MAKING POTTERY FROM WILD CLAY | From harvest to pit firing 🏺

[@WristwatchMedic1953]

The ancient native Americans around my area in Appalachia used ground up river mussels shells for tempering pots. I have found many pieces of them . Probably 500 to 1000 years old. You can see the shell bits in them. Great video. Thank you

[@keelymeagan337]

While earth plastering strawbale and adobe homes with clay right out of the earth, I learned from native women to let water do all the work of breaking down the clay. We would build pits with 4 straw bales, throw in a tarp, add raw clay (and sometimes sand and chopped straw), add water, and let it soak overnight so it was all broken down and mixed easily (with our feet) the next morning. Wonderful wonderful work.

[@debraanneclark2188]

What a satisfying feeling it must be to gather all the materials and process the clay then throw pieces before firing them in a fire pit. Loved the designs they had a very ancient Roman or Greek style.

[@Linneaandakela]

It was incredibly satisfying :) Thank you for joining me!

[@marionchase-kleeves8311]

We have pink ,tan and Tera Cota in our creek on farm. There is clay all around Maryland from off white to deep purple. Lots of brick homes over 200 years old! Trying to make tiles

[@jernone3849]

all clay is wild what are you talking about. earth i got this from the earth are you a Rtartd

[@Cthomas5678]

I’ve often wondered about this. When I was a kid, I’m 63 now but my brother and I would Be outside all day every day and we had a creek we played in and I discovered blue clay!! I’d make little pots out of it and set it in the sun in a piece of wood. I always pretended to be an Indian or a pioneer. And I was obsessed with Indian mounds and I still have never seen one 😢 maybe I will one day yet!!

[@joysmith1213]

Gosh, I had to see if your comment was, in fact, actually my comment, haha! We sound like the same kid.

[@tanyanosek1938]

If you are ever able to visit beautiful Madison, WI you can find many mounds in this city. We have a rich Native history as this land around our lakes was a special area for the Native Ho-Chunk tribes. You encounter effigy mounds on walks around the UW Madison campus and Arboretum.

[@ngatoa1018]

so cool ☺

[@bethcorwin9394]

Linnea, I believe the black clay is known as Kentucky Ball clay. When I was in graduate school in Fort Collin I experimented with it straight (as is)from the bag, it was the most plastic clay I had ever felt and I loved it! It is usually mixed with other clays but I wanted it just as it was . My professor said that it would crack upon cooling but it never did. I threw the most beautiful bowls of my life with that clay-and you have it in your back yard! Enjoy! Beth

[@janellroehr4142]

Did I miss the black clay pots after the firing ?

[@sash.kaloshin]

It's been over 10 years since I last worked on a pottery wheel in university and was obsessed with clay and crafting. This month, I finally took the plunge and gathered blue clay from a secret spot, which is now drying in my backyard. I’m also looking for the right sand, visiting various beaches. I could go on and on about how I’ve spent the last 10 years thinking about trying pit firing, just like our ancestors did. I've watched tons of different material on the topic, and now that I’m so close to actually doing it, I found your video. Tears came to my eyes as I watched the firing process with others, waiting for the result, and realizing how much work and heart went into it! I think if we were asked what we would do if we were financially independent, we would spend our days with clay from dusk till dawn! Thank you for the inspiration, motivation, and a little bit of guidance. 🥰

[@barbarabrookens7525]

Maybe you could start selling some of your creations to your subscribers, I loved the cup you made for yourself.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you! I will be doing a pottery sale at the end of this year :)

[@sunshinedeb]

@@Linneaandakela glad to hear that you’re going to be selling your stuff at the end of the year. I was wondering about that, love your work love your channel one of these days you will have 1 million subscribers no doubt…🐾✌🏻💕

[@renatebondar8515]

Thank you so much for teaching us along the way! I learned so much! It’s so interesting how they all turned out in the end!

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

Great idea!! 👍🏻❤️

[@SusanHendler]

I agree.

