Pottery from WILD CLAY // HARVEST TO PIT FIRE (and mistakes...)

Wild clay pottery from start to finish! In this video I walk through every step I completed to create beautiful wild clay pots. From harvest, troubleshooting, and throwing, to shaping, burnishing, pit firing, and fixing mistakes, it's all here 🏺
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[@BobbieStankowski]

I've been wayching for years (& finishing my van as you were my inspiration) And I'm old. So I can say this. "Your Mom must have had a heck of a fun time raising you".

[@robinr.9007]

@BobbieStankowski "I've been wayching for....." 🌷 I'm 'old' also... and I agree with you! She's just a DearHeart! Had I been lucky enough to have a child, I would have hoped for her to be exactly exactly like this young woman. 🌻

[@debsterstuff]

Loved the entire process! I really enjoyed learning about how to process wild clay! I’ve heard that natives would burnish their pots and left them unfired. And people wonder why handmade pottery is pricey. And there’s no price tag for all the trials and errors along the way. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your creations, and all the learning along the way 🫶🥰. Scratches for Akela❤️

[@JoannaK-j1o]

The words of Bob Ross 'there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.' The pots are beautiful and unique just like you😍. You are so talented and an inspiration. Thank you!

[@brendakersey8624]

Sometimes trial and error produce absolute treasures! They are beautiful! This was fun to watch!

[@Linneaandakela]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@camarojai6832]

All I can say is…. WHAT CAN’T YOU DO?! I just love this channel you are truly an inspiration ❤

[@simply.leen.]

I'm so glad you decided to repair the broken pot. The Japanese art of Kintsugi uses lacquer mixed with gold, silver, or platinum to repair broken ceramic pieces. I've always been in love with those pieces, I think sometimes even more so than the pristine, unbroken pieces. Lots of hard work and lots of learning for you but what a lovely result.

[@drawnonwardfilms4589]

I teach sculpture and of the lessons I try to impart over and over is that materials will speak to you and tell you what they will do and what they won’t. So cool seeing you demonstrate that mindset by literally talking to your pots on the wheel! ❤

[@StarshineInTHEnorth]

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[@murraywagnon1841]

Back in the 70's there was a gathering of the ceramics departments from several of the local colleges. It was called "The Full Moon Raku", and what an event it was. We met up in the Sand Dunes at Pescadero Beach for a weekend of Raku, Pit firing, etc. I still have a few of the pieces I fired at that event. Those are both beautiful pieces, and the experience is part of the beauty.

[@DeannaPlatt-d8j]

Linnea, you rock! I love your KZbin channel. Why? You are fearless, tenacious, mostly so happy, in other words a delight to watch. Love how you treat your Mom, Chris and dogs. So respectful and kind. I’m in the winter of my life. Watch your weekly vlog makes my day. Sit and knit hats for Calgary women’s shelter and remember my youth.

[@kathrynmilesfenton2755]

The clay pots came out beautifully! The coloring and I love the addition of the turquoise and the rope - that you made with your own hands!!! Lessons learned! You won't make that mistake again unless you do it intentionally! Use horse hair on the pot in your firing to add another element. I noticed that the inside of the container had been painted or at least a primer had been painted on. You have come so far!!! Nice to see Noah there to help you!

[@kathyr.6623]

It is so great that you love your creations and find ways to save them. You're not a perfectionist in the normal sense. You're able to bring out the beauty of the imperfections. These pieces are like your children. You don't give up on them. You help them to be the best they can be. ❤

[@janscoville5760]

This was amazing to watch. Your process, letting the clay become what it wants- it’s all so intuitive! Love the finished pieces and I look forward to seeing what you create next!

[@davegoodridge8352]

Those are amazing pots. The imperfections bring out their beauty.

[@susanbankowski2687]

I mean honestly, Linnea, is there anything you cannot do? I love how you find beauty and joy in the process of everything you do. So simple and satisfying to watch.

[@ABCpdc]

Most beautiful things come from happy accidents. It's a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@marcialovejoy9926]

Oh so imaging. Such a gift that you have Linnea. Doing and living off the land. How the Indians lived. So cool

[@user-Lauriloveslife]

The best thing that I got from this very inspiring video, IS that you created these beautiful pieces from your hands! I am so proud of you!!!

[@Lilasun]

Beautiful, Linnea. This video makes me think about our hands, and our grandmothers hands, our great great great ancestors hands and all of the work and art that they made…And these hands we have here and now to create with ❤

[@Lilasun]

Cue “Grandma’s Hands” by Bill Withers ☺️

[@bethfinch1141]

Im always amazed by you and what you can accomplish. Great job...and how cool to hang out on your property in a chair doing the things you love with that view. Be safe. Be happy. Be free.

