Making Victorian Clay Pipes into Dickens Characters! Ceramic Craft (Mudlarking Finds)

Join us for a Christmas making adventure as we transform Victorian clay pipe bowls into characters from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol!
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[@eavesdroppin1]

The music is superb.... a perfect compliment. It is mesmerizing to watch you create the characters and listen to excerpts of A Christmas Carol. Wonderful video!

[@cynthiat6505]

You take something old and broken and turn it into something wondrous! Totally brilliant! I absolutely adore your channel! It gives me such pleasure and longing to visit your land!

[@teeteepalooza]

i’m in complete awe of your ability to capture the essence of Dickensian horror. well done!

[@kathya9522]

With artistic genius and fantastic creativity, the lowly pipe bowls were transformed into the spirits of Christmas past, present and future. Kudos, Gail and Alex. I can’t wait to see how you will top this, but top it you will. Looking forward to your 2023 videos.

[@NorthernMudlarksMake]

Aw, thank you so much! xx

[@LillianArch]

This was delightful watching your clever art using a story of the centuries. I always enjoy your searching and finds. I never tire of your find clay pipes. Happy New Year!

[@mariaaquije8169]

Outstanding work ♥️ congratulations 🎉

[@rebeccahatcher-kaiser225]

Exceptional!!!!! What amazingly clever characters! I'm blown away!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@sherafrazier]

Marvelous Dickens creations!

[@susancousins8766]

Pipe bowl’s and brushes, I have never seen anything like this done anywhere! The uniqueness of this compilation is incredible, you brought back the story (A Christmas Carol) to life of pipe bowl’s and paint brushes. These were such a blessing for me to see. Gail and Alex I couldn’t tell you how it’s done, these need to be copyrighted and put on display somewhere. Your story on doing this precious work for the public to see. I know you have your KZbin channel, but maybe a magazine or newspaper would publish this. I truly love all you do and want the very best for you. 💕💕💕💗💗💗

[@mickansj334]

Dickens' characters look exactly as you can imagine when you listen to the story. What a fun idea. Good continuation!🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@carolynchatham6376]

Wonderful rendition of Dickens characters.

[@sandraromero5899]

These are amazing and makes me think of the wonderful pride of craftsmanship in everything made back in Dickens' day. It is a sad truth that everything made now-a-days, won't be around 30+ years from now. Thank you for sharing your beautifully creative work with us!!!

[@vettnetkramer1233]

One of my favorite holiday stories.

[@salishseaquest7952]

Thank you for creating these perfect representations of my favourite story, A Christmas Carol. You've done well, Alex and Gail! Best for 2023! xx Karen

[@Katseye102]

It’s wrong that there’s not a word that can adequately say how stunning these are! ❤️ just too cool for words, hope you had as great a Christmas as these pieces of art bring joy to your fans! Take care girls! ❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@sandylee9564]

Those characters are fantastic. I sure appreciate being able to watch the masters at their best. Thanks for sharing.

[@tinacluff2793]

You ladies are amazing, these are unique one-of-a-kind ornaments.

[@alcom3101]

Toujours un Moment de Détente🎬Beau Travail comme d'habitude🔬🍀🎄🍾Alex France🙏🌌

[@juneyshu6197]

Lovely music track! Those who smoked the pipes would be delighted with your art I believe.

[@sarahwyss7374]

Award winning. Bravo!

[@59tante]

Carol of the bells....memories. Mum passed December 19 at 98. She was artistic like yourselves. Thanks for a smile

[@Southernbluejeangrammy]

Y'all did such a great job. You both are musicians at making these items out of pipe bulbs. Just LOVELY!

[@kimberlymolitor354]

These are terrific!! I really appreciated the reading of the original descriptions of each character!! You ladies are so talented!!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@larryvaught3053]

You girls leave me speechless. You absolutely brought to life one of the most wonderful Tales of the Christmas season! Every time I watch the magic you create, it warms my soul. It brings to mind feelings of love, care and compassion. Of warmth, family and generosity. Things I often feel are lost in today's society. God bless you both and thank you, thank you, thank you, for helping me feel again! Larry Vaught, Oregon U.S.

[@katesheppard7849]

These are so clever and make perfect decorations. I could watch you both for hours... very calming x thank you for sharing your craft xxx merry Christmas!

[@deloreslowndes762]

Your artistry knows no bounds. Merry Christmas to you both and happy larking in 2023.

[@donnabrewer4971]

You are both an amazing artist/crafter and accomplished storyteller. I love watching you create your tiny masterpieces.

[@denisew3917]

New life for old pipes. Your craftsmanship is just amazing 👏👏

[@lucindalandphere860]

Ladies you truly out did yourselves with these Christmas carol pipes ! Fantastic and amazing artistry ! Happy holidays !

[@northernerinnc3179]

So good to hear some of Dicken's tale and to see you creative depictions. Happy Christmas!

[@deniseview4253]

Such a great job on the faces of each character. You ladies are so talented.

