So honored to be part of this exhibit at Belger Arts in MO. My piece is available for sale on their website. Scrolling through the participating artists and their pieces, it looks like a beautiful show. #pottery #moonjar #radioactive #ceramicarts #missouriart #clayaddict #clayart #missouriart

The icebox is done!!! I am super excited by how it came out. #pottery #potterystudio #vintage #antique #icebox #clayaddict #potterytools #classic #appliances #clay #ceramics #vintageicebox #northpole #restoration #laboroflove #studioequipment #chrome

This is Daisy. She is a goofball. #potterystudiodogs #doggy #daisy #coonhound #mutt #rescue #studiodogs #potterydogs #goofball #Happydog #coonhoundmix #claydog #dork #dogsofinstagram

The doors are done. For pieces that are over 80 years old, they took the sanding really well making the high gloss paint look great. #vintage #restoring #restoringvintagefridge #icebox #workinprogress #paintinf #spraypaint #magic #oldtonew #vintageicebox #newlife

Starting to prime some of the pieces #priming #prepping #painting #restoration #vintage #fridge #refinishfridge #restoringvintage

Lamps anyone? #lamps #vases #ceramiclamps #flowervase #pottery #cuttings #gardendecor #homedecor #tablelamp #ceramic #potterystudio #clay #handmadevase #homedecoration #potteryforthehouse

The ice box restoration is coming along. Today, I scraped off some old paint, sanded the top, bottom, part of the front & part of a door. I also cleaned the hinges, screws, nameplate, and locking mechanism. Phew! I am tired. #pottery #icebox #icechest #restoration #clayaddict #potterystudio #clean

This is my new vintage ice box. Picked it at an estate sale and will be using it to slow dry my pottery. What color should it be??? #pottery #potterystudio #vintage #antique #icebox #clayaddict #potterytools #classic #appliances #clay #ceramics

And the results are in... Which ones do you like? #glaze #crystallineglazes #glazes #growingcrystals #crystals #pottery #potterystudio #clayaddict #clay #cone6 #glazerecipe #glazemagic #glazefiring #glazeresults #samplebottles #testtiles #glazetiles #cone6glaze

The approach of a thunderstorm #clouds #thunderstorm #thunder #greyskies #lightening #booms

The test batch is done! Although, I had glaze catchers, I didn't need them, nothing overflowed! Stay tuned for the samples, some are freakin' amazing. #glaze #crystallineglazes #glazes #growingcrystals #crystals #pottery #potterystudio #clayaddict #clay #cone6 #glazerecipe #glazemagic #glazefiring

She is done!!!! My next crystalline glaze test is complete. Stay tuned for the next batch. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 #glaze #crystallineglazes #glazes #growingcrystals #crystals #pottery #potterystudio #clayaddict #clay #cone6 #glazerecipe #glazemagic #glazefiring #waiting

If you didn't know what I was making in my last post, here it is. It was one of many glaze catchers I made for my crystalline glaze tests. #glaze #crystallineglazes #glazes #growingcrystals #crystals #pottery #potterystudio #clayaddict #cone6 #glazerecipe #glazemagic

Can you guess what this is? It is functional but will not in a way you may expect. #pottery #whatisthis #whatamimaking #guessthepurpose #potterystudio #clay #functionalpottery #ceramicstudio #pots #claythings #studiotools #potterytools

Sometimes you just have to try it for yourself. Crystalline Cone 6 Experiments - Part 2 #crystalline #glaze #pottery #potterystudio #glazerecipes #stoneware #cone6 #clayaddict #glazing #ceramic #chemistry #crystals #glazechemistry #crystallineglazes #oxides #clay #color

Having fun with pinstripe tape #glazing #pinstripe #taperesist #lines #glazetechnique #glazingideas #pottery #potterystudio #howtoglaze #clayaddict #claylife #potterylife #makingitpretty #reveal

Studying crystalline chemistry #alchemy #crystals #glazemagic #glazeformula #crystalline #glaze #potterystudio #pottery #clayaddict #crystalmagic #chemistry #kilnmagic #glazefun #glazenotebook #clay

