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Even though they weren’t at NCECA, Lindsey and Donte had a grand time chatting ceramics and tea with local tea aficionado and Sacramento business owner Linda of Tea Cozy. There’s talk of Tea 101 for the leaf-curious, the connection between tea and the vessels used to drink it, and how you can save some cash on your next matcha latte -- 'cuz it's gettin' crazy out there. Need a cuppa? Want to do cool tea things with other cool tea people? Check out Tea Cozy’s shop and events page on their website at TeaCozy.biz, and follow them on socials @teacozy_arthouse What do you like about drinking tea? The ritual, the flavor, the habit of going to your favorite shop? _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

Last year’s highlights. This year’s hopes. Lindsey and Donte are back for a late New Year’s check-in. There’s talk of glaze calculators, post-apocalyptic merchants, and Donte’s unexpected…marriage? _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

Lindsey and Donte catch up after coming back from two very different trips. There’s talk of Lindsey’s aesthetic aspirations, Donte’s change of heart with Mason stains, and why sometimes sh*t feels so crazy you gotta have at least a few minutes of freshman poli-sci in a ceramics podcast. _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

Ever thought about teaching a workshop or class? Lindsey and Donte chat about their experiences teaching, and share some tips for both beginners and those with some experience. There’s talk of class structure, communication styles…and how a switch on your pottery wheel can make you a better teacher. Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for Donte’s Workshop with Clayscapes! https://www.clayscapespottery.com/products/mocha-diffusion-with-donte-cuellar _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

Clay types and cooling rates and glaze absorption oh my! Donte sits down with Carmen Allen (@shapethevoidstudios) of Mayco to chat about finding flexibility and customization through glaze testing. Donte also brings along questions from his students, and asks why those Mayco test tiles look like more than just teardrops.. Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for Donte’s Workshop with Clayscapes! _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

We’re not. We promise. Here’s an update filled with new jobs, new glazes, and new things on the horizon. Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for Donte’s Workshop with Clayscapes! _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

Join Donte for a chat with Cory Brown (@corybrownceramics) and Stephen Creech (@creechoftheeast) of AMACO Brent. There’s talk of the behind-the-scenes of product development, wading through glaze mysteries, and dream projects for these ceramics nerds.  Thank you so much Cory and Stephen for taking your time to chat with The Mud Peddlers! _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

Donte walks Lindsey along his road busting some myths about mocha diffusion. There’s talk of viscous fingering, authority figures and critical thinking, and curiosity.  Have you ever tried mocha diffusion in your work?  P.S. This video was recorded a week ago, so Donte’s video should be out next week, and Donte’s patrons should have early access now!  _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

Donte chats with Jim Skutt and Chad Stewart of Skutt. Yes. That Skutt. There’s talk of firing best practices, the future of ceramics education, some really impactful new projects coming down the pipeline, Donte’s ultimate kiln feature wish list…and the definitive answer to how many peep holes to leave open during a firing.  What would you have asked Skutt if you were sitting with Donte in this episode? Tell us in the comments or tag us @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon. Find out what’s new with Skutt at skutt.com and on social media @skuttkilns and @skuttwheels, and head to skutt.com/kidsneedclay to find out about a brand new project this lawful good company is working on. _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

Lindsey interviews Donte about his recent experience at NCECA, or the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. There's talk of new clays, celebrity meetups, how Donte managed his social battery...and some ceramics world royalty he got to meet >_> If you didn’t go to NCECA, were there any shared stories from the event that inspired you? If you went to NCECA, what’s a favorite memory from the event? Tell us in the comments or tag us @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon! _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

It’s finally here. Head to Clayscapes and get yourself Donte's new glaze. _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

Lindsey and Donte answer a question from listener @salnevarez_art about how to know what materials are going to become unavailable, and how to go about replacing an ingredient when it does. There’s talk of UMFs, glaze calculators, and way, way too many baking metaphors. Do you have a burning question for The Mud Peddlers? Send it to Lindsey at [email protected].  _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

Lindsey and Donte chat with Sue McLeod, a giant in the online ceramics education world. There’s talk of transitioning to full time ceramic work, creating a marketing approach that meets your needs, and how non science majors can experience an inviting approach to glaze chemistry. Donte also finally gets to ask Sue his burning questions about iron oxide… What has your exposure been to glaze chemistry? Are you good to go with what you have, or are you still looking to scratch that itch? Follow Sue and her work: Website and Blog: suemcleodceramics.comYoutube, Instagram, and Facebook: @suemcleodceramics Understanding Glazes with Sue Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/UnderstandingGlazes/ _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

Lindsey and Donte chat with Ben Carter – host of Tales of a Red Clay Rambler, founder of The Brickyard Network, and general artist and podcaster extraordinaire! There’s talk of how Ben got into clay and podcasting, how he’s made his career work for his mental and financial health, and why it’s important to “look at the footnotes”.  Plus, some of the most inspiring advice you could ask for. Mentions: Winnie Owens-Hart: Her book is forthcoming, but not yet available for purchase Patty Warashina Find Ben and his work: Visit his website carterpottery.com Follow @carterpottery (and @historyofceramics) Read his books (and support your local bookstore!) Listen to Tales of a Red Clay Rambler and the other shows from The Brickyard Network

Lindsey and Donte return after a break for the first episode of 2025! They chat about the highlights and lessons learned from 2024, as well as what 2025 has in store. There’s talk of changing work/life balances, glaze development, new classes, new glazes, the upcoming NCECA clay convention, and how to bring a little bit of Star Wars energy into your life. What’s one success you can celebrate from 2024, big or small? Let us know in the comments (if you're listening via Youtube) or send us a message on the socials! ***Resources for resistance and survival in the Trump administration*** FOLLOW Blair Imani (@blairimani) for social justice education delivered with detail, receipts, humor, and pizzazz. SHARE and/or ACCESS queer youth resources from The Trevor Project. PRINT Red Cards/Tarjetas Rojas through the Immigrant Legal Resource Center or other organizations helping immigrants assert their civil rights DONATE $5 to the National Network of Abortion Funds READ this guide from The Guardian contributor Robert Reich Mentions: ClayScapes – clayscapespottery.com (Use Donte’s discount code: earth10 at checkout) Dirty Panda Ceramics (@dirtypanda_ceramics) _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k 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. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon  Find Donte Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y