Painting with under glazes and using paper stencils.

Three different approaches to hand painting with under glazes. Using paper stencils to make colours pop and how to use a paint brush shape to make painting simpler and easy to do.

[@ronaldlogan3525]

thank you so much for showing us all how you do it !

[@Kuobrand]

I am so glad i found your video! Your painting teaching method makes it easier for beginner as myself to learn. Can you Please please make more videos like this. Thank you for sharing!

[@gerrywoodard6378]

Love the feeling of sitting there with a cup of tea and learning in your studio,thx

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks, A cup of tea in the studio is always relaxing.

[@user-vs6zr6du8u]

Love this time with you!

[@frankmeyers7304]

Wow! All wonderfull🤔

[@marymacdonald3506]

Wow!Wow!Wow! Gorgeous Vaughan. I just love how kind and generous you are in sharing your talents with the world. I think I can paint a flower now!!😂 Ps my bowls are now in a gallery in Eastport Maine. So exciting! Here’s to a great summer Thanks Mary from Maine

[@Vsmithpots]

Great news. Congrats.

[@ruthpallek5202]

When I work in my studio with a cup of tea...I am master at rinsing my brush in my cup when I get too distracted with my painting. Anyone else do this...? 🙃 Your work is inspiring and your studio is marvelous.

[@Vsmithpots]

I made the mistake too, at least they don't have lead in paints. Poor Van Gogh.

[@marcelafontana7499]

Hermosa técnica, gracias ❤

[@triciac1019]

Nothing you ever do is ordinary! These are spectacular! You seem to enjoy it so much also! Thank you again for sharing!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks again Tricia.

[@plantlifeee]

Your painting look so easy ,please make more content like this thank you

[@JeanetteIgoe]

Glad I found your art

[@Vsmithpots]

Welcome.

[@handclay3874]

Can't wait to see when these come out of the kiln

[@Vsmithpots]

Next week, they were bisqued last night, with 12 new mugs painted with flowers. Thanks.

[@barbaraschiphorst1875]

Loved your flower vases but can’t find a video with the end result!

[@neilahalter9663]

I love all you and your wife work . You both inspired me to start pottery class here in Florida. I making a notebook of pottery that inspires me for class . I would like to know if you both screen mind if I take screen shots of your work to put in my notebook for class? Looking forward to some years of pottery making . Thanks for your good explanation of how you make and glaze yalls work.

[@sallyweiner4180]

Made my day! These are beautiful and thanks you for posting, I learn a ton from you

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks Sally. We need positive days.

[@maurad5378]

So beautiful! And you make it look so easy! That’s the mastery of your talent. Thank you! P.S. Love black kitty!

[@rebecaaragon7101]

Thank you for the detailed explanations and the encouragement to do these while finding our own voice in the process rather than just trying to copy your work. Such. Beautiful pots! Thanks again for letting us in 😊🙏🏼

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome.

[@eddiespottery8439]

Vaughan Sorry that I have not contacted in awhile just got out of the hospital again. It helps me relax.I do like the lavender colors eddie .

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks, hope you feel better soon.

[@chrisdawson3859]

Each piece you did I liked more than the previous one. How is that possible!? 😃❤ I always look forward to your videos! Thank you!!!!!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks, it is some how soothing to paint flowers right now.

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

I love my tea when I’m working too ☕️

[@jillboyes7856]

I really appreciate you and your style of teaching. I always say I cant draw so I shy away from things like this. You have made me believe I can do this!

[@Vsmithpots]

I hope it works out for you.

[@jenshank7402]

Thank you for opening up your shop to us and teaching your craft! Really enjoy all of your videos!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Stay safe.

[@jackiemorrison6024]

Awesome Vaughn... oh how I wish I lived closer, Id love to visit your studio..I learn so much from you!!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks for that thought.

[@The26Rabbit]

Really enjoyed your video, thanks so much for sharing your techniques!

[@MysticFIREFLY]

found another beautiful peaceful channel - absolutely love watching and learning with you... thank you

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks for watching and welcome.

[@MysticFIREFLY]

@@Vsmithpots enjoying marathon watching you all weekend....

[@Vsmithpots]

@@MysticFIREFLY Wow! thanks for the appreciation.

[@pavlentos]

Wow 🤩

[@loreliemiller628]

Gorgeous! Would love to try underglaze paintings someday

[@n1ch0las51]

Definitely Getting it I will be trying this as soon as I have completed my current project. Thanks for the tutoring Like the others on here have said we are learning a lot

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks and good luck trying it out.

[@helenamtanasovici]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vannabest8645]

Thank you so much for this video! I learned so much about painting AND underglazing

[@Vsmithpots]

Glad to be of help.

