Disaster! I Hope Someone Likes Pink - Glaze Kiln Unloading

Yes this was a heartbreaking first view of the kiln but there were still some beautiful pots in there and lessons learned.
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[@redlindsaym39]

I understand that feeling of disappointment. I actually really like the color they turned out.

[@clifforddalton3067]

I know you was disappointed Matt but remember that someone will love the ones you don't love, so all is not lost. I love your platter bowls especially and the face mugs are fun too :) I think you're right about that salt pot refire, that could have caused the problems. By the way, I decided to pay that Customs Tax after all and am expecting the prel delivery net Monday :) What you said about being a patreon! Matthew don't you consider that some are patrons because they get SO much from your videos and chats? That's why I am ok! and I don't expect anything else from you other than the inspiration you give to me. Thanks for the video :)

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I’m so glad you’ll be getting the vase. So sorry you had to pay the tax for it. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@Maxbeanbag]

Matt every potter knows your pain. dont sweat it man. look forward to the next opening.

[@LHPottery]

My mentor once told me that you are always solving a problem when you're a potter. I have had this experience many times.

[@lukevickrey5249]

Soo... about an hour after this opening, I bought the "ugly" platter at 23:00 in the video. I really liked it. Matthew, I know it was not what you wanted and you were disappointed but it is one of my favorite pieces I purchased all weekend. This was my first trip to Seagrove and this was my first buy. I cannot wait to go back. Your pottery will be my first stop again.

[@chrispya1]

I'm first and foremost a textile hobbyist. There are no ugly colors!

[@deMibPottery]

I am very happy you, after all, decided to publish this video. We all fail sometimes - or at least don't get what we aimed for. Thats how we learn. And I think it servers a good purpose to show all us - much less experienced potters than you, that even the best fail sometimes

[@greenriverwoodco.6032]

I would not be disappointed those pots are beautiful

[@DanLizotte]

You're probably sick of hearing this but I really like especially the bigger narrow-necked vases with the flashed pink. Thanks for explaining why it happened I have never heard of that before.

[@johnbelcher7955]

Yeah, I have had a lot of junk come out of the kiln before to find that people really wanted them because the colour really goes with their decor or just liked them. (define failure when you have to remove something from the kiln shelf with a hammer) 😃 it's just not what you expected!

[@pamhyde1857]

Love your videos. Love that you're willing to show your failures. People need to know how hard pottery is to get right and how unexpected complications can come up. It's comforting to newer potters who are having more spectacular failures. (Yep. That's me. )

[@wwpetko-6760]

Duuuuuuude! I know it’s not what you envisioned, and I wouldn’t call it pink but a deep rose-or even an earthy red. It’s freaking gorgeous.

[@graykicklighterjonathan-gr7275]

Raspberry! Pretty.

[@laurenrencher3765]

I appreciate this video so much. I’m pretty new to pottery and it’s so refreshing to watch a kiln opening that you are disappointed in. However, what you don’t like will probably be someone’s favorite thing. I loved watching this video and the kid’s pieces are so awesome.

[@j.c.linden]

Your new unexpected color doesn't look bad at all...... just unexpected.

[@desertpotter1003]

Your stuff is great, I found that there is always a buyer out there that would like a color that you don't like.

[@kimbain4368]

I think the "Not Red" pots are a beautiful color. And I predict that they're going to sell like hot cakes. Thanks for sharing what you perceive to be a fail, just to let us know that even the professionals have bad days sometimes. Chin up! I think there was a heck of a lot more in this opening that were winners rather than not. But, I get it. We artists tend to be our harshest critics. Take care!

[@francescoggin3252]

I am a beginner potter and just threw out a couple of wine glasses that were UGLY. My heart breaks for you, but actually I am from”shrimp “ country and liked the color. Take heart !!!!

[@barbarac4138]

This a beautiful color even though that is not what you wanted!

[@teresawest665]

I think they’re beautiful!

[@bettytaylor9430]

I'm so sorry that you were disappointed in the reds. I think that they are beautiful, I wouldn't be surprised if they end up being very popular. I love your blue glazes and those face mugs are precious. Hope you have a very successful sale this weekend.

[@lindatortorice9356]

Surprises are wonderful to experience.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Yes once you get the proper perspective on the unexpected results. Haha

[@janlewis9099]

Thanks for sharing your disappointing unloading. Some nice pieces. I'm sure you'll sort it!!! Good luck with sales.

[@loganfurlong2295]

tell Donte at Earth Nation Ceramics that you have found pink! ; )

[@allenfitz1]

I agree the red didnot come out like it usualy does. I have not liked some of my stuff but mt GF loves them. The good thing is you figured out the issue. Thanks for the inspiration you give us beginning potters

[@desertpotter1003]

Those face mugs are great!!

[@xPezzottix228]

I totally understand the disappointment Matt, but those pieces are still beautiful. I've had the same thing happen to me before and even though I wanted to throw it all in the dumpster other people loved them and wanted them. Looking forward to some more openings in the future, your work is incredible!

[@sandkayknow]

I am going to tell you my thoughts and I am an amateur compared to you. We as the creator know what we expect to come out of the kiln. The buyer sees something that makes them happy about a color you hate. They don't know your expectations. One of my most favorite little jars was a lonely only, sold as a second because the Potter said the Glaze did not come out right. My sister loved it so much she took it from me!

[@nancyltate2943]

I think you just created another color what’s not to like? Your work is always great! Just not what you planned! I am going to do my very first at home glaze firing 🤞

[@pottersjournal]

Good luck with the kiln opening sale. I'm hoping the first person there is looking for 'pink' pots. You may have to make some more.

