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Michele Gilhouse
Jun 15, 20245 min read
What is a damp box and why do I need one?
I decided to write this post for my potter friends, old, new, and those yet to be met, for whom I've described the importance of damp...
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Michele Gilhouse
Apr 26, 20242 min read
A Project to Make Your Heart Soar
Let me tell you about a good friend who has been sharing my pottery with people she meets, who have touched her life in special ways....
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Michele Gilhouse
Feb 10, 20243 min read
The Life of a Sgraffito Mug
This year I'm planning to offer a lot of sgraffito work because I love the art and enjoy the process. I've found that people are really...
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Michele Gilhouse
Dec 11, 20233 min read
Pottery New Year's Resolutions
As my business grows I'm constantly thinking of ways to do better. Here is my list of things to improve for 2024 with detail below. 1....
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Michele Gilhouse
Dec 7, 20232 min read
A Mug For Bonzie
One night I was goofing around on my phone when I got a message notification from my website. I read the message and my heart started...
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Michele Gilhouse
Nov 16, 20232 min read
On "Competition"
I've made some really wonderful friends in the pottery community over the years, in fact I have two close potter friends who I chat with...
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Michele Gilhouse
Sep 14, 20232 min read
First Naked Raku Pot
I'm so thrilled with my first Naked Raku Pot, not only because it's beautiful but because it taught me some things. What the What?!?...
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Michele Gilhouse
Jul 31, 20237 min read
Steps Taken to Start My Pottery Business
This post will be about the things I did while setting up our business, relationships and processes. I own a pottery business but there's...
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Michele Gilhouse
Jun 15, 20234 min read
In Person Sales
Fair warning, this could get long. Thank you if you stick it out. After four years of making pottery and three years of selling in...
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Michele Gilhouse
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Early. Late. Right on Time.
I'm a planner. I'm not one for spontaneity, surprises, or pushing deadlines. I think things out carefully before I make any moves. It's...
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Michele Gilhouse
Nov 13, 20224 min read
Raku Like a Hurricane
An account of Michele's first time participating in a raku firing.
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Michele Gilhouse
Nov 5, 20222 min read
What happened to Grandma's Gingerbread House?
Well, my cat ruined it. Let me tell you the story. To give some background, my grandmother and her best friend made a gorgeous...
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