This MUG changed my LIFE!!

[@salemwitchchild]

I think when you start shipping, you should include one thing of your signature coffee. This way you're promoting your pottery and your coffee shop. :)

[@Jonthepotter]

Great idea!!

[@Hazelcatkins]

Oh I really love that idea. Can you post coffee overseas to the UK?

[@salemwitchchild]

@@Hazelcatkins I think you can.

[@haileyrobins5992]

Holy cow. That mug is stunning!!! That red color is gorgeous

[@pastorchasallan8800]

Jon, at 69 yrs old your video's have given me a new hobby and lease on life. You make turning pottery so interesting that now I am hooked. I've built a 12x16 studio, bought a 822 Skutt Kiln and Skutt potters wheel and I blamed it all on you when my wife started asking questions Every thing I've learned has been from you. But just wanted to thank you for the great job your doing that is helping a lot of people that want to learn how to make their own pottery. It also helps me to relax.

[@Jonthepotter]

This is AWESOME,, thanks so much for sharing, glad I could inspire you and help you in your pottery adventures!

[@laurah6381]

Pastor ChasAllan how awesome!! I'm 55 and semi-retired. Looking for a new hobby!! I'm inspired!!

[@cathieyoung6537]

I'm a secondary school Ceramics teacher in Australia. Just found you, love your videos, can't wait to show my kids! So good to find ceramics videos that are engaging for that age group! Thankyou!

[@barbka4009]

Hey Jon the Potter... love your videos and have to tell you how much they have helped me since I started throwing pots. I took a class and just struggled.... it was so discouraging! Come to find out on the second to last class that if you are left handed the wheel should be turning the other direction! Who knew!? That little adjustment changed everything so now I am doing great. Have a long way to go but having so much fun with it. Your videos have contributed to that so ... thank you! I am a Montana girl and have lived in Missoula and Bozeman. I have been to the Coffee Pot and it’s a great shop. Glad to hear that a trip to our beautiful state somehow made a difference in your life.

[@lindenjenesse5078]

A lifetime ago I was tasked with packing a full set of (Grandmother's) fine china for shipping from WA to CA. I called a shop in Tacoma that sold fine china and asked what methods were preferred. I was told to double box the ware, and ship via USPS, which I did, and I still have the full set today. My mentor also recommended the same method and I find it to be quite safe. The inner box does not have to be heavy, corrugated cardboard; I buy gift boxes of various sizes in bulk. I wrap the piece in tissue, use crumpled tissue and/or paper shreds to secure the piece in a gift box. I then put the gift box inside a flat rate Priority Mail box (free) with bubble wrap or air pillows on all six sides, affix label and postage and it's good to go! Priority Mail also includes insurance of up to $100, I believe, in the price, and you can purchase insurance of a higher amount if you wish. This protects both parties should something go wrong.

[@emj3677]

Another great video and a great story. I love buying stuff from other potters and enjoy their artwork as well. I was just going to ask you if you could do a video on pottery hacks, so it’s funny that you should bring that up. Thanks again.

[@YvonnePerry]

I am an author, among my many creative pursuits. When I was shipping my paperback books all over the world I found my time being taken up with packing and going to the post office. The postage (due to page count and therefore weight) varied from one book to the next. I bought prepaid envelopes for each book to avoid so many trips to the post office but if someone bought two or more books, I had to have them weighed and purchase custom postage. If you’re going to do this full-time you might want to have a postage scale and a way to purchase postage online. The prepaid “ if it fits, it ships” boxes could be a good option.

[@Jonthepotter]

Thanks for the suggestions! I will for sure keep that in mind:)

[@chrisstroud9121]

awesome!! I'm 200 years older than you but have been thinking along the same lines for years ( - only in South Africa) ... and cycling instead of snow boarding :) :).

[@theroseviking5891]

This is incredible! I am a senior in high school and have just started pottery. You're videos have helped my immensely for the class I am in is actually a drawing class and my teacher was kind enough to let me try ceramics. What's even more mind blowing is I live in Missoula Montana! Its amazing to have one of my inspirations have a connection to my home town.

[@rashir7406]

I wanna come and learn pottery from you😍😍 , earthy feelings. Here in India it doesn't have that kind of value , it's like a very low level work no one really appreciates it like art

[@andreag7822]

Hi from England Jon, glad to hear you are considering branching out online. My favourites are the glass coasters, will definitely order those for starters. Love your videos, I'm learning so much.

[@Jonthepotter]

Thanks!! Yeah I love those glass coasters:)

[@christinebaluk7023]

I adore your energy.

