BEHIND THE SCENES OF ICONIC BRITISH POTTERY CORNISHWARE
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- BEHIND THE SCENES OF ICONIC BRITISH POTTERY CORNISHWARE// We are so delighted to share today's video with you! We had the chance to visit the iconic Cornishware pottery in Shepton Mallet in Somerset and film a tour of how the beautiful stripey ceramics are made! From the classic blue and white stripes that evoke a sense of nostalgia to vibrant hues that reflect modern trends, the Cornishware collection never fails to capture the imagination. We delve into the history of Cornishware and discover the craftsmanship that goes into each handcrafted piece. Join us as we learn about the techniques and the secrets behind the creation process. The attention to detail and dedication to quality is incredible. We absolutely enjoyed roaming the rooms witnessing the magic of British pottery that is Cornishware. Enjoy! Kirsten & Joerg
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(*A huge thanks to the wonderful Cornishware team for having us and letting us film for our CZcams channel*)
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CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Meeting Rebecca from Cornishware & the history of Cornishware
2:48 - Waxing
3:37 - Hand decorating, dipping, fettling & stacking the kiln
9:56 - The glazing barn
14:36 - The quality check room
15:17 - The casting unit
19:30 - Joerg is decorating a Cornishware plate
21:28 - Cornishware Christmas baubles
23:14 - Sheep opposite Cornishware
23:29 - Our mug order from Cornishware & tea time
26:09 - Outro
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With all of the turmoil in the world, your channel is a place I can come and relax.
Thanks so much!
This was so fascinating. Rebecca is a wonderful ambassador for Cornishware. We had no idea there were so many steps in the process and that the product is hand made. We're ordering some now. Thank you
Isn't Rebecca just delightful! She was incredible and we feel very honoured! Thank you so much for watching!
My mother had a set of blue and white Cornishware, for eight. There were plates, mugs, cereal bowls, and she also had a teapot, cream and sugar, pepper and salt and I believe a few serving bowls. One day I was visiting and there was a whole new china set. I asked what had happened to the Cornishware and she said she gave it to a charity thrift shop and purchased something more modern. I almost wept, saying, "Why didn't you give it to me, if you were getting rid of it?" She thought I would find it too old fashioned. I would have loved to have had the Cornishware and of course, I now realize the monetary value to it.
Oh, how disappointing! 🥺 Sorry that happened to you.
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that! Sending you much love.
And it has such a beautiful weight and feel to it.
Oh wow, how upsetting for you😢 I would have been devastated!
Oh dear that's a shame. But you have something more precious than the China. Your memories of your mum which will stay in your heart. Buy yourself something nice in China and remember your mum with love x
This was so special. I love when things are handmade, it makes me appreciate them even more. The dipping process was my favorite part, it really looks like magic. And, bravo Jörg, you showed us, again, you are one skillful man. 👌😊
Thank you so much! Yes, the dipping process is so so fascinating!
Thank you both for this wonderful, fascinating tour. In the last few years I have felt dubious - almost ashamed - to be British, as our identity has been watered down. But I thank you for reminding me how much we have to be proud of and I am rediscovering my love for my own country as I watch your channel🙏🇬🇧
Awww I'm so so glad you enjoyed it! Sending so much love!
Always special to get your little message ♥. TY,
Absolutely charming! Thank you so much for sharing! I share your weakness for ceramics.
Lovely video thank you, Andrea I am British but live overseas and miss all that is wonderful about the British Isles. Britain has a very negative media and a lot of pressure groups demeaning the country but it is a compassionate country and a great place to live.
You can be very proud to be british !!
I love your country and my family and me can't wait to come to England and Scotland next summer again. It is such a beautiful country ! 🇬🇧♥️
T.G Green & Co Ltd in Church Gresley, South Derbyshire were the original manufactures of blue striped Cornish ware 1864-2007 . Production of Cornish ware started in the early 1920s at the time known as E-blue .it employed in its hat day up to 1000 people .