[@marianbarry7188]

Awesome

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

It’s lovely 🥰

[@marianbarry7188]

Truly enjoy your technical processes!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks again.

[@tammyhodges95]

Those are gonna be beautiful.

[@Vsmithpots]

We will see them out of the kiln this weekend.

[@k.ishiwata7564]

Beautiful🤩

[@fruitlessbeast]

The other day I was looking up some rutile and blue glazes I've logged but not yet tried. I located them in the May 86 CM and to my great pleasure I saw the article which describes using stencils by you and Jackie. Given my sensibilities back then I never registered it but now I'm so pleased to be able to read and enjoy it in full. My only complaint: Pity color was so expensive to print back then. Always enjoying your videos, so please carry on. Thanks!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks, there was another article on our Hudson Valley Pottery Trail that we co-founded. Time flies.

[@glendasnailham8275]

Thank you so much for sharing your time and skills

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome.

[@vikibobula8930]

Thank You so much for the clip! I found some inspirations for my new projects, next time. I went backwards the clips: from finish to the beginnings. Your way of doing is just great! Some Hello from FRA!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thank you, I studied in Aix with John Biagini, back in the 70's.

[@vikibobula8930]

Some Hello from Germany/ Frankfurt am Main! We just have the "Mainhattan Skyline" and "River Main" view from some special positions. I like Your workshop-view better! We are starting to get some "normal" situations over here in Germany, finally again.

[@Vsmithpots]

@@vikibobula8930 Lets hope we get a much nicer Christmas season this year, no Covid., or at least no worse than the flu.

[@grantpower9800]

Thank you for sharing Vaughan. I just found your channel and I’m so inspired to try your techniques out very soon. Have a great day Nova Scotia. Cheers

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks Grant, good luck potting.

[@gracielasabarros1853]

A big Thank!!🎉

[@freddiemoretti8456]

So relaxing to watch Vaughan. With a few years under your belt you make it look so easy and flowing. Do you prefer the results using the underglaze on greenware? Today I will be putting a stencil over a walnut underglaze that was painted on a biscuit fired pot. I will be putting a glaze over the stencil and will probably put a transparent clear over the creatures once the stencil has been peeled off. Cheers and be well...Freddie

[@Vsmithpots]

Hi Freddie, I prefer to stencil over greenware just softer than leather hard. The soft clay helps stick the paper down. I have seen people use self adhesive labels on bisque ware. Stay safe.

[@donaldhodgin9269]

I cannot hear your videos. Please increase the volume. I like watching.

[@rosieparmley1874]

Thanks for sharing 👌👏

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks for watching.

[@dagmarnehl2591]

I like your Design 👍👍👍👍

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks

[@jackiemorrison6024]

Cant wait to see it finished

[@Vsmithpots]

Me too.

[@kimyongmoonmacsabal21]

beautiful drawing!

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks Kim.

[@juliuslove]

Beautiful pieces. Thank you so much for sharing your process and technique! At 2:34 when the video is sped up, you begin to apply something over the applied stencils with a brush - is it more water or some type of underglaze?

[@Vsmithpots]

It is water but I also use watered down underglaze.

[@wendycummings5182]

Wonderful! I have almost overcome my fear of attempting UG painting through watching your lovely presentation. I would love to see the finished product, is that a possibility?

[@Vsmithpots]

Sorry it sold, I have a video coming out next week on Flower painting a large bowl.

[@wendycummings5182]

@@Vsmithpots oh, I meant I would love to see your items after the firing.

[@Vsmithpots]

@@wendycummings5182 You will often see them come out of the kiln a few weeks later in a kiln unloading video. Usually they take 2-4 weeks to dry and be out of the kiln.

[@sarylevy8347]

Thank you so much for the inspiration. Are this done on leather hard, bone dry or bisque.

[@Vsmithpots]

I paint on stiff to leather hard clay.

[@stephaniekluth5323]

I have tried synthetic brushes and they don’t seem to hold enough or flow well enough to pull a better line I was wondering if you could give me a type of brush that you would recommend or that you use in your studio because I just can’t get the effect I need which is just a smooth flowing stroke. There are so many options and I have spent hours trying to figure out before I spend too much money on brushes

[@Vsmithpots]

I just use Japanese brushes, I think they are just squirrel fur.

[@stephaniekluth5323]

@@Vsmithpots thank you so much for your help your work is amazing

[@soulak6332]

Yes, thank you Mr Smith I got it!

[@barbarac4138]

Thank you for explaining the brush strokes! Beautiful work

[@Vsmithpots]

You are welcome.

[@ingriddeguarda9022]

C’est vraiment très beau, merci pour ce partage , dommage je ne comprends pas votre langue….