[@davesorrell9728]

Mathew, I had a pink vase that I was too ashamed to show. Then someone wanted to see what we had downstairs. He bee lined for the pink pot. They'll sell.

[@seangriffin7841]

Hey Mr. Kelley, you might want to watch a gentleman potter out of Nova Scotia by the name Vaughn Smith, he just had a kiln opening of his gas kiln, he is doing a dinner set for some client, the mugs he took out of that kiln were a beautiful red. He used a glaze if I can recall correctly called blue green copper red, in the electric kiln it was a light teal green but out of the gas kiln under reduction it turns red. Hope this is useful. Have a great day!

[@granywonder57]

love your kiddies cute pieces.

[@joyfulthings1]

I don’t know who said this to give credit but the words Expectation is the Theif of Joy ring true here

[@KiwiTaffy]

Wouldn't technically be clickbait but if this was my video I would have called it "WORST KILN OPENING EVER!!! Potter rages over PINK FAIL!!!" Goddamn I love kiln opening videos. That drippy red bowl on the 5th layer is speaking to me. Nice.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Yeah I despise clickbait titles, but I definitely could have come up with something more creative

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Updated. Thanks for the comment

[@KiwiTaffy]

@@MatthewKellyPottery haha, amazing :D

[@jasonkohlmeier6707]

We all have that let down when we go to fire something and it comes out an epic fail and it is a feeling that words usually can’t explain. But what is nice to see is one you are honest and yet professional about it. Secondly (which you will probably throw something at me), is the color red that failed, (my 7 year old daughter and I do pottery), anyway she absolutely loves that color. If you would share it awesome if not I have no idea where to go to find one of them but She is determined to get that color and would definitely get one for her. (Yes I suck at internet). Went to esty but all I found was candles, definitely don’t want those.

[@desertpotter1003]

Looks like a cranberry color, I like it. But I know what you mean when it doesn't turn out the way you expected, it's ❤ breaking after all that work.

[@deborahwybou4285]

It is beautiful. The color is not red, maybe better than red and work well with the contrasting colors on the pieces.

[@Jeantomlinson]

Thank you Matthew for sharing you are a fantastic potter I love your work. I'm a hobby potter in the UK and some of my kiln openings have been so bad, I have just wanted to sit and cry! But I am getting better and selling my work. I have learned so much from your videos keep on posting them, good or not so good I quite like the pink?

[@backwoodsgeorgiagirl5594]

I love them !

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Good intro chat Matthew. Hope the pink stuff survived enough for folk to see it in person. Your face mugs were a good ending for the video unload and the critters look great. Be well!

[@Jimpainter222]

Man I love those "pink" not pink pots. I would buy them all ,they may not be what you wanted but they would sure spice up a place. Unfortunately shipping to Canada might be awful expensive I think.

[@MoeinPotter]

Yes I have the same situation in my country so I make them myself =)))

[@maartje1138]

Just forget it was supposed to turn out red! It is actually a nice and warm color!!

[@tunievanwyk8595]

Not every firing is good. Even for a much better potter than I am. You figured what was wrong.

[@granywonder57]

Micheal the red may not be up to your expectations but it is nice and unique. It will sell

[@sziluchannel]

23:57 We would like to see an another part of that challenge if you have time! You are really inspiring!

[@sallyspottery5945]

Hi Mathew, I have been following you on you tube for quite a long time now and I really love your pottery. I have always found your videos both entertaining and also full of great tips and teaching on throwing techniques. I am in the UK and I think the design of your gas kiln is fantastic, not too big, not too small. Would you share the specs of your kiln at all as I would love to build one the same. It's the perfect size as you dont have to throw fr 2 months to fill it up. :) Keep making your beautiful pottery and don't be too disappointed, that colour will be someones favourites, beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say :) Oh one more thing, your kiln shelves look super thin, what are they made from?

[@JoyHanford]

Oh man. I’ve been there.

[@stonecroppottery5094]

Hey Matthew, just stumbled across this vid from November... you’re someone I consider a “the real deal old school” potter so I hope you don’t take it the wrong way that I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who gets an occasional WTF moment from a glaze I thought I knew. I’m betting they’ve ALL sold though. Your work is just beautiful. Now...whatcha gonna do when someone wants you to recreate that cranberry color? Heh.

[@Rollwithit699]

They're beautiful to me. Are they for sale? I don't see the "pink" you're referring to. Seems more like a rust color which looks lovely.

[@Natalieleu]

What would make a kiln that has fired fine for years, suddenly not fire properly? If the reduction isn't happening in all the space, could it be that it is not hot enough?

[@karenryker5740]

But they were beautiful. Happy accidents.

[@benpatterson4452]

I think I have the issue with the red pinned down. How many goats did you slaughter as an offering to the kiln gods? If it was less than two, than there's your problem... I love the black slip, with the sgraffito!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Haha! Thanks for the laugh

[@marynelson4477]

You could donate the proceeds of the pink pots to breast cancer awareness.

[@scottdenn5545]

How much$ was that kiln u have? & Where did u get it ? Thanks, I liked all of ur work despite the red. Id reglaze it a yellow orange tint to see if the red changes any .

[@taralh13]

Definitely not pink..kinda a cranberry/burgundy colour but def not shrimp!😁👍

[@victoriamiskolczy6336]

Surely there will be a market for the pinkish glaze. Sell it at a discount and you’ll find a buyer...

[@kellydiver]

I’m still waiting for you to try some female (“granny”) face mugs/jugs. In fact, I dare you. I double-dawg dare you! 😁

[@brucec6442]

Yeah, the shrimp color wasn't great and your initial reaction to it was you being real. Try to cover it up or change it to a more political correct reaction and you'd be lying so not good !!!!