Rookie Mistakes...

[@kappagrapes]

This might be a bit weird, but I love when crafting youtubers show their mistakes. I feel like it lets me understand the craft in so much more depth than if I only got to see a perfectly polished and sanitized experience. I hope you enjoy your break, and I look forward to seeing your next video!

[@celloafterdark4173]

I personally love the little spirals, but I also love drippy sloppy glaze. I also love your work and the strength of your style and preferences. Watching you work and talk about your designs helps me to feel more confident in my own artistic vision and preferences.

[@iain.sm.c]

Gosh, that red is gorgeous

[@wickedcabinboy]

@iain.sm.c - It's a beautiful shade. I love it.

[@randalljames4456]

Thanks for leaving in the mistakes. They're so helpful to learn from. Also, your boots are ome of a kind now! Haha

[@suevilardi7091]

I am so sad about your new boots! As a clumsy potter, I have altered several pair of shoes, pants and aprons. I agree about the swirls in the bottom of pots. I try for the surface inside to be as smooth as possible, and I shall borrow your techniques for burnishing the insides. Thanks for sharing your artistry and talents. You continue to help me grow. Happy New Year!!🎉🎆

[@polinanikulina]

That metallic dark red is so cool, especially the bronze inclusions, but I just can't get over how it all looks like a gruesome crime scene when thrown haha

[@nwmq04]

I went for my first pottery class last week and left with a very sad looking lopsided bowl, working the wheel is truly a difficult task. Watching you now throw a 2.5kg mass of clay is truly extraordinary, so much respect for your craft and other artists like you, I'll get there one day!

[@darkmann12]

You earned a break, man. You're so hardworking! Enjoy your time off, relish it!

[@vlee3880]

My first video of yours, and so happy to have ‘met you’! You seem like a really lovely human being and have such a gentle tone and manner; you’re lovely to listen to. It’s very interesting to be able to have insights about the process of the creation from a person who is quite expert at their craft. I am just beginning to ‘make’ myself, and am trying to access the mindset of exploration more fully; I appreciate the intentional and aware practice you bring to your experience of creation. thank you for sharing it!❤

[@nikkir6226]

I've only been learning pottery for close to 3 years as a retired senior. There is so much to know and your videos are so helpful and inspiring! Thank you for helping me get started and creating a whole new world to dedicated my time to.

[@reidcushman3562]

"If you are nervous, try to remove the clay bit by bit" describes my whole approach to trimming, possibly my whole approach to throwing. Thank you for another edifying video.

[@shay1059]

I feel so spoiled with the amount of info and so much detail you provide in your videos. I just finished taking a beginner pottery class at uni and I would watch your videos for help and inspiration (my classmates and I would even talk about your videos while we threw haha!) Unfortunately I don’t have time to take another pottery class but I hope in the future I can come back and throw again, it truly is such a wonderful art form❤

[@henriziesche4563]

Hey Florian, could you by any chance cut a vase or something similar in half before trimming it? l'd like to understand how much excess clay you're working with. It would be a great pleasure seeing you do that. I'm really inspired by what you are doing.

[@aen9321]

I am a home studio potter. Every time you upload, my partner and I watch your videos together, and he learns so much from how consistent and educational you are. You have inspired him to let me begin showing him the ropes of ceramics. It’s really a beautiful thing seeing your work inspire others (not just myself). Thank you for sharing with us.

[@gdude2775]

I love the red of that clay

[@Deadshotaud]

I have never done any type of pottery in my life, but yet here I am watching your videos in full. Very informative and well put together. Thank you.

[@daisyjoy242]

Watching you play with your dog with the mop is

[@musicbones1]

What striking dark surfaces! The closeup of your maker's mark made the clay body look exactly like the surface of a steamed Christmas pudding - rich and full of variations.

[@azteclady]

I hope your week off is restful and joyful. Best wishes for a prosperous, healthy, safe and happy 2025.