[@shawnolson4522]

i just started my Etsy page and I am pretty excited to see how it goes. Iam so glad to have found pottery and i want to thank you for all the cool tips and the inspiration your videos provide man. Happy holidays!

[@diaryofan8yearoldminecraft954]

Love your story of the mugs! The new one is gorgeous by the way with that red centre. When you start selling yours on line we'll be definitely getting some in the canyon skies glaze! 😍

[@Jonthepotter]

Sweet!

[@shelleymcquillan756]

Cant wait till you have your online shop would love to get one sent to Australia

[@abbykabalin7945]

As a native Montanan, grew up near Bozeman, going to college near Missoula, I know EXACTLY which shop you’re talking about😂😂 so cool that one of my favorite potters came through my state

[@potteryokc]

I wanna see the 5 Pottery Hacks video!!

[@shelleyvonletkemann6659]

ME AS WELL PLEASE

[@paulettegoulard2826]

me too!

[@Jonthepotter]

5 Pottery Hacks!!! Video coming soon:)

[@jennifermyers4410]

Awesome story!!!!! Love your videos...& SO looking forward to those "5 pottery hacks" video!!!!!!! Get on that! :)

[@robertcole1098]

Those mugs are great and it's cool that you got some ideas from that pottery and you also support them by buying a new mug. I love the big angle at the base, I might try that. Cheers Bob 🇬🇧

[@Jonthepotter]

I starting doing that big angle too after seeing their pottery!

[@annettemeglino7232]

Bring it on Jon, I will definitely buy a ton when you start shipping. My whole family knows its Jonthepotter pottery on my Wish List!!!

[@Jonthepotter]

Hopefully I can sell online soon!

[@mirit54]

Can't wait for your site!!!!

[@sarahmenahem5756]

I loved your story !I am a glassfuser I also got inspired by visiting someones glass studio in the north of where I live ,it took me 3 years to realise my dream of having a glass studio and I am still learning .I was also nervous about having an online store and shipping out glass but yes it is good to learn from others who are further along in their story for sure and to support others in the craft .Love ya energy !Sending big wave from Netanya Israel 👍🌊

[@Handmadebygas]

I love that story! As for the new one you ordered it is way cool!

[@TheBereangirl]

Don't you just love💕 being inspired when you least expect it? Very serendipitous!

[@cristinad4835]

Beautiful job!

[@icedog52]

I love the videos, I'm learning a lot myself on this journey with pottery. I'm the same when it comes to just sticking to my own style.

[@andrewketley1276]

Hey-Ho Jon, love the videos :) I stopped using bubblewrap a while back and now just wrap my pots with corrugated cardboard and newspaper - haven't had any breakages (yet), and I've posted them all over the place. Andrew

[@denavess732]

Yes I am interested in purchasing mug from another video. I also am at point to do art sell online not quite experienced enough yet do pottery but I am in process of learning! Yeah! I love that you are everyday person helps to learn from people doing it already. Would love see what key items needed for my own studio as it can be overwhelming.

[@Natalieleu]

That's a great mug. I will be waiting till you sell on line because your work is inspiring. Love one of your mugs.

[@Jonthepotter]

Thanks!

[@autumngreen6065]

Love the story.

[@sharonbryant2547]

Really enjoyed the opening. Your story of skiing Montana reminded me of one of our many family trips skiing. I did my first ever Nordic skiing near the White Mountain. Super hard. It was near an old railroad station; I think Glacier National Park near where the at Izaak Walton Inn is now. Cross country is beautiful so quiet and a workout. So give me my downhill skis. Give your little guy a couple more years and he will beat you down the mountain. Totally agree the mug is fantastic. They did a great job packing with 2” plus all around which is what UPS recommends. I’ve been mailing my work now for a couple of years. Last mailing was careless of me and I had my first breakage. I didn’t leave enough room for package tossing and two of my 30 pieces cracked. Two inches all around means just that on every piece. Multiple pieces add to the equation. Lesson learned! I would buy one of your mugs if you shipped. I enjoy collecting other potters work for the same reasons.

[@MarianneGriz62]

Thanks Jon!!

[@handmadebykarenkaren519]

Cool! Going to Big Sky in a few weeks, will check Mountain Arts Pottery while there. Loved your video 😀

[@stonypointpottery5812]

Love the title of this Vid! The story was amazing as well! Keep em’ coming!!

[@erins.5420]

Pottery hack: wax the bottom before glazing the whole piece wipe off the glaze residue from bottom (it will be minimal thin drop like) and the Wax burns off in the kiln. Keeping the bottom clean and stick free from the shelf. I used a breakfast skillet you know that you can bring camping that has a dial for heat that you plug in. Anyways a basic clear wax and it saved a ton of time from cleaning the bottoms.

