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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 33m

I’m starting this #audiobook while working in the studio today. As a gardener and a potter, #soil is one of my favorite topics. The World Beneath Our Feet: The Hidden Life of Soil and Why It Matters to Us All by @frankashwood

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Prof. Sam Lawler @sundogplanets.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21h

Good moonrise, good dogs. Our planet is really a neat one. Worth fighting for.

2 large fluffy light-coloured dogs in a hayfield, with the full moon rising over the edge of the very flat horizon. The Earth's shadow is just rising above the horizon, meeting the moon with a band of pink/purple.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17h

@sundogplanets I agreed! And it’s nice to know that the space trash lady who is also the goat lady, is also a #DogPerson.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

This is who the little bowl was for—the exciting news. Meet Luna, adopted today after many weeks of communication and planning with the rescue org. The balance in our house has been restored. Our first pair of dogs passed away and then we adopted another and […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A small, scruffy black & tan Yorkie mix wearing a patterned harness is standing over a small ceramic handmade food bowl filled with kibble on a wooden floor. The bowl is turquoise on the outside with a carved geometric patttern with a terracotta rim and a white interior. Some scattered kibble can be seen around the bowl.

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Mx. Luna Corbden 🪿🐸 @corbden.defcon.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/10/2026

Turns out you can have daylight savings anytime you want... ...if you set up solar power. #DaylightSavings

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/10/2026

Bethany’s Birthday Bowl. I made a present for my friend’s 50th birthday. She said “no gifts” but too bad! We’re in a zine writing group together with the focus being #Florida nature, so I made her a bowl incorporating Florida clay (the dark orange […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

My hand holding a handcrafted ceramic bowl, featuring intricate patterns in earthy tones and turquoise. It is set against a backdrop of lush green tropical leaves and illuminated by bright sunlight.

My hand holding a the same bowl showing the turquoise interior and the textured off-white rim. Inside the bowl lies a woven, off-white cotton band. The background features hints of greenery is the entire scene is brightly lit by the sun.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/10/2026

Celebrating 9 years of happy marriage with my soulmate @joeyomahoney. This photo was taken right after the ceremony—a small gathering of family members at a local arboretum. I have no memory of what we were taking about but it must’ve been funny and he’s been cracking me up every day since.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026

I used to babysit for a woman who spoke Quechua when I lived in Oakland, California 20 years ago. This musician’s voice reminds me of Kate Bush with its wild inflections, but she sounds even closer to nature and more bird-like. Everything about this is beautiful—the music, the […]

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026

There’s some exciting news attached to this little bowl! I can’t wait to share more. I’ll take some guesses if you want to try.

My hand holding a small bowl, still attached to a small Masonite bat, freshly thrown on the wheel. It’s made from a light brown clay. Wooden shelves with unfired pottery and a light seafoam green wall can be seen in the background.

My hand holding the same bowl but it’s been trimmed and carved with a chevron pattern of fine lines all around the body. My studio (sink, work table, curtains, cement floor) are blurred in the background.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Outdoor dinner with my mom and husband on our wedding anniversary weekend. Another celebratory garden bouquet 💐 Mismatched #pottery, as always—two cups and vase by me, one cup by David MacDonald, candle by #EastFork, mom’s manufactured dishaware.

A decorative clay vase filled with colorful flowers, including orange and purple blooms, sits on a wooden table next to a lit candle in a turquoise holder. Green foliage surrounds the flowers, and a blurred background features lush greenery.

A beautifully set outdoor table features three plates of pasta with chicken and roasted vegetables, accompanied by decorative napkins and mugs. A colorful flower arrangement and a candle add a cozy ambiance to the scene.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

My husband @joeyomahoney has been a #skateboarder since he was 12, just passed his final exam to be a licensed professional #LandscapeArchitect, has sixteen years of experience (general practice and #skatepark design/build) and wants to design in skatepark for your town. (He does residential […]

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

@jonobie I love showing ppl wild clay samples. Hit me up! Literally 3 minute drive from Ringling.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

I often look to traditional Nigerian pottery forms for inspiration. The pot on the left is a vessel from the Nupe tribe. I’ve read as extensively as I can about how they may have been used by it never makes sense to me. First of all, the pots are quite large […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A ln earthy decorative pottery vessel with a rounded bod and narrow neck that flares upward into a bowl. The surface features intricate patterns and coloration, showcasing traditional craftsmanship.

