Mixing clay to make a weirdo coffee set

It's episode 8 of the great pottery throw down! This week I'm tackling the abstract coffee set. Instead of using underglazes, I'm using mixed reclaimed and stained clay to make colorful pottery. I'm SO happy with how they turned out. Let me know what you think!
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[@BlueKermit27]

When I watched you trim the pitcher I legit said out loud “ooh yes I want that in my house!”

[@fionagray9319]

Oh that red stained clay is terrific! It makes such an impact. I love it. The whole set is gorgeous and the doughnut saucers are a beautiful ingenious idea! ❤

[@Donal538]

Yes.❤

[@kappagrapes]

That donut idea is SO cute. They remind me of bird's nests almost, with the cup as the bird.

[@rorywall7331]

I really like how that, although each vessel feels different, they are connected together. The wave in the creamer ties really well to the pitcher, and the angular and soft forms blend really well too, and so do the thumb handles. It just makes it a set rather than individual pieces. Really well done!

[@doninis1354]

I am really into thinks that are different. Loved already the humbnail! Looking them come together is oddly setisfying. Very beautiful. I never have seen "donut saucers", too.

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you!! i love them 🥰

[@88thor]

This is my favorite pottery channel!

[@PotterytothePeople]

what a compliment!! thank you ❤️

[@riabrummel808]

Yes, the best!

[@potterhead4078]

Ja

[@barbosberg]

By far. I’m addicted.

[@niresplural2007]

Mine too!❤

[@grungophone1615]

The red stained clay glazed BEAUTIFULLY it turned out so good!!!!

[@GymGirl88]

I love this so much!! If you wanted to re-do the donuts in red maybe leaving the interior unglazed would add friction to the cups and keep them from tipping. But I'm not a potter so idk. Love how this came out! I am literally obsessed with the set

[@NeccoWecco]

So cool! The different clays are a nice touch. It's very modern like the 'colorblocking' trend :)

[@PotterytothePeople]

thats the word!! i was searching for the right word for it. color blocking 😄

[@LunovaLabs]

Thanks for all your hard work filming these projects. Those grog chunks were huge! so cool

[@nikkir6226]

I love the way your creative process evolves as you go. It's like an adventure and you are taking us along for the ride. This set turned out to be so adorable. Thank you for sharing.

[@tantegerritje1496]

wow...that is magnificent! Thank you for showing this process from beginning to the end. You are amazing.

[@kajellio]

The creamer reminded me of Chip from Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast 😊

[@paulabefumo4577]

One of my absolute favorite videos and products.

[@charlesfox5971]

This set is so cute and beautiful, really weird in a good way! The handles make me think of climbing wall thingies!!!

[@CrypticFen]

This set has a really fun colourblock element with how neat the edges between colours are. Really cool!

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you!! I will definitely be playing with this technique again :)

[@camillafriis2127]

I absolutely love this set. It's so creative with the different shapes, I'm left with a sense of 'Alice in Wonderland' and just the nuances of colors put together - really inspiring!!!

[@MultiAidan1]

i love the wavy rim of the pitcher matching with the wavy foot of the creamer :) awesome work!!

[@szotyaGD]

this set turned out SO NICE!!! all the pieces look absolutely gorgeous

[@jenessalarge7621]

I just did a quick google and I did find a few cup and saucers that have the donut shaped saucer. But your cups are a different shape- and much more interesting. Good job!

[@denisebyrd3555]

BEAUTIFUL! WOW! I’d have that set in my house.

[@lorihry6236]

I love the set! It’s great the clays played nicely together and shrank the same. It looked risky to me. It’s great to be inspired by your work too. 🎉

[@wgamal]

Sending you all the greetings from Egypt, your work is really inspiring. I enjoyed a lot the making of the mixed clays. good luck and thank you!!

[@julipolito7761]

I love this one! ♥️♥️♥️

[@blancaah6]

I love the mixture of colours!!! And the cups are adorable. I wish the donut's base was a different color, green would be cool

[@moonbasket]

The sugar pot is also my favorite. I love it so much.

