Love how you didn't edit out all the "uhms" and not finding a word right away - this feels so authentic. Also, this looks like a pretty great use of space! :)

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊😊

@artfx9

Жыл бұрын

That is passive agressive! ❤

@ONYENHO

Жыл бұрын

Hai❤..

I needed to see this. What an inspiration. I takes me realize I can make a studio in a smaller space. Your pottery is beautiful!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tricia!! That’s such a sweet comment! 😊😊

this should be on Never Too Small, I love the way you use this space so considerably 🖤

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Haha I’ve never heard of it! Will look into it! And thank you 🫶🏼

@ezerstudio9195

Жыл бұрын

Never Too Small is really such an amazing KZread channel.

@cesarvides9729

Жыл бұрын

I was just watching a Never Too Small video right before this one. 😂

I can't believe how you transformed that small space under the stairs to such a great little studio, love this! I used to love doing pottery when I was a child and I thought to get back to it someday. It would be nice to see a video from you that advices complete beginners, how to start, what equipment to buy etc. Good luck with your channel! 💕🤗

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’ll definitely keep it mind :) 🫶🏼

You have such lovely energy! I love how you made a dark and unused space your oasis for creativity. I’m excited to see your new pottery space. I also appreciate the peaceful talk through without distracting music.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s so sweet!

what a cool idea. Glad you memorialized it before the move.

My studio has smaller floor space, but full height. I gave up on making it 'aesthetic,' I just focus on making sure my systems are easy to maintain and the space is easy to clean. Can't wait to see what your new space after moving will look like.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

I’d definitely trade smaller floor space for full height haha! And thank you! :)

@PepperoniNova

Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a studio tour of your space! 😍

Love this video. Other videos explaining so called ‘tiny’ spaces are often much bigger than the small space I am looking to use to set up a studio. They often set out overwhelming lists of equipment you need! So great to see what can be done with an organised and disciplined approach, minimal space and a simple set of materials. Very inspiring - thank you 😊

such a good use of space! inspired for sure

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Hehe thanks Romeena! :) :)

Love this! Thank you for sharing your pottery studio with us 🥰

so cool to see what you can do with such a tiny space! this is inspiring me to organize my little studio space in my garage

I don't know anything about ceramics, but I found this video really calming and easy on the eyes. Thanks for teaching me some new things 😊

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you! That’s genuinely so sweet of you! 💕

this is so cute!! i love your little space!

really amazing you can do so much in a tiny space. i used to do pottery - an evening class. then got my own wheel from ebay...but i never had a kiln. Also the paper light really made such a difference esp. when you switched it off the room looked cold

This video was lovely!

Very excited to watch your ceramics journey!!!! ❤

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu ❤️❤️

Thank you so much for show your Studio. I'm starting in this world of ceramic and you was an inspiration for me. Thanks a lot!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck and enjoy! 🫶🏼

this video is so calming… it’s everything i needed :)

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you!!! 🫶🏼

You space is well thought out and thanks for showing it because i'm always looking for different ideas on saving space for crafting

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped! 🫶🏼

you got my subscription, keep creating more and more nice videos about art and build your channel

Interesting!! Thanks for sharing! Love this! ❤

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It’s just so cute

Thank you for taking the time to share this! Everything is so well organized and thought out, it inspires me to create my own space like this at home one day!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

🫶🏼😊

Please keep making videos! This was so inspiring and calming! Thank you for posting!!!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🫶🏼 Working on it! :)

This is clever, thank you for sharing 👍🏻

I appreciate you sharing this! Im moving soon and plan to make myself a little space like this!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Fun! Good luck!! 😊😊

Looooove the vibe!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️

Awesome maximization of space. And the shapes and design of your pieces are very peaceful and beautifully executed.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🫶🏼 that’s really sweet of you

Ok, WOW. I saw your newer video first (which is much more what my studio will be), but I was blown away by this video. I’ve watched a bunch of studio tours, but it’s mostly big spaces. Your videos gave me so many ideas of how I need to lay out my space.

