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Cute pottery tools ⚒️

Picked up some simple but impactful additions for my ceramics practice today. A glazing brush recommended to me by a studio mate and polymer rib that I’ve used in the studio enough times to know I needed one of my own. The brush should help me get smoother, more even glaze applications and the rib is going to come in to really smooth out the clay whether I'm hand-building or throwing. Very excited to continue the journey with this medium though challenging, it has been so rewarding.

New day, new tools #mudtools #woreouttheoldone #wiretool #pottery #studioday

I learned about the wondrous qualities of porcelain sponges from Bech Evans. Here is his sponge collection. I think he was telling me to use that one he was pointing at in this picture. 🤓 #ceramics #crafts #porcelain #haystackmountainschoolofcrafts #bechevans #mudtools (at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts)

We all have to start somewhere. This applies to everything we ever do and learn in life. We start at point A and take baby steps until we reach our goal. Most people are not born artists. It is a matter of desire. If you want something bad enough and you enjoy doing it, you work on that skill a little at a time, or fully immersed, until you learn it or improve upon it enough for it to become something you are good at. If you want to be an artist, and are not one yet, it takes drive, determination, passion, an open heart, an open mind, a willingness to learn, a desire to be heard, and a willingness to accept criticism, make adjustments, and move forward. . #Riverstonepottery @riverstonepottery @hopefregerio . @skuttkilns @axnerpotterysupply @pdblais #mudtools #themug #wip #newstuff #instapotter #instaartist #themug #supporthandmade #coffeeholic #etsyfinds #coffeefirst #bohodecor #tealover #selfcare #makersgonnashare #zenspace #meditativeart #Pottery #allthehelpicanget #onebowlatatime #whiskeyinateacup #springisreal #sippycup #ecofriendly #handmadegift #potterymug #handmadecoffeemug #ourbestfinds (at Lake Wylie, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3LYeYvg0zw/?igshid=149d77dxv8nw7

I am a officially a hardened and shameless tea drinker. With tea I welcome the morning, with tea I amuse the evening, and with tea I solace the midnight. No shame in that. Sip, sip....ahhhhh! #teaforme . #Riverstonepottery @riverstonepottery @hopefregerio #mudtools (at Lake Wylie, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/By7tg6Ag0qq/?igshid=95r29emafvge

When you love a mug so much that you really want to keep it for yourself but it’s a custom order and you only made one. That’s super sad. . But I’m really happy for my customer because they are going to receive something I’m really proud of! . 16 oz Toasted Lemon Drop Mug . #Riverstonepottery @riverstonepottery @hopefregerio #mudtools #handmademug #potterymug (at Lake Wylie, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/By2cyP-AnFH/?igshid=ts2nuhsf1ggz

“The first cup moistens my lips and throat. The second shatters my loneliness. The third causes the wrongs of life to fade gently from my recollection. The fourth purifies my soul. The fifth lifts me to the realms of the unwinking gods” —Chinese Mystic, Tang Dynasty . Fill this little jug with your favorite libation every day to help you reach the realms of the unwinking gods. 😉 . Wheel thrown by my hands with Dark chocolate stoneware, hand carved lines, whitewash glaze. . Cozy Cabin Collection . #Riverstonepottery @riverstonepottery @hopefregerio #mudtools (at Lake Wylie, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BymxBSnAPWP/?igshid=5zfyq1z1vkmk