[@trinx01]

Your innate sense of adventure and experimentation is truly inspirational. I deeply appreciate you sharing all the steps (and especially the lessons!) of literally everything you do. 💜

[@Linneaandakela]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@danielle4248]

When I was a kiddo digging in the mud I loved making pinch pots from the clay in the yard and baking them in the fire place. so cool that this is an actual think to do as an adult!

[@MindyBlooming]

My mom has worked with clay for many years, making large wall murals. We all know when something has cracked because she has always added beads to the cracked pieces. It’s rather a family joke that when so,etching isn’t going as planned, just add beads!! Your two pots are simply amazing. Truly the most beautiful pots I’ve ever seen!!

[@michelleellis8201]

Linnea, this is how well known and successful artists are born. I predict that you will be a well known artist and people will be seeking out your pieces! They are beautiful! Good job!

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much! :)

[@margoburns9085]

Love watching you make pots. I was so into the process when I was in my thirties. I had a creek near my house and I used wild clay for all my dishes and pots. They are still being used 25yrs later. Love your style of throwing. So relaxing to watch...and what a back drop!

[@amandayobs]

Wow! You are truly one talented and inspiring artist and you never give up. Your brother made an amazing fire pit and tables from scrap. Your parents must be proud of you both. Thank you for sharing. I learned a lot.

[@sheraldownham9178]

Love the Pots they are so beautiful

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@mountaingirlzstuff4314]

Thankyou for being so detailed, making this hobby less daunting, Sister You Rock 👍😁

[@Linneaandakela]

My pleasure! :)

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

Girl … you are a true renaissance woman!! Really enjoyed your journey!

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@craftyshenanigans]

So interesting! Love what you did with the cracks.

[@user-kev-k5v]

It’s amazing how that smooth jade stone changes the look of each of your pots you burnish love it 👍❤

[@1904-d3x]

I think Every thing happens for a reason .The cracks look amazing with the turquoise. Just Beautiful. Good job. Live & Learn

[@rebeccacervantes6250]

Well young lady.. I have been a ceramicist, for over 30 years.. An I think you did an absolutely fantastic job.. Both of your pieces are absolutely beautiful.. So you should be very very proud of yourself.. ❤🎉

[@Linneaandakela]

Wow that's a huge compliment from such a professional - thank you so much!

[@user-kev-k5v]

I think since living your life since you bought that land , has given you so much patience and you don’t let things get to you as much , that’s what I have noticed about you my dear , see how your life has given you all these ideas some new to me to see, and I know hat these changes are giving you more to read about how you do things , sorry your pots cracked, but at least you now know what to do the next time you make them love watching your fantastic videos ❤❤❤

[@cherrygaisford9810]

Really gorgeous. Mistakes turned out better than originally thought.

[@janetkoball44]

Beauty was the outcome. They have such character kind of like it was all done on purpose! Success I say. Thanks for letting us watch the process. See you next time. Nice to see your brother too.

[@LittleSimGoesWild]

What a process! Even when things don’t turn out perfectly, I am still so impressed. They are a still beautiful and contain the love of so many special gifts.

[@josyontour]

Watching you doing this process was very soothing, comforting and inspiriting at the same time. I love your dedication to everything you give a go! And the results definitely pay off. Who cares about the imperfections once you turn them into something so special!

[@jaynewarriner7214]

You are right they are beautiful! So satisfying to see the results after so many hours of work. Love my earthy colors and earthy items! I like how you made the cracks even more beautiful than if it wasn’t cracked kind of like a God does our lives. We mess them up here and there and he put them back together so much stronger and more beautiful than if we hadn’t messed them up. It’s a good lesson. Thanks for sharing it.

[@karatulanko4613]

So beautiful. The one orangish pot looks like an Arizona sunset. So gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing you wonderful talent. I just love watching your videos.

[@rgober60]

Beautiful .........just simply beautiful.. Mistakes happen when we need to learn lessons.....just remember that. ....it makes it not hurt so much 😊 Thank you for sharing and letting us enjoy your progress. 🫰🙏🕊🙏💜💜💜

[@russellsmith8609]

I am impressed with how you maintain a single minded focus of your end result image. Even though you are constantly adjusting through out the process. In the end there will be the results, and it will possess it's unique characteristics. They are not flaws, they are features. I was watching an Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery video where he was doing a pit firing. His pots cracked and I think actually exploded. He does a lot of his firing out in the desert around Phoenix, Arizona. He watched his video of the firing and decided that putting his pots on the bear ground around the fire to warm allowed them to absorb just enough moisture to damage his pots. So now he tries to set them on a rock or a pot shard. There is always more clay, I hope you will be able to sell some of your very unique pottery in the future, cheers.

