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5 Reasons Why Handmade Pottery Makes the Best Gifts
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Unique Irish Pottery Creations A handmade gift is a gift with a deep story to tell. Each item is made by an artist that has put a lot of time and ... -
5 Gifts For Swimmers That'll Make A Big Splash
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If you are looking for the perfect gift for sea swimmers, I have you covered! A Shift in Irish Culture Like most people who grew up beside the s... -
Why Handmade Ceramics Are a Must-Have in Your Collection
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Made Local Campaign & Supporting Irish Craftsmanship This year marks the third year of the Made Local campaign, run by the Design and Crafts Co... -
5 Essential Pottery Studio Tools and Equipment for Artists
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Following on from a previous blog, where I spoke about getting started with pottery making and some of the basic pottery tools and supplies you nee... -
3 Tips for Getting Started with Making Pottery and Ceramics
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I have been making pottery for the past five or six years and selling at local markets and craft fairs for the past two. It’s a great way to meet ... -
Luddites Unite!
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When I first heard about ChatGBT my response was a typical eye roll along with “sure, what do we need that for?” Well, let me tell you something, feeling vindicated is a wonderful thing! Read on to find out why...
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The inspiration behind my sea swimmers mug
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My Sea Swimmers design is inspired by all the brave (crazy?) open water swimmers in Tramore. -
The Christmas Day Swim Tradition
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Anyone living on the coast of Ireland will be aware of the traditional Christmas Day Swim, where people gather on Christmas morning and go for a sw... -
The Creative Process - Part Two
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The second part of my creative process story - how a Clare Blount Pottery mug is made. -
The Creative Process - Part One
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Have you ever wondered how a ClareBlountPottery mug is actually made, read the blog post that starts the story!
