The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes

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 HostsLindsey 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 LindseyWebsite and shop – lindseymdillon.comPatreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillonInstagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon Find DonteWebsite and shop – earthnationceramics.comPatreon – patreon.com/EarthnationceramicsYoutube – Earth Nation CeramicsInstagram – @earth_nation_ceramicsTikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramicsJoin 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 HostsLindsey 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 LindseyWebsite and shop – lindseymdillon.comPatreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillonInstagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon Find DonteWebsite and shop – earthnationceramics.comPatreon – patreon.com/EarthnationceramicsYoutube – Earth Nation CeramicsInstagram – @earth_nation_ceramicsTikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramicsJoin 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 HostsLindsey 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 LindseyWebsite and shop – lindseymdillon.comPatreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillonInstagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon Find DonteWebsite and shop – earthnationceramics.comPatreon – patreon.com/EarthnationceramicsYoutube – Earth Nation CeramicsInstagram – @earth_nation_ceramicsTikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramicsJoin 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 HostsLindsey 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 LindseyWebsite and shop – lindseymdillon.comPatreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillonInstagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon Find DonteWebsite and shop – earthnationceramics.comPatreon – patreon.com/EarthnationceramicsYoutube – Earth Nation CeramicsInstagram – @earth_nation_ceramicsTikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramicsJoin 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 HostsLindsey 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 LindseyWebsite and shop – lindseymdillon.comPatreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillonInstagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon Find DonteWebsite and shop – earthnationceramics.comPatreon – patreon.com/EarthnationceramicsYoutube – Earth Nation CeramicsInstagram – @earth_nation_ceramicsTikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramicsJoin 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 HostsLindsey 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 LindseyWebsite and shop – lindseymdillon.comPatreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillonInstagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon Find DonteWebsite and shop – earthnationceramics.comPatreon – patreon.com/EarthnationceramicsYoutube – Earth Nation CeramicsInstagram – @earth_nation_ceramicsTikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramicsJoin 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 HostsLindsey 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 LindseyWebsite and shop – lindseymdillon.comPatreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillonInstagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon Find DonteWebsite and shop – earthnationceramics.comPatreon – patreon.com/EarthnationceramicsYoutube – Earth Nation CeramicsInstagram – @earth_nation_ceramicsTikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramicsJoin 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 HostsLindsey 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 LindseyWebsite and shop – lindseymdillon.comPatreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillonInstagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon Find DonteWebsite and shop – earthnationceramics.comPatreon – patreon.com/EarthnationceramicsYoutube – Earth Nation CeramicsInstagram – @earth_nation_ceramicsTikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramicsJoin the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y

It’s finally here.Head to Clayscapes and get yourself Donte's new glaze._____About Your HostsLindsey 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 LindseyWebsite and shop – lindseymdillon.comPatreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillonInstagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon Find DonteWebsite and shop – earthnationceramics.comPatreon – patreon.com/EarthnationceramicsYoutube – Earth Nation CeramicsInstagram – @earth_nation_ceramicsTikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramicsJoin 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 HostsLindsey 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 LindseyWebsite and shop – lindseymdillon.comPatreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillonInstagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon Find DonteWebsite and shop – earthnationceramics.comPatreon – patreon.com/EarthnationceramicsYoutube – Earth Nation CeramicsInstagram – @earth_nation_ceramicsTikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramicsJoin the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y