The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes
7. Kiln Gods: "It's just mental gymnastics."
Thanks to a suggestion from Renee of @saltwaterstoneware, Lindsey and Donte share some of the stranger aspects of clay culture. There's talk of kiln gods and coping mechanisms, kiln gender and critical thinking, and Donte's favorite way to start a religion. Hint: it involves hamsters.
About Your Hosts
Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.
Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.
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