[@izabelabhering7041]

You both are a constant source of inspiration. I loved the Christmas project and would love to see a picture of your Christmas tree🎄

[@fountainpeninsanity3344]

You are so talented in so many areas that I don’t know how you decide what to spend your time doing. You are professional mudlarkers, film makers, storytellers, visual artists and much more rolled into one. Thank you for everything you share. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@rockersfromaz3001]

100% agree!! Couldn’t have said it better ❤

[@NorthernMudlarksMake]

We are humbled by you generous comment, thank you! xx

[@NorthernMudlarksMake]

@@rockersfromaz3001 Thank you! xx

[@cathydavis3109]

Absolutely fabulous!! Love Love Love them. You are so talented ✨

[@richardserridge2767]

These look brilliant with their crackly glaze!

[@moniquemcdonald4938]

Merry Merry Christmas! I love the set of figurines from " The Christmas Carol"!

[@martinbenner8336]

Bravo! Ladies! The characters are amazing.❤❤

[@karentrader9569]

Wonderful! Best season's greetings all!

[@eleanorlaurent2303]

So fun! Just what I needed. They are all gorgeous, Scrooge is particularly special, but Alex's Xmas Future is the most awesome of all. You ladies are fantastically talented, and I love that you share that with us.

[@LouellaLikes]

The two of you are amazing: you captured the feeling of Christmas and history of Dickens literature in your wonderful art and story telling. The music completed everything. Thank you for this project and video. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@tonywild1963]

Those characters on the pipe bowls are amazing. You both are so artistic and clever to do this. Hope you aren't snowed in and still have electricity there. Thank you and have a great new year

[@sarah3136]

Absolutely wonderful! I LOVE them! ❤️ So imaginative and clever 😄

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear lovely Northern Mudlarking Ladies. Oh WOW! 👍👌👏 The whole video is like a fairytale and definitely a piece of art. The really well chosen great music made me feel lighter, almost like hovering above ground. Very well done again and as always. A nearly unbelievable transformation of the old and dirty pipe bowls! Congrats for having all these skills. Thanks a lot for making explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and health in particular.

[@sapphonymph8204]

Those are precious! MERRY CHRISTMAS NORTHERN MUDLARKS!

[@ruthbond1581]

Merry Christmas Gail & Alex. Those characters from A Christmas Carol are absolutely stunning. It is one of my favourite stories I read it every Christmas Eve and watch the old black & white movie on Christmas Day. Thank you for sharing.

[@SherryAustinMcginley]

This was an absolutely amazing video Gail and Alex. You captured the characters so well!

[@bernicedeakins5043]

'A Christmas Carol' is my favorite Christmas story. I try to watch a play or movie every year. Thank you for providing it for me this year in such a creative way. I wish you a wonderful 2023 filled with new adventures 😊

[@jonihenry8124]

Wow, they turned out gorgeous!!! Y'all are both truly talented!!!

[@tuto108]

You are both so talented and imaginative! What an enthralling video, just filled with the spirit of the season and your own spirited creativity! Thank you for such a delightful entertainment!

[@NorthernMudlarksMake]

Thank you so much - you are so welcome! xx

[@shannonkoeller8378]

Wonderful decorations and so keeping with the season. And as always you video so we executed. Season blessings to you and yours.

[@ruthhewitt2024]

It’s amazing what you can do with old clay pipe bowls and your artistic talent! What unique Christmas decorations for your tree - loved watching this episode Gail and Alex. Seasons Greetings!

[@YamIa3gypsy]

I would like to save this to replay over and over again. The music, narration (such a lovely reading❤) cinematography and last but definitely not least your lovable characters on those clay pipes we watched you find! Full circle. Same time each year I would like to play it again. Now I can watch 3 channels, thank you for the uplifting content. 🌸V

[@gaynor3976]

Watching them come to life was amazing. You are both very artistic and what a great idea to use up found clay pipes. Xx

[@joanncarlberg6372]

Absolutely wonderful. Your videos are so magical. Clay pipes are well used, such talent you both have. Merry Christmas!

[@barbaracatalano6299]

Fantastic!! Absolutely beautiful!! Thank you

[@joanneemerick5785]

What a great re-purposing of pipes. Thank you girls. Happy new year to you both.

[@angiewright692]

Love them! They will look lovely on your tree.

[@MissBowful]

Stunning! I think next year's pipe makes could be the 12 days of Christmas!

[@marjoriemorse9229]

Greetings of the season! 🎄⭐️❤️

[@sharonbennett2953]

Oh my!! How wonderful!! Thanx for sharing these. This has been my favorite Christmas story my whole life. My favorite movie is the one with Alastair Sim.

[@ellseyellsey6905]

That was great to watch

[@missmerrily4830]

This is pure genius! I'm in awe at your imagination and artistic skill. I loved this video! 👍

[@craftadventureswithsusanto808]

Perfect! What perfectly wonderful transformations! Thank you so much!

