A Bittersweet Farewell 🐝

A Bittersweet Farewell 🐝

After much consideration, I've arrived at a decision that feels bittersweet to share—I've chosen to discontinue the beloved Drops of Honey Collection.  

It's a decision I never thought I'd make, as this collection holds a special place in my heart, marking the beginning of my journey as a potter.

A couple of months ago, I received unexpected news that the mine producing a vital chemical, essential for crafting the distinctive bee glaze that defines the collection, has closed down. Initially, I threw myself into the challenge of recalculating the glaze, attempting to salvage what felt like a piece of my artistic history. However, in this process, I realized I was spending more time trying to rewrite history than embracing the opportunity to birth something entirely new.

Saying goodbye to the Drops of Honey Collection feels like the end of an era for me. It was the first creation that made me believe I could truly be a potter, and for that, it will always hold a special place in my heart.

Though this unforeseen development poses a significant challenge, I am choosing to view it as an opportunity for growth and creativity. Instead of dwelling on what can no longer be, I am excited to announce that I am taking this chance to create something entirely new and inspiring.

While the Drops of Honey may soon bid us farewell, I am eager to embark on new adventures and draw inspiration from fresh sources. The evolution of this design over the years has been nothing short of incredible, and I'm immensely grateful for the joy it has brought to all our lives.

 Thank you for being a part of this journey, and I look forward to sharing some exciting new creations with you!

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Pray to the Kiln Gods

Pray to the Kiln Gods
Montaigne (a Philosopher from the 16th century and a pretty big deal Stoic) once wrote that to learn philosophy is to learn how to die. In that same vein, to learn pottery is to learn how to fail. And fail you will.

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Pollinator Paradise: A Sneak Peek at the New Butterfly Collection

Pollinator Paradise: A Sneak Peek at the New Butterfly Collection
Last year, while casually driving around and indulging in a guilty pastime of admiring houses I could only dream of affording, I unexpectedly stumbled upon an estate sale. It seemed like a great opportunity to peer into a fancier world, so I parked my car and ventured inside to explore the house.
The interior was adorned with fascinating wallpapers and, truth be told, a fair amount of stripped furniture. While snooping around, I noticed a set of four vintage botanical prints by Maria  Sibylla Merian, featuring exquisite depictions of flowers and, you guessed it, butterflies. I couldn’t resist the gaudy gold frames encasing the butterfly wings that almost looked like marble paper. I loved them and immediately pulled them off the wall, knowing I was going to loose out to the lady behind me if I didn’t claim them!
I’ve lived with them for a year, one on each wall of my bedroom -- one is opposite my bed so it is quite literally one of the first things I see in the morning.
Speaking of dreaming, I had a beautiful dream of me sitting in a sun-filled butterfly house and watching all the butterflies dance around me. Full of flying color and elusive trails.
This new collection of butterfly items is undoubtedly inspired by the 4 prints from that surprise estate sale. It’s so funny how such a small event can make such a huge direction change.
I hope yall enjoy the new pollinator additions and I cant wait to show you more.
A collection of butterfly and bee pottery from Apricity ceramics

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Mold Making- How to Make a Master Mold

Mold Making- How to Make a Master Mold

Setting up a mold is time consuming and tricky. It just is what it is. And setting up a master mold is going to take even longer than normal. All other molds are dependent on this one so now’s the time to be a perfectionist 😉

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