[@farzaan1752]

happy holidays, enjoy your break. thank you for the videos showcasing your craft and its journey over the years!

[@bnhietala]

What a gorgeous color! I'm still very much a novice, but I tend to prefer the rustic look of the spirals and turning marks. Just as well, as I'm sure I still have quite a bit of time ahead of me before I can make something that looks this perfect! Enjoy your time off

[@fwhelan794]

It has been my honour to be “by your side” throughout these years of KZbining (not a real word but I like it) You are such an inspiration and excellent teacher not to mention incredible artist. Thank you Florian Feet up then long walks with Ciro!

[@wartris1]

The red with the green spots is like a negative of your normal pots. Fascinating.

[@mylittlecelebration]

Your videos are such a joy to watch - not only for their attention to detail but also for how inspiring and creative they are. As a new potter I definitely watch to learn, but I also watch because it's meditative and I love seeing your unique process, which inevitably informs mine. And of course, for snapshots of your adorable pup! Keep up the amazing work, Florian! Happy new year :)

[@sanfordgfogg]

and, of course, a very Happy New Year to you too!

[@nicolasdigard3878]

Yes! More experiments ! Can't wait to see what you'll do with the spray Booth 😊. And btw this vase looks amazing!

[@seamseams]

That vase is absolutely stunning! I really love the color and the texture too. Happy New Year Florian, thank you for sharing your wonderful art with us. You deserve a break and to have some fun time off. Look forward to all the exciting experiments in the coming year. Much love to you and your puppy from Finland 🥰

[@georgH]

Enjoy your break, Florian. This piece looks amazing. Thank you for your videos, are a joy to watch. Happy new year!

[@mikepetersen7319]

After all it turned out very red after firing. I really like that iridescent sheen. Well, than enjoy your time off and a happy new Year to you, your family...and Ciro🎆🍀

[@AbelIsaacDances]

Florian, thank you for the video. It’s the first one that I have watched. Love your work, your aesthetic and your narrative style.

[@chrisallen732]

The intensity of the colour of that clay is just beautiful, especially before firing. And thanks for keeping in the clip with the wax resist droplet; it’s really handy to see what you did to overcome it.

[@Flox01000111]

During the video I was so nervous thinking that pot might break haha it is beautiful!!!

[@randalljames4456]

It's always so impressive how easy you make throwing these delicate and complicated shapes and proportions look. So much skill. What a beautiful pot, from clay to final firing

[@eagleironic5815]

Happy. Anew Year to you Florian! I really like how you can see the red in this vessels glaze. The smaller vessels look a lot more silver to me. I am excited to see what you experiment with next, it is a pleasure and a privilege to see your process.

[@TheGbow0704]

I have so much enjoyed your videos this last year, I find them so calming and relaxing. Happy New Year Florian, looking forward to what you'll come up with this next year. Enjoy your time off.

[@MarchHare55]

That vase and its red metallic glaze are absolutely stunning.

[@davidvillarreal5765]

I absolutly love to see everything you make and I am always curious if you will ever post a video of you making a curvaceous vessel

[@glasmannschaefer]

Wow. I really, really like the colour and texture. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this combination. Have a happy new year and greetings from germany.

[@SteamingNoodle]

That is a beautiful piece, both the vase and the video, thank you for your calming, insightful, beautifully narrated videos, and a happy new year :)

[@sumguysr]

Have a great break and thank you for sharing so much of your art and yourself. The birth of this vase was so satisfying and so impressive to watch.

[@wendiebrock5291]

Beautiful work 🎉 you really inspire me, I'm learning from you, thank you so much 😊

[@pseudomonad]

I commented a few videos ago saying I wanted to see more videos of that lovely red finish, and this is just delicious. Thanks as always for sharing!

[@beldarin]

Not at all sure we'll survive, but OK I guess 😊 Stunning, exciting work ahead, happy new year!

[@scarlettifluff]

Stunning tones and textures! Rusty iron - Beautiful work! Happy New Year!