@issey-roquet

3 ай бұрын

😊😊 glad it was helpful!

this makes me so excited to have my own studio!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Excited for you! It’s so fun to build your own studio!

I really love your vibes!!!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

🫶🏼😊

It's completely wonderful that you made use of such a small space to create so much goodness. Very inspiring - Bravo!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🫶🏼

Wow, brilliant use of an itty bitty space. Now I'm looking at all my corners and broom closets like, could I...?🤔

@issey-roquet

9 ай бұрын

Hahaha 😅

love the video idea and love how natural you are! hope you keep it that way :))

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

😊😊

great vidddd!!!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🫶🏼

just got into ceramics last year and it has been so beneficial to me in so many ways. the way you speak is so calming and i love the energy you exude💗

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕 And I feel the same about ceramics, it’s been so beneficial to me to!

This was actually really helpful to see - thank you! some great inspiration for us beginners who are ready to set up a little studio at home before transitioning to a bigger space!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🫶🏼

Congratulations. Beautiful design and beautiful works. Thank you for sharing this realization. I had good learning. Greetings from São Paulo.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Obrigada! 🫶🏼

Love the cave. thanks for sharing

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Haha 🫶🏼

Thank you so much for this, I've wanted to get into pottery but haven't really been able to justify a membership with a studio since I haven't made anything since high school. Creating a small set up might just be the perfect thing to get me back into it!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Yay! Good luck with it! 😊😊

Such a cute space

This is the most amazing use of space! I am incredibly impressed at how you fit all the things you needed in such a way that it is functional and doesn't look cluttered. I will have to subscribe and go see if you have a video of your new space! Your pottery is quite lovely too!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🫶🏼💕 I’m in the process of documenting the new space, hopefully a new video will be out soon! 😊

@janinafisher101

Жыл бұрын

@@issey-roquet Wonderful. I look forward to it! Happy creating!

beautiful pottery!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊💕

Your space is so nice!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow, what an effective use of space! I never would have imagined you could fit all that in there.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Heheh 😊😊

What a lovely space 😌

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🫶🏼😊

You made a neglected space useful and cute! I had a pottery class in school ages ago but was never any good, so I always admire those who are successful at it. Hope you will find a nice place to continue your passion. 😸

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

🫶🏼😊

Such a good use of a small space!! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos :) (i'm now reading the comments and noticing everyone said the same thing lol but i'm excited to see what you do with the next space you find)

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! 😊😊😊

Been part of your insta fam for a while, so nice to see you here on my homepage (subbed just now). Your space is very sweet, I do ceramics too and I'm making the move from a big city (where I did pottery in my window, lol) to a rural area. I hope to set something up too. I especially love how you do bowls with wavy rims.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💕 Sounds like an exciting move, good luck with the new home and pottery space!

I really really enjoy .and it so Inspirations for me. ممنونم 🤗

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

🫶🏼😊

You did suchba good job making it look aesthetically pleasing and organized in such a small space! It’s so inspiring that you decided to make the most of this space and pursue your passion despite it being a little nook under the stairs. It just goes to show you should never let your current situation and lack of resources or space hold you back!

@issey-roquet

9 ай бұрын

Love this 💕

You wouldn't know it could get chilly under the stairs, because the lighting and wood there make it feel so warm. I hope your new space suits your needs. Thank you for sharing. It's a very creative use for space without becoming an eye sore.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🫶🏼

I LOVE IT!!! ❤

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊😊

@ryanruddy7654

Жыл бұрын

@@issey-roquet you’re welcome! It’s the perfect size in my opinion!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Hehe ☺️

Your pottery space is really tiny, but cute and for sure usable ! :) Thank you for sharing it! :) I get inspired by you, I have my studio in the hallway now, but I should to make it more cozy. I just subscribed and I am looking forward to next video from you. :) Good luck!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Enjoy making your space cozy! it always takes time :)

Your video popped up in my sidebar and I had to watch. I'm a ceramics conservator, also with limited space so I'm always looking for 'micro' tools, equipment and ways of working. I love your video, your use of space and your pottery - in fact you have just inspired me to get back to some 'making ceramics' as opposed to conserving them... Keep inspiring, would be lovely to see some of your finished pieces....

