How To Add Custom Logos To Pottery

[@shirleycirio6897]

I admire you for wearing protective gear when using the chainsaw. That was another glimpse of how much work goes into making each and every piece of you magnificent pottery!

[@benpatterson4452]

Throwing a bunch of pots is like having a pet. You've got to regularily check on them, or bad things happen.... One thing I've done when attaching decorations to a curved surface, is after cutting them out from the slab and stamping the design, I lay them over something with a similar curve, like a rolling pin. This helps prevent them from trying to go back to their flattened shape, due to the clay's "memory". I've recently switched to "Magic Water" for most of my joins. It has been working great. I gave it a bit of a test, the other day. I connected a couple pieces, then set outside in direct sunlight to dry it fast. It didn't crack a bit.

[@sheilacarroll3981]

Ben Patterson what is “magic water”

[@benpatterson4452]

@@sheilacarroll3981 It is a mixture, use for joining, that a lot of potters use. I'm not sure who is attributed with its creation. There are a couple different recipes for it, and "Magic Mud" floating around on the interwebs. Here is the one I use: 10-2/3 Cups water 2 Tablespoons Sodium Silicate 3/4 teaspoon Soda Ash I use hot water to help both the Sodium Silicate and Soda Ash better disolve. The Sodium Silicate also known as "Water Glass" helps create a bond, when the clay is fired, as it melts. The Soda Ash is a water soluble flux, that helps transport the Sodium Silicate into the clay, and then helps it melt. Do be careful with the Magic Water, when it comes to clay scraps you may recycle. Since Sodium Silicate is a deflocculant. it can mess up your reclaimed/ recycled clay.

[@jennycaldwell1]

I tend to use white vinegar instead of slip. I’ve never had a join fail with it.

[@benpatterson4452]

@@jennycaldwell1 Never tried vinegar, on its own, but have used it as ingredient for a "Spooze" clay repair recipe.

[@jimtripp6755]

love the cookie cutter. How can I buy one of those from your friend. The idea of pressing before removing the cutter is fantastic idea to omit the distortion from pressure. thanks for that

[@jasonjereczek4077]

Another great video, One more similar question, do you let your logos firm up a bit before you adhere them to the mug? Do you try to get the consistency similar to that of the mug?

[@marlyswilliams9949]

Mugs look good, Matt. Well thrown. Great form. Should sell well. Best wishes!

[@shirleycirio6897]

BEST VIDEO EVER!!! Seriously beautiful... You left both "takes" in! I loved it.... You are the most talented and creative potter I have seen. I am so grateful that you continue to "KZbin" your process. Thank you. :)

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Actually didn’t mean to do that. Late night editing will do that. Haha

[@shirleycirio6897]

@@MatthewKellyPottery Of course. Thant's what makes it so beautiful. :)

[@jeanhorne5893]

Get well soon.God bless you and your family today and always. I really like watching you.God bless

[@lydiabosley9152]

Thanks, Matthew - Good tips as always, never knew you could adhere two pieces using slip only and without roughening up both surfaces - gotta give that a try!

[@jedwilliams6410]

Nice job! I make a lot of logo mugs and follow pretty much the same process.

[@clifforddalton3067]

Are you ok Matt? I was a little concerned and I hope you are feeling better. Great video as usual, and nice to see the `intermediate` stage of these beautiful SD mugs. Hope to own one soon :) Be careful using that chainsaw ok! Nice area you have there, plenty of space for everything :) Can't wait to see you perform again very soon Matt, love watching you throw.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Yep I’m fine. Just taking a break from producing so many videos. Also been helping Danielle with the kids and her school work and learning to bake bread. Views, sub count, and revenue on YT have dropped like a rock and I decided to stop looking at it for a bit. I’ll keep making videos at least once a week but needed to step back just a little to take a breather.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thanks for asking

[@impactlures]

Thanks again for the great info! Have you ever made "Dutch oven" bread baked in ceramics?