[@steveshooter9010]

Almost 40 years since I threw a pot...miss it. This channel has good energy!

[@Linneaandakela]

Aw how special you used to do the same. I hope you can enjoy it through me! :)

[@DavidLindes]

@@Linneaandakela well, as someone in a similar position, I enjoyed it through you. Thank you for sharing your journey. :)

[@gretchenrecuperoschmelzer3043]

Well done, Linnea! Your curiosity , research, and patience certainly paid off! Do much fun watching this process.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thanks so much! It was so fun :)

[@joeythenomad]

Gathering your materials from the land is a legit strategy, nice plays with local resources.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you, it has been so fun!

[@Thatsinteresting363]

This was so fascinating! I’m not a potter nor an artist but I’m a huge history buff! This was like watching how things were done thousands of years ago by many cultures. I often think that people with these sorts of skills will be the ones who could survive the apocalypse… the rest of us have no survival skills whatsoever. PS the pots are simply beautiful ❤

[@JudithByerly-io3br]

Oh Linnea, I love, love your clay pottery. Please don’t grind up that beautiful pot - she’s perfectly imperfect! Wrap some leather or natural fabric around her neck - a scarf if you will!! 😂❤️ I just love them all but she’s my fav! We’re all broken pots - still useful with love. Love & Blessings til next time. ❤️🙏🏻😘 PS - YOU are amazing - the projects you figure out are incredible! Keep going! I’m learning so much - at 75 that’s a really good thing!

[@tendertrapproductions]

It's amazing to see young people being self-sufficient. Media's stereotypes are crushed.

[@jdgran2439]

This video just randomly popped up on my feed. Thought I'd give it a shot and couldn't stop watching. It's very well done and you give concise information for the viewer to follow. Really enjoying this and looking forward to watching more of your videos. thanks for making this!

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much! And welcome around!

[@louisegogel7973]

Ditto same for me.

[@wuznotbornyesterda]

Yes, I got it random suggestion also, but I'm thrilled to see it! We have been building a house/new homestead for the past 3 years and have just now moved in, albeit in chaos! This land is horrid for trying to grow anything and must all be amended to do so, but when slogging in the yellow clay putting in water lines I made mental note of the stickiness and how deep it went. I don't have a wheel yet, but I had the method thought out and it was like what you did, except I was planning on covering my pit over. Do you have any ideas on rigging a wheel from something?

[@juliaconway5866]

I couldn't stop watching either - I believe it's the combination of her smarts and filling us in on the science, and her infectious positive vibe. She's a very well-rounded and comfortable-in-her-skin type of person.

[@TECHSAVI_1]

My grandma used to store drinking water in a masiv clay pot And no matter how hot the day is, the water inside the pot is always refreshing and chill and has this clayish fragrance to it I miss that so much

[@Linneaandakela]

That's so smart!

[@yanting-leahli9075]

that's beautiful!

[@xlionyx]

Maybe you can remember or learn to make it, and use her method some (garden or camping summer-) day again and pass her wisdom to younger generations. ☺️🙏💖✨ P.s. but telling here is also great, nice to hear and maybe somebody can, is inspired to try this.

[@amberandrews6692]

It's because the clay was porous, so water would slowly bead out and the condensation would keep it cool. People use this method to make self-watering gardens. They would bury the pots with water and they would keep the soil damp.

[@ngatoa1018]

wow very cool ☺

[@kathryncowles5944]

Please don't crush the "broken" pot! Put a cute hanging flower plant in it. Even if it's a fake flower or succulent, it would hang perfectly out of the notch at the top. I absolutely love all of your videos ❤ Keep doing what you're doing ❤

[@allenpost3616]

That type of natural unglazed pottery is ideal for potted plants. The only thing missing is some drainage holes.

[@TomoyoTatar]

You can crush it and add it back into grog

[@Hippiechick11]

When I took an archeology class, we found broken pottery was used in making new pots. Crushed and mixed in. In the are I was in, they also used crushed clam shells. I currently have tons of clay where I live in under the top soil. I've always wanted to find a way to try to make something. So thank you!

