Absolutely stunning work. I've been a professional potter for 50 years and I've never seen such incredible, time-consuming artistry. Thank you so much.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. I rarely make these pieces now.
@sonjaduplessis7315 Жыл бұрын
Vaughan you are the very best of the best! Well done🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
@Vsmithpots Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@cynthiakammann73686 ай бұрын
Incredible video! Thank you for so clearly demonstrating your technique.
@isabelkramen6533 Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Your technique and you cats! wow!
@JudyHensley-xn5gu2 ай бұрын
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
@danielaMorescalchi2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic lesson, and artistry, thank you. And I'd resubscribe all over again for the cats.
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@lisayates42302 жыл бұрын
Amazing! This must take a lot of Practise! Lisa from Michigan
@chrisdawson38593 жыл бұрын
I have watched many of your videos but I have watched this particular one about 6 times!!!!! Love this!!!!! Thank you for sharing your technique!!!!!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@jackiemorrison60243 жыл бұрын
Love watching you work, Ive learned so much from you
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@vanivelamati33803 жыл бұрын
Beautiful very time consuming and memory testing technique. Thank you for sharing.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@deetessmann25103 ай бұрын
Very thoroughly presented... thank you.
@alexissokal3033 Жыл бұрын
they are absolutely beautiful 😍
@StitchyMcyarnpants Жыл бұрын
I came across your video because I've just taken up pottery recently and wanted to learn more about paper resist. You technique is amazing and I really enjoyed this video, in no small part because of the sheer commitment your cat has to napping through the entire thing. As you continued to layer in the houses and cows and then sheep, I realized that it was starting to look familiar. When you said to go looking for your pieces, I went right to my kitchen. Lo and behold, I have a small lidded jar from 2005 with a yellow striped cat jumping over the rooftops with your signature on it! I've been using this as a salt cellar for almost 20 years now. I love it and I loved this video. Thank you for sharing the technique, I've often looked at it and wondered how it was made. I believe you also made a set of tiles for my cousin around that time, she had them in the shower of her home in Brooklyn.
@Vsmithpots Жыл бұрын
We used to live in the Hudson Valley, I was a founding member of the Hudson Valley Pottery Trail. We moved here in 2011. I would guess there are thousands of my pieces around NYC, we sold through the Museum OF American Folk Art where they featured us in the windows once a year. Also The Clay Pot in Brooklyn. Good luck using stencils, it is a very time consuming process.
@julipolito77612 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable! Beautiful, Vaughan! Thank you for sharing.
@kimazz16 ай бұрын
Thank you, feeling inspired!!
@CaroleMatheson2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Vaughan. I think you an amazing all round potter!! Thank you so much. 😊
@kbee17353 жыл бұрын
I’m very grateful that you showed us how to do your type of stencils! Thanks for sharing your talents and artistry... if I ever get across Canada to your area I’ll be sure to drop by. 🤗🇨🇦
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and stay safe so travelling will be possible again.
@pen1462 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Vaughan. Wow your talent and patience are so impressive.
@321ReadysSetG03 жыл бұрын
Yes there are machines that will cut out shapes you design on a computer then transfer info to machine but it so much more impressive knowing you have hand cut each one. Your work is a joy to see. Thank you for sharing the process, it's more detailed and involved than I thought.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
That is why I do not enjoy this process any more.
@jimmers002 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, I've never seen anything like this before. I've seen folks use stencils or negative space stencils but the way you use the technique to make the whole scene, with different colors, is so awesome. GREAT stuff. Bravo.
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for appreciating it so much.
@fruitlessbeast3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed seeing this, especially after seeing your other posts where you remove them. Always like what you share, so thanks for taking the time!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@gabriela.j103 жыл бұрын
Me too, i can watch for hours and still enjoy it!
@triciac10192 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you ever came up with that technique. It is so creative, amazing and beautiful! What a lot of tedious work!
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
I only make these pieces a few times a year now. Too much work.
@triciac10192 жыл бұрын
@@Vsmithpots you have such patience. I can't even imagine doing one of those. I think I would lose track of what I was doing.