[@milesw3001]

Enjoy your rest days. We’ll be bing watching your older videos in the meantime. 😊

[@jenniferclyde8911]

Thanks so much for all your videos really, I’ve learned so much and been entertained and been inspired to try new things! And it’s always nice to be reminded that even professional highly skilled potters make the rookie mistakes now and again 😂

[@Ahnii]

Happy new year, enjoy your break! I hope to get lucky in one of your sales in the coming year😊 and will be able to get myself a nice teapot, a bowl or some of your awesome mugs🤩

[@acwhit1593]

Beautiful piece! I appreciate the work you put into making it as light and delicate as possible.

[@Sarah-si7cn]

Always love your videos, fantastic pace, and gorgeous pieces (mistakes and all). Enjoy your break. You have definitely earned it, and I look forward to what the new year brings. Personally, I'd love to see some colour shifts, particularly on your more angular pieces. I'd love to see how the light plays off the asymmetry.

[@thebill2001]

The color really makes the shine pop.

[@zemfruit]

in love with this vase. great job, it came out stunning

[@eak125]

The best lessons are from mistakes. Thank you for showing what not to do as well. Enjoy your break. We'll survive.

[@greenstonegecko]

just starting this video and I already love the color of those finished pieces.

[@krissader4855]

Beaytiful and luscious surface. Thankyou, Happy NEW YEAR.

[@darumweilsohalt]

I love your work! Both, your pottery work and also your work as a videographer, teacher, narrator, introducer.. all that you are! 💚

[@kikiatmosudirdjo5453]

You have a beautiful dachshund! My last dog who passed recently looks almost exactly the same, same coloration etc, and it honestly brought a tear to my eye seeing yours.

[@vlee3880]

I’m with you about the ‘delicate spirals’ in the bottom of pots. to each their own, but it’s nearly a guarantee I personally wont be the purchaser of that piece of pottery 😂 your ‘thumbprint’ base is lovely and simple.

[@RayMrRobert]

Florian, that pot embodies quiet elegance and I love it. Happy New Year!

[@whynotanyting]

I'm so glad I stumbled into your channel. These videos give me a level of attention to detail I strive for in my own creative work.

[@golddragonette7795]

thats a beautiful combination of clay colours and glaze

[@MouvementOfJah]

Hi Florian, thank you for all these very very helpful videos, I’m at the beginning of learning pottery. There is something I find particularly difficult, is it where to look at when I’m throwing on the wheel. I believe it is an important part as for making progress, and also for the posture. I’m not sure there is a lot to talk about that subject, but if there is, why not make a little video about it. Since we always see through different angles of the camera, it would be interesting to know where do you actually direct your gaze. Again, thanks for everything 😌

[@scasny]

You talk like real artist not just a artisan. Love your work as in every piece there is clear vision. I see the strong influence of you Japan teachers. You have similar approach as me only in opposite way. I massage the stone to soft curves and leaving matt velvet finish, you forced the clay into strait surfaces and crisp edges and the glazes you use give so much depth to your pieces. At school i saw many pieces basically ruin by glaze almost battling with the form and not aiding it. And that spilling of the glaze is so much a artist way of thinking where we chase beauty and made sacrifices. I personally love salt glaze pottery but know how abrasive it is to the equipment.

[@bevharrison8157]

Love your work.the attention to detail you achieve is sublime . I do like the red clay and the finish is beautiful . Happy new year . And thank you .😊

[@frapaschal6594]

You're a hero! Thank you so much and Happy New Year!

[@GM-qq1wi]

That red colour is insane. ❤

[@malusdraco3793]

i hope your break is illuminating and that the new year treats you well!! i'm excited to see where these ideas take you too!

[@reneeamyot4261]

Have a great holliday!