A decorative ceramic vase with a rounded body and narrow neck that flares upward to a small spouted bowl. The vase features a reddish-brown finish with intricate geometric patterns in turquoise.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

@jonobie Try to remember to get in touch when you’re in town if you’d like to schedule a studio visit. I live just down the street from the Ringling.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

Went to see an exhibit of Fujio Yoshida’s prints at the Ringling Museum of #Art a few weeks ago. Her work reminds me to look more closely. I usually take in the entire flower instead of looking down inside of it. The one exception is dragon fruit #flowers. We […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

An abstract artwork featuring swirling shapes and vibrant shades of red and orange, along with subtle hints of blue. The composition suggests fluid movement and emotional expression. It looks like it’s be inspired by a closeup view of the interior or a flower.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

The filmmaker just told me the that can also watch it for free via Projectr, if your local library has an account with them. NYPL has access.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

A wonderful documentary film we saw at a film fest a couple of years that is now available to rent or own. River of Grass is a present-day reimagining of Marjory Stoneman Douglas’s groundbreaking book, “The #Everglades: River of Grass,” (1947), which transformed the public’s understanding of […]

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

@johniecake.bsky.social It is fired to cone 5 (glaze temp). Interesting, isn’t it?

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

Been watching the storm radar for days. The hurricane is passing us by, leaving us with much-needed rainfall as it heads north. I’m wishing the best for those in Mobile, Tallahassee and in between who will take a direct hit. And I’m happy that New Orleans, my old home, won’t be affected. #Isaías […]

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

I’m making a new batch of terra sigillata from #clay I collected in Ocala National Forest. I stored it in a plastic bucket with a loose fitting lid for three years and it’s still damp. An anthropology professor told me that 95% of clays in #Florida are […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A ceramic test tile and a small sample of wild clay lying side by side on a clay-splattered concrete floor, shot from above. The test tile is rounded at the top and dark orange with a fine crackled texture. It is matte and dry-looking. The wild clay sample is tan like nut butter. It is hard but still somewhat moist, broken into small chunks.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026

After working with Zulu potter, Jabulile Nala from South Africa, I began to wonder why #ceramics has become an expensive hobby requiring extensive tools and equipment when originally, it was just earth and fire which are free. I created this workshop series for those who are interested in clay […]

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

I just sent this pot to a collector in Brooklyn. I'm so grateful. The form of the vessel is inspired by Gwari water pots made by Ladi Kwali (Nigeria's most renowned potter) and other women potters of that region whose names we do not know. The surface design […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A stately voluminous vessel with a tall, ringed neck. The exterior is intricately carved with geometric patterns and an abstracted roselle calyx design. It is painted in deep iron red tones with accents of light blue and olive green. The interior is glazed glossy aqua. The background is plain, dark brown.

A stately voluminous vessel with a tall, ringed neck laying on its side at a diagonal with the opening toward the front right. The exterior is intricately carved with geometric patterns. It is painted in deep iron red tones with accents of light blue and olive green. The interior is glazed glossy aqua. The background is plain, dark brown.

A stately voluminous vessel with a tall, ringed neck laying on its side at a diagonal with the bottom visible at the left of the frame. The exterior is intricately carved with geometric patterns and an abstracted roselle calyx design. It is painted in deep iron red tones with accents of light blue and olive green. The foot of the vase is also carved with a geometric pattern. The background is plain, dark brown.

