One tip for the anxiety in general, and for leaving the kiln to fire, is to take a picture of the moment where you could see the settings. I use this when I am going for a trip and get anxious if I left kitchen appliances on or if I closed the door.

@faeriesmak

8 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea!

@libbybaker86

8 ай бұрын

Genius. I'm going to use that tip 😊

@BSWVI

8 ай бұрын

That is a brilliant hack that I will adapt for my ADHD lack of working memory!!

Shelby...there are no mistakes in art. its THE WHITE COLLECTION

The item that are blank, like the koalas with thimbles, could be sold as seen and painted by kids with acrylic paint. It makes a lovely keepsake of childhood.

Your continued effort to not create waste is commendable. Anyone would enjoy one of your peices, even the blooper ones. The journey we have all watched you take would make those pieces extra fun to purchase as to remind us that things happen but, you still love what you do.

@annaromero6312

8 ай бұрын

I agree 🥰💕

@lindapindabelinda3570

8 ай бұрын

Ditto that. I can’t afford any of the good pieces, but maybe I could afford a blooper.

For those worried about shipping, she's not kidding. I bought a set of galahs, my package arrived with a torn shipping box and my postie tried to throw my parcel before I yelled "FRAGILE STICKER!" at him (sent Auspost a complaint about both things). My galahs are perfectly safe on my bookshelf until I figure out how to hang them.

@steph.v.o.7078

8 ай бұрын

The struggle is REAL!! I still don't understand, nor do I want to understand why some are so reckless with packages 🤦‍♀️

@Shannehh1337

8 ай бұрын

So jealous you got the gallahs, I hope you treasure them!

@loreng.9559

8 ай бұрын

Omg I'm so angry for you that the postie tried to throw the package and it only got prevented because you were there in person to stop him!! 😰

@retroreceptionist7571

8 ай бұрын

I remember that Mould

@bluegreen5377

8 ай бұрын

I've heard multiple times from people in different countries that post/couriers sometimes take the fragile sticker as a challenge and will throw those packages on purpose.

Mistakes happen don't be hard on yourself and even waste pottery can have a use, broken down for use in mosaics, or turned into grog. I made the mistake of leaving my heat proof gloves on top of my kiln on an over night firing! Came back to a mound of green crumbs and a toxic smell. Checked the security camera and they had caught fire in the night! Luckily it hadn't gone beyond the fireproof kiln lid! Mistakes like these definitely stick with you and now I triple check the lid to make sure nothing is on it when I fire!

@amazinggrace5692

8 ай бұрын

I remember that video!

@kikicloister

8 ай бұрын

the green crumbs... 😂😂

Little tip from someone who lives with anxiety. Take a quick pic on your phone of the kiln temp. That way when you wake up worried, you can quickly look at your phone to reassure yourself.❤

Given that you have other personnel in the studio now you could consider implementing a second person verification (SPV) for critical steps. Person 1 sets the kiln temp. Person 2 checks the temp and starts it. Many industries use this approach and it might help decrease both mistakes and your anxiety about it.

For holidays like Christmas or Halloween, you can always work on items throughout the season when the mood strikes you, and so long as you have storage, you can always save those pieces until the next year and you’ll have less stock to make immediately beforehand.

As a screen printer I find it disappointing that the maker has messed up your colors as the Pantone matching system has the formula for each colour so each batch will be the same. ps I love your all of your designs ❤😊

@ShelbySherritt

8 ай бұрын

It was a bit frustrating. I’ve ordered so many times and never had an issue until this batch! The colours looked like they hadn’t cured enough! Like the darkness up close looks like the enamel is a bit transparent instead of opaque! It’s so weird. Screen printing? What do you screenprint out of curiosity 🤭

@annamaygabriel7691

8 ай бұрын

@ShelbySherritt I'm retired now but was a commercial screen printer t shirts, banners, posters, signs etc. I did do some art t shirts but that was just for fun and for family and friends.

Maybe "wrong" ceramics are unsustainable and won't break down - but so much archaeology we have is from that kind of thing and it's SO valuable to help understand what peoples' lives were like in the past! So even ceramics that do have to get thrown out eventually can serve a very important purpose, though different from its original intent

I'm sure they will still sell because they are still cute. I wish i lived in Australia so i could see your stuff in person! Eventually I'll get to your site before everything is sold out lol

The pins and keyrings look amazing! We wouldn't have noticed if you didn't. Make sure you don't mark down the ones you don't like by too much, they are still working keyring and pin.

