Thrown and Altered Chicken Creamers.

Thrown vases and bowls cut and re-assembled into chickens. Texture created through stamping using clay stamps and carving details.

[@cathysmith5844]

Your kitty on the pillow. Your lovely garden outside. Your beautiful art. You are a positive influence on the big ball.

[@grittykitty50]

Even though I am not a potter, I found this to be very relaxing and informative.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you.

[@sandiebrown9521]

Chickens have wattles below the beak and the one on the head is often called a comb. The crop is an organ where food is stored before it moves on for digestion. Your chickens are superb and I absolutely adore them. I can’t wait until I have more skill to achieve this 😊

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks for the clarification, we had 10 chickens for awhile, I knew the comb but have never heard the term Wattle.

[@lisabroussardjanuska6774]

What an adorable chicken boat!!! I would love to make one too; you've garnered a new follower, Mr. Smith!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you for appreciating the effort.

[@lisabroussardjanuska7681]

@@Vsmithpots they're so cool! I'm new to clay building. I love the act of building, but kinda skeert of glazing!! Apparently I'm not the only one feeling the same. You have sime great videos outlining tons of subjects, thank you for all your kind efforts in sharing your knowledge!!

[@Vsmithpots]

@@lisabroussardjanuska7681 You are welcome.

[@barbarac4138]

Thank you for another great teaching video! I just took my very first painted bowls and mugs to an art show and they all sold!! Mine were very amateurish compared to yours, but folks loved them. Thank you so much for your great teaching videos,!!!,

[@Vsmithpots]

Congrats, now you have to make double the number.

[@rutilopata8294]

Thank you so much! Adorable! I’ll try one as a vase💐

[@nln1897]

I love your work and videos. I get inspired to do more of my own art instead of going off someone else's art. Thanks.

[@Vsmithpots]

That's the ticket, get more creative.

[@rosemaried6272]

Dear Vaughan, ich mag ihre ruhige Art und ihre angenehme Stimme mit der sie ihre Arbeit kommentieren. Die Katze im Hintergrund strahlt Gemütlichkeit aus. Ihre Objekte gefallen mir sehr, ich habe mir schon verschiedene Videos angeschaut. Lieben Gruß von Rosemarie.

[@Vsmithpots]

Vielen Dank, Rosemarie. Ich schätze, das Töpfern ist für mich eine entspannende Beschäftigung, da ich so viele Jahre Erfahrung damit gesammelt habe. Community Verified icon

[@rosemaried6272]

@@Vsmithpots oh, ist das ihr Hobby?, oder ihr Beruf? Die Werkstatt ist ja ziemlich groß….in meinem Falle ist es ein Hobby, für welches ich immer gerne dazu lerne. Allerdings arbeite ich ich nicht an der Töpferscheibe. Danke jedenfalls für‘ s Teilen.

[@Vsmithpots]

Es ist eine Berufung, eine Obsession und eine lebenslange Karriere. Es war ein Glücksfall, als mich ein Highschool-Lehrer auf eine Töpferscheibe setzte.@@rosemaried6272

[@rosemaried6272]

@@Vsmithpots Das ist schön, so zu seiner Berufung zu kommen. In meinem Falle war es eine Freundin, die mich zu diesem Hobby ermuntert hat und eine andere mir einen Kurs besorgt hat. Meine Berufung war mein Beruf als Krankenschwester; da gab wenig Zeit für derlei Dinge aber nun bin ich in Rente und töpfere fleißig. ( unter anderem.) 😊 Super, wenn man ein Leben lang seine Berufung leben kann. Weiterhin viel Spaß bei der „ Arbeit“….👍👏

[@Vsmithpots]

Danke und einen schönen Frühling.@@rosemaried6272

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

I just found you! I LOVE these fish! You are so talented 😊

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you, I hope you get time to watch some of the older videos.

[@SpiggyBee113]

Love these! Thanks for sharing! I love all the shapes in your final photo! Gorgeous craftsmanship!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you.

[@neildeelangton3235]

Brilliant! Hope we to see them glazed soon. Looking forward to the fish video.

[@Vsmithpots]

Just did two days of glazing so I can fire them tomorrow.

[@neildeelangton3235]

@@Vsmithpots fantastic!!

[@micheledickey4066]

These are SOO FUN!! I love how you make them all look so different. I wish I could do this by hand building!!

[@Vsmithpots]

I will show them glazed next week, I think you could do them using a wraparound slab built form.

[@denavess732]

Sure you could use cylinder, slab a piece clay, then follow the video. You would Have add circle for bottom. Then add pieces on just like him. 😊

[@shelleydoxtdator753]

Ohhh I love them - great conversation piece at Xmas or Thanksgiving 😊

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks Shelley.

[@carolynpearce4829]

Guess what I am going to make tomorrow! Thank you for the fun idea.