A closeup of my hands holding the vessel shown in the other photos with the roselle side facing the camera. I'm standing outside in my backyard and greenery can be seen in the background. I'm wearing a beige t-shirt with the words "Acoma Pueblo Sky City" partially visible with a black geometric pottery motif above it.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

Here’s how the 12lb planter turned out. (See upthread for before pic.) I’m excited to keep working this way. I think I want to make some larger planters for my next shop update.

A pottery wheel with a tall, unfinished clay cylinder on top. At this point, I had joined a second 6lb cylinder on top of the first and blended them together. I also used a carving tool to add rings to the top, center and bottom. Those rings create boundaries for the carved design I will add later. A measuring cup with remnants of clay sits nearby, alongside buckets of materials. The wheel is yellow and gray, with some clay splatter visible.

The resulting red terracotta pot with a plant and a dark ceramic pot (the old planter) with a splashed of white glaze on the exterior are shown, surrounded by lush green leaves and some droplets of water.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

Speaking of recipe sharing, I've been wanting to share glazy.org as a resource here. It's an international glaze recipe sharing platform built by Derek Aul. It was recently updated and improved. I use a pretty limited glaze palette, but here are my offerings to the site […]

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

@ambientspace Yes, there is feldspar in the glaze as that is a very common ingredient in both clay and glazes. The blue-green color comes from copper carbonate. Thanks for the kind words and taking some time to notice the details.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

I was given the recipe for the off-white glaze I use by another potter and it was a game changer for me. Before that, I was using glossy opaque glazes that completely covered my red stoneware clay whose color I loved so much. For years, I would compensate by […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A decorative ceramic ewer with a rounded body, a slender neck, and a spout. It features intricate carvings and a mix of off-white and light blue semi-matte glaze, complemented by a round matching plate beneath it.

A decorative ceramic mug with a textured surface featuring green leaf patterns and a base with carved line patterns. The background is a neutral brown.

A decorative ceramic shallow, wide-rimmed bowl featuring a textured rim and a central pattern of triangular shapes in earthy tones with turquoise accents.

A decorative ceramic mug featuring geometric patterns in earthy tones of brown, beige, and turquoise. The mug has a textured surface and a curved handle.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

RE: mastodon.green/@PermaSolarPotter/11… My new hobby is growing. For the first decade of my clay career I had no mental space for anything but ceramics. In the last year or two, that has begun to shift. It feels like a relief, honestly. I obviously still love clay but […]

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

I got my lamps back from the shop. This is such a fun, satisfying collaboration. 💡 #beautility #pottery #ceramics

The image features two decorative lamps with unique designs. The larger lamp on the left has a textured, light blue and brown surface with geometric patterns. The smaller lamp on the right has a vibrant design in dark orange, green, and brown zig zags. Each lamp features a tall, ringed neck.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

@curtisysmith Amazing memories! I got to see him twice when I lived in Louisiana. Once in New Orleans, once in Baton Rouge. The NOLA show was my favorite. Sidenote: I've played shows in Denton, TX when I used to play in punk bands. Mostly house shows.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

@davep Thanks, Jesse was amazing to work with and has gone on to do great things.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

Just switched up my website header photo. It's from a shoot I did with Ringling College of Art & Design graduate Jesse Clark in 2024. www.jesseclarkart.com #photography #StillLife #BlackArt #AddToBlackSky

Several pieces of pottery and multi-colored rocks of clay arranged on top of a table covered in gold fabric. The pottery features decorative geometric patterning and warm earth tones with light green and light blue glazes that are sheer enough to allow the undertones of red clay to come through the surface. There are peach and blue curtains in the background to the right and a small cloud from a fog machine in the background to the left. The overall look of the photo is similar to a classical French still life painting.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

I’ve been wanting to make a larger planter for one of my philodendrons that is root bound in its current pot and this new pottery wheel has motivated me to get it done. I can only throw 6lb of clay comfortably but the planter I want to make requires 10-12lb […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A new-to-me but vintage Shimpo pottery wheel with a large cylinder of brown clay on top. The wheel is gray metal with a plastic yellow catch basin on top. The cylinder of clay has its rim wrapped in plastic so that the bottom can harden while the top will remain wet enough to meld with the top section of clay once it’s added.