I am from a nearby village in South Derbyshire and remember TG green and it’s closure . I understood production was shipped abroad, it is great to see production of an old English brand coming back to England.
Maybe that explains the piece I bought off Amazon that has the trademark stamp and the box shows 3 copyrights but says 'made in china'.
I used to live not too far away and loved the factory shop, I still have lots of lovely pieces, there were lots of bargains!
FASCINATING to see so much hand work! I am a blue and white person myself 😊
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I didn't realise there were so many colours. Love love love them.
I really appreciate how the pottery is handmade. It's a magical process.
I love this episode! Cornishware is beautiful and I had no idea it is still made by hand! It is so classic and I admire it even more having seen the craftspeople creating it. Rebecca is charming and you did such a good job interviewing her.
Thanks so much!
Loved this video. What a pleasure to see how the Cornishware is made. Thank you so much for sharing.🍁
You are so welcome!
Hello from Springdale Newfoundland Canada 🇨🇦,
I absolutely Luv the mugs. Learning how they are made.
I just wanted to say that I Luv your videos and to say that
you both are a fabulous couple. Bye and Thank you. ✌️⚘️😊
Thanks so much!
Dear Kirsten - loved the tour at the pottery place - also loved to see how the pottery gets it paint. Great video and thank you!
Thank you so much!
Interesting and beautiful. Thank you for sharing Ms. Kirsten. Have a blessed day.
Thank you for the excursion!!!😍😍😍
Our pleasure!
Kirsten and Jeorg, I loved this video. I’m relatively new to your channel. I stumbled across it back in August when your video about your dream cottage, the Georgian gate house at the entrance to Wolterton Hall, was suggested. Intrigued, I decided to watch it and I’m so glad I did. It was delightful. I immediately subscribed to your channel, hit the notification bell (as one does) and I’ve been following your adventures at home, in the kitchen and out and about, ever since. Of course, I had to go back to the very beginning and catch up. I cannot express just how much I enjoy everything you do. Your videos fill me with such pleasure and inspiration and I enjoy the way you interact with each other and with us, your viewers. I had made a solemn promise to myself not to watch any of your Christmas videos until sometime in December. However, I recently succumbed to temptation and I’m so happy I did. A few days ago, I watched an older video in which you were decorating your Christmas tree and you put a wicker skirt at the base. I loved it and searched online and, I’m happy to say, I bought one today! It’s a good thing my resolve was weak and I broke that promise to myself. I want to thank you, with all my heart, for everything you do, and I look forward to your next video. Take care and bye for now🙂💕
Oh Susan, you are so very kind, thank you so much for your lovely words! I hope you enjoy your wicker skirt for your Christmas tree, we think it just looks lovely around a tree. Sending much love!
My husband bought me a red and white Cornishware teapot from this company for my birthday just a month ago. It is exquisite. I was entranced watching how these beautiful pieces are made. I cannot wait to add to my collection. From near Atlanta, GA, USA.
Oh how lovely! Their teapots are so gorgeous!
I love cornishware! Time to make a new purchase🎉
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Thank you for this video... Wonderful ❗
You are very welcome!
If Joerg ever wants a career change, I think they would hire him
Nice painting Jorge beautiful stripe mugs you bought nice quality 😊
Sweet to have a crockery problem!
Thank you for this fascinating video! It’s a joy to see you having such a wonderful time exploring and sharing British arts and crafts. I’d never guess there were so many steps in creating their hand made mugs!
You are so welcome! I know, it makes you appreciate the brand so very much!
Thanks You for share this amazing and adorable art tecnique and these passion ! Like an artist i Always Will Say thanks You for thé détails and lovely vidéo👏😉🎨🖌️One big Bravo for Joerg too 👏
Thank you so much 😀
THANK YOU FOR THIS FASCINATING LOVELY CORNISHWARE TOUR!!!
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You are very welcome!