[@lacylobdell7455]

The burnishing process was beyond amazing! You still learned a lot. Wow, I really LOVED how you finished them!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@michaelamaestas4950]

I love working with Clay, how fun, good for you ... AWESOME, Nice Work .

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@KathyColorado1]

Fantastic pots! Sometimes mistakes are happy mistakes! Thank you for sharing!

[@Linneaandakela]

You are so welcome!

[@cherylmckay9347]

Omg Linnea these are so so beautiful. I love how you used the resin and turquoise in the cracks and the cordage wrap is perfect. You should be so proud of yourself. Stunning!!

[@diane4094]

Those pots are utterly divine! No kiddin'!

[@thedisheslady]

Those pots turned out beautiful!! I especially love the one with the rope/cordage wrapped around the top, absolutely amazing. ❤

[@tammyoverton2518]

Gorgeous!! Our imperfections make us unique and special! ❤

[@omavicmcmurray2893]

Its amazing!!!! That was so un watching you create the pots, listening to sweet tunes! So incredibly inspiring, thank you! And great seeing your brother helping you the homestead!

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Nice work Linnea! You are very talented,I just love watching what you are creating next!

[@lyndalmartin3581]

Great job, so nice to see the learning process, not just 10yrs of experience, doing things seamlessly. ❤thanks for sharing

[@maddys3955]

Girl! You are so cool! This is a great video and I love it! Thank you 😊

[@belindapoplin5439]

Omg, when Akela was trying to get her pottery on 🤭❤ Gorgeous process, gorgeous pieces. Imperfect and exquisite at the same time ✨️

[@ann-mariejensen2623]

Your doctoring of your cracked pots was genius! Excellent results.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@teslah2997]

WOW! You have soooo much patience. And it surely paid off…..both pots are so unique and beautiful…..love them! Thanks so much for sharing this process….it was so interesting

[@AriadneParker]

Your pots are amazing. I’m so glad I got to see your creativity and troubleshooting at work.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thanks so much!

[@user-kev-k5v]

Your studio is amazing out in the fresh air and the views behind you are stunning so enjoy your day of using your potters wheel 👍

[@VanessaChats]

I love Kintsugi (or Kintsukuroi) and it made me so happy to see you take this concept into the cracked pots. This whole process and video was riveting to watch as whilst I won't ever be doing this myself, I was there witnessing you and cheering you on and I love how you "listen" to the clay/pots to be whatever they are wanting to be.

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

This is fANTASTIC. Your pieces ended up representing your efforts and beautiful soul so well

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much!

[@Ayleash]

What extraordinary LOVE and CARE you are investing in these pieces of ARTISTRY! WONDERFUL and Inspiring to watch! Love your channel! (Boston MA)

[@irezz5301]

Those pots are so beautiful, it's good it all went the way it did.

[@ellyntallon2255]

❤them both 😊the one w/turquoise looks like a hand held birds eye view of the west and the turquoise is the river/streams along the landscape 😊❤ soo.. cool

[@debraanneclark2188]

Linnea they are beautiful and the inlay was a great way to repair those cracks and the dog wood cordage addition to the smaller pot was another great touch

[@allisononeill5265]

Thanks for taking us through the process Linnea, I have always wanted to try working with wild clay! Your pieces turned out fabulous and the ‘mistakes’ just make them that much more unique! ❤️✨

[@frenchicain5335]

I absolutely loved watching this. You did a FABULOUS job Linnea!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. Your creativity, skill and perseverance is amazing.❤❤❤

[@KatsaGrace1]

Such beautiful pieces from your heart and soul. I love them! What I loved more was watching you create then ☺️ you're something

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@anamcneil1780]

I truly loved this very calming relaxing video you made here this week Linnea. Like I always say I just wish each weeks episode was at least 1 hour long. I know it takes alot of work to edit your videos but I would be sooo excited to maybe once in awhile see an hour long video. ❤❤ I still love watching you all and I hope the four of you stay safe and keeping enjoying life and the beautiful piece of land you have!! Also your so creative in everything you do in life and I’m so sure that your father is looking down at you saying saying to himself he has an amazing creative daughter who works so hard in building her beautiful life she is creating on gods land. Your whole family must be extremely proud of you. Each of you and your siblings are so amazing in your own ways and I’m sure your mom is proud of you all!! ❤❤❤ would love to see more family videos of all of you doing so much fun things on your property. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lisamillard1272]

My dearest Linnea ❤❤❤ per usual being the absolute most talented young lady that you are, can say how much I've enjoyed watching you evolve over the years into this master craft woman. These are stunning work of art, you go girl. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Michael-o7x9h]

Amazing! You have so many skills and talents. I always look forward to seeing new videos from you.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much!