[@Scott_C]

Very Bob Ross feel at the beginning. 😄

[@sheilacarroll3981]

Great informative video. I always learn some “ pearl of Knowledge “ from your video. I do watch Justin Makery also. Would like to know about the cookie cutter. The side look like great idea less distortion and easier transfer to ware board. Love the chain sawing. We cut about 7-8 cords just heat for winter. Does stack represent one firing in your wood kiln or do you use more?

[@jennycaldwell1]

You had a whole Mr Rogers vibe going there in the beginning! Hope you’re feeling better.

[@marynigro9271]

Ah stamping while it’s still in the cookie cutter! No misshaping. A simple why didn’t I think of that!

[@bmsohal1]

Just want to say, love your work Matt bro.

[@deniseherzhaft986]

Hi Matthew! Love your work. I have learned so much from you and I thank you for that. My question is, what/how did you color the logo on the mugs in the background? It looks like a white stoneware mug with a brushed on dark contrast attached logo.

[@sethhenderson8]

Awesome work!

[@michaeldausmann6066]

Thanks Matthew, some great tips in there.

[@kellydiver]

Great video - and very timely, as I’m about to do something similar as a fundraiser. Question: Do you reclaim the clay that has vegetable spray on it?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I do. I let it dry out usually and then add it to a slip bucket

[@romanchn4742]

hello thanks for the video very informative. Can you please put out a video how to make the custom stamps from the designing to make it please. Thanks in advance

[@kivancutku6480]

Thank you so much for this educating video. I have a question. Do I need to clean the cookie spray from the clay? Does it affect glazing or firing?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

No it doesn’t effect the clay and it burns off during bisque firing.

[@freddiemoretti8456]

What more could you ask for? Pottery and a chain saw with both thumbs intact at the end, where your daughter can inspect your results. I have decided to stop using the corn starch as much, however I have yet to see any problems or difference with glazes single firing by leaving the corn starch on. I did not have the corn starch on the underside where it would come in contact with the slip. I like using the veggie oil spray for cutouts and stamps. Really enjoyed the video and hope the cutter helped to speed up the process by a few milliseconds. Thanks for sharing and hope you and the family stay well.......a little dab of honey may help your voice box.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you Freddie. Did I forget to mention you for the cutter? I know I said it in one of my takes but that one may not have been used.

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Hi Matthew, just brought my computer out to the studio so I can have videos in the background when I am pottering around. You did mention the cutter twice in this video and I got a chuckle when you did a repeat at the beginning. Your videos are always entertaining and educational.....

[@freddiemoretti8456]

My Shimpo Aspire has a very small slop tray so it was Ender 3 D printer to the rescue. This is a picture of the remodel.... lh3.googleusercontent.com/lk4G59560N7NCvESxrcUi_XeuTknRDLJPVDrFROif0dmS-syIXzfJZKa6ix-AOfwrMPIqgmxp-1PhWpQCn1c_iTml_okbfcnHfsukPju1uhRNW6P4vibObTMWG7bwnTps4NDdoNDRUVzwjt1tnV1AEzlJ3DRWgEejV85C2f9v3aOor8niMDEphinIIh3tv62idFw25InaipwsbgycYDF5gI9HCZWeTgcMFaQyl9PcHJZTktEd_zbGA6048yl_bGdNdnMQUozhDm9LohDEdIXToYTbXDPuOCsK8-LUpHIALffWR7nbnC2v2RMXKeyXlJ6m1pjTE3iSYNxaNrfI_PfT17EH-YguG9TwoUxv9f7UXCIutTUrcCcxMX27TuDnin1gw4br2LhrjIAISvPPRQgKZeA38eUpiyodJ2qSWC0koszBva_Z2qK-OdrCJnvpXeHMP9NDGM6Mm_rqByziSgJAjjGuyCG3vTxsdmKtFNU626xhhsc1zJ8_atKRV4EbZus0X8NIMofP2vgF-N0PXjiLfWlewmvFz-WAXAl8elRy552Ld-zPUWQKF9K1S3KH-mU3TXWeQVe5BblYFuWJHdG1rz591RYSfBASiUe7aLDvied5nsrByHvrkiiD-SSFa7eRv5xn1qoy2nPqYAVAtRPj-C8CL6nptg5foBTsCp-ltyacpzAPO55TBF0zndY75E=w1198-h898-no

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Did I mention it twice? Haha. Could have been an editing error. Wouldn’t be the first time.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Dude that’s cool!