Thank you that was lovely and quite emotional for me to look into my grandad's life and work environment as he worked as head kiln stacker at T.G. Greens all his life from leaving school until his retirement at 65. They asked him to go back, so he went back until 75. He must have fired as it was called back then so much of this. My Memory as a child was of our house being full of Cornishware. I remember a big flour jar and one for loose tea and sugar. I did not see the salt and pepper pots as a mini lighthouse shape similar to the vases? I think they had a little lip overhang at the top and a slightly curved top. I only remember Yellow and blue, are the other colours a later development?
My grandad passed when I was three [1971] so I can hardly remember him. I have two scarfs of his which I wear and cherish, which apparently he always wore and a trilby according to my parents.
If anyone has or sees the little blackbirds with upstretched necks and open mouths in black with yellow beaks from Greens pottery they were for putting in pies to let out the steam through the pie crust, so the crust did not go soggy and collapse. Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie. A big pie. These used to sit on the shelves in our pantry. Having A cuppa, Yorkshire of course.
Oh what an amazing story, I can imagine that this must have been very emotional. Thank you so much for sharing! Yes, new colours were introduced over time. The red and white is a big success in the US.
@@KirstenJoerg The purple caught my eye. I am glad it is still a handmade process. Now I know how the stripes are done. when dipping the mugs none stuck to the handle at all. Are they already fired and glazed before attaching to the mugs?
@@KirstenJoerg I had a visit from my parents today now in their seventies and played them this post. It obviously brought back long forgotten memory`s particularly for my father, I think he was holding back a tear. He said he only went once with my grandad to his place of work to watch him and see what he did. He remembers him going up very tall step ladders carrying sanitary ware up on his shoulders into the top of the kiln as they were tall bottle kilns back then. He also said a lot of the women on the street worked there as the painters as they had smaller and generally a steadier hand. They have now gone home to rummage through old ornament boxes as they believe they still have some of it tucked away and forgotten about. He says he can remember the green colour being there from back then.
Oh, there is a display of the Cornishware at at a small museum in Swadlincote. I just found online, right under my nose so to say.I will go have a look. The salt and pepper pots are as I remember them.
I loved this video. It was so interesting and informative. Living in the States I was not aware of Corningware mugs, saucers, Teapots etc. I fell in love them them. See what you've done 🤣🤣. You have started me down this rabbit hole and I am loving it. Thank you so much for doing this. Would love to see more content like this. ❤
Thank you for everything lovely as usual. Also thank you for showing the christmas country living magazine cant wait to get that.😊
Thanks so much!
WOW! What a long tedious process. Cudos to the workers who take the time and care of producing such a lovely product. I would have never thought all those pieces were made by hand. Thank you for showing a truly old way of doing things.
Oh looking forward….striped pottery..good times! ❤
What a fascinating insight into Cornishware. I also didn’t realise that the name came from the clay and not the place of origin. I hope you get to keep the plate that Jeorg made such a good job of. You’re interviewing skills are so natural I really enjoyed listening xx
Thanks so so much!
Wonderful! Thank you for ending with unwrapping two new, red Cornish mugs! The stripes are just the right width to have a fairly strong, yet somewhat whimsical presence - no matter what color mug(s) you choose! The design is so smart - it goes with anything, whether old fashioned or modern - well chosen design!
( I would have a hard time choosing which colors, too! The red is a fabulous choice!!! ❤!)
I very much enjoyed the video, thank you so much. It was lovely, they are beautiful. Must get some Cornish wear now.😊
Bei der Cornishware kann ich mich nie entscheiden, welche Farbe ich am schönsten finde 🤔deshalb haben wir gleich mehrere 😉. Echt interessant mal die Herstellung zu sehen! Super, dass Jörg auch mal ausprobieren konnte, wie es geht( finde, er hat es sehr gut gemacht 👌). Grüße von Regina und Jörg aus Köln ☔️
Ich weiß, irgendwie sind alle Farben so schön! Stimmt, Jörg hat es echt super gemacht. Ganz ganz liebe Grüße
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Oh Kirsten, that was wonderful. I had no idea that Cornishware was handmade and didn’t come from Cornwall 😊 I have a few pieces we picked up in England in the blue color, but I love them all. You take us to the most wonderful places. Joerg looked pretty skilled and relaxed painting the plate. I appreciate Cornishware even more now and would like a few more pieces! Thank you..