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, means a lot! 🫶🏼 Happy making!

Great use of space! So great! :D

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@byAndreasEkberg

Жыл бұрын

@@issey-roquet You might have to build a staircase to be under in your new space? ;)

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

@@byAndreasEkberg haha 😂

Wonderful space so inspiring.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕

also: your ceramics look stunning

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

💕 thank you!

I love how you used all of your space so intentionally. This gives me so many ideas

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Yay!! Thank you!

Você é muito organizada! Muito bem!👏👏👏👏👏

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Obrigada! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

We just introduced our 4 years old son to pottery. Gonna show your vid, I think he's going to be excited!

Great little spot for a tiny studio! Good luck with your move! I just subscribed! I hope you'll post more of your pottery! I'm just getting back into pottery. I have a tiny back porch studio myself. 😅

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! A back porch studio sounds like a dream!

@Needle2Needle

Жыл бұрын

@@issey-roquet awww thank you! It's a TINY back porch, but it works! I just wish the weather were a bit warmer right now. 😅

Really nice organizing

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

🫶🏼😊

Really charming.

lovely

Love the space and the video! Since you asked, and I haven’t seen anyone else write it, I thought that an easy way to hide the things you don’t want to see on the bottom shelf would be to put in a little curtain. I’m pretty sure they have little expandable curtain rods that you can clip or screw in place. Hope this helps and can’t wait to see your next space :)

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Love that! Sounds like a great idea. I might do that in the next space! :)💕

You look so cute showing off your pottery studio ❤

Very nice!

Nice video. What a creative use of space! And ambitious to be using more than one clay body 😅 nothing to add other than you should be proud of yourself for making such great use of a tiny space to do the impossible - red and white clay, wheel, recycling and plaster! Wow 😊

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 💕😊😊 Impressed you noticed the different clay bodies! Haha You’re right though it’s not easy managing both 😅

Would love to see more KZread videos from you, you have really amazing taste!!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

😊😊💕

Great use of a small space

This is so cool to see! I would love to start with pottery but sadly a kiln for me is to much of an investment right now. As for tips on the clay storage, it kind of depends what style you want it to be. I see a lot of light colours, but maybe some nice cool (as in cold grey) looking metal boxes with a rustic feel might look better. Very inspiring to see what you do with a small space, I know i'm also doing a lot of that at the moment (#studentlife). And I can also relate with the language thing. English is also my second laguage, but you sound so native English. Very well done! I hope to see more of your videos.

Well-crafted space. I am new to your channel. Looking forward to your content. Cheers!

i don't know anything about ceramics but this is very cool!

Сool studio, a very informative video👍

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊😊

Lovely.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

This is an incredible use of space... Simply inspiring. ♡✨ I'm curious about where/how you fire your pieces.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕 I fire them at a local pottery studio near me that rents out their kiln to the public :)

Thank you. It’s great. Very inspiring. Where do you wedge your clay? Love to see your next space.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I wedge my clay on the plaster boards that I also use to reclaim. Since I didn’t have space for a table in this space I would just wedge on my knees on the floor. Not ideal but it still worked without killing my back as long as I used core strength :)

An idea for the space under the shelves, where the plaster was, would be to diy a curtain, over the lowest shelf. It would make it less busy but still accessible.

@naomifreya1481

Жыл бұрын

And for the clay storage, maybe draping an old sheet over it might help with the visual clutter..

Love the setup, would also love to see the new setup from your move! What about using an IVAR storage box on wheels to store your bags of clay in? Hope your doing well.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🫶🏼 I love the idea of the ivar boxes!

hello :-) I live in Germany and I've been making pottery for 4 1/2 years. I don't have much space either. about as much space as your staircase needs. I have the Shimpo and 3 ovens in it. each oven has almost 80 liters. I knead my clay there and use it again. I have 240kg of clay and only use glaze for casting. that's another 25 buckets full of glaze. my pieces are also dried in it. I just have a bit more space up to the ceiling. if you enjoy doing something and really want it, then everything will work out! have fun pottery!!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow that sounds amazing!! It’s always nice to hear that it’s possible! Thanks for sharing 💕 Have fun doing pottery in your wonderful space!

