my ceramics journey ~ how I got into pottery, glaze & small business chats, q+a

[@SamanthaNatasha]

I love your videos! They have been so inspiring! I found your channel 2 years ago before I moved from Toronto to Alberta. I’m now taking classes consistently! Just want to say thank you for sharing your journey! I’ve always wanted to try my hand at the wheel and seeing your journey made it so much easier to take that leap!! 💕✨

[@fromtreetosea]

oh my gosh!! such a similar path haha, so excited for you :-)

[@arefehaskari8435]

I'm learning Pottery and always wanted to have my own business, thank you for your sharing

[@genevievedandurand1356]

would love to see a video where you show off your cutest/most practical ceramic making clothes!! I love your style and want recs!

[@AnnabelLe9]

Thank u for sharing!!! I definitely look at a lot of people being amazed they can do pottery full time but don't often hear their journey which puts things into perspective, much needed comfort that I can do it one day 🥰💖🌸

[@serene_bean]

hey Lauren, thanks for sharing your journey! I came across your channel a couple months ago (the algorithm knows I've been taking pottery classes) and really enjoy your approach to business and the way you prioritize balance in your life. you're so cool and inspiring! :3

[@fromtreetosea]

ahh thank you so much! 🥹

[@MelissaCastillo-p3m]

Thank you for sharing your story, it’s very inspiring, everybody’s journey is completely different and that makes it special, keep doing what you’re doing, you’re doing an amazing job💕👌 thank you thank you

[@amandajames270]

As always so, so calming and soothing to watch. A Glace video would be very interesting.

[@samlutter2814]

Polymer clay kids unite!! 💛I absolutely loved hearing every part of this. I struggle a lot with getting caught in the comparison loop and with feeling like I should make things people want to buy. Like you said though, everyone progresses at their own pace and has different goals. Perfect reminder, thank you! This was so inspiring. PS - how did I not know about Glazy? Mindblown.

[@brookebaker4974]

I loved hearing you share your story! I have worked at a paint your own pottery studio for a few years, and am interested in owning my own studio one day! Not only do I love your work, but your videos are always so calming and bring so much positivity. I would love to see more videos about the glaze process & firing!🤍

[@jacquelineleetam]

love love love 🥰 what a sweet journey so far and I'm so happy to be along for the ride as it continues to emerge :) and I love your tips on finding creative inspo!

[@fromtreetosea]

ahh I’m so glad you enjoyed it & that you’re here! 🥹💕

[@juliuslove]

Love the throwback footage! Had no idea you were from Toronto. Love seeing more and more POC ceramicists!

[@fromtreetosea]

thanks so much for being here!! do you have any faves I should be following too? :-)

[@rubyli5700]

This is such a helpful and insightful video, thank you for sharing your journey! You're absolutely right that everyone blossoms at their own pace in their own way. I feel both comforted and inspired after hearing your thoughts, thank you:)

[@hobbypotter]

Yes, yes, yes on your Q&A , you hit it spot on😊 I loved your story and am so glad you popped up on my feed this morning...subscribed!

[@amyquyen]

I loved this so much! Thank you for sharing and the resources are incredible. I am starting my own ceramics journey and it is daunting. But hearing yours makes me very excited to keep going.

[@CassidyBrackenL]

I thoroughly enjoyed hearing more about your ceramics journey! I would love to see your glazing process and how it all comes together. I’ve started my clay journey this year and getting into all things glaze has been quite intimidating materials wise 😅

[@AmaSharapova]

Thank you for sharing! It's really inspiring.

[@brittanynichols4791]

I love hearing your story in full! Thank you for sharing 🌻

[@KendraWilson]

I really love your vids and could not wait for my lunch break to watch it. Im only just beginning my pottery journey so you are a big influence. Much love from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤.

[@Studio.Faithie]

I loved this video!! I’m excited to hear you talk about glazes!

[@tazounettedu69]

That because of you that I’m trying pottery and I love it ❤ thanks for your videos ❤

[@tnlpottery4294]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I get nervous about the idea of starting an Etsy account but eventually want to do this.

[@jaypark2337]

Great video girl, just followed on IG. Interesting to see more development

[@biancaporfoun]

Hi for Calgary! It's so inspiring to see your journey and how far you've come! I've always wanted to start pottery but it's definitely very overwhelming! I'd love to see your glaze process! Maybe you could do some zoom classes in the future?

[@PatiPetite]

i love your videos! i watch you from Spain

[@CsdrR]

YAAAAAY!!!! Great video🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@emilyjones2025]

i would be interested to know how much clay you use to throw a tumbler and the best ways to apply underglaze and glaze. I have such a hard time painting it on consistently. Also when Im throwing before I take it off the wheel I smooth down the sides with a rib but no matter what it ends up being rough and having texture that I end up seeing through the glaze. How do you keep your clay so smooth?

[@sunnyoftheforest]

If you underglaze on bisque you can sand down the surface to make it more smooth before applying underglaze. You might need to wash the bisqueware before underglazing/glazing depending on how much sanding you do.

[@nadialeeabu]

thanks for sharing! I wonder what cone you fire to and if you have experimented with high/ low fires, your pros and cons of both?

[@buckbeaksgarden761]

Hi Lauren! I found you not too long ago and I'm loving your down to earth style. I am a new potter, hand building like you when you started. I made 17 flasks which I thought were pretty decent, and I put them on etsy a couple weeks ago for a very reasonable price. No sales...my question is, how long did it take for sales to come in on Etsy? Thanks for your videos :) Catherine

[@fromtreetosea]

hi catherine! I started with selling on etsy but I do feel like doing local markets / pop-ups at local shops and posting lots on instagram is really what started to drive my sales! but hope you don't get discouraged, it's pretty normal for it to take a while to get sales when you're first starting out. I don't think I got my first sale on etsy from someone I didn't already know for over a month! :-)

[@CohenAshley]

Are there any beginner ceramics books that you recommend?

[@Peaceful444PiecesStudio]

Thinking about staying my own pottery business any one got any advice

[@eprohoda]

Hi,Thankss~uper job! farewell! 🤞