@wcouch83 жыл бұрын
Had to watch twice ... the first time I was distracted by the adorable cat and the second time to learn the technique. 😀
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I sometimes have to do things twice because of them, but they are worth it.
@kavyarajsingh19633 жыл бұрын
Woww amazing incredible piece..so much hard work whoa
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, stay safe.
@morgandalgal3 жыл бұрын
I am so pleased to have many of your stencil work. Love this medium!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am sure they will be sought after in the future.
@taniatownsend83093 жыл бұрын
Utterly charming. Thank you for your mentoring largesse Vaughan!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The finished glazed pieces will be unpacked from the kiln this weekend.
@sidheo37412 жыл бұрын
his videos are so nice. he talks in that way older gentlemen do, going off on tangents about where he sold his pottery and stuff- its like im sitting at the worktable with him. very cool technique, i can see why you dont make them very much anymore though.
@mikestewart65172 жыл бұрын
Even before firing I can see why a museum of folk art would want to include some of your wonderful pieces in its collection. Be happy, be well.
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@lorashelley5390 Жыл бұрын
Vaughan, this is absolutely stunning!! I always knew your work is spectacular and requires a lot of work but to see just how much work all of the layers are?!!! Just wow!! 🧡
@Vsmithpots Жыл бұрын
Hi Lora, nice to see your work pop up on Facebook. We miss High Falls, especially in a winter like this one, grey, foggy, lots of rain. Only one snow storm this winter and it melted in 2 days. Of course if we get hit by blizzards these days will look darn nice. Be safe, say hi to the Highfalonians from us.
@M3rVsT4H Жыл бұрын
Thanks Vaughan, this is inspirational. I will definitely give this a go.
@janlewis90993 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this wonderful technique.It's interesting seeing how the layers work with perspective. Thanks again.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@suebielecki473 Жыл бұрын
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!
@carolgage76143 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. Although way beyond my skill level I love watching your process. A Master Potter you are so thank you for sharing as it is very generous of you.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help.
@claudiawolter66333 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all your hard work. I enjoyed watching how you do this. Thank you again .
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy making the work but throwing and glazing is now my love.
@claudiawolter66333 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. I was doing lanterns, firing Raku and it took a lot work. I would poke holes so the geewnman would show up when they lighted the lantern he was holding a torch. I made so many of them.
@claudiawolter66333 жыл бұрын
Sorry I see a mistake the word Green man
@BrokenArrowPottery3 жыл бұрын
So amazing! I love to watch this process. Truly original. Thanks!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
I have done this technique since 1983 and for me it is not my favourite any more but it is still rewarding when I remove the stencils.
@BrokenArrowPottery3 жыл бұрын
@@Vsmithpots I understand. They are absolutely worthy of museum recognition! Each one is a one-of-a-kind.
@marialezica48793 жыл бұрын
Me encantó su trabajo. Admiro su paciencia, meticulosidad y creatividad. Congratulations from Uruguay .
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Gracias y mantente a salvo ahí abajo.
@alexcochrane41512 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vaughan, I love the peaceful quality of your video. I watched it before running a workshop in paper stencils, which I have used for years now, but recently had shivering problems, re-looking at your video, I see what could have been the problem: I enlisting the dryer in the process. I noticed you start with the bowl very wet which would help avoid the shivering. It was nasty shock to get it.
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
Yes the clay has to be very soft to accept liquid slip. The old and new layer have to melt together.
@sheilacarroll39813 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this time consuming technique you developed
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@pjd2709 Жыл бұрын
I love your stenciled pottery they are gorgeous.
@shreya19593 жыл бұрын
AMAZING!!!!!!!!Love it!! Thanks so much for sharing Vaughan!!!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Christinecedar3 жыл бұрын
Always a delight for me, watching you Vaughan, demonstrating one of your expert pottery techniques. Your artwork is most beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 🐰⭐️
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Christine
@meztesh19973 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this marvelous work. God bless you & keep you in health.
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and stay safe.
@carolynpollack10832 жыл бұрын
That's so cool. You've basically painted your scene back to front. Something else for me to try to do.
