience. Your work is great. thank you for your videos

[@annruel1982]

HI Susan! That is so nice of you. We work really hard on them and appreciate you watching. Have a great day.

[@beatricetreadwell5785]

Thank you, Ann! 😃👍❤️

[@annruel1982]

Hey Beatrice! Aww... you are welcome!! I hope you give them a try.

[@easterazali9237]

The patterns turned out great ! I love the pink one a lot 💖👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@annruel1982]

Hi Easter! You are so kind. Thanks so much. I really appreciate. you watching and all your support.

[@mkm1225]

I really like the last method with the linoleum. I'm going to give that a try! Thanks!

[@annruel1982]

Hi MKM! Awesome!! Go for it. The cutting takes a little practice, but once you get the hang of it, it goes quickly. Just pencil in the lines first. Good luck!!

[@danashahraki]

Thanks for the info. Gave me a whole new set of ideas.

[@annruel1982]

Yeah!! I am so glad Dana. that is wonderful. Go for it!! Good luck

[@gwynnecordova6643]

Thank you. Love your detailed videos.

[@annruel1982]

Hi Gwynn. How nice of you. Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching. Jim and I really appreciate that.

[@linda.s.gislad]

Hi Anne. Thanks for dtill another great video. You make wonderful pottery and I enjoy watching your detailed descriptions! I love this project. I think I may try and do at least one version of these bowls/plates.

[@annruel1982]

Hi User. Thanks so much for watching. Jim and I really appreciate all your support. Im glad you like these projects. I hope you do give them a try! Happy potting.

[@linda.s.gislad]

Hi Anne, thanks.... Oh, I didn't realize my name wasn't there, I am Linda from Iceland. And I shall definitely try out one or more of your projects, thank you.🙂@@annruel1982

[@annruel1982]

@@linda.s.gislad Haha. Sorry about that Linda. I am thrilled to meet someone from Iceland!! WOW!! Hello from Florida. Sometimes people dont want anyone to know their names so they use aliases like "User" or "Someone" or "Anonymous" so I just figured you wanted to remain anonymous. I just try and go with the flow 🙂. I really appreciate you sharing your time with us. Give these projects a try!! Good luck!! Ann

[@linda.s.gislad]

🙂Thanks Anne. @@annruel1982

[@priyankajha4971]

You are so creative. Thank you for sharing with us 💕🙏

[@annruel1982]

Hi Priyan, That is s nice of you. Thanks so much!! I have to admit I have wanted to experiment with this idea for a long time, just finally found the time, haha. Give it a try.

[@joannpounders5567]

I think these are absolutely beautiful! Especially the template made with the linoleum. Looks like it takes a lot of time and patients to finish the templet, but well worth it! Thanks for sharing! And Happy Holidays! 😊

[@annruel1982]

Hi Joann. Thanks so much. I am glad you like them. Thanks for watching. cutting the template took a little time to get the hang of it, but once I got into the groove of doing the cutting actually the cutting went pretty quickly.

[@sarabates156]

Another great video.

[@annruel1982]

Yeah! Thanks so much, Sara!! Jim and I really try hard to get some fun and inspiring ideas out to you guys. We appreciate you watching.

[@tammyandkiki]

Beautiful! You are a😅so innovative with designs and details. Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@annruel1982]

Hi Tammy! Yeah! I really appreciate that!! Thanks for watching.

[@kathybrandt6060]

I love the bowls you made this time. Actually, I love all of the bowls you’ve made. I have never worked with porcelain, but I hear it’s like working with lightly sticky chewing gum. All of the work you do is so beautiful and so creative. Thank you for all of those wonderful ideas.

[@annruel1982]

Hi Kathy, haha. I never heard that chewing gum thing comparing it to porcelain. That is funny. I think it is just like any other clay. You pick the one that best fits your style and then you just need to learn how to work with it. All clays have their own personalities and way they prefer that you handle them. Thanks for watching our videos. We really appreciate it.

[@melddp]

Love them! ❤

[@annruel1982]

Hi Mel!! Yeah!! Thanks so much!! Have a great day!

[@embee7434]

HOW DID I MISS THIS ONE?! The outcomes are spectacular!

[@lzyaccurate7919]

This is very good... I enjoyed watching this...

[@annruel1982]

Hi Lzy. I am thrilled that you like it. Thanks so much. Jim and I really appreciate your support.

[@lzyaccurate7919]

@@annruel1982 Oh, Hey Hi!! Your very welcome!! I can't wait to see some more soon.

