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Hi! I realized recently how rarely I've been showi

Hi! I realized recently how rarely I've been showing my face here lately, and in honor of #MarchMeetTheMaker I wanted to (re)introduce myself: I'm Brenna (Dee, but I just go by Brenna most of the time) and I'm a self educated ceramic artist living in Asheville, North Carolina. I'm passionate about the value of continuing self education in fine craft, and I like to think of myself as part mad scientist, part life-long learner, and part tiny tornado.

In my work I've always been drawn to clean lines and glazes that look a little mineralogical. I love working with macrocrystalline glazes, but this year I took a class with @ceramicmaterialsworkshop and developed a palette of microcrystalline glazes, and I'm currently experimenting with incorporating rare earth metals like neodymium and erbium into those glazes to make soft colors than are usually impossible with traditional colorants like cobalt and copper. I've worked hard to make sure that these glazes are functional and durable in addition to being beautiful, because I like the idea of creating work that stands the test of time, like your grandmother's Singer sewing machine or your mom's Corelware.
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Today is mug day! My Etsy shop update goes live at

Today is mug day! My Etsy shop update goes live at noon EST. Link in bio, or swipe up in my stories. There will be one of these turquoise mugs available. 🙂
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Tomorrow at noon EST is my Etsy update! I’ll hav

Tomorrow at noon EST is my Etsy update! I’ll have a couple of these nickel bud vases available along with mugs, teabowls, and some other crystalline pieces. I switched to pairing Helios clay with these nickel pieces and I think it really makes them pop. Hope to see you there- link is in bio and there’s a countdown in my stories if you’re forgetful like me and need a reminder. 🙂
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ETSY SHOP UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT: First mug update is

ETSY SHOP UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT: First mug update is happening Tuesday the 16th (day after tomorrow!) at noon EST. There will be mugs, a few teabowls, and a few crystalline pieces. I know it’s short notice! But I never remember someone’s update when it’s a week away so decided to try doing it this way. Link is in my bio, and I’ll link to it in my stories as well so you can save it in advance if you want. Hope to see you there!
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Two variations on the neodymium microcrystalline g

Two variations on the neodymium microcrystalline glaze. What do you think- left or right?
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Another glaze test from the last firing- this vers

Another glaze test from the last firing- this version is just too runny, but I have another, similar version that’s a little stiffer than I’m planning to use. Not sure if I’ll have any pieces in this color for the Etsy update- it might just be two colors this time- but I’m hoping to at least test it on a mug and then offer this color the next time around.
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