Bella Joy Pottery Blog

Artistic Villains
A few years ago my friend Matt suggested the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron to me. I unknowingly purchased the workbook version, not the actual book and didn't get...
Artistic Villains
A few years ago my friend Matt suggested the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron to me. I unknowingly purchased the workbook version, not the actual book and didn't get...

New Ornaments Releasing Thursday
I have new ornaments releasing Thursday (if you want in on the action join the mailing list today). I have always loved mother of pearl, but maybe it was because...
New Ornaments Releasing Thursday
I have new ornaments releasing Thursday (if you want in on the action join the mailing list today). I have always loved mother of pearl, but maybe it was because...

How the NASA Mug is Made
Do you remember the beginning of last year I posted about this mug and how a literal rocket scientist owned one and bought one for her colleague? If not, you...
How the NASA Mug is Made
Do you remember the beginning of last year I posted about this mug and how a literal rocket scientist owned one and bought one for her colleague? If not, you...

Attaching a Handle to a Mug
Let’s attach a handle together! I remember the first time I saw Paul Eshelman, of Eshelman Pottery, attach a slip cast handle, I thought what black magic is this!? Below is...
Attaching a Handle to a Mug
Let’s attach a handle together! I remember the first time I saw Paul Eshelman, of Eshelman Pottery, attach a slip cast handle, I thought what black magic is this!? Below is...

The Importance of Rest
Here it is November 2nd and I am going to tell you why resting is important. For most makers from now until December 25th is the busiest time of the...
The Importance of Rest
Here it is November 2nd and I am going to tell you why resting is important. For most makers from now until December 25th is the busiest time of the...

Wheel Talk Podcast Interview
In September, my friend Becca Otis, from 5 Lines Pottery, stayed at the studio for a week. As strange as that may sound Becca lives in her van (by choice) and...
Wheel Talk Podcast Interview
In September, my friend Becca Otis, from 5 Lines Pottery, stayed at the studio for a week. As strange as that may sound Becca lives in her van (by choice) and...