[@annettehalliday8892]

You ladies are so so talented ……amazing

[@lexieslarksandcrafts]

Happy Christmas Gail and Alex. Thanks for all your work mudlarking, making and bringing us videos 💚

[@kmac3223]

You are truly gifted artists - both. Your creations are made even more awe-inspiring when you realize where the pieces began. Thank you so much for your videos and for sharing your incredible artistry with us

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Brilliant! Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for a Happy 2023 full of uncovered treasure and creativity! ❤️🎄🎉✨🎀🙏😍

[@katherinepeskor8965]

Fabulous, you both take my breath away with your amazing talent. Thank you for filling my days treasure hunting with you.

[@vickilynn5717]

You ladies are so very talented, truly awesome work. Thank you, Happy Holidays

[@theresac.3216]

Those are wonderful! I love your creativity and enjoy seeing what you make from found treasures! Happy holidays to you both! ❤💚❤

[@jmfowkes466]

Love, love, love them! And thank you for the lovely Dickens storytelling!

[@tammaragill9347]

What an AH-MAZING idea. I absolutely love these ornaments.

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

WOW, those are all so great looking.

[@NorthernMudlarksMake]

Thank you so much! xx

[@rodkirkbride2230]

Lovely them!! Well done. X

[@TreasureHuntingNana]

WOW, They are all excellent! Love them!

[@janieconley4465]

Gail, I really admire your steady hand with a paintbrush!

[@clintonneuhaus1818]

I loved it. Especially thankful for the partial reading.

[@amandabell8827]

Wonderful video Ladies! I love this story and I love the faces you created, you really are clever! 😃👻💝x

[@cjgia4898]

Wow! You two never cease to amaze me. You are both so very talented. Sending best wishes, positive vibes, peace, love and joy to all....for now and throughout the new year.....and beyond.

[@jennifertucker107]

Those are wonderful!

[@kathymarine1164]

Thank you...I really enjoyed watching you make the pipes come to life!

[@rockcrazygal5166]

Wow. Who would think of this as an art project… Only you ladies AMAZING 😊

[@Carolbearce]

I can’t say which one I like best! Each one is amazingly unique and you two sure are very talented. I hope you had an amazing Christmas. Loved listening to you read this story. ❤

[@LanaTheobald]

I love your channel and am now addicted to watching as much as I can. Sometimes when you scan the ground or stone I’m so sure I see something but it probably wasn’t anything or you would have found it. Thank you so much.

[@maryjames7193]

They are stunning. You both are very talented.

[@catepearce2138]

Hi, hoping that you had the best Christmas with family and friends, and wishing you an excellent 2023 full of fun, exciting times mudlarking and many happy moments. Loved the recycling of the pipes into the Christmas Carol characters and then to use them as Christmas tree ornaments. Thank you for all your adventurous videos and excursions into the history of your larking finds. Take care and have a beautiful xmas holiday. xx

[@krazedvintagemodel]

This episode brings me Christmas comfort, knowing you both are working together in such artistic ways. Not just by hand painting the pipe ornaments, but in telling the tale of each character depicted, and showing the seasonal sights of your surroundings set to familiar music. KZbin should provide awards for excellence, which you would very likely win! Love, Blessings, and Happy Christmas from this American admirer!

[@janetregan2382]

You are so clever! Looking forward to what adventures you share in 2023!

[@traceyjenkinson1348]

I acted in this play at our local theatre, many years ago. It’s certainly a favourite! Fantastic job! Merry Christmas!

[@PaulHathawayRetired]

What wonderfully lovely memories you are making!!!

[@tiffanybutrum299]

These are beautiful! All the best for 2023! May all the doll parts you find be complete!

[@joanneachildoftheking4199]

Charming! Such talent…

[@Thatsinteresting363]

This was so fun to watch! The creativity and videography is perfection! It lifts my spirit! Thank you!

[@normacolley5496]

Such a joy to watch great use of the clay pipes from something old to something new cant wait to see what you make next

[@brendastephens5893]

Outstanding and stunning. Great work you two!

[@chrick53]

We have been watching your channel since the very beginning. You two are such an amazing mother and daughter team. Not only do we appreciate your interest and ability to convey the history of found objects but you are both very beautiful and talented. Such a delight to watch you both each week. Thank you so much for taking the time to create these videos! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU BOTH AND TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY!!

[@judyfrey1344]

You ladies are so talented.

[@lightingchick]

You are both so creative and talented! Wishing you a magical holiday season from across the pond!

[@wombat333]

MY GOODNESS, YOU TWO ARE CRAZY TALENTED!!!!. Those little dudes are insane, beautiful, amazing. I'm almost speechless at how gorgeous they are. Best way to honour the pipe bowl with Dickens characters. Who comes up with these amazing ideas. Then to paint such a detailed little face is definitely a special gift. Thankyou both for sharing yr awesome mudlarking adventures and all yr upcycling. Lots of love from Monika in Australia 💕🌻😊

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

Best wishes to you both this holiday season and in the new year. Thank you for the finest of entertainment.

[@karynpowers3355]

Happy Christmas. You have provided so much wonderful history and joy of discovery in times where yours may be the only light in a dark season. Happy New Year!

[@alaynesecor6801]

Amazing. Have a wonderful, safe holiday.

[@shepherd4406]

Wonderful cinematography. Interesting project. Thank you ladies.