Thanks so much Beverlee - such a wonderful brand!
One can realize that Rebecca s so much involved and that she really loves what they are all doing there. I agree with you, dear Kirsten, Cornish Blue and Cornish Red are mst beautiful.❤
Thanks so much for this wonderful video about Cornishware…I have always liked it…I remember having the mugs as a child in England…it goes well with your polka dot kettle💗🙂
Glad you enjoyed it!
I can imagine that you and Jörg must’ve so enjoyed this tour! You were totally in your happy place. It was fun to see how they make the pottery. Such high quality and craftsmanship! Sending lots of hugs and love to you guys! 💕
Oh Sarah, it was so much fun - a huge dream of mine! Sending you so much love.xxo
That was such a wonderful tour of the pottery making process. The Cornishware is so gorgeous. Thank you Kirsten and Joerg for another amazing video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
How wonderful. I’ve yet to purchase any Cornishware, however I do have a passion for country living UK editions. And just got a new magazine today, we are a little behind you in the UK being in Australia. And like you Kirsten, I also find it relaxing. And today at Harry Harthogs I came across a 2024 calendar of Willam Morris designs! Thought of you both straight away. Thankyou for the wonderful tour, it was really interesting. All the best, take care.😃
Such A Wonderful Fascinating Tour. More Pottery. WOW !! 100 Year Old Cornishware. Beautiful Piece Of Pottery. Thank You For Another Great Video.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
I think you are calming and soothing and ...simply MARVELOUS!🍁
Thanks so much!
Wow! Beautiful and so fascinating. Joerg is a natural after getting past his "deer caught in the headlight look." Dipping into the paint is so satisfying to my OCD. Thanks.
Love the red ..looks like these will be going on my Christmas list !! This could be an expensive video for me Kirsten and Joerg 😅
The most perfect Christmas gifts indeed!
Loved it! Wonderful video😊
Thank you!! 😊
Thank you so much Kirsten and Joerg, it was very interesting to see the whole process of making Cornishware and lovely to know that it is totally made in the UK. My favourite is the traditional blue and white!
You are so very welcome! Oh yes, the blue and white is so beyond beautiful!
I'm just not sure why I like Cornishware it's not something I'd normally go for - I like my chintz, but it is so appealing. Maybe its the simplicity of an unchanged design for 100 years that appeals. Had a look at the online shop and want everything but will limit myself to a few pieces for my Christmas present to myself - I deserve it. Thanks for the videos keep them coming.
I think it's such a cheery design that makes you happy and smile.
Wow that was so fascinating Kirsten and Joerg. I’m a blue and white girl myself with pieces featured throughout my kitchen.
Plus I’d love one of those aprons!
Thanks so much! Yes, love the aprons too.
This was so uplifting! How something so positive as company growth came from lock down! A ray of sunshine from the clouds, how absolutely wonderful! I think Joerg did a wonderful job! Then again, he does a great job at painting and wall papering ❤
We are so glad you enjoyed it! I agree, really happy for Cornishware that they're doing so well. We are excited for Joerg's plate to arrive and we will definitely share it in one of our videos.
Really like to learn procedures like this. In this world to see handmade items that have been done like this for years is great.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I love Cornishware and have a small collection. Such fun to see the factory. Thanks again xx
Oh so glad you do! Thank you so much for watching!
Cornishware ist wunderschön. Eure Videos gehören wirklich zu meinen Lieblingsvideos, ich lerne so viel Neues kennen. Danke euch.
Oh wie sehr uns das freut! Vielen Dank!
What a delightful woman Rebeccas is, what a gorgeous video Kristen! Its been an awful week for me and you have just brightened up my day and week by giving me this little escape! Thankyou! 💐💐💐Too funny the baubles crashed the site .. very funny haha of all things! haha
Beautiful facility. The pieces are fired 3 times, which I would have never guessed. Thank you for this visit.
