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I have had this orchid for at least 4 years and I finally get to see it bloom! Sorry I forgot to take a pick of the ID tag, if I still have one. The scent is delicate and lovely, hard to describe.
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#orchidlover #orchidaddict #orchidsofinstagram #orchidea #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #frommygarden

I have had this orchid for at least 4 years and I finally get to see it bloom! Sorry I forgot to take a pick of the ID tag, if I still have one. The scent is delicate and lovely, hard to describe.
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#orchidlover #orchidaddict #orchidsofinstagram #orchidea #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #frommygarden

An 11" Swing Mount that shipped out recently. This is a simple form, and it looks fantastic with an orchid living on it! The most exciting part is when you see new roots grow and attach to the clay textures.

My Etsy shop will be on a break for a couple months starting Monday, so if you like any of the remaining pots listed there, now is the time to get them!
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidhome #flowerpot #slabwork #usefulart #simpleisbeautiful

An 11" Swing Mount that shipped out recently. This is a simple form, and it looks fantastic with an orchid living on it! The most exciting part is when you see new roots grow and attach to the clay textures.

My Etsy shop will be on a break for a couple months starting Monday, so if you like any of the remaining pots listed there, now is the time to get them!
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidhome #flowerpot #slabwork #usefulart #simpleisbeautiful

A Tower mount that recently shipped out. The glaze color drips worked out nicely here for an ombre look 🥰

Sorry for my awkward one-handed rotation skills. I don't always have the time to set up equipment for filming so I do the best I can in the moment while still holding the camera.
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#techinahurry #orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidhome #flowerpot #slabwork #usefulart

A Tower mount that recently shipped out. The glaze color drips worked out nicely here for an ombre look 🥰

Sorry for my awkward one-handed rotation skills. I don't always have the time to set up equipment for filming so I do the best I can in the moment while still holding the camera.
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#techinahurry #orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidhome #flowerpot #slabwork #usefulart

Look at these copper glaze crystals on this Crown Pot that recently shipped out! I completely adore microcrystal formations in glazes 😍
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #claycreations #glazecombo #glazenerd #potteryartist #slabwork #flowerpot #orchidhome #claylife #copperglaze #howiamaco

Look at these copper glaze crystals on this Crown Pot that recently shipped out! I completely adore microcrystal formations in glazes 😍
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #claycreations #glazecombo #glazenerd #potteryartist #slabwork #flowerpot #orchidhome #claylife #copperglaze #howiamaco

The light in the garden sparkled when I took this recent pic of a 7" Lace pot that shipped out to its new home. May the orchid that lives in this pot now be happy and pampered!

There are still a few ready-made pieces available in my Etsy shop. Another update won't be happening until probably July while I transition into my new home and figure out the new work schedule. Stay tuned!
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #potsfororchids #plantpots #handmadeplanters #floraltheme #slabwork #orchidhome #flowerpot #textureinclay #madebyme #madeinflorida

The light in the garden sparkled when I took this recent pic of a 7" Lace pot that shipped out to its new home. May the orchid that lives in this pot now be happy and pampered!

There are still a few ready-made pieces available in my Etsy shop. Another update won't be happening until probably July while I transition into my new home and figure out the new work schedule. Stay tuned!
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #potsfororchids #plantpots #handmadeplanters #floraltheme #slabwork #orchidhome #flowerpot #textureinclay #madebyme #madeinflorida

Adding texture...one of the most satisfying parts of the orchid pottery creation process 🥰
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#inthestudio #claylife #inprocess #processvideo #thisishowidoit #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart

Adding texture...one of the most satisfying parts of the orchid pottery creation process 🥰
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#inthestudio #claylife #inprocess #processvideo #thisishowidoit #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart

I was visiting Palmer Orchids on Saturday and saw this beautifully well established orchid on one of my Geo Prism mounts! I LOVE seeing my pots in action! 😍 Thank you @palmerorchids @orchidspalmer !

For an update on my shop, I am in the process of finding a new home and will be moving very soon, so all of the Pre-order listings on Etsy have been put to sleep for now. There are some very nice ready-made pieces currently available for another couple weeks before I put my shop on break for a while. I'll be back with more inventory once I'm settled and know my new work-studio schedule.

Thanks for sticking with me and my creations!
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidsofinstagram #instaorchid #floridagardening #rootsie #rootporn #orchidea

I was visiting Palmer Orchids on Saturday and saw this beautifully well established orchid on one of my Geo Prism mounts! I LOVE seeing my pots in action! 😍 Thank you @palmerorchids @orchidspalmer !

For an update on my shop, I am in the process of finding a new home and will be moving very soon, so all of the Pre-order listings on Etsy have been put to sleep for now. There are some very nice ready-made pieces currently available for another couple weeks before I put my shop on break for a while. I'll be back with more inventory once I'm settled and know my new work-studio schedule.