[@MysticPisces]

I just love,❤️ this clay and the Georgie’s work. Wonderful! 🕊️😇

[@emryspaperart]

this one is so lovely. happy new year

[@IncessantPorcelain]

Thinking there MUST be another vid that shows the white and green snowflake crackle glazes on this dark clay mix, will have to go back & search - that combo sounds v. curious & interesting! Agree that it's a pity the reds don't maintain color over high firing; look forward to the dye experiments to come!

[@monicamacneille3372]

Good for you taking a week off! I have yet to do that... I have a hard time not working.

[@BirgitU-c2f]

Congrats. You are a true artist! Thank you for the Videos and comments with you calm voice. A happy new year. Birgit

[@melissaa2337]

I was waiting for this video since the short. Well worth the wait!

[@paulabefumo4577]

It's an astonishing color combination!

[@GinnyEvergreen]

Amazing! The finish is stunning❤

[@myhouseisfulloftraps]

Those are some beautiful pulls!

[@jakicatancabelic9436]

It is a most beautiful red. I love this glaze. Happy New Year, wishing you health and inspiration!

[@SmithCaro]

I love the colour ... 🤎

[@maec7391]

sucha good pup :3

[@kstan5112]

Hehe at least you weren't wearing your cute Birkenstocks when the glaze overflowed! ❤️

[@AnonymousXIII]

Happy new year; enjoy your much-deserved break!

[@wickedcabinboy]

Another completely engaging and enjoyable video. You talk about your style a lot which I enjoy very much - both the discussion and the results - and I can very well understand why others try to reproduce your works. And I can easily see why they are all sold out when I visit your store. I'll keep trying as I'd love to have one of your pieces. One note. Rookie mistakes only serve to demonstrate that you're human. As a fan, I embrace them even if you don't. Enjoy your break and have a happy New Year. I must also say your sweet four legged companion is a lovely and smile inducing feature of your videos. Could you tell us her name?

[@masheroz]

I think you made the correct decision on choosing to continue glazing that pot, rather than starting again.

[@randomguy1017]

15:13 Low, taper? I can't believe the meme is still so massive that even Florian Gadsby is referencing it!

[@halcyondaysago]

YN Florian in his winter arc

[@Sugar3Glider]

That doggo was getting ready to attack 😂

[@ArbiterBacon117]

I'd love to buy one of your pieces sometime, but I'm still glad I can support artists and people like you in some way by watching your videos ❤

[@nichadaye1007]

Thanks for your videos. I will buy your book. I will take a class of ceramics in the future.

[@Gwenyfith]

Enjoy your well-deserved break. Happy New Year!

[@BuckSterling1]

3M nexcare bandaids are basically Tegaderm and are delightfully waterproof.

[@MrMarina101000]

I love the red clay it’s so pretty!!

[@randalljames4456]

Would love to see those experiments to see a finished pot with that color!

[@moofasa7596]

Hey love the videos

[@carolyncarlson6410]

It's lovely!

[@deathbydarwin1985]

I find using a foam brush to apply wax works much better than a bristle brush. It can hold more wax without dripping.

[@ANobodyHere]

11:06 playing with your puppy 🥺🥺

[@davedarling4316]

A spray booth can be easily improvised from newspaper or plastic sheeting and some boxes or other supports. That could allow you to try out spraying before committing your cash reserves to buying a booth...

[@mbhbYT]

Wow, 243 comments on the first hour after posting! Impressive... and very much a reflection of the high quality of your work, and of your audience's appreciation. Thanks! And enjoy your short vacay, and all the best for you new year!

[@micah06v8]

Happy New Year. Enjoy your well deserved break. I wonder if using small ribbons of the bronze metal would make a difference in the appearance of your vessels.

[@displeasedsewing]

I like the color of the red clay cause it reminds me of red velvet cake.

[@TheDutchPotter]

Yet another great video! Unfortunately I can't buy that clay here, I'd be really curious to see how it would do under a Nuka glaze. I know that's not one of your normally used glazes, but if you ever feel like experimenting I'd love to see it.