[@Hastypearl]

Wrap some jute or wire or leather around the broken top. We are all failed but still beautiful. You’ve learned an incredible amount fast. Never say failed…🌻Laura

[@willaharlatt4862]

oh my what gorgeous little bits of the earth herself............love them

[@Linneaandakela]

thank you, so special!

[@katherinecamp16]

I was in pottery class in high school, and we fired some of our pieces in a barrel. We threw colored newspapers and steel wool in to color our pottery, and they turned out so cool!

[@Linneaandakela]

That's awesome! Love it.

[@TheresaLawrence-wx4mq]

😊I keep trying to figure out where you are by the shape of the mountains but I can't 😢 So what part of Colorado are you in ? ❤

[@eyesofthecervino3366]

That's such a good idea! I even have a couple of barrels I can try using. Any advice you could give me?

[@pj-light-glass]

I remember the grey clay at the banks of the various rivers in British Columbia. Maybe there is clay at some river banks around your neck of the woods. 😁. This was fun to watch the process! Thanks for having us along! 😊

[@brendawilliams7836]

The pot with the handles could still be used as a flower vase even with a crack. Great job!

[@GizmoDeVoe]

The fact that you got that many successes with wild clay, wild temper, and pit firing is such an achievement! This is great. I'm glad you got this done and this was a great video to watch from start to finish. Cheers!

[@leewillis2908]

That “failed” broken pot would look lovely with dried or fresh flowers in it! Adds character.

[@DanielleRootes]

It was the throwing the clay out of frustration for me- after all that work processing it, keeping it real!! hahaha. What a cool process. It makes me want to look for fun mud where i live. Also my beans are beaning! 🌱🫛 yay!

[@jeremiahgardner3027]

It is so much fun watching you work with wild clay. I'm learning so much from your video. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@Linneaandakela]

I'm so glad!

[@131dyana]

I made an elephant out of wire coat hanger and clay my Dad loved that creation. Loved watching you. thanks for sharing.

[@Linneaandakela]

So cool!

[@RicoSuave007-z5i]

Thrilled to find your channel and see you making clay and throwing pots much like I used to do. I'm 74 today living in southern Mexico, and wishing I could still be doing what you do!

[@Linneaandakela]

Aw hi and welcome! I'm so glad you're joining us. :)

[@tsw33068]

I have always wanted to learn pottery, but always wanted to learn and create from the clay that's on my property.. there is no one around me to teach me. So I will have to live thru you!😊

[@Linneaandakela]

That's so amazing you have clay on your property! How fun! I Hope you can pick it up soon. :)

[@steel12city17cowgirl]

Dear Linnea…. You are the most Amazingly Beautiful Creative young Lady that I’ve had the pleasure of watching you learn and blossom!! I’m a 61 year old woman, I live on Utah soil, I was a gypsy also and you have the Best Neighbors!!! So I really resonate with your spirit! Keep doing you, gurl and you will be so good within your journey and adventures! Stay Safe and Be Well!! ✨💖✨💖✨💖✨

[@Lady-Antoinette]

I started reading this and thought I’d written it. We’re the same age too. 😊

[@madiha_tanveer273]

Absolute adventure this was! Handmade stuff will always be more precious than some million dollar item. You will always remember the thrill that came with finally succeeding with something.

[@Linneaandakela]

Completely agree!

[@Laurie-hn4ng]

That’s so exciting that you can do the whole process from start to finish off your land! They came out so pretty too!

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you! I had the best time :)

[@WildWeRoam]

this was such a beautiful and inspiring video!! thank you and can't wait to try harvesting some clay from our land :) xx dana

[@Linneaandakela]

Aw I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@happycendy]

As a Swiftie to me your snake cup is the Reputation mug 😂😂 and I love how your showing us the process of making clay, very interesting ❤

[@Linneaandakela]

Ahhh I LOVE that!! haha Thanks you!