[@Vsmithpots]

Helps pass Covid time

[@cabugaan75]

Wow thats so beautiful

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you

[@stuhaysman135]

Wonderful creativity Vaughan! I might try making one for my roast chicken gravy 🐔 🍗👍

[@Vsmithpots]

I made a couple of roosters too.

[@micheledickey4066]

@@Vsmithpots I was going to ask if you had made any roosters. Please please show us!!

[@kathyseeley6522]

Super cute! Love these!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks.

[@lynneschneider2885]

Great video…fun to watch! I’m going to give it a try. Thank you for sharing.👩🏻‍🦰🌻🌻

[@Vsmithpots]

Make sure the clay is a smooth plastic body.

[@lynneschneider2885]

@@Vsmithpots thanks for the heads up…👌

[@jka4649]

Lovely

[@hobblecreekpottery2921]

Love this! Any chance you'd do another video of these but make fish? Can't wait to try my hand at it. Love your videos and my piece that I bought from you, which hangs in my studio and inspires me everyday.

[@Vsmithpots]

I have the fish video in production and will post it next week. I am glad you are happy with the piece. Our studios are a sanctuary during this weird time. Stay safe.

[@shontal_ceramic2830]

Beautiful. I am gonna try this

[@Vsmithpots]

Good luck and enjoy playing in clay.

[@claudiawolter6633]

Really nice to see thank you. Claudia

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome.

[@denavess732]

These are too darn cute! I would prob add rooster tail and make it handle! Love creativity of materials! Can’t wait to make one. 😊 thanks for sharing.

[@Vsmithpots]

I made two roosters but the tail is less easy to hold on to. Good luck.

[@echolee867]

It is beautiful!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks.

[@kaybrown9456]

Thanks for this…yet another idea I will have to fit into my schedule! Good luck for lowering figures and a chance for opening your studio.

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks, gardening is making up for slow times during Covid.

[@user-fe2wm7mw4v]

Прекрасно!!!!!

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

Very playful chickens! Thanks!!!

[@Vsmithpots]

you are welcome.

[@rebecaaragon7101]

I love these chickens! So much to learn - thank you! 😊🙏🏼

[@Vsmithpots]

I will show them glazed next week. Thanks for watching.

[@sallyweiner4180]

Delightful idea. Thank you!

[@Vsmithpots]

We have fun making them.

[@jackiemorrison6024]

Fantastic Vaughn!! Wow!!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks again.

[@cindyrodger4867]

Super cute piece

[@cheriehomebody9454]

so cute! love them

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you.

[@jillboyes7856]

I love these!! very creative.

[@Vsmithpots]

Lots of chances to be creative.

[@edienahawkes3165]

love the chickens :)

[@Vsmithpots]

I am looking forward to glazing them over the weekend.

[@MonicaSilva-hk6ud]

amo seu trabalho 😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks, I love it too.

[@freddiemoretti8456]

NEAT!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks Freddie

[@MysticFIREFLY]

I just left you a message on your Part 3 Strontium clay video - I am absolutely marathon watching you this weekend......wow and I would love my coffee mug to be shaped like this very first vessel you show here..Before you create the spout please ...can you do it???

[@Vsmithpots]

I can make you a mug like that. Email me the address and phone number. What glaze would you like?

[@MysticFIREFLY]

@@Vsmithpots yes - i sent you the image - and I do love the licorice, Mouse grey, Forest green, apple green, and any blues - thank you for the phone chat we had today. Use your creativity - I totally trust you to decide on the colours.......Thank you so much.

[@Vsmithpots]

@@MysticFIREFLY Thanks, I got the image.

[@eddiespottery8439]

Nice Vaughan.

[@Vsmithpots]

Glazing them this week.

[@diannaflynn8209]

On making the chicken pitcher's can they be adjusted to make handles (instead of the tail feathers) for some of us that are clumsy and left handed.

[@Vsmithpots]

I am sure that is an option

[@heididerksen8227]

Very talented. How are they microwave and dishwasher safe. Do you put on a special glaze or is the clay what makes it that. I'm just getting into pottery and trying to learn as I go. I live close to the pottery supply house in Toronto. You said 516 pottery right. You are very talented. I enjoy watching and making notes on your tips you have. Thank you for videos. Be safe and enjoy everything.

[@Vsmithpots]

There is a lot to learn Heidi. 516 is correct. Microwave pottery needs to be low in Iron in the clay and glaze. It should also be non porous and not be crazed.

[@heididerksen8227]

@@Vsmithpots thanks practice makes perfect so I learn by trial and error. Doing ok with slab building,got some free molds for slip casting and my husband built me a pottery wheel. Going to start practicing on that soon.

[@Vsmithpots]

@@heididerksen8227 Good luck and stick with it.

[@denavess732]

How many pads clay did you use? 2-3 lbs..

[@Vsmithpots]

I think I used 1 1/4 lb balls of clay.

[@dagmarnehl2591]

I can not english, but 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you

[@Just2dreamsaway]