You are so welcome!
Fantastic video, thank you. Cornish ware is my
Absolute favourite (blue is my fave) and I love collecting it and you are right it will never date! I am Somerset based and love the fact the company is based here too!
Thank you so so much! Yes, blue and white and red and white are my favourite colours but then again I love them all.
Omg, ,love this, handmade, the colors are beautiful and as always amazing video. Thank you very much!!!
Thank you so much!
Thank you, Kristen!! I so appreciate this immensely. I respect hand made and human designed artifacts and inventory such as this Cornishware. I grew up with my Grandmother having it in her home. I enjoyed this video. Blessings.
This was so interesting to see. Thank you💚
Oh so so glad, thank you so much!
GOOD AFTERNOON - so interesting, a nice craft that is useful forever. Thank you for taking us into this wonderful place. Love, and be safe out there.
Thank you so much 😊
What a lovely tour of Cornishware™️. Thank you Kirsten.Took a tour without taking a tour💕
Thank you so much!
Received my first shipment of Cornishware today in the 🇺🇸. I have been wanting to buy it for awhile so I was so happy to see it arrive today. I went on CZcams after unboxing my pottery and wanted to learn more about the process and the company. Your video was the first that came up. This is such a professional tour and recording. It looks like something they could have up on their website. Rebecca did a wonderful job with the tour and you all did a great job of filming and editing. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Oh we are so happy, thank you so so much!
So much hand work!
Oh !! All those stripes just make me smile !! 🕝 👍
Me too - they just make me happy!❤️
Such an enjoyable video and an amazing, interesting tour. Fascinating to see how the Cornishware is produced. I love the stripes and colours. Thank you for sharing your visit. Just love your channel. You are a joy ❤❤
Thank you so much! Beyond happy you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed seeing how cornishware is made..I now want a blue stripy mug..it’s great that it’s made in the UK ❤
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Brown Bettyteapot with the green striped mugs -- gorgeous
Большое спасибо за чудесную экскурсию 😊👍
I loved this video! I'm with you Kirsten. I'm all about plates and dishes. Joreg is one talented gent.
I loved this tour thank you so much! I love the little green Christmas decoration and might have to splurge on one this year. I have been thrifting here in British Columbia, Canada for over 45 years. Very seldom do I come across Cornishware...but about 5 years ago I found a gold and white original Cornishware 1 pint Dreadnought Jug for $6!!! It is a treasure for me indeed. 🤗 God bless...hellooooo Joerg where ever you are. 😁
Thanks so much! Oh I agree, the Christmas baubles are so lovely. Wow, so glad you stumbled upon a dreadnought jug at such a great price.
I loved watching Jorg paint the dish! It was a lot of fun to see all the hands on work that goes into the pottery! I have never seen a piece up close!❤❤❤
Kirsten & Joerg beautiful pottery so glad you shared this with us. We always enjoy hand made items. They always mean so much more. Especially if you know the craftsman. Cheers Ron & Dovie ❤
Thanks so much!
This is amazing! Thanks for the very interesting tour.
You are so very welcome!
My favourite time of day! Hello Kirsten and Joerg from Canada! Love the experiences through your lens.
Thank you so much!
Loved this, so informative, thank you so much Kirsten.
You are so welcome!
Wonderful tour of the Cornishware Shop. Thank you, Kirsten and Joerg. ❤
Hoorah!!! Kirsten and Joerg day!🎉 We visited Cornwall for the first time this summer and I fell in love with that classic striped Cornishware. 💙🤍💙
So so happy you love Cornishware (the pottery is in beautiful Somerset ❤).
@@KirstenJoerg Finally got a chance to watch. My husband and I are on our honeymoon in Seychelles and there is barely any WiFi (I guess that’s a good thing.. 🤷🏻♂️🤣). What a terrific tour of the pottery studio. You’ve inspired me to start a wee Cornishware collection. I, too, love crockery and find it very hard to resist! Thanks for another wonderfully relaxing, educational and entertaining video. Cheers!