[@offairhead]

You’re an incredible artist! I crochet and write poetry with excellence, I’m a decent loom-knitter and loom-weaver. I can sloppily navigate sewing, polymer clay and leather working. I can’t wait to learn pottery but I am too broke to take on anymore hobbies, I can’t even afford the ones I’ve got. Lol. You’ve done this in such a way that I feel like with enough knowledge I could do it in an affordable way

[@SteveSearches]

Personally I find the cracks and imperfections add a particular beauty. You've really outdone yourself here! LOVE!

[@BobBohner4851]

Correct. The cracked pieces will sell as art pieces

[@Linneaandakela]

That's a great perspective - thank you!

[@rebekahbarragan67]

I have never seen your videos but I have never been so inspired by your beautiful life 😊 I'm loving your vibes.

[@Linneaandakela]

Aw I'm so glad you've stumbled upon us. Welcome and I hope you enjoy! :)

[@lisamillard1272]

You never cease to amaze miss Linnea, all pieces were absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤ keep it up you will have enough for a little pottery/ coffee shop.. much love to all.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thanks so much :) I really appreciate it. Sending love right back!

[@mle396]

I've paused the video in order to charge my ear piece, so I thought I'd read some comments, they All make me excited to watch more. I have looked up videos for harvesting wild clay and "how to pit fire" in the past but have not yet gone through the process. I live in Central, North East Oklahoma and many years ago hand dug a garden with my husband, that's when I found the treasure our land holds. It's Red Clay heavier in certain areas. Our front porch faces Brush Creek and I'm positive we have an abundance of raw wild clay. About 20 years ago I told my husband i had always wanted to try pottery and sculpture. He said " so educate yourself ", I did, a little. I found oven baked clay, and air dry clay & set off to sculpting, and found my hands to be blessed with wonderful skill given by the grace of God himself, blessed be his name. However a potters wheel hasn't presented itself to me yet. All in good time and I can expect to have one to use, but first I must watch the rest of your video and subscribe to follow your progress. Thank you sweet lady for your presence in sharing. God bless all of your ventures.

[@janetkoball44]

What a successful endeavor! I love the one that broke the best. It has such character . I would just keep it to see it's message to you. They are all very nice and would decorate your future home beautifully. It's so nice that you had your company to visit . See you next time from Central Oklahoma.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you! Yes I think I will keep it, I love it too, regardless of the imperfections :)

[@BobBohner4851]

Cracked ones will be appreciated, loved and sell as art pieces

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@BobBohner4851yes! Hello 🤗 from Poland and my rural life channel😊

[@millierader2517]

I did learn from you. I have a footwheel and have thrown pots in the distant past, but I have no kiln. Now I realize I don't need a kiln.😊

[@withanopenheart]

It was like you were on an archaeological dig when you were unearthing them after the fire! Super fun process you exposed us to thank you!

[@jenw1116]

You are so beautiful when you work. You're so pretty anyways, but your soul absolutely shone while you threw those pots on the wheel. This video makes me feel complete admiration for your patience and commitment to learning something new and also just trying it out to see how it goes. Even your disappointment is gracious! I'm so glad I get to watch your art, in more ways than one. Thank you for being an amazing human and sharing yourself with us online ❤

[@eileen8433]

Linnea, you are an artist⭐️

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you :)

[@wandacraig8286]

Well to say I'm impressed is an understatement! I worked with clay one time in art class in junior high but didn't have the talent you have in just your little finger! I'm going to echo what another viewer said, you could sell your creations to your viewers. Yet another source of income. To harvest your own clay and create the pots and then fire them in this way, is just beautiful!!!❤

[@glenna-jeanwilson5180]

You have a natural artistic ability that is so much fun to watch. Funny, i do not know you personally but have such a sense of pride in your ability, dedication to learning before attemting to create. Take care and good luck!