Thanks for sticking with me and my creations!
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidsofinstagram #instaorchid #floridagardening #rootsie #rootporn #orchidea

A pretty cool new bloom from @palmerorchids Encyclia cochleata! Always been one of my favorites- the orchid and the wonderful orchid farm who supplied it to me 🥰
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#squidorchid #encyclia #orchidee #orchidea #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #orchidgrower #orchidcollector

A pretty cool new bloom from @palmerorchids Encyclia cochleata! Always been one of my favorites- the orchid and the wonderful orchid farm who supplied it to me 🥰
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#squidorchid #encyclia #orchidee #orchidea #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #orchidgrower #orchidcollector

A recently shipped out 4" Pyramid Pot. I love using combinations of drippy glazes that hit stable glazes. The halo of moving glaze interaction where they meet is a lovely little microcosm.
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#glazeprocess #glazecombo #glazenerd #potteryartist #slabwork #flowerpot #orchidhome #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #mkmpotterytools

A recently shipped out 4" Pyramid Pot. I love using combinations of drippy glazes that hit stable glazes. The halo of moving glaze interaction where they meet is a lovely little microcosm.
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#glazeprocess #glazecombo #glazenerd #potteryartist #slabwork #flowerpot #orchidhome #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #mkmpotterytools

Sometimes I'm looking at a piece im building in the studio, and I feel like it's trying to say something. Certain angles look like they are standing in front of a mirror saying "I'm gorgeous!" 🤣 Sometimes I wish I had the physical confidence my pottery does 🤷‍♀️😅
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#potswithpersonality #orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #inthestudio #claylife #inprocess #studiothoughts

Sometimes I'm looking at a piece im building in the studio, and I feel like it's trying to say something. Certain angles look like they are standing in front of a mirror saying "I'm gorgeous!" 🤣 Sometimes I wish I had the physical confidence my pottery does 🤷‍♀️😅
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#potswithpersonality #orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #inthestudio #claylife #inprocess #studiothoughts

Always better to see orchid pots in natural light with orchids draping off of them 🥰
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidsofinstagram #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #dendrobium #orchidgrower #orchidcollector #madefromscratch #madewithlove

Always better to see orchid pots in natural light with orchids draping off of them 🥰
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidsofinstagram #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #dendrobium #orchidgrower #orchidcollector #madefromscratch #madewithlove

Here is that same in process pot I showed in my last post all finished before it shipped out to it's new home. This combo of purple glazes came out so yummy!
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #customorder #glazecombo #slabwork #orchidhome #flowerpot #slabwork #usefulart #purplevariegated #geometricpattern

Here is that same in process pot I showed in my last post all finished before it shipped out to it's new home. This combo of purple glazes came out so yummy!
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #customorder #glazecombo #slabwork #orchidhome #flowerpot #slabwork #usefulart #purplevariegated #geometricpattern

Sorry I don't do a lot of videos, but it is nice to see these pieces all the way around without multiple still shots. This is a 4" Lace Pot I completed recently. I'll post another pic of it glazed tomorrow.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #inprocess #inthestudio #claylife #slabwork #flowerpot #orchidhome #textureisking #cutwork #ihavethisthingwithclay #usefulart

Sorry I don't do a lot of videos, but it is nice to see these pieces all the way around without multiple still shots. This is a 4" Lace Pot I completed recently. I'll post another pic of it glazed tomorrow.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #inprocess #inthestudio #claylife #slabwork #flowerpot #orchidhome #textureisking #cutwork #ihavethisthingwithclay #usefulart

Nothing like seeing orchids cascading over pottery made for them 🥰.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidsofinstagram #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #dendrobium #orchidgrower #orchidcollector

Nothing like seeing orchids cascading over pottery made for them 🥰.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidsofinstagram #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #dendrobium #orchidgrower #orchidcollector

I have a good feeling about how this is going to turn out! This combo is currently in the kiln cooling down and I'm looking forward to seeing it finished tomorrow 🥰
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #glazeprocess #glazecombo #glazenerd #potteryartist #slabwork #flowerpot #orchidhome #claylife #usefulart #howiamaco #maycoglazes

I have a good feeling about how this is going to turn out! This combo is currently in the kiln cooling down and I'm looking forward to seeing it finished tomorrow 🥰
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #glazeprocess #glazecombo #glazenerd #potteryartist #slabwork #flowerpot #orchidhome #claylife #usefulart #howiamaco #maycoglazes

Vanda Sleeve that recently shipped out. I created this form because there are rarely mounts or pots designed for hanging Vandas- they don't get spoiled as much as other orchids! It also gives me an excuse to keep my coil building skills going. I started in pottery as a kid doing little pinch pots, sculptures, and coil-built vessels, so it feels good to play with those techniques now and then.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #vandalovers #vandasleeve #artforutility #artfororchids

Vanda Sleeve that recently shipped out. I created this form because there are rarely mounts or pots designed for hanging Vandas- they don't get spoiled as much as other orchids! It also gives me an excuse to keep my coil building skills going. I started in pottery as a kid doing little pinch pots, sculptures, and coil-built vessels, so it feels good to play with those techