Sometimes, out of impatience, I try something I know is bound to fail. Like this badly applied glaze on a badly finished piece.

And sometimes, somehow, it kinda works.

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Experience the artistry of our handmade pie plate. Discover the collection at our website today.

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These must be my favorite "improvised" pieces I've come up with. Sometimes I just sit at the wheel and try out shapes, then try out more things at the trimming stage, and even more when glazing... Some rare times, like with these ones, I like the result.

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Our next Featured Artist in the Artaxis Shop is Steve Kelly! Check out his colorful and engaging forms at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/steve-kelly. Proceeds support the artist and our nonprofit mission to support the clay community. 

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I started with the idea of making a simple flower… and somehow ended up sculpting all these layers and textures. 😅

Handmade clay flower sculpture inspired by botanical forms and natural textures.

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Last call to grab one of Stuart Asprey's pieces from the Artaxis Shop! Proceeds support both a great artist and our nonprofit mission to support the ceramics community. Check it out now at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/stuart-asprey

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Sometimes, being far from perfect is what makes it perfect in some eyes.

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I wish I could just spend the whole day here.

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These small cups have served for more tests than I can count. This one is one of the few I was genuinely happy with.

When the glaze isn't perfect, but the imperfections don't look like mistakes...

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One of my latest vases, in Sea Drift.

I was reluctant to leave the interior unglazed at first, but I think I'm liking it more and more...

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Sometimes, trial pieces work out better than expected. This one was a test for a newly formulated glaze, applied with a brush, which is something I don't usually do. And it worked out quite nicely.

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Hands in the clay, heart in the craft.

Every Clayworks piece starts here, shaped with intention and care. It's more than a mug; it's a story told through touch and tradition, ready for your cafe.

Discover Clayworks for your cafe.

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Crafting beauty, one touch at a time.

Every Clayworks mug and plate is shaped by hand, bringing a unique touch to your cafe. We believe in the art of pottery and the story each piece tells.

Discover our handmade collection.

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Crafted by hand, made to last.

Every piece we create starts with care, shaped by hands that know the clay.

Discover our handmade ceramics.

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Save the Date! 🗓️✨ I’m thrilled to be joining a wonderful lineup of local potters for an upcoming ceramics sale!

When: November 14-15, 10am -5pm
Where: Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto

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A few random shots from the studio.

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My very first pot! Funny how the craft is called pottery, yet I hadn't actually made a single pot before this one. Only cups, vases, plates...

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Some of my handmade ceramic trees, photographed among moss and trees in an autumn forest. 🍂
I make small nature-inspired sculptures from clay.

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This is Night Dust, another of my own formulated glazes. It's an opaque, matte black that breaks into golden, earthy tones in places. I'm still learning how to control that reaction. Sometimes I absolutely love the result, sometimes I hate it. What do you think?

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Amy Halko's feature just launched in the Artaxis Shop. Check it out now! "My aim as a maker is to engage the user and offer a slow reveal of lovely unexpected places." - Amy Halko. https://shopartaxis.org/collections/amy-halko-featured-artist

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