[@SarahAshleySpiegel]

Hey Jon! Just discovered you through a podcast you were on. Love your content, looking forward to more!

[@Jonthepotter]

Cool! Must have been the KZbin Creators hub , since to my knowledge that's the only one out there. Thanks for joining the channel!

[@KellyKat22EllyKay22]

haha i love you, your videos, and your story so so much!!! GOALS right there.... one day I will have my unique pottery duo shop :p And i definitely want to see that pottery hacks video.... oh just realized u put this video out 5 months ago hahaha i am sure you have that pottery hacks video by now.. ima look it up. anyway. have a great day...YOU ROCK!!!

[@barbarahrobertson7364]

Dude, you're a hoot! Love your videos :) Keep it up!

[@elisabethbue5666]

I like learning more about people so I enjoyed your story :-) and I look forward to when you start selling your pottery online :-)

[@Jonthepotter]

Thanks!

[@khendron]

Looking forward to be able to shop for your pottery online! But that was a LOT of plastic to ship just one mug :(

[@utahill5685]

A little company here has a machine that slices used cardboard as wrapping material.

[@allienegunn108]

If you order from Thrive Market, they wrap their class jars in this paper that is sliced and I've wrapped some of my pottery in that for transport. I mean I would use a LOT if I was shipping it, but I think there's a less plasticy solution.

[@jessikaudunwara1180]

I would love to buy your mugs! They are so unique and ancient looking! They would totally sell out! Love your videos ♥️

[@thepatsyfamily]

I don't see this mug online. I do however see a "demitasse" mug on their instagram. Is that what this one is called?

[@Jonthepotter]

I can't say for sure....I don't remember!

[@RylieCollins]

You could try shipping the mugs in biodegradable packing materials. Lush cosmetics ships all of their stuff in water dissolvable packing peanuts. I think it would work super well!

[@mommaria1968]

Great personality to make videos. You'll need a logo. Can't wait!

[@shearersboots]

Hi Jon, Learning a lot from your channel mate, I’m watching bloody tons of videos before I have ‘crack’ at pottery... Thanks very much for all of these - don’t know what you use now, but I saw a vid the other day where a guy was showing off different uses of that expanding foam stuff? Don’t know if that might help especially with weird shapes... Cheers mate, Adam, Queensland.

[@inajadaangel]

Hi! Do you have a video of how you started getting into pottery?

[@gerihand9392]

I buy a lot of pottery online through Etsy and eBay. I think LOTS of bubble wrap is key. You can probably find used boxes and wrap from people who have moved. In Atlanta there is always a listing for free packing materials on Craig’s List.

[@myacrylicjourney624]

Nice story Jon. You should consider putting a direct link to your patreon account in your video descriptions.

[@thenewtownstudio4799]

My Acrylic Journey I signed up for his Patreon and I couldn’t see any videos or anything. I was hoping to get some insider tips over there in addition to supporting him. Am I missing something? I started watching when he did the camp mugs and really enjoy all he shares with us! It is so generous of him and so amazing to watch this channel and support for Jon grow so quickly!

[@Jonthepotter]

Hey Blair I am just getting started on the Patreon, still figuring it out, Mostly posts every couple days and some lens (like story stuff), Hopefully you get some value from being a Patron, thanks so much for the support!!

[@Jonthepotter]

I thought I did....oops. It is www.patreon.com/jonthepotter

[@granywonder57]

You goofball, love the mugs.

[@chopin65]

This is a good story.

[@ataliemitchell3606]

Awesome! I have had some bad luck sending pottery to family but want to open an online store one day so thanks for the tips! Love the story! You are my inspiring story. Started watching when you were close to 1000 subs, and been obsessed ever since. Just signed up to do 3 holiday bazaar and never done one before, but I feel confident now after all your tricks and tips, just gotta get in the studio and glaze glaze glaze!!!! My stuff isn’t as awarding as your but it’s getting there. What were your biggest sellers at art wander? Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@Jonthepotter]

Definitely Mugs were the best sellers! And anything that was slightly different or unique sold too! Always Mugs though!

[@ataliemitchell3606]

Jonthepotter thank you!! That helps

[@MBertok]

I’ll be at Mocha Monkey on Wednesday between 5-6pm! Gonna get a Jon Schmidt original! Excited! 😁

[@Jonthepotter]

Yeaaahhhh!!! I'll try to be there until about 6:) What brings you to MN???