I've always loved Cornishware and the color range is so charming. Thank you for sharing the tour!
Absolutely loved this video. We used to have cornishware growing up and it was a delight seeing it come back and how she and her dad are running an iconic company. I share your enthusiasm and will be making my own purchase!
Can't wait to watch this !
My wife and I both love Burleigh and spode because of watching your wonderful videos and will probably now be purchasing cornishware ! 🙄😄 Best wishes guys 😊
From the USA. I never knew how labor intensive it is to produce this pottery. It's truly amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.
very beautiful and interesting . I'd love if u do a similar video for Emma Bridgewater pottery too ❤
I so enjoyed this video and how lovely was Rebecca 😊 you can tell how much she loves her job!
She does, she is an amazing young woman.
Thank you so much 🙏 😊 for taking us along Kirsten and Joerg as like yourself Kirsten I just love all crockery of all eras ❤. This tour was fascinating, Rebecca was very sweet. I struggle for space also as I have such an addiction 😅.
Thanks so much! 😊
Yay! More pottery. Was online last night looking at new China patterns. Love these videos 😊
Yay! Thank you!
Fabulous tour - thank you for taking us with you!
Dear Kirsten and Jörg, this was again an amazing and interesting video! Thank you so much! Love everything china and pottery ❤ again we look so much alike, Kirsten, I love all the pottery too and don’t have much space ( already have three kabinets full of pottery) and I have a magazine which I read every month, called Landleven, it is Dutch of course, but it is about countrylife, as I live in the country in a small castle. I love my cup of coffee in the morning, and in the afternoon a cup of tea.
Love from the Netherlands ❤
Thank you so much, so happy you enjoyed it!
I am in New York and we don’t get to enjoy all of those lovely places you go to. That was amazing people don’t realize the care and work it goes into making Cornish ware, very interesting video. Thank you.❤
Seeing the process really helps one appreciate the uniqueness if the product. Thank you!
This is an amazing video especially when everything these days is produced by machines. It’s lovely to see some thing that is individually handmade and the craftsmanship involved.
We are so happy you enjoyed it, thank you so much!
It was very interesting. Especially the coloring of the mugs. Red mug😍
Totally fascinating!!! I love education about your countries products. MOre
So so glad! Thank you!
Nothing more beautiful than British pottery, you have shown us so much over the years, thankyou. Love your channel 😍
Thank you so much!
Haven't had much interest in Cornishware til now and I have fallen in love ❤❤ and ❤😅
I thoroughly enjoyed your video. It was both informative and relaxing. What a great team of people.
Thank you so much for sharing! ❤
So glad you liked it, thank you so much!
I can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos. What a lovely escape to come on and enter your beautiful and creative world in England. I live in Houston, Texas and I can't describe how different life is here! You're giving me so many great ideas for my next trip to the UK. Thanks so much, Kirsten and Joerg!
Thank you so much Lindsay!
Loved this trip , lots to learn from this interesting visit , thank you so much xx
Glad you enjoyed it!
Send you Love ❤❤and waiting from Buenos Aires ☮️🫶💜
I LOVE CORNISHWARE!!!
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I do love it! I can see that the young lady doesn’t just have knowledge about the Cornish ware, she has a passion and love for it as well. Let her know she is excellent at teaching her passion! Mary
I will! She is amazing, isn’t she?
I am a pottery painter, and I have a small kiln at my home here in West Devon. I used to go around to WIs (Women's Institute) and have taken a children's party, where the customers paint the bisc (items that have been in the kiln for firing once) then I hand glaze them, and fire them in my kiln, which takes about 24 hours - 12 hours to fire, and 12 hours to cool down - then they are ready to be taken away. Rebecca was very clear and easy to listen to, and also showed us that she does it herself, with the dipping in paint process. I was married to Nicholas chandler, who now lives in Saville, Spain, and is re married, who is a fantastic furniture designer maker. Things that are hand made are so precious I feel. Thank you for this video Kirsten, so beautifully filmed by Joerg, and so well edited, as always, such a professional job. xxx