@jatinrawat84302 жыл бұрын
Amezing sir.I salute u
@MysticFIREFLY3 жыл бұрын
love watching you - thank you for being an educator online..... watching from Manitoba. I cut out stencils as well, use cereal boxes - and create floral designs - i paint stair runners, and walls......its alot of fun
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it does sound like fun.
@freddiemoretti84563 жыл бұрын
Wonderful artwork Vaughan. After 2,000 hrs. and Poubelle is there until the end. Just the short note in the beginning about sealing the edges will help me on the one layer stencils I do. Thanks!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
There is always something to learn. I made thin Morandi style bottles today.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Hi Freddie, the shelves arrived yesterday. So cute. I started bat washing them because the porcelain style clay has been sticking to mine. Mine are now 2 years old and getting quite shiny. The surface must get some fluxing from the clay and glaze over many firings. Thanks again.
@freddiemoretti84563 жыл бұрын
@@Vsmithpots Whew, glad to know they made it, and you are welcome. Should help keep the test kiln floor clean of spills. I took your tip on bat washing the supports. The next time I am throwing I will be sliding my pots off the wheel to see how that works out too. Cheers and be well...Freddie (My new KZbin signoff)
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
@@freddiemoretti8456 I bat washed my advancer shelves today. The B-mix keeps sticking to the shelves. I started my oatmeal tests today. I should have them out by Monday.
@clifforddalton30673 жыл бұрын
Amazing video Vaughan, thank you
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@leighrobison93883 жыл бұрын
Ty!!!! Beautiful!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@pottersjournal3 жыл бұрын
So great to see this, listen to and understand the technique it's development, application, materials, chemistry and mental aspects needed and the stories of how you've used it, places and people it's taken you to. Back to the beginning now, as you didn't really give it all to us. Why did you collect the 1980's phone books and how many are there?
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
The paper today is supposed to break down easier, decompose in landfills. It is a straight forward technique, just very time consuming and I found customers do not want to pay what the pieces demand.
@carolcullar92663 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Restful to watch. Thoroughly enjoyed this! Would loved to have seen the fired product!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
They will be out on Saturday and I will do a kiln unpacking video on them.
@carolcullar92663 жыл бұрын
@@Vsmithpots Excellent! I look forward to seeing the unloading!
@dianeyennie23372 жыл бұрын
Fascinating! Very entertaining and educational !😄😍
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@kalieris3 жыл бұрын
Lovely work. (And black kitty looks like he’s waiting in line for the comfy bed. 😁)
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
He is a perfect studio cat, as is Ploubelle.
@cyndien50112 жыл бұрын
Beautiful pottery
@nexussever Жыл бұрын
I love the cow stencil with "Fox" written on the paper.
@neildeelangton32353 жыл бұрын
Thank you as always for sharing and taking the time to show your wonderful work.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching so much.
@nancylarose35922 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the time and effort you've put into this interesting design technique..it reminds me of batik; dying of fabric using wax...Your work is appreciated and impressive.
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, stay safe.
@k.ishiwata75643 жыл бұрын
Looks cute!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@lync84723 жыл бұрын
OM GOODNESS that was a fantastic lesson. Thank you so much for sharing.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@clsybear3 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video. As you mentioned very tedious and labor intensive work but your pieces are so beautiful
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Stay safe.
@bonniemoore77573 жыл бұрын
Thank you for generously sharing this technique! Also, I'm very impressed with sleeping abilities of the tabby cat! Could a heat gun or drying tool be used to speed up the drying time between slip layers, or would that make the paper stencils curl?
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
I tried that but it made the slip layers flake off after firing. The layers have to have time for the clay layer to physically bond.
@dougchinn16102 жыл бұрын
No, just watch and Pat the cats while waiting for the drying process. Step 2, camera pans to tabby cat sleeping. Learnt new techniques today.
@nln18973 жыл бұрын
I love this! It's relaxing just to watch. It turns out amazing.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
The large pieces at the end of the video were physically demanding just holding my arms up in the air trying to remove all the stencils. Some of them were 85cms tall.