[@MBertok]

Jonthepotter Work out of Minnetonka :)

[@MBertok]

Jonthepotter work sometimes is unpredictable. So if you have somewhere to be - by all means don’t wait around. I’ll definitely be stopping by regardless! 😀

[@davidhattenburg9011]

I always looking forward your next clip, and this one kinda hit close to home, I am from the pnw, and miss it much, Like I have said before, I am a newbie, and have learned much from each and everyone of your videos,

[@Jonthepotter]

Glad I could help!

[@brittersj101]

If you are ever in the mood for another Montana trip, Whitefish is beautiful. The ski resort is amazing and there is a great pottery studio downtown called Whitefish Pottery.

[@Jonthepotter]

hmmmm, I might have to make a trip!

[@raquelkananis7687]

Awesome. Mahalo, all the way from Hawaii. Aloha

[@crapiboughtoninstagram5971]

I would love to see “5 pottery hacks”!

[@alandunnighan2159]

What a great story. I sell some of my work online and it can be time-consuming if you get a lot to ship.

[@Jonthepotter]

I imagine it can be time consuming, It's so easy to just put pots upstairs on the shelves:)

[@jahpedro3971]

Interpretation of Inspiration leads to wonderful life paths, great story, beautiful mugs, roll on the 5 hacks, And online shop, 🤘

[@EE-zd6xh]

Very cool- you are about an hour away from me! How random. I'd love to see your shop sometime

[@Jonthepotter]

Crazy! Where are you from? Come on by any time!

[@Hazelcatkins]

Have you considered eco foam packaging? It's like styrofoam peanuts but made of starch so it's biodegradable.

[@Jonthepotter]

Thanks for the suggestion, I will look into it!

[@dianeyennie2337]

I’ve read that these peanuts deflated and crush during shipping, and they aren’t good for shipping pottery. Worth looking into.

[@almondmilkclub]

HE LOOKA JUST LIKE ARMY HAMMEE

[@fatherslionstudio]

Hmmmm, I need a trip to Waconia.....

[@ClownWhisper]

I guarantee if you switch to using a toilet brush in your buckets you will never go back to that damn drill. I bought one of those plastic round all the way around Bristol toilet brushes and now never ever ever ever use a drill anymore I can mix up glaze 10 times faster without a drill and it cleans the sides of the buckets all the way to the top. I wish I could post a picture I could walk over to my buckets and they're like it looks like I just filled them with clean glaze

[@DarleneAdamson]

Hi. I love your videos, they are so inspirational and you have helped me out with my pottery endeavours. How do we find your patreon page?

[@Jonthepotter]

Patreon page is at www.patreon.com/jonthepotter, thanks for the support!

[@seanobrien3545]

Cool video! I just started hand-building in Vermont. Do you create your glazes or do you purchase them? I really like your color palate and would like to experiment with your glazes.

[@Jonthepotter]

I buy them from my local stores, Continental Clay and MN Clay Co.... Thanks for watching!

[@TGCpottery72]

Fantastico!

[@shelleyvonletkemann6659]

love this video. you,re damn cute to boot. have a fairly realistic plan to be making a trip to big sky, looking for the café then. sorry no caps. injured hand

[@Jonthepotter]

Nice!! It's a sweet spot!

[@SerPounce23]

Yt recommend: cups, coffee and gnarly water spins. Me: you have my attention.

[@ojaimark]

Are you a Mike Birbiglia character?

[@suzanner2454]

I like your tee shirt

[@suzanner2454]

Can you post a link to your tee shirts?

[@Jonthepotter]

Sorry we don't have them for sale online, only in the store right now!

[@dougwarner5690]

What i want to know it's what are the names out your pets and how many/what are they?

[@Jonthepotter]

Haha, we have a dog (Bear) and 2 cats (Zibu and Na'vi) Cats are tabby, Bear was a rescue dog, looks like a black lab and shepard mix, but we aren't totally sure.

[@kaitlynnmorse457]

I did not love how hard you had to work to get your mug out of the bubble wrap. I would consider a different packing method. As a customer that would annoy me. And as a potter I wouldn't want to take so much of my time wrapping my work and I wouldn't want to annoy my customers.

[@Jonthepotter]

Yeah I might have been a little distracted being on camera, there was probably a little easier way to open it up, but I agree it would have been nice to be a little easier :)

[@angiemorris2493]

A lot of plastic.... :( there must be more environmentally friendly options

[@BDFALK1]

I put most of that crap down there in that basement...

[@Jonthepotter]

Seriously?? When did you do that?

[@BDFALK1]

20 years ago.