Love your work. Hopefully I’ll be able to order a butter dish and a mug at some time in the future. I’m in the USA, so this episode gave me the confidence in the shipping. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Your art and work ethic are delightful. I look for new episodes all the time.

I got an internationally shipped order (I'm in US) last year and it arrived safe and sound ❤️ it sits at my desk as a little trinket holder ❤️

Any idea that your work was casual, "relaxing with my art", "I'll sell what I make, but no pressure" kind of job is now completely dispelled. So glad you can save the pieces that were done at too high a temp. So glad you got results speaking up about your enamel pins and key chains. Hope you take some deep breaths and sleep well now. All the best!

I love hearing your thought process, and how tender and careful you are with all your details. It makes so much sense that your art style and your way of working have that same loving care.

i love to give hand crafted usable items as gifts. i have beautiful pottery soup bowls i purchased abt. 1986 @ the Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach, Calif. Unlike my other commercially produced dinnerware they have never chipped & look like new. artist produced is the best!

Absolutely adorable key rings and pins! The mushroom butter dish is SO cute!!! That trough table is a brilliant design!! Your partner is a gifted designer/problem solver!! Give yourself the grace you give others and do t be so hard on yourself!! Love your videos! Have to say, those strawberry overalls on the bunnies are the absolute cutest!!!

The pins and key chains are a great way to show your different designs and colors and maybe a way people can catch a design or color they missed and really loved! I totally agree with keeping your art/designs fresh for yourself as an artist.

Oh, I hate the physical feeling I get when something is spoiled. Ugh! Now, at my age, I’ve learned to respect imperfection as intrinsic. Wouldn’t it be cool for you to have a smart kiln you could monitor with a phone or tablet? Alternatively, it would be good to do a check of everything before leaving. You could make a checklist. Oh, you are a honey bun!

Time for some merch - most of us would be grateful even if only the pattern is handmade by you ❤ Would increase access to your work, even if a more indirect way.

I LOVE the koalas!!! 😍 I didn't know you shipped to the US. I've been sitting here thinking about how I wished I could order some of your creations, and I can!! Yaaayyyyy!!!!

I mentioned you to someone at a studio I do work at. She is starting to use molds and is making pretty cups and mugs. She knew your name and work. We sure enjoy watching your work from here in Salt Lake, Utah.

I was so anxious watching you fill the kiln the first time with the flower mugs, think about if that kill had been the one that was miss-fired 😬 Thankfully it wasn't and thankfully you can still sell the pieces as seconds.

Those key rings and pins are hecking adorable and I so wish I could have the butter dish mushroom ones. All of them are great.

Busy bee!! So glad to see all the amazing art, you are Amazing!!

Thank you for including that information about the shipping cost to the US. I'll admit, I haven't looked at your online store because I assumed that shipping would make it out of my price range, but I'm more likely to look into getting something now

These are so adorable! I would have been a wreck if that happened to me. I’m so happy you could salvage some of them. ❤ I love watching your videos.

I would suggest a change in keyring closure, or at least a lobster clasp add on. It will also make it look a little more elevated. These closures you have are a pain to put on and remove, it's very secure though haha

It’s been soo interesting watching you grow, I love your work.

I could watch you every day, loading the kiln and taking the pieces out. So relaxing. Are those pins buyable somewhere? I would love to buy some (I like the muted ones, too), I live overseas, though. Coming to a market is not an option, although my family would love it, if I visited them. 😂 Compliment for saving a lot of the pottery! You did great.

its always sad when things dont go to plan, dont be to hard on yourself ❤❤

Oh my heart sank when I read your subject line - my first thought was of all the time and beautiful art work lost - I sew and crochet and know soo well how much time and effort is spent making something - and then horror of horrors , the client says they don't like or want the custom made article anymore (they don't wanna pay is what 😒). But I am sooo happy that all was not lost. Your keyrings and pins are gorjuss !!

@triciac1019

8 ай бұрын

My daughter gets half up front and it's non-refundable if they change their minds. She tells them over and over that it cant be cancelled. Shame on people.

Thank you for sharing all these moments, the good and the bad, and sharing your process. Its inspiring and motivating for small business owners -- and seeing the stories behind the work makes me want to buy something even more haha Love your work!

I love your blue hills and the cottage flowers! Great vlog! I learned a lot.

You're doing so much, and caring about the effect of postage and the environment ✨

Glad of a favorable outcome. Cheers from the Midwest USA. 💜

i started watching about mystery mold 40, and it has been a joyful experience to see you live your dream. Much love from the states!