[@shayloveschultz5428]

Beautiful! I would buy these. ❤

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you! I hope to have some pottery for sale by the end of the year - stay tuned! :)

[@maryantosz6195]

Goodness, you are one dedicated person! In an amazing way!!! Your pot did turn out beautiful! WOW!!! ❤

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@HendersonJen]

I’m so glad you were able to save the cracked pot! I love how they came out!! I learned so much about the process.. I don’t think I have the patience for it, but I’d LOVE to create something like that! ❤

[@shueat]

Wow they are beautiful!! And the cracks are so perfect ❤️

[@buymywings]

I don’t think I’ve sat at the edge of my seat harder (? 🤔) than waiting to see how these pieces turned out after firing. 😬😬 Wounded soldiers sacrificed but not in vain. The burnishing is beautiful and creates stunning pieces! ❤ And Akela makes it into the blooper reel!!

[@debbrelph6133]

Love, love watching clay making!! So pretty

[@margysfavourites8444]

I am loving ALL your latest videos, the colours in the two pots were gorgeous. You definitely captured a patina that screams desert .WOW 🔆

[@betsyb_dragon2234]

I can't believe how symmetrical you can get your pieces! Love these!!!

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@welawisdom]

WEPA!!! Nothing like researching natural materials & learning about them. I absolutely love your growing knowledge. Keep it coming!!! This Wela (grandmother of 5) is planning on using some of these for fun projects with my grands. :)

[@christinemorgan5899]

You have so much patience in the things you do Love the video a lot Thanks from Christine Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@aprilgolston1021]

OMG those are both SO beautiful in their own right, but even more so when one knows how they came to exist.

[@GenxJul]

I have always wanted to do pottery soooo bad. I’ve yet to try it, at 51 yrs old, but I got to try it. Live on the east coast, in Canada. We have massive amounts of natural clay. I just don’t know where to start. Beautiful pieces you created! Love it!

[@lucystacey6685]

Wow, these pieces turned out so beautiful! Thanks for walking us through your process. Both informative and fascinating to watch your skills increase and your creative flow!

[@stephie4ever]

they are so so very beautiful! Definitely keepers!!!

[@rhondamckinley4373]

I love collage. I love how you used found pieces to create beauty. I see beauty from ashes.

[@linmurray436]

Stunning pottery, what an amazing process!

[@marcyfalconer1275]

The pots are absolutely gorgeous!! I love the cracks!! Thank you for sharing.

[@Linneaandakela]

You are so welcome!

[@oscoto]

Love your process and watching you figure out what is next. Beautiful!

[@awesomeniecy9242]

That was so satisfying to watch so it had to be to the 10 power gratifying to actually do yourself ☺️

[@Laura1221]

Really pretty! Love them both, cracks and all.

[@Soupspoon4cereal]

love this what a great way to keep a piece of your favorite place.

[@MelissaNash-kg6en]

beautiful work, so inspiring, I really enjoyed how you "fixed" them (even though I feel like that is how they were meant to be all along) love it!! can't wait to see how your studio turns out 🌅

[@shirleybuckley1808]

They turned out so beautiful!! ❤

[@user-kev-k5v]

Wow it looks gorgeous so like glass your burnishing it did the job ❤

[@divinewrath3142]

It is so fun to watch you throw and create beautiful art in the wild. When coning down try pushing the clay down and away from you. It uses the momentum and will cone down beautifully. & ignore me if you are already doing that, it's hard to tell from the angle of the camera lol You can add all sorts of crazy things for variations like dried animal scat. Dog, bird, moose, bear- a great way to add a special touch to your wild clay pieces.

[@torbenjensen6382]

HI FROM NORWAY SO NICE TO SEE YOU AGAIN

[@GinaLarsen-xe9cr]

Your pots turned out, awesome! Thanks for sharing this process!

[@Jennifermcintyre]

I’ve seen kiln fired and Raku fired… but I’ve never seen it like this before. Interesting I never thought that could work!

[@jasonjones5213]

Great save on the pots, They turned out beautiful.Always wondered about Montana clay.That's all there is out to my sister's place.

[@lakegreesonguide]

You’re an inspiration every episode. Love the pots!

[@cathywarriner]

Wow, absolutely loved watching you create these pots, they are awesome 👌 ❤ Thanks for sharing this with us, we'll done! 😂loved your bloopers, "imporTanT, and Akela helping you 😂

[@donna2theg]

I think I need a lie down. Not from boredom, just because this video totally relaxed me! Hurry next Sunday!

[@Linneaandakela]

Aw I'm so glad to hear that!