@DualseeleDual

Жыл бұрын

I wish you the same from the bottom of my heart I look forward to more videos from you❤❤❤

123k views for your first video! That's crazy lol. Hope you keep uploading !

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Haha I know it’s crazy! 😆

Wow I love this! Creative and efficient use of space. I was wondering how you get your pieces fired?

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

I take them to a nearby kiln / community pottery space in my city, they rent out their kiln to the public :)

Well it looks great Im trying to figure what to do with mine. Thank you

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck!

Love your efficient use of a tiny space! I’m new to pottery and have a tiny studio that serves many purposes depending on the craft of the day so I’m glad I found your channel. How do you work the piece without having water splatter everywhere? Your pan is dry and your clay and hands look sufficiently wet when cone ing? Where do you wash hands/pan? Thks

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brenda! The splash pan on the wheel catches most of the water for me. Sometimes a few specks fly on the wall or I might drop some clay on the floor. I spend some time every week cleaning the space around, usually a quick wet sponge works well to clean the wall and such. And I mop the floors after each session. I’ve been working on using less and less water too when I throw, so that helps. Cleaning the pan is usually my least favourite part, but I try to wash it at the end of every session. If it’s mostly wet, it’s faster to clean. I clean everything in one of the orange buckets you see in the video. Usually I clean hands and tools first in the dirtiest bucket with a sponge. Then grab a larger sponge to clean the pan. Not sure if this helps, but I reclaim clay a lot, and the clay ends up being less dry and hard than store bought clay. Which requires less work and water to cone and throw. Helps me minimize water usage. :)

this is amazing! I'd love to set something like this up in my place. how do you manage with ventilation?

@issey-roquet

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! There’s a ceiling fan that you don’t see in the video. And I open windows for some breeze. But mostly as long as I don’t let clay dry and clean surfaces regularly, there isn’t too much dust accumulation.

the way u talk reminds me of taylor russell!!

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

😊🤭💕

❤❤❤❤❤

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

💕❤️💕❤️

After i went to ceramic classes recently for fun and loved it a little too much i wondered what would it take to make ceramic at home. I still dont know, or to be honest, didnt look up where and how would i suppose to pure clay water to avoid clogging the water pipes in the house. Or how people set up their "super" ovens and what does it take in terms of space and electricity.... But i can see that it is quite possible to do homemade ceramics for selling. So thanks a lot for the tour💙i am going to actually watch this video now ahah

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! Make sure to never put clay down the drain or it will clog your pipes!! I’m using a water bucket system here. Clay only goes into the buckets. You can look it up, it’s very easy. :)

@Splat654

Жыл бұрын

@@issey-roquet thank you!

Such a great video! Thank you for sharing. You really have such a talent for creating spaces. I also love your pottery work! You said English is your second language. What is your first?

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s French :)

Really want to see your glazed finished ceramics

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Me too! Haha

I like the way you pronounce your name! My name is Issy which is short for Isabella but is pronounced like Izz-ee 😅 My entire life no one has ever spelt it properly or said it properly. Your videos given me such inspo too for hopeful future endeavours, so thank you ❤

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! I pronounce it a French way I guess? Lots of people pronounce it Izz-ee though, so i feel you 😅💕

How lovely installation ❤ do you have a little oven at home or you do it somewhere else?

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

I rent a kiln in my city :)

I love your use of space! How do you deal with the potential clay dust lingering around?

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

I mop and wipe at the end of every session and don’t let clay dry anywhere. By cleaning as I go it’s much less work and clay dust is contained. It’s just something I’ve formed the habit to do, otherwise clay dust will accumulate rapidly. :)

i just watched an interview with taylor russell woah the way you speak reminded me of her a little bit

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Wow flattered haha 😅🫠

Can you do a video on how can someone start pottery as a hobby at home? I would love to hear your advice. Thank you!:)

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Noted! Thank you! 🫶🏼

This is such an inviting and efficient way to use your space! I think the lightness of the wood also helps to keep the area feel more open. :) Something I struggle with when I work on ceramics at home is finding a place to properly wedge my clay, because i always feel like my tables are not stable enough; do you have any tips for that?