Just got a new (but second hand) small pottery wheel! Someone bought it for their daughter, who never used it. Everything was still wrapped and sealed. 😁 Now I have the mama and the baby in my pottery studio. Excited to start creating! 🎨👐 #PotteryLife #Journey #PotteryStudio #pottery #ClayAddict

Hand built vase/bottle using my handmade stamps and PVC pipe for the former. I like the repeating pattern that results. #handbuilding #vase #bottle #potterystudio #pottery #clayaddict #stamped #pattern #repeatingpatterns

Prepping for test cycle 2 of my crystalline glazes. I selected the best ones from cycle 1 and am trying out some tweaks to the formula and firing schedule. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 #crystalline #glazes #growingcrystals #cone6 #stoneware #stonewareglazes #pottery #potterystudio #clayaddict #mixingglazes #clay

All my test bottles, large vases, and some odds and ends are tucked into the kiln for their first fire. Waiting for some of them to dry before I turn it on. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 #kiln #bottles #vases #testtiles #loadedkiln #pottery #potterslife #clayaddict #bowls #kilnfire #ceramicgoodies #potterygirl #mud

Mother's Day started with a little kiln maintenance. Upgraded my controller from a Dynatrol to a Genesis. I wanted the larger segment control for my crystalline glazes. Bonus points for not setting my kiln on fire! #pottery #potterylife #kiln #kilnmaintenance #kilnlife #crystalline #glaze #firing

Crystalline Glaze Results Part 3 - Successes Which one do you like? #pottery #glazeresults #glazetesting #growingcrystals #crystals #potterystudio #glazechemistry #crystallineglazes #crystalline #clayaddict #testing #greens #blues #happyaccident

Crystalline Glaze Results Part 2 - Successes Which one do you like? #pottery #glazeresults #glazetesting #growingcrystals #crystals #potterystudio #glazechemistry #crystallineglazes #crystalline #clayaddict #testing

Crystalline Glaze Results Part 1 - Fails #glazeresults #glazetests #glazefiring #pottery #potterystudio #crystalline #crystallineglazes #crystallineresults #clayaddict

And now the wait begins!!!! I am hoping at least one of them grew crystals. I don't care if they melted, I just want to see 1 crystal. #waiting #kilncooldown #coolingdown #pottery #potterystudio #clayaddict #clay #glazefiring #glaze #loadedkiln #crystalline #crystals #science #glazechemistry

Segment 1 of my crystalline cool down is under way! #pottery #potterystudio #crystallineglazes #glazetesttiles #glazefiring #glaze #growingcrystals

Thirty Crystalline glaze tests ready for the kiln. Each bottle is divided into 2. This is stoneware clay, cone 6. I know that may infer with the crystal growth, but this year is about experimentation. #crystalline #pottery #potterystudio #glazes #crystals #clayaddiect #testtiles #zincoxide #eek

The hands of a potter...This x-ray was taken a few years ago (2018?). I had been experiencing some thumb pain, which led to this film of my hands. It was the coolest gift my doctor inadvertently "gave" me. #potter #potteryhands #xrays #myhands #handmade #hands #clayaddict #handxray #studiopotter

The BEST pottery book, I have ever purchased. I got this hefty baby about a month ago and find myself referring to it regularly. #potteryresources #potterybook #potterystudio #learning #clayaddict #pottery #referencematerial #potterytechniques #glazing #clay #studiobooks #thepottersdictionary

I haven't made a mug for myself in a LONG time. Meet this distinguished gentleman. What should I call him? #whatismyname #pottery #handmademug #happy #smiles #teatime #happyface #mug #clayaddict #clayfun #spoilingmyself #selflove #muglove

Back in 2022, I took this photo of my basement studio. My studio is usually pretty dark, since my windows are small. I loved how the sun hit my tools. It's like a Rembrandt painting. *Photo was cropped, but no filters used #studio #Rembrandt #pottery #painting #clayaddict #potterystudio #dramatic