[@elizabethringus9738]

I’m currently doing medallions on mugs and just opened the bisque kiln to find about 10 mugs have the medallion blow off the face..mugs are fine, but no medallion ….some medallions cracked like they popped off and a couple were intact so I think I can bisque fix them back on. I slip and score my medallions and watched your video for more tips on how to keep them on. If you have any secret tips on how to keep those medallions on, I would appreciate the help…. How thick are your medallions? Thanks in advance!

[@maartje1138]

Thanks for your work! Shouldn’t you get that table up higher? My back starts aching just watching you 😉... love your tips!

[@davidbrown9914]

17:00 Lizard looking for refuge in the wood, hope it didn't get sawed in half 😆

[@KitoSan828]

Are you reusing the clay after spray non-stick cooking spray on it?

[@denavess7469]

Where did you order your actual stamp from? Thinking of doing stamp for my logo for bottom of mugs, one like yours outside mug. State. Stamp. ?? Thanks for sharing!

[@krissysandvigen3676]

When do you trim your mugs?

[@juliemoore6021]

Could you do a video on how you glaze the logo mugs, please?

[@Kusunoky]

Also me. For some reasons I can only out handle and such standing. 👍

[@marinandiaz]

Gray video! What are the dimensions of the stamp? Where can I get the orange cutter? And how many lbs of clay do you through to make the mugs that go along with these?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

The orange cutter was custom made for me. The mugs were 1.25 pounds and the cutter was around 3” across

[@marinandiaz]

@@MatthewKellyPottery thank you so much, don’t mind the typos! 🤣 Have a terrific week.

[@eileencochran9213]

What process do you use for painting the logos?

[@carynnewman2594]

How thick are slabs for logos?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I can’t remember but probably 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick.

[@ronaldlogan3525]

what cone did you bake the bread to ?

[@loriyugen5430]

How tall is the mug and the size of the logo?

[@kathykempson2252]

At 17:00 what is the critter that came out from the end of the pile of wood while you are cutting it?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Probably a lizard. We have a ton of them around here.

[@karri8998]

oh my gosh...I think there was a baby chipmunk in that wood you were cutting. I hope it got away.

[@lizday8169]

what is the diameter of the logo ?

[@bradellison1345]

was that a mouse at 17:01?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

I believe it was a lizard

[@allisongold9968]

Great vid! Nice bread! How do you cover 24 mugs at once? Do you put one big plastic tarp over them?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Yes a big sheet of plastic. Some of mine came from the garden center at my local hardware store.

[@jedwilliams6410]

I noticed your big glaze tubs in one of your previous videos. Very nice. Where did you get them?

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Tractor Supply Company. They are feed tubs - 20 gallon I think

[@DanaDreamsBig]

Great video! Sidenote: is your workspace low for bigger projects? Your body mechanics made my back hurt 😳 I hope you have a great massage therapist!

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

No it’s not low but I started the video recording and didn’t want to stop to raise the table or change the camera angle. I definitely try my best to work at a better table height most of the time.

[@jordansmithson9602]

He didn't score anything when he put the stamp on or the handle?!?! WUT???

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

lol ! Sometimes scoring is necessary but not as often as some people think. It depends on the clay body as well as the dryness of the clay. Some clay bodies accept attachments better than others.

[@juliechamberlain6703]

You still should put some bricks under those table legs..your back is going hurt

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Haha. Thanks for the tip. I do have some countertops that are higher I’ve been using. Cheers!