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Serena! That’s a good point about the lightness of the wood. In this studio I was wedging my clay on the plaster reclaim boards, so I’d have to go down on my knees to wedge on the floor, since I couldn’t have a proper table. I find that having a bit of height helps lessen the effort. Meaning I’d be using the weight of my upper body instead of just arm strength to help since I’d be on top of the wedging surface. Sometimes table surfaces are too tall so a lot of our effort is coming more from the side than downwards. I would have to push the plaster board against a corner or wall though so it wouldn’t slide on the floor though. Not the best. It was just good enough for such a little space. Ideally a large heavy wooden table would be great. Some workshop style tables or kitchen island tables have storage space under the table. I wonder if putting heavy buckets filled with water, reclaimed clay or boxes of clay under the table would help keep it sturdy enough. Just to bring the center of gravity of the table lower. So it isn’t as too heavy. And maybe also have it pushed against a wall. I’m still figuring out the wedging situation in my new space so if I find any ideas I’ll let you know! :) Thank you for asking this btw! It’s helped me think about it more and get ideas haha

@serenaramirez3159

Жыл бұрын

@@issey-roquet thank you so much for responding!! You're totally right about a sturdy wooden table with some sort of weight undeneath. I find myself often wedging on the garage floor since it's bare cement.... the table would just shake too much 😅 definitely good for lessening the effort as you mentioned, but not always the most practical. Anyway, I'm excited to see what you're new studio space is like, so please update us when you can! ☺️

Hey cool space :) have u thought about cutting the legs of the stool shorter? They don’t seem too thick a handsaw could do it and they are very affordable :)

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’ve thought about it but need to buy a handsaw haha I think you’re probably right though

This is SUPER interesting. I've been trying to get into pottery, but the studio that teaches it near me is always booked solid. My biggest issue with learning has been where could I set up a space to practice after the class. This is a very clever use of your space and the limit really is my imagination. Also, as a soon to be beginner I fear making a huge mess everywhere, do you use a cover for the stairs and walls? Thanks for sharing.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I hear you. There seems to generally be a lack of studio spaces that aren’t constantly booked. And yet a lot of studios have a hard time making ends meet. I benefited hugely from spending 2 months as a member of a studio space, where i got to learn and practice a lot from observing others and asking questions. But I also watched a lot of KZread on my own time, which really helped my technique and clay manipulation. I think if you wanted to try building a space at home you could still benefit a lot from it. Keeping the space clean isn’t too hard as long as your floors are easy to mop. Ideally tiles, otherwise you can buy a hard plastic floor cover. It takes practice and patience to keep a small space clean but you build a habit out of it over time. Just go slow. And look into a water bucket system. I always make a habit of cleaning up after my session, even if I’m tired. You learn eventually to get more efficient. Always keep in mind that wet clay takes 2 min to wipe clean, whereas dry clay takes much longer. With good habits I’m sure you can enjoy your home practice :)

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Oh and I don’t cover the stairs or walls. I rarely splash a bit of clay on the walls, and I usually wipe it with a wet sponge at the end of my session. I’ve learned to use less water when I throw on the wheel to makes less of a mess too.

@johndorlean1133

Жыл бұрын

@@issey-roquet Thanks so much for the encouragement. My plan was to get a good but cheap wheel and use tutorials here on KZread and Craftsy to get familiar with the process and take the in person class when it's available. I learned a few things by watching @floriangadsby, but jumping in and messing up seems to be a good starting point. Thanks again and I hope to get to see your continual progress.

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

No problem! @Hsinchuen also has great videos teaching technique for starting. I learned a lot from him

That's a nice minimal yet functional setup! Do you also have your own kiln setup at your home studio?

@issey-roquet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🫶🏼 I don’t have a kiln on site, I bring my pieces to a pottery studio near me that rents their kiln