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I’m a retired teacher, potter and primary care giver for my adult son with special needs. To say I’m concerned about the future is an understatement.
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It’s a beautiful morning! The snow is melting and the bisque firing was successful. #muddersdream #wisconsinpotter #wisconsinpottery #potterystudiolife #pottersofbluesky

Van Hollen: "There's no Article 4 in the Constitution that gives Elon Musk that authority, and the way he's been 'delegated' this authority is illegal, and the actions he's taking are illegal, and we need to shut down this illegal operation."

It’s a bisque firing day! That’s when the raw clay is heated to 1888° and then cooled. This makes the items hard yet leaves them porous enough to accept glaze. One more firing is required after the glaze is applied. #muddersdream #wisconsinpotter #pottery #pottersofbluesky

February 23, 2025

The kiln is loaded and ready for a bisque firing. I forgot to take picture of one shelf. It is packed to the gills! #muddersdream #pottery #wisconsinpotter #wisconsinpottery #pottersofbluesky

Threw some mugs and checked out the animal tracks in the snow while I wait for bowls to dry. #pottery #wheelthrown #ceramics

How I can protect my son from cuts? I’ve done this before. I had a “TOWANDA” bumper sticker on my car. I’d sit for hours arguing with insurance carriers to get him the meds and treatments he needs to survive. I’m prepared to do it again! TOWANDA! #savemedicaid #disability #towanda

I threw a bunch of bowls which I hope to trim tomorrow. I also trimmed the closed form bottoms. I’ll start altering them tomorrow. Hiding in the studio is my coping skill. Streaming some outstanding music, The Marcus King Band, which has just the right amount of ache in the sound. #pottery #clay

Snuck into the studio and threw more forms to sculpt after they dry a bit. #pottery #clay #sculpture #pottersofbluesky #ceramics

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you made. One pot/day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 20 This mug design and glaze combination is my best seller. Just two glazes layered yet so pretty. #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky #ceramicmug

I just rescheduled my canceled sale from last week. I love setting the pieces up for display. Each one has a special uniqueness and making them brings me so much joy. #pottersofbluesky #pottery #handmadekitchenart

Trying something new… an herb stripping bowl. My niece will be testing its functionality. I made the bowl walls a bit thick for strength. #pottersofbluesky #pottery #herbbowl #ceramics

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you made. One pot/day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 18 Healing - sometimes a sculpture helps you heal and begin to grow. I made this piece after my husband’s death. #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

Some studio time today. Flipped work in the morning to dry more. Then trimmed the bottoms later in the day. Eevee the studio cat supervised. #pottersofbluesky #pottery #ceramics #potterystudiolife

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 17 Panel dipped pottery. I started with these experimental pieces and netted 2 similar custom orders. #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

Three wonderful hours in the studio today! #pottersofbluesky #pottery #wheelthrown #potterystudiolife

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 16 Large bowls with RIO stained feet. #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

BIG NEWS: We're holding DOGE accountable. It's not "efficient" to allow Elon Musk's operatives to mess with the systems that send Social Security checks or pay for your mom’s doctor through Medicare. It's dangerous for the economy and a breach of privacy for millions of Americans.

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 15 A wedding gift…large&small bowls, 2 trays and 2 wine cups. I made extra cups so the client chose two favs. #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you have made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 14 Hanging planter experiment for my daughter. I’ve made one since and am planning to explore more. Fun! #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

It was a good snow day! Carved 6 dragonfly wine cups. Put handles on 6 mugs and 3 soup bowls. Decorated a utensil crock and recycled the clay of a pitcher that just want happening. #pottery #ceramics #clay #pottersofbluesky

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you have made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 13 Wine bottle holder just for fun. Check out the glaze drip on the right collar. Fun! #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

Wine cup carving on a snowy day! #muddersdream #wisconsinpotter #wisconsinpottery #handmadeinwisconsin #pottery #ceramics #wineglass #winecup

Today was sunny and bright but tomorrow looks like a snow day. I’ve loaded up the damp boxes with pieces to carve and attach handles to mugs. Let it snow! #pottery #pottersofbluesky #handmadepottery #wheelthrown #carvedclay #snowday

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you have made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 12 small vessel More experimenting with layered glaze. Bird from a discount store. #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you have made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 11 Carved mugs. I’ve been exploring ways to glaze mugs I’ve carved. So very much to learn. #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you have made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 10 wheel thrown, altered vase I love that the glaze combination resulted in an industrial type finish. #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you have made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 9 My very favorite yarn bowl (2018) #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

I am primary caregiver for my adult son with special needs. I rely on support care for respite. This is how our days start… #disability #medicaid #accessibility #DEI #protectmedicaid #widowedlife

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you have made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 8 Sagger fired pieces, my first attempt. Love the process! #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you have made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 7 small egg beater or dip bowl. Layered cone 6 dipping glazes #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you have made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 6 Memorial stacker- bottom to top- family, nature, coast guard days, friendship and love for my husband. #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky

The Dove dark chocolates are gone. Maybe I need to make a bigger jar???#pottery #pottersofbluesky #ceramics

Choose 20 pots/ceramic pieces you have made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day 5 Stoneware sculpture(1978) while in high school. It’s time I get back to doing this for peace of mind. #pottery #potteryofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #artistofbluesky #20pots #ceramicsofbluesky