[@michaelpacnw2419]

Those turned out great! I've done a little primitive pottery. If you want to make high quality clay from virtually any soil (the more clay content the better) put dirt/clay in a bucket and add water, then stir and pour the dirty water off into a clean bucket... leaving the heavier rocks, sand, and silt in the bottom of the first bucket. The super light clay suspended in the water you pour in to the new bucket is what you'll use. let the new bucket of dirty water sit for about 20 minutes and the clay will separate and settle to the bottom leaving clear water on top. pour that water off and the clay left in the bottom of the second bucket is often store quality.

[@josephineofalltrades5613]

Thank you once again for making a bright spot in my day. I appreciate you sharing.

[@Linneaandakela]

Aw I'm so glad!

[@troutmomma]

I love all of your videos but this is one of your best!!! Great job! ❤ to you all

[@Linneaandakela]

Aw thank you! I'm so glad to hear it.

[@brendakersey8624]

They all turned out so beautiful! The broken one is the most beautiful! Completely from scratch, mixed your own clay! Pit fired! In the middle of raw acreage! They are priceless! This video was fun to watch! Awesome to see how you spend your days.

[@nicktheavatar_]

Never have seen pottery content before and Im blown away by your pottery techniques and your enthusiasm is contagious. Such a fun watch! and that one pot that cracked you should use it to water plants or something! or as a flower pot!

[@marcarcher5426]

I'm really enjoying watching your inner artist develop and grow. You have natural, artistic talent. I'm very excited for you and can't wait to see all the cool things that artistic talent creates from mother earth.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much!

[@scarlettifluff]

Your experiments are beautiful! Thats a success I reckon! Im in Australia, about ten years ago I made a red clay sculpture of a female form, as she grew leathery I burnished parts of her and then used a huge cast iron cauldron to build a fire. I lay her in the ashes and covered her with ash and filled her up with tea tree mulch, which looked like straw bales but came from tea trees. She turned an incredible black colour and the burnished areas were very shiny. I still have her, she did survive but is more fragile than an electric kiln fired piece of course.

[@PatriciaTWalsh-rn8cx]

Linnea the pots are very nice. So glad you shared the process. 😊

[@lunalunita5611]

You did an absolutely wonderful first try at it! Tremendous hard work. So proud of you

[@maryl965]

Haha, Linnea, you go from taking classes to making your own wild clay and pit firing with lightening speed. You are amazing! Those pots are beautiful. I love the patterns you put on on them with the slip. Thank your for sharing your process.

[@babygirlgibbs]

Linnea, you never cease to amaze. You are so interesting. Cool video. Love you girl!❤

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much!

[@hopeepoh6638]

I encourage you to get a bird book and binos! Outside is a very busy place when you're watching and keying out a bird by it's beak, feet, then learning what it eats has always helped me pay better attention. I grew up on a Peterson Guide, my father's daughter, and to this day keep use his copy.

[@Linneaandakela]

Great idea - thank you!

[@DanielleRootes]

Many folds my dude, many folds 🧠 you definitely have an old soul. It’s so cool watching you create so many beautiful things and showing how you do it along the way. ❤

[@labanon6736]

Yet another neat video, and the editing is becoming increasingly spectacular. It’s always exciting to see a new upload

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate that.

[@AltheaWest]

One of my most favourite videos you have done!! 💯 Looking forward to all your upcoming content! Much love from BC Canada ❤ 🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much, Althea!

[@heartdawg]

Amazing and beautiful in every way!! Thank you Linnea!🤍

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much!

[@mikkiward3425]

Best episode yet. Being a potter I was fascinated. Good job.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much!

[@StarshineInTHEnorth]

Just lovely Linnea☺️I definitely enjoyed this video. It’s great to hear you encouraging others. Our earth has so much it offers. It will be interesting to see your creations from the Northwoods🌲from the sacred shores🌊 May your paths always be blessed🪶

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much!

[@maryswanson9982]

It’t just magical to watch the pot form up from the clay!