@satanspell93 жыл бұрын
You are Amazing, Love your bowl.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for appreciating it.
@rebeccawright32473 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was fun to watch. Thank you for sharing your techniques and years of experience :)
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@berndmullrr7603 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your beautiful art. Greetings from Denmark
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bernd, Denmark looks beautiful. We enjoyed watching the "The Bridge" on Netflix, also "Rita".
@berndmullrr7603 жыл бұрын
Well, the view from your workspace is absolutely enviable ;-)
@karen-mariemondrup49693 жыл бұрын
WonderfulI, love your work. Thanks
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@stuhaysman1353 жыл бұрын
Very lovely technique and very intricate! I’m not as artistic as you sadly, but am certainly going to give this a try with stripes and geometrical shapes on some of my footed plates (Kandinsky style). Thank you 🙏
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
One of my students made quilt pieces that were amazing but hours of work.
@pamelagilliland1093 жыл бұрын
I wondered how you did these designs .. thanks for sharing it was fascinating I watched it twice 👍🏻
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Mystery solved.
@dianeyennie23372 жыл бұрын
Can you see the original stencils? When placing the roofs, etc? Looks pretty tricky!
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
It is hard to see them so I shine a light across the piece and catch the edges.
@shelleydoxtdator7533 жыл бұрын
I’m mesmerized - lol, could be very calming for sure
@shelleydoxtdator7533 жыл бұрын
That was fascinating!!! Thank you 😊
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@cableknitter73462 жыл бұрын
Stayed for the catnap(s)... stenciling was cool too, though!
@susyward69783 жыл бұрын
I had a late lunch and should be pulling handles now,. However, notification of this video popped up so I’m here until it finishes 😂
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
I try and watch videos while I am working in the studio too. It can be distracting but stimulating.
@sallyweiner41803 жыл бұрын
Wow nice process and art!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Just a bit tedious.
@yvonnetucker14162 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU
@elizabethringus97383 жыл бұрын
Love these designs!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I will post the kiln unpacking this weekend.
@dem34062 жыл бұрын
Parabéns 👏👏👏 Grande mestre.
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
Obrigado por apreciar o esforço. Feliz Primavera.
@peggymary Жыл бұрын
love your work but cant figure out how to buy from your website. I want to buy one of the blue nova scotia mugs. thanks for your wonderful, very instructive and inspiring videos. I'm a "Sunday" potter and have learned so much form you.
@Vsmithpots Жыл бұрын
I don't have a retail store on the web site. If you see a piece you like you can screen shot it and send the image to my email address at vsmithpots@eastlink.ca
@tuyetmai7919 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤thank you so much
@claudiawolter66333 жыл бұрын
Interresting to see how you layer. Thank you.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@potteryworks3 жыл бұрын
Great video Vaughan, could you brush the slip on the backs of the stencil then put them on? Thank so much for scaring. I would pulling out my hair🤪
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Yes, my wife does that along with texturing the surfaces.
@rebecaaragon71013 жыл бұрын
As always, so generous! Thank you 😊 Could you use just under glaze for this technique? Which underglaze do you prefer? Also, can you show how you make your color slip? I find your teaching very easy to understand 🙏🏼😊
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Slip is liquid white clay. Use the same clay as you throw with and use a paint mixer to blend it. Add mason stains to taste, 3%-10%
@rebecaaragon71013 жыл бұрын
@@Vsmithpots thanks Vaughan - I thought I would have to add other chemicals, but all good if I can make slip from just B-mix & mason stains. Thanks 😊🙏🏼
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
@@rebecaaragon7101 There are lots of other slip recipes for different temperatures and applications. Some go on soft clay which is how you would use B-mix. There are some for dry clay and some for bisqued ware.
@KarryCeramics2 жыл бұрын
@@Vsmithpots so you do all on wet clay right? Not bisqued ? )
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
@@KarryCeramics Yes, slips need to be applied on semi soft clay.