A wooden shelf holding various ceramic items can be seen to the left of the wheel and white plastic buckets full of wild clay samples can be seen to the right. A light blue-green wall is in the background.

Vintage Kemper pottery tools that came with the wheel, including various trimming tools, glazing calipers, wooden sculpting tools and natural sea sponges. The tools are mostly metal with wooden handles.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

This model of pottery wheel was originally released in 1967 and they continued making them through the late 80s. Shimpo is a Japanese company that still exists today. #Vintage

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

Oh nice, you can still find the manual and replacement parts online. I love that. This is the good part of the Internet.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

What do you call people who buy entire storage units, like after someone has died and their estate is being sold? Well, that’s what one of my neighbors does and he found me this old but functioning #pottery wheel. I can use it to slow-build larger pieces […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

An old Shimpo pottery wheel sits on a wooden pallet. It has a faded label and a red handle. A yellow plastic catch basin sits on the ground at its side. A garage door is in the background.

Side view of an old Shimpo pottery wheel sitting on a wooden pallet. It has a faded label and a red handle. A garage door is in the background.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

@josh @APBBlue Yes, I ship anywhere in the US including AK & HI— just not internationally. The best way to find out when I have pottery available is to sign up for my email list: www.potterybyosa.com. Thanks for asking.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

I finished a load of #pottery yesterday, including these two lamp bases. I love the way they came out: one funky little Earth Tone lamp for a desk or nightstand and the other more subtle but still highly decorative. They’re at the lamp shop getting wired.

A collection of decorative pottery pieces displayed on a worktable. The foreground features two lamp bases: a small, round form with intricate patterns in dark orange, brown, and light green triangles, and a taller, form with a textured surface, a light blue diamond pattern and a tall light blue neck with rings.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

I did some #glaze testing in hopes of expanding my collar palette. I use these glazes as accent colors against my neutral and earth tone surface colors—pops of color (mostly cool tones) to balance the warm iron red tones of my clay body and my terra sigillata […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A row of five glazed ceramic test tiles lying on the concrete floor of my studio, shot from above. From left to right, yellow, chartreuse, bluish green, blue and lavender.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

Wild garden bouquet for my husband’s birthday get-together tonight. 💐 This is the first pot I ever made that united coil building and wild clay terra sigillata. I learned this method of coil building from a Zulu potter in 2023 and I started painting pots […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A pottery vase decorated with carved geometric patterns, painted in earth tone colors with light blue accents holds a vibrant arrangement of colorful flowers, including purple beauty berries, Firebush, small yellow dune sunflower, and lots green leaves. It’s a messy and beautiful bouquet! Wild like our yard. The vase sits on a wooden table with a curtained window and a painting blurred in the background.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/09/2026

I love this part of my process. I spread out all of my test tiles (both glaze and terra sigillata) on my work table and create combinations that I’ll use on my #pottery. The four tiles to the right are one of the color combos I picked out. I wrote about the […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

An assortment of ceramic test tiles arranged in two groups, featuring various shades and textures. Some samples are labeled with place names and notes. The samples are lying on the light beige surface of my work table, shot from above.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/09/2026

Incredible talk for those interested in #ceramics, #archaeology (specifically provenance analysis), #WildClay, #MataOrtiz #pottery & culture and/or #IndigenousArt. If you’re interested in receiving a summary of the presentation, I’m happy to email it to you. There may also be a recording […]

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

Free Online Talk: “Tradition, Innovation, and Technology: Living Legacies of Juan Quezada and the Mata Ortiz Ceramic Community” Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00 pm (AZ time) […]

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

Last night, my husband took me to see "A Life Illuminated" about Dr. Edith Widder, the first marine biologist to document deep ocean #bioluminescence. To me, the #film served as a reminder to leave room in our minds for the beautiful, magical things that exist in this life that we don't often […]

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