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Bella Joy Pottery NASA Mug

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

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

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

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...

The Longer Nights Collection Launches October 1st

The Longer Nights Collection Launches October 1st

I think one of the hardest parts about being an artist who also sells production pottery is thinking ahead seasonally. I was taking fall and winter photos for the Longer...

The Longer Nights Collection Launches October 1st

I think one of the hardest parts about being an artist who also sells production pottery is thinking ahead seasonally. I was taking fall and winter photos for the Longer...

The Brighter Days Collection is Hibernating September 23

The Brighter Days Collection is Hibernating Sep...

September is my favorite time of year: it is warm during the day, but cool enough at night to sleep. It’s harvest time, time to eat all the tomatoes! You...

The Brighter Days Collection is Hibernating Sep...

September is my favorite time of year: it is warm during the day, but cool enough at night to sleep. It’s harvest time, time to eat all the tomatoes! You...