[@theresalowe1231]

Oh my goodness. I am so in love with this set. Absolutely lovely

[@Tessiejoel]

Hello hello! Vid request: I’d love to see all your fav ways of making lidded vessels. I’m a newer potter and It’s something I haven’t experimented much with. Appreciate you!

[@katherineantinucci4748]

Absolutely love this set. Well done experimenting and taking risks. They have paid off. The design reminds me of the 1940s. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@shadwellsong]

❤ so love this set!

[@lizabetbenink9591]

It became such a nice beautiful caffee set! Suprising and inspring also! Thanks! 🙏

[@maddoochamow]

THIS it a very nice work! Simple, efficiant, elegant! Good job!

[@dowanalott7137]

Beautiful

[@sonoman00ify]

Perfe t for when the electric goes out. I love it. Would love one without candle holders.

[@Drieleven]

with so many different clays being attached, I was so worried about different shrinkage rates! But it all worked out. Thanks to your kiln gods

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thats what I was worried about too!! so many sleepless night haha the kiln gods were so kind to me. suspiciously kind 😂😂

[@blabla1260]

Absolutely love this project!! My favorite are definitely the cups 😍😍 Great job!!

[@Eldormen]

I feel this is a modern take on iron age/medevil pottery. as a reenactor am not mad about it :)

[@espressomakesmep00p]

I feel like I have been watching your videos since the beginning of your channel and I just want to say that every project you do is better than the last. Your progress and dedication is so inspiring, whenever I feel down I always watch your video and I get so inspired I want to run to my studio and make something. Thank you so much for the content! You are awesome and I really want to meet you in person one day!

[@jaynelacore2269]

this set is so cute - each piece has such personality :). enjoy!

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

I love love love this series 👏👏👏

[@uschilou]

I need some donut saucers with plant pots! I love the mismatched clay, as well.

[@mynameisbill3829]

Great work keep it up❤

[@mythcrab6047]

Hello, thank you for your wonderful videos. I am a baker that is usually making bread when I watch your content. It would be great to see you make a pastry cloche someday. Something you could put over baked goods to extend their life and keep moisture in. I want to try making one, but I've only done pottery once or twice.

[@PotterytothePeople]

So cool! Its a great idea. I will add it to the list :)

[@lancetorgerson9379]

amazing artist

[@marielossalazar]

Gracias me encantan tus piezas y el manejo del torno, excelente 👍👏👏

[@debbiesmith297]

Love love love!

[@barbosberg]

Gorgeous 🎉

[@user-mp6tg7wb2d]

Incredible problem solving

[@manvaeris]

wow, they turned out sooo good!

[@denisenoble4010]

I love it, I liked it a lot before you glazed it, the red handles are the cherry on the top. the cup and saucers are my absolute favourite bit, I think, but now I don't know. I like the rounded bottom's. and all the 'stands' that items are on make it so quirky, its perfect. the saucer do-nuts are next on my list to make, never having made them myself. Last week I did an enclosed pot I'm turning into an oil burner so do-nuts here we go. thanks as always for your showing all your doubts that turn into amazing pieces, like your lampshade in the back ground. keep potting and I will keep watching x

[@PotterytothePeople]

thank you so much!! 🥰

[@heidicash5897]

You totally should be on the great pottery throw down!!! You would rule!!!!! I love watching your channel and look forward to every video!!

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@margswartz9440]

Wow! Way to go, super nice set!

[@LIVE-SAGT]

Your set is gorgeous.

[@cherylatkerson3453]

So much frun! Love the set and your videos! Thanks so much for sharing your talents!

[@judyrioux]

Love these!! Awesome job! I love how you try things!

[@forestwoman]

Those turned out really cool!

[@justlola417]

This came out so cool! Love the donuts and the red bits

[@juliejoanlanne8322]

Just beautiful ! Thanks for sharing !

[@lisainthelowlands]

I adore these !