[@chrislonsberry1974]

What a cool video! You’re recreating ancient methods of pottery. I admire your creativity and curiosity!

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@shirleybuckley1808]

Watching your throw is so calming and relaxing. Thanks for explaining all the different aspects.

[@Linneaandakela]

I'm so glad!

[@photographygal]

Hey Linnea, this was such an enjoyable video to watch. I love the fact that you’re using natural resources to create clay from your land. My mom and I have taken an intro level pottery throwing class and absolutely fell in love with it. I was curious what brand wheel you have 😌

[@Eddie-wn8tu]

Thank you so much for posting this. I felt like I was outdoors under the sky watching. So relaxing watching you play with ancient technology...dirt, fire, water.

[@Linneaandakela]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@twoforonecreativelife]

How incredible it must feel to find the clay, the earth, and make the vessel. The joy of it! Very cool, Linnea They are so beautiful 🤩

[@Linneaandakela]

It's so rewarding to do the whole process!

[@Debby-uz9kv]

Thanks for sharing the pottery🏺process with us! It’s really interesting and looks like a lot of fun! You should sell your pieces. Maybe that’s already your plan, but I know people would love them! The one that broke I could picture as a part of a water feature and the broken part would be where the water spilled out like a waterfall. Atleast that’s what I saw in my mind when I saw it. 😂. Look forward to seeing how your art evolves as you get more and more experience!!💜

[@louisegogel7973]

It’s definitely a keeper in my opinion.

[@jeanniekartis5916]

So awesome getting clay from the earth.. 🗻🌏 Can't wait to see what you end up making... Wow the pots are beauties !!

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you! It was such a cool process :)

[@SeshbyStephSymbolicJewelery]

I can't wait to try this with my natural clay I love this ! Thank you for this videos it made me start to feel my creative side again. Subscribed ❤

[@Linneaandakela]

Aw I'm so glad! Excited for you to join in the fun. :)

[@andi04-to8vm]

I so enjoy watching the process as I'm learning along with you.

[@Linneaandakela]

Isn't it fascinating! Thank you for joining me :)

[@VanessaChats]

I have no idea if I'll ever get "into" pottery however your journey is hypnotising to me. There's something a little magical about it. Thank you for sharing.

[@Linneaandakela]

It is so peaceful to watch, isn't it??

[@journeywithernie]

Best believe I clicked so fast!! Beautifully done, Linnea 😍

[@Linneaandakela]

Ahh thanks girl so much! Big hug to you!!

[@Kaija-f3q]

I so appreciate all the work you put into this! You get a subscriber and a thumbs up for this!

[@Linneaandakela]

Aw thank you and welcome! :) I'm so glad you're here. :)

[@Flirtypanda89]

Can't wait to see this process! Thank you for sharing!

[@Linneaandakela]

Absolutely, enjoy!!

[@Flirtypanda89]

@@Linneaandakela I'm not finished, but can I just say what a talented and driven person you are. It is incredibly inspiring. I knew this process would be cool to watch, but this exceeded expectations. I think I may wanna try a class.. this was a lot of fun to see your creations come to life.

[@lauriedunn6198]

How cool to have pots from your own land.

[@welawisdom]

Wepa!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Love all of the wild everything! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Linneaandakela]

Same! haha thank you!!

[@KOBA971]

“Linnea” can become such a beautiful name for this amazing pottery. 😻

[@Laura.4]

Living your best life!!

[@Linneaandakela]

Absolutely!

[@miki-kc5br]

Wow, I enjoyed it so much. great experiments! thank you for sharing🤎

[@Linneaandakela]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thinknicethoughts88]

There is a lady that lives about 60 mi from you who built a great room in her house out of Adobe mud. It's huge and stunning with little walls that come out in tears for potted plants to sit on and alcoves with lights for display. She did it all by herself went out and gathered it worked it and built it is amazing. I look forward to seeing your property come along. I was raised at the foot of those hills

[@Wanderboom]

So much fun to learn from scratch this way. It’s going to be fun watching your progress over time! ☺️

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much!