Made some wire texture tools. I plan to push them into clay. #potterytools #potterytexture #dog #cat #bird #flowers #wireart #claytools #diyclaytools #diypotterytools #pottery #potterystudio #clayaddict #wirestamps #wiretemplates #texture

Recycled 23lbs of clay yesterday while waiting for my program to run. Software developer by day, potter by night. Is pottery your full-time gig? #pottery #potterlife #sidehustle #workinghard #softwaredeveloper #potter #clayaddict #doublelife #potterystudio #clayismylife #coding #developer

Thinking of spring - white no grog stoneware - cone 6 - peacock glazing technique - Mayco & Amaco glazes #spring #flowers #glazecombinations #glazes #glazecombos #pottery #bowls #peacockglaze #colorfulflowers #clayaddict #stoneware #teardops #paisley #potterystudio #amaco #mayco #handmadebowls

Spring vase - Recycled Clay with White Slip - Hand carved - Underglazes #springvase #handcarved #flowers #wheelthrown #clayaddict #potterymaking #potterystudio #pottery #clayfun #spingflowers #groggyclay

Crystalline glazes! This is my first time making my own glazes, so why not try one of the hardest ones out there? 😂 #glazes #crystallineglazrs #makingmyglazes #pottery #potteryfun #crystals #clayaddict #potteryadventures #mixingglazes #claystudio #potters #cone6 #cone6glazes #whatcangowrong #eek

This should hopefully be a colorful glaze firing!!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Monster salad bowl #pottery #bowl #monster #saladbowl #ceramicbowl #handmadebowl

Just a tiny house on a little hill. #pottery #tinyhouse #houseonahill #handbuilt #littlehill

Real estate developer #pottery #realestate #realestatedevelopment #tinyhouses #tinyhomes #tiny #cutethings #clayhouses #sellunghouses

Texture Tuesday - Misc items I have collected Making texture with ordinary objects #pottery #clay #claystudio #contemporaryceramics #texture #easyclaytexture #claytexture #potteryclass #howtoclay #potterytutorial #potteryhacks #texturedclay #texturetools #textureideas #legos #pipes #pastamaker

Had some fun this afternoon. #carving #slip #bottle #handmadebottle #potterytime #flowers #Sundayafternoon

Texture Tuesday - Netting Making texture with ordinary objects #handmadepottery #potdealer #clayaddicted #texture #easyclaytexture #claytexture #potteryclass #howtoclay #potterytutorial #texturetuesday #potteryhacks #clayhacks #texturedclay #texturetools #textureideas #potteryideas #netting

My obsession with shadow and light started with a simple votive holder. It has now become my light dancers. #pottery #light #candleholders #votives #shadowandlight #carving #case #lightdancers #rhythm #music #twinklinglights #shadows #magic

Yes, I did and I don't regret it at all. 😆 #sweaters #potterytexture #claytexture #easytexture #howtotextureclay #addingtexturetoclay #wintergear #clay

Memories of my first market back in 2017 I was so nervous and didn't know if my pottery was something people would like. I look back and see how much I've improved. But one thing is still a constant in my work, I love color! #Memories #pottery #potteryshow #firsttime

Texture Tuesday - Bubble Wrap Making texture with ordinary objects #pottery #clayaddict #clay #claystudio #handmadepottery #potdealer #clayaddicted #texture #claytexture #potteryclass #potterytutorial #texturetuesday #clayhacks #texturedclay #texturetools #textureideas #potteryideas #bubblewrap

Texture Tuesday - Pottery Wheel Edition Making texture with ordinary objects #pottery #clay #claystudio #texture #easyclaytexture #claytexture #potterytutorial #texturetuesday #potteryhacks #clayhacks #texturedclay #texturetools #textureideas #potteryideas #potterywheel #potterytips #throwing

Texture Tuesday - Garden Findings #2 Making texture with ordinary objects #clay #claystudio #contemporaryceramics #handmadepottery #potdealer #clayaddicted #texture #easyclaytexture #claytexture #potterytutorial #clayhacks #texturedclay #texturetools #textureideas #potteryideas #garden #pinecones