What it's really like to be a full-time potter | Marlaina the Pottery Lady first video

[@bigdhav]

Yaaaay! So glad you're here. Seeing this video makes me happy. Well done on the courage to do your first video. I can't imagine how difficult it must have been. Looking forward to more!!!

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

Wow I really appreciate your empathy. Yes it is and was extremely difficult to create and post this. I had filmed SO many things before that I never thought were good enough. But I'm hoping it will get better and easier after each time. Thank you

[@bigdhav]

@@Marlaina_thepotterylady 🤗😊

[@Troloco]

Hiii !! I’m happy to be here ! I love your art

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

Thank you so much 😀

[@scottchristie3503]

Congratulations on the first video of many...good luck and all the best ❤

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

Thank you!! I think I will need it

[@SteveSmith-mr7wo]

Good vid! Thanks for the explanation on Raku pottery. I still don't know what a Moon Glaze is, but at least we know you love the look. Fascinating section on cleaning up prior to sale (Day 2). Remember that KZbin reaches an international audience (I'm in Sydney, for example), and only two countries still use old units; your Celsius conversions are essential for understanding. Finally, Happy Birthday! I hope you had some cake.

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

You are so right! Sometimes I forget to do conversions and I will consider the international audience going forward. Thank you

[@PerrinPottery]

You have a great personality, welcome to the KZbin family. The KZbin pottery community is amazing! Subscribing now. 😊

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

Thank you!! You're wonderful and I'm following you right back ;) Love your content already

[@martinamathisen]

This is so fun! You did it! AND you're encouraging me!

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

That makes me very very happy

[@Craxzyclipz]

i dont know u, ive never seen u . But i felt sooo happy watching you in your essence ! love you girly

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

You are the sweetest thing EVER. Literally same exact thing back to you love

[@Paco_LariosMe]

Great vid! Learned a lot 👏🏽👏🏽🫡

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

woo!

[@princessthyemis]

Woo hoo! This is awesome. Your pottery is fantastic! Congrats on your first video! Loved your message about the importance of art at the end 🎉🎉🎉

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

[@dlrbox77]

You did a fantastic job on your first 👏👏👏

[@CosyCeramicSheila]

Very nice video. You make wonderful pottery and so your own style. I like your work. And congrats on your birthday 🎂 👋 Sheila

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

You are so so kind!

[@CosyCeramicSheila]

@@Marlaina_thepotterylady you are welcome

[@asht874]

Awesome video! Can I ask, what did you brush on to the bottom of your pots after you sanded them?

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

Before glazing I brush wax on the bottoms to repel the glaze. After firing I brush Modge Podge on the bottom of things than won’t be in the dishwasher for a smooth finish. (Modge Podge isn’t dishwasher safe) And sometimes for things like mugs that will be going in the dishwasher I’ll brush on sun curing clear resin!

[@micheledickey4066]

Hey there pottery lady!! Welcome to the KZbin community!! I haven’t started a channel for the exact same reason!! I am such a perfectionist it’s just ridiculous!! Good for you!!! I love your studio! Please do a studio tour! Your pieces are soo unique! I mean that in the absolute best way! Wow! Love them all. May I ask what it was that you put on the bottoms after you sanded them?

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

I know the fear of perfectionism is so crushing! I'm sorry you experience it too. It wont be perfect, but just starting with something will help you get over that hump. It's still very very hard though. I look forward to seeing them! Thank you for the recommendation! I will do little tour ;) and yes I actually am putting a Modge Podge gloss on them. It is not dishwasher safe so I only put it on display pieces as apposed to mugs and bowls etc.

[@micheledickey4066]

@@Marlaina_thepotterylady Thanks so much for the kind words. I’ve never heard of mod podge being out on the bottoms. Doesn’t it just peel off?

[@lm8056]

Love the video! I just turned 28 and started pottery 6 months ago.

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

Omg thats fantastic! Life is a weird journey and its never too late to start anything.

[@Mark-kd7yp]

Good job on your first one.

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

Only up from here hopefully ;)

[@undsethpottery]

Way to go, awesome video! You have a great personality for doing KZbin, you will do well 😊 new sub here!

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

I really do hope so! I respect all the work that goes into it. New sub to you too!

[@chadlustig]

lets gooo yap o clock

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

yapping allllll day

[@chadlustig]

@@Marlaina_thepotterylady love it dude keep it up!

[@WildWhimsyPottery]

I love this! Is the moon glaze something you make yourself or did you buy it from somewhere?

[@Marlaina_thepotterylady]

The moon glaze is purchased from Mayco! They have great ones and I highly recommended trying out the different kinds they have before getting a big batch :)

[@WildWhimsyPottery]

@ Thank you! I’ll have to check them out!