I'm Really Happy For You Shelby !!! Your Artwork Is Incredibly Beautiful & YOU Are Extremely TALENTED !!! - Cheers From 🇨🇦

Shelby..it's ok..mistakes are there to be made..take it from a professional dressmaker..always learn from them..the thing is they are still salvageable ..

I love watching you create all your pieces...I can't wait until I can order something from you...I'm in a bit of a financial slump...but that's changing and one of the first things I'm going to treat myself to will be something of yours😊until then I will enjoy watching joy you bring 😊thank you for bringing me a little joy and beauty ❤

The orange sunrise collection looks like Clarice Cliff. It is the best design you have ever done. (The wattle is lovely too!)

Thank you so much for the wax on the stilts trick 👍🏻 definitely passing this one on to the pottery group 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

Your journey is adorable

Potters are the best to share their ideas with each other and encouraging each other.

It's so cool that the mystery moulds have their own merch now 😍

Shelby, I've been enjoying watching you work so much recently. Your whimsical designs always make me smile. Thank you for sharing your work with us all over the world! Congratulations on your successful shows and on your new Square terminal, too! I've been using one for the last few years, and it's made such a difference when I'm selling my dragons. Keep up the great work!

I LOVE the koalas! They are gorgeous! It’s just because you have something to compare them to. I think they are quite lovely. Xxxx❤

aaaw I'm sorry that had happened....yet, I still feel like this adds to the unique, handmade aspects of your creations and they still look cute, adorable, amazing, great, fantastic.....you know, they give me a smile in my face and I'm sure it does to so many others that are excited to even get to meet you, have an original of yours as their own. Thank you for sharing anything as even with hic-ups it still is motivating and inspiring to see someone else create and succeed!!

Aw no I'm so sorry to hear about the troubles with your beautiful pieces. We all understand that things happen at times. You're a wonderful creator and sales woman from what I've seen and read. Thank you for sharing this video showing all what's been going on. I hope that one day I am able to purchase some of your beautiful pieces. I can understand the high price for the shipping but that's to be expected so that the pieces make it to the new home safely. I look forward to seeing more and more of your beautiful artwork. ❤ Best wishes ❤

Maybe add some key point video monitoring cameras in your studio so when get a “ did I do?” Anxiety blast you can just check your monitor without having to get up and go to the studio to check. Makes for a better rest.❤️

Everything is so beautiful!

Love your channel. Would you ever do a momento mori dinner set. Maybe having 6 each of a bread and butter plates, coffee cups and sauces, dinner plates, and dessert bowls. That would be so cool.

I love the keychains even though they’re different from the originals! I would totally pick one up at a market

My first idea was that the unglazed paint palettes could be sold as pearler palettes 😊 I can think of many crafts that a unglazed pieces😊

Beautiful pieces! I can't pick a favorite. 😮

Hi Shelby, new follower here from UK. I love your work and have binge-watched your videos since discovering you recently. I know I'll never be able to purchase a gorgeous mug from you in person, so I have bought one of each of the key rings that were discounted, which made them affordable, with shipping costs! They have just arrived! And I LOVE them! I am so happy to have a little piece of Australia over here in UK - thank you for your infectious enthusiasm! :-)

Omg how cuuute are those pins and keychains!! You could totally press them into clay and use that for an all over pattern on a piece!! It’s going to be hard to get the colors exactly the same like different lots of colors but I’m so glad they fixed it for you. That table is amaaaaaazing!! I have to put my molds on metal grids and it’s such a pain. I will definitely be looking into this!!

I love my square terminal. I use it for markets with my small crochet business and for my other small business an antique art and handmade shop.

You are a very busy young lady. How long does it take to paint one piece? I love all of the keychains and pins. They are adorable

Could you create painting kits from the accidentally cooked pieces? Sell them as blanks with some paints for folks to colour in and paint at home?

You can hear in your voice when you were explaining what happened how upset and disappointed you were 😢 glad they are not a complete write off but also dont worry if they are. I know its great if we do save what we can and dont create extra waste but the vast majority of waste and emmisions come from large companies, not individuals

Mistakes happen favorite saying is -IF THE WORLD WAS PERFECT WHY IS THERE WAR- there is no such thing as perfection- things happen you made it through the oops - Good Luck

The plain white pieces look good too.

The white ones could be sold to people to paint themselves! That would be so fun, they'd do just fine with acrylics and a clear coat!

I love the plain white koala. Sometimes mistakes can be accidental wins.

The mushroom enamel keychain/pin is my favorite!!