[@seatbelthandz]

These are all so beautiful ❤

[@christinabrown2046]

Really cool! My husband is a leftie though and pointed out that the cups are made for right handed folks. Just fyi, maybe another 2 cups for your leftie friends would make them feel seen 😅

[@aliciawong5535]

Did you use clear glaze? I love every piece! I have made doughnuts holders for vases! It is fun!

[@rivetingglance]

Love your channel and your pottery! Very original!

[@SigneofHorses]

So creative and interesting choices. I adore the sugar pot!! Can’t wait for more of your vidoes❤

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you! The sugar pot is my favorite bit too :)

[@kristalburns3490]

I am really digging this set!

[@Hellenen]

Love❤

[@regulabosshart7540]

Very inspiring! I'm curious how you glazed the cups putting them upside down into the kiln. No glaze on the rim?

[@marieneergaard4845]

Kopparna kunde varit utan handtaget annars super kul

[@laracallachan3614]

Hi. They look awesome. Could you please do a vid on Botz plus. I got given some but have found it confusing to find out how to use it. Is it just a flux or is it more. Thanks

[@fuvicky1692]

Super unique ❤

[@PotterytothePeople]

thanks for watching! 🥰

[@patriciaabuxapqui9976]

So beautiful and inspiring, thank a lot.

[@rachelfgonzales]

These look fantastic. I’m inspired. Well done.

[@PotterytothePeople]

Thank you so much! It’s such an honor to inspire someone 🥰🥰

[@annasophiesantner]

Thanks so much for sharing this cool project :) One question: did you make a little hole into the donuts before putting them into the killin? Or did it work without? ☺️ Thanks!

[@rebeccasmith7341]

Also interested in this 😊

[@josephinesanges8352]

Hi, I love your work! I’m just wondering how you got away with not waxing/wiping the bottoms or or putting stilts under any of your pieces in the kiln. What sort of sorcery is this?!! 😂

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

Is your clay tinted with turmeric? It’s such a beautiful color!

[@thaliiaaaa]

I don't know much about clay, but i wonder if you could mix different colors of clay to make some kind of gradient :D

[@barbarab285]

Love the donuts, How did they work to use and would you do them a little differently if needed? Can you explain your decision to double wall the sugar bowl? Thanks a ton!

[@PotterytothePeople]

I think i would exclude the handle if I did them again. They were still a little wobbly with liquid inside. Without the handle it would work fine :) I just decided that for aesthetic reasons. I wanted that shape outside with a round inside. Just because 😄

[@manythingsoflife]

Didn’t the giant grog tear your hands when you were throwing?! Also, with the donut that you expertly threw, how does the air inside work, I always thought you needed a hole so air could escape as if not it makes your pieces explode in the kiln!

[@aidasoto2936]

Superliked

[@Donal538]

My Good,beautiful beaultiful,tank you.

[@Majoofi]

How did you keep the cups from fusing to the donuts or kiln shelf. It looked like you glazed the whole thing.

[@PotterytothePeople]

I left the rim unglazed and fired them upside down 😄

[@Majoofi]

@@PotterytothePeople ah thanks

[@PA-Robbins]

Thumb cups would be good

[@bellytripper-nh8ox]

At the 1:03 mark, you said IT "TURNED INTO A CHAOS!" NO, IT TURNED INTO A **CLAY OS** !!

[@cheese7fold]

If you’re interested in creating unique clay bodies, have you ever considered finding and processing wild clay? That’s about as unique as it gets.

[@elizahorsten4436]

😍

[@ComplexVariables]

I just realized … many of us are weird coffee mugs 😊

[@eightbitbrony]

does this remind anyone else of the neverhood?

[@bellytripper-nh8ox]

THERE IS **NO** SUCH WORD AS **GROG** !!

[@jodireid1467]

Love watching sooo much, just can’t stand the music..sorry 😐

[@biscuit4259]

That is not out of control or chaos - it’s all bagged!! Totally over exaggerating.

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

Does anyone know when the GPT season 6 will be available in the US? We’re so spoiled with all the streaming services so when there’s something we can’t watch is soooo frustrating! 😂 I need to remind myself to “have patience grasshopper”! 🥢