[@alphonsechanekayebone7871]

Beautiful mandala

[@annruel1982]

Hi Alphonse. Yeah! I am so glad you like them. Thanks so much for watching. Happy potting to you.

[@gwenm6582]

Wonderful Instructions!!!! Thank you. 😊

[@mommonald224]

These are so clever and beautiful! ❤

[@desertpotter1003]

Your videos are always great, thanks so much for sharing

[@micheledickey4066]

So creative. I have an old Mandela coloring book from a few years ago when that was the thing. There are so many beautiful ideas in there to use.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

That's a great idea!

[@elsagarcia4056]

Great pattern, thank you for sharing Ann

[@Kimrovane]

Love your texture ideas!

[@carolinafuchssteiner8757]

I am very thankful to you for sharing your knowledge in an easy understandable manner. Love these designs and I will try to do them

[@LittleStreetPottery]

You are welcome 😊

[@denisetritcak6800]

Thanks!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank you AGAIN for your generous support...I think you've been promoted!! Congrats!!

[@kmiklaszewski]

Absolutely love your videos. Your ideas are simple and out of the box and turn out soooo great. I have an older wheel I bought off of someone that did not come with a splash pan. Are there any splash pans out there that are universal????

[@annruel1982]

Thank you so much K. You are so swet. Thank you for watching our videos. As far as the splash pan goes, it might be a good idea to call the manufacturer of your wheel to see if they have any suggestions for you. Good luck.

[@mltest1200]

Thank you so much.

[@akif2578]

Hello Ann, I'm following your work with interest and wish to see more. Is it possible to create a design or painting on a ceramic piece that has undergone a glazing process? In other words, can a design or painting be applied to a ceramic product that has been coated with glaze? Do you have any works like this, and thank you.

[@annruel1982]

Hi Akif. Thank you so much for watching. As far as your question goes, that is a tricky one. If you werent the person who make the original piece with glaze on it, then I would not try and put glaze over a piece that is already high fired. the only time I might try doing something like that is if I made the piece of pottery and perhaps there is a place on the piece that i forgot to put glaze on. Then I might go back and glaze it and refire it. There are special techniques where people do a third firing like to apply low fired lustre accents etc, but typically I would not try and refire a piece that has already been high fired to vitrification. Happy potting to you.

[@Vanessa.1000]

Wow, wow and wow! ❤😍

[@bokie007]

Thank you Ann for your informative videos. My problem lately is that any design I have made gets totally covered by the glaze and gets lost after firing. I tried painting oxides, underglazes & glaze inside the design and then wipe out, and still whether it’s a stamp, a leaf, etc. after glazing, pouf, the design has disappeared ! Help! And thank you wholeheartedly 🌸

[@annruel1982]

Hi Bokie. I hear you. What you need is a glaze that breaks over the texture so that when it is fired, it is much lighter over the highlighted areas and then darker where it pools in the crevices. My favorites and the ones I used on these pieces are the Amaco Celedon glazes which all break over the textures. Give them a try or look for recipes to make yourself that break over the texture....then test, test, test. Good luck!

[@francescafaull1253]

very cool

[@jeanward4647]

Hi Ann: I made a linoleum cut from my madela but I do not know what to use to cut off the excess linoleum. What did you use. I started with an xacto knive but that is not enough to be exact. Please provide me (and possibly mention such a tool in future videos) so I know what I can use to cut the remaining linoleum (which is about one half inch ) beyond my circle pattern. Thank you for this information!! Also, thank you for all your wonderful videos and templates!! I watch your videos a good part of the week. Please keep making them! They give me great ideas to pursue!!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

I just used the linoleum cutter that came with the linoleum kit, then an exacto (with a VERY sharp, new blade), and scissors to cut the larger chunks away. Goode luck!

[@bleueyes28]

I've always had a desire to create my own mandalas for pottery, and this vid has truly inspired me to do so. Thank you! I'm wondering why you are very purposeful while carefully rolling the pin from the middle, is that to prevent the template from moving? Thanks again for your instructional vids and helping to inspire many, especially me as a hand builder only.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

yes, trying to avoid the template from moving. Thanks!

[@vanajavuppala1981]

Wow❤❤

[@eildonn]

Did you glaze over the celadons with clear? How many layers?

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Usually not, check out my painting 101 vid to see how I glaze around my drawings.

[@maestasify]

It would be nice if it was a real and simple mandala. They have spiritual significance. Always cut away and not towards your torso. I cut myself bad doing it the wrong way.

[@annruel1982]

Thanks Mae, for the scissors tip. Great tip. The good thing about these mandalas is that you can make them as simple as you want. They dont have to be complicated to look awesome! Go for it!