@coldfire053 жыл бұрын
Vaughan, glad I discovered your channel, I really enjoy your videos as well whilst I work in my studio. I do have a question regarding if you happen to leave a paper stencil in. Won't this just burn away during the bisque firing?
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Yes it will burn away and leave an air pocket which will crumble away and leave rough edges, or worse it remains sealed and after glaze firing it will crumble and leave sharp bits in the food or drink.
@coldfire053 жыл бұрын
@@Vsmithpots thank you very much
@maurad5378 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Such beautiful work! I’m learning so much! Would you tell me what clay body you used for the light colored slips? Your bowl is a darker clay. I want a white slip for going over darker clay bodies but don’t know what to use. Would I need a lighter clay body in the same firing range, temperature? Thank you so much! Love your kitties!
@Vsmithpots Жыл бұрын
The slip is Robin Hoppers from "The Ceramic Spectrum". He has one for Cone 4 max and another for up to cone 10.
@jjazzbel Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Vaughan. That is beautiful. Do you ever stencil on bisque ware?
@Vsmithpots Жыл бұрын
No just on greenware.
@marmonmondelaers71903 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Belgium. Thanks for sharing great tips & tricks. I love your work! When do you plan another video of your oatmael glaze? I also use oatmael glaze from the book ‘Mastering Cone 6 Glaze by RR & JH’ and mine is darker (manganese).
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
I tried that oatmeal too. When the weather warms up I plan on doing one, my glaze shed is outside.
@tgoodpottery-teresagood35393 жыл бұрын
I grabbed the 2004 horse plate off eBay! Super cool!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
I noticed two horse plates on etse dated 2000.
@tgoodpottery-teresagood35393 жыл бұрын
@@Vsmithpots just arrived in perfect condition yesterday. ;) beautiful and inspiring! I’m going to try your technique soon with some simple templates to learn.;)
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
@@tgoodpottery-teresagood3539 Congrats, good luck playing, apparently there is a stencil cutting machine available at Michael's crafts. That makes it a lot easier than the way I do it.
@taniatownsend83092 жыл бұрын
Damn! My head just exploded!😜
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
My brain hurts when I do the ones with lots of stencils, I try to avoid doing them these days.
@marie-chantalrobert66313 жыл бұрын
Bonjour merci pour votre partager de vidéo manifique vous être un maître.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Merci d'avoir regardé
@kimburnham73173 жыл бұрын
Nice job on your videos!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@radhasreedhar43812 жыл бұрын
wow!!!
@rosieparmley18743 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. 🥰
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@alexissokal3033 Жыл бұрын
why not make planters and vases. carve the outside and plants on the inside. that's what I do. they are usable and beautiful 😍
@toniledford26402 жыл бұрын
Holy Cow!
@horacebomar6133 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. What an incredible technique and what patience you must have. Thank you for sharing your process. Have you saved any of your older pieces over time? I did look on ebay and other sites and have found several of horses and cats so far. Cheers.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
We kept many. As people downsize I imagine lots of artwork will make it to the second hand markets.
@dianeyennie23372 жыл бұрын
The first time you brush over the first stencils, are you using plain clean water or water with a little of the original clay mixed in?
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
plain water.
@rondacorkhill16543 жыл бұрын
You got a mention in clay buddies regarding your various testing of Randy's red.
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I hope they get good results.
@damonmanni2 жыл бұрын
Hi Vaughan - Just beautiful work. Do you ever paint/deco using oxide washes? I searched KZbin but I did not find any by you. I would be honored if you could make a video in your usual manner. Cheers!
@Vsmithpots2 жыл бұрын
I have done it a little decades ago. I never felt good about the results. I concentrated using underglazes and slips. When I used oxides I did it on a majolica glaze and it bled into the glaze leaving furry edges. I still have some of those pieces.
@agnesturpin46043 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it is eye opening at first view when you try this technique.
@lucienereis70553 жыл бұрын
unbelievable!!! 🥰🥰
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TheAppeell3 жыл бұрын
Спасибо! Очень интересно)
@Vsmithpots3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@kalatitati87953 жыл бұрын
Do you have a website? Or ebay account? If you do in my opinion it will help if you added in the description.