[@micheledickey4066]

This is such a GREAT technique!! I absolutely love everything you do!! I was wondering if you by chance know what brand of brushes you used for this? I have bought several kinds and they are all very poor quality no matter how much I pay for them. The bristles come out as well. I’d love to know how you like the fundamental underglazes as well. I also used to use Duncan.

[@Vsmithpots]

I have the same problems with brushes. I bought one from a craftsperson at a show in Syracuse NY, years ago. It was my favourite brush for over a decade but it wore out. The lady was from Vancouver , I wish I could find her again, she made great brushes. I think it is luck when you find one that works well, I have lots that just get too bulky without a good point. The Fundamental underglazes are just as good as Duncan. Thanks for watching.

[@luisarossi2118]

Sta dipingendo su biscotto? Grazie

[@stephaniekluth5323]

First I would like to thank you because you help me realize that I overthink way too much when it comes to decorating pottery the second thing I would like to ask you is do you put a glaze over the top of your pots or do you just fire them with underglaze I am confused about this your help would be greatly appreciated

[@Vsmithpots]

I glaze a clear over the underglazes.

[@janettewilson5368]

After you attached the paper stencil did you just go over each one with water in your paint brush? Are you working on green ware or bisque ware? Enjoying your video’s….just wished you didn’t time lapse as I enjoy every aspect of the process. Keep them coming!

[@Vsmithpots]

I use water to hold the paper down on softish clay, not quite leather hard.

[@jsdhornby]

Thank you, Vaughan. So helpful. Were the large planters bone dry when you decorated them? Having to keep them leather hard while working would seem very awkward. Your work is inspiring to this 70 year old potter! I'm firing red earthenware with a cream slip over top at Cone 03.

[@Vsmithpots]

The pots were just under leather hard and quite soft at the bottom. By the time I finished the tops were dry. Thanks.

[@jsdhornby]

@@Vsmithpots Thanks so much for that, Vaughan. I am planning to slip a couple of plates today, brush on some coloured slips, apply some paper stencils and brush on more colour. Your calm, reassuring manner is such a delight. And thanks again for responding. I think your work is terrific.

[@Vsmithpots]

@@jsdhornby Thanks, just make sure the slips are not applied too thickly.

[@jsdhornby]

@@Vsmithpots Thanks. I will. My coloured slips are 30 frit, 40 ball, and 30 stain, so the colour should be strong enough for a thinnish coat. Hopefully. Thanks, again. I really appreciate it.

[@Vsmithpots]

@@jsdhornby That is high for stain, I use 10% max. My slip is only 10% frit. 60% clay.

[@vanivelamati3380]

Beautiful work needs lots of patience. How many coats of underglaze.

[@Vsmithpots]

Two sometimes three. I would pay more for an under glaze that was opaque.

[@trinacerk7608]

Could you please show the final product after firing?

[@Vsmithpots]

It is shown in one of the kiln unloading videos shortly after this one aired.

[@mabiti3]

Is this a bone dry or bisque fired pot?

[@Vsmithpots]

Not quite leather hard.

[@paulalovegrove7435]

Painting vases

[@dianemodel5824]

Are you doing this on green ware?

[@Vsmithpots]

Yes, almost dry.

[@jennasegal1131]

Hi! Do you do a clear glaze over the underglazes for the final product?

[@Vsmithpots]

Yes

[@sabinamcmanaman1939]

I believe the brush is a hake brush

[@Vsmithpots]

Thanks, I like those a lot.

[@kathypotter3269]

Great video. How did you cut out your stencils.

[@Vsmithpots]

These were cut with a scroll saw but I use an exacto knife too.

[@kathypotter3269]

Thanks

[@debbiemilla2550]

Can we see a final picture

[@Vsmithpots]

It was in one of the kiln unloading videos. You can email me and I can send a photo.

[@starting042011]

What glazes do you use/recommend

[@Vsmithpots]

There are lots to choose from in all sorts of books, it depends on the clay body and the cone you fire too.

[@starting042011]

@@Vsmithpots What did you use on this?

[@Vsmithpots]

@@starting042011 I have a cone 4 glaze and a cone 6 glaze, both are clear glazes and I mixed them together 50/50/

[@marie-chantalrobert6631]

Bonjour manifique. C'est dommage que vous habitez très loin. Je serais ravie être votre élève..encore bravo .comment vous coupe vos modèles .Moi j'arrive pas .cordialement.

[@Vsmithpots]

Merci, j'ai coupé avec un couteau exacto scalpel ou une lame de scie à chantourner à 360 degrés, si le pochoir est de forme facile ou simple.

[@neidecarvalho2275]

Muito lindo mesmo ❤Neide Brasil 🇧🇷