[@Laura.4]

Make a yarn bowl

[@Linneaandakela]

Sounds neat!

[@PlantmomjoyMD]

Beautiful job!! Amazing skills. Always enjoyable watching creation regardless of what it is. You do it effortlessly 🌹. Nice to see your mom visited. Priceless.

[@barbara1314]

Wow! Very impressive. I love that it's from the earth. I can't believe that pit firing, I thought they'd crack! However, I know nothing about pottery. Congrats! God bless! 🤠✝️🐎🎶🙏💐🇺🇸🩷 from: 🌊

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you, Barbara!

[@LauraMichellez]

The black clay is so cool!

[@lynellethompson5521]

Love your pottery!! As always you are fearless in life, in your passions, and things you do!! Blessings!!👫🐕🐕💚

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much!

[@andreaewert7204]

Wow! Love all the beautiful colors that came out of your wild clay and pit firing 🔥 ❤ also love all the different shapes that you threw! ❤❤

[@Linneaandakela]

Didn't it turn out so beautifully??

[@andreaewert7204]

@@Linneaandakela yes very beautiful! 🥰

[@saturn671]

I felt so jealous when you chucked the failed clay randomly behind you lmao that mustve been satisfying

[@Linneaandakela]

Haha it is!

[@margo1628]

You are such a special Lady. I jest love your style!! Outdoor kitchens are absolutely dreamy. And making what you can of local material is certainly a virtue. You do it all with a charming sense of gamboling grace and good cheer.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much, Margo! :)

[@roroc1311]

Have you heard of Kintsugi? Kintsugi is based on the idea that embracing flaws and imperfections can create a stronger and more beautiful piece of art. It can also represent honoring the breaking, exalting conformity, or the layered process of putting something back together. The practice encourages people to fix rather than discard broken objects, placing a higher value on them. You really are an artist. I loved this video & yet it made me emotional. You have a very delightful presence and your joy illuminates. Thank you for sharing!

[@louisegogel7973]

Agreed! I love this idea.

[@killa46464]

I Loved watching this story unfold ~ seeing modern day ancient activity . Your pots look wonderful !! I have clay that I’ve collected on my suburban block . When I first moved here 30 yrs ago I cursed the clay . It was so difficult to create a garden . However I mulched and composted and until recently , when I had a fence replaced , i had forgotten my clay battles . So when these chunks of clay were unearthed and left laying about by the fencers , I gathered up as much as I could into buckets and thought , hey I’ve got clay , Maybe I can make something with it !? It’s lovely discovering kindred spirits doing crafts in nature . 😊🌾🌞🍂 I did use a pottery wheel briefly many decades ago . I’d love to try it again , I have a pretty bad back though . First things first , I’ll get the clay ready and then get creative . Great to know I can possibly fire things in a pit . 😁🧡

[@ali081483]

All of your pots look so cute waiting around the pit fire! What a wonderful process to watch.

[@TWEnglish100]

Ooooh, this was so fun! I loved this one so much! You’re very brave, and I’m so impressed with the pots you made. I love the rustic look of the pit-fired clay. Thanks for taking us along!

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@pamelawilliford9944]

Linnea...I really enjoyed your video. I moved to SW Colorado because of my love for the land here and the culture of this area. Visited an area today where I can envision this clay throwing happening. What a wonderful hobby. Can't wait to see more of your creations. ❤❤

[@rhondamckinley4373]

How great to see you using your gifts to create.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@carsun40]

Thank you so much for sharing your art and your journey. I get so excited with you watching the whole experience. And I love the joy you take in learning all the things you choose to try. That is what all of us should try to focus on the joy and the process. And I also throw in my now word of my life rather than just word of the year, patience. Thank you again for sharing. ❤

[@simply.leen.]

I love when you take us along on learning expeditions like this. Thinking you should add the art of Kintsugi to your knowledge bank so the cracks become something beautiful and perhaps would make those pieces even more special.