24:33 I’m saving to buy a full dinner and tea set of those flowering gum pieces ❤❤❤❤❤

Those are a lot of beautiful artworks! So inspiring! 😍😍

I want the enamel pins so bad! 😩❤

You are so lovely! I have enjoyed watching your journey to so much deserved sucess!

Love the pink sink-please don’t be so hard on yourself!

Adorable collections..so vibrant and happy ❤😊

Lovef the wattle peices so much!

The koalas with the thimbles I wouldn't try to add glaze too since they are still super cute that way and I would totally buy one full price to put on on my shelf like that. As much as I love the glazed ones the cute little unglazed one would match everything. :) There is always something worse that could have gone wrong. Mistakes are just unwanted learning experiences.

I love the wattle and cottage designs.

Even if a ceramic goes to waste its just a pretty rock. You're not contributing to environmentally damaging waste if a few pieces end up in landfill. ❤❤❤

Good luck with the market !!! ❤🦘

Loved this video. Thank you for always sharing the ups and downs - and always finding the silver lining!

I'm so sorry that this happened for you. But I was wondering if you can take those "wasted" pieces and paint them with acrylic paint and seal them with gloss spray. Or, even better, you could sell the pieces that are unpainted and not glazeable to people as blanks for them to paint for themselves. I'm a "painting with acrylic" girl and I would jump at the chance to buy the ones you have that are blank and possibly won't accept glaze. Either way, it is impossible for any human being to go through life without making mistakes, because our mistakes are some of our greatest achievements. You're AWESOME!! Always have been, always will be.

Ahh omg will the pins be available online?! I'm a big enamel pin collector and LOVE that mushie butter dish!! I mean I love all of them but the butter dish is 👌

The company not informing you about a change in your products is very unprofessional. They should have seen the differences in colour and finish themselves and they just hoped you wouldn't. Pretty shady but I am glad they are replacing them.

Always go hard enamel with the pins. The colours might look different because each batch of enamel fill is hand mixed so getting the shades the exact same every time is tricky.

Love your energy so much!

If the kiln issue happens again you could sell the blank pieces for people who would like to use them with acrylic paints to create their own designs, then using a spray can gloss to finish them? 😊 just a thought x

I had that exact Blinky Bill book as a kid!!

I love brooches but I absolutely hate the ones with the clip. They make HUGE holes in your clothes and they fall off really easily. I'll only buy brooches with a traditional pin clasp. I love all your work ❤❤❤

So many beautiful items!

I know you probably don't get many but if you have pieces that you don't think you could sell (and don't want to keep) you could probably donate them to a smash room. I don't really know how they operate but I feel like they'd want donations. I personally wouldn't want to smash these works of art, no matter how messed up they are but hey.

As a ceramicist, this has happened to me so many times. It takes all the wind out of your sails. I'm so sorry.

I love how concerned you are about sustainability, but I think you can be a little easier on yourself! Unlike plastics which don't break down and also leech harmful chemicals into the environment ceramics aren't nearly as harmful. And, even though they don't "break down," they can pulverize and become and become new sediments, like how seashells become sand or even just lumpy bits of rock in the environment- and the environment loves rocks, it's great habitat for animals to hide under!

I make Christmas tree ornaments out of real egg shells and I was worried about breaking in shipping. Found that wrapping and placing in a bed of paper works great!

I hope some time I can buy a piece!

Have you tried the hairspray trick? I haven't but have read a few times that spraying the piece with hairspray helps the glaze to stick when needing to re-fire. Might be worth a try?

@ShelbySherritt

8 ай бұрын

I did! I personally found it did not work at all!! It might work on different clays but it didn't work on mine!

If I were to put a check sheet beside the door where I can note that I have double checked the temperature before I leave the studio that might help reduce the 10 p.m. double check of the temperature.

Ah Shelby, you know that you're going to wish you'd ordered twice the amount of keyrings and pins :)

You are only human! ❤ a lovely human at that. I recently made two big mistakes while making mass herbal creams. It’s the worst feeling.

I thought I was the only one that as soon as it is a special order things go wrong or my kiln fails pottery is great and annoying at the same time good luck with all your work

Sweetie, don't beat yourself up on 'contributing' to non sustainable stuff. If the pottery from ages ago didn't exist we wouldn't know how people stored their food, etc. Your pieces may find themselves in a far distant future discovered by archeologists! That's an exciting thing to imagine! There is such a thing as being too obsessed with this whole sustainability movement. Mother Earth can take care of herself. She's shaken off things that bothered her before and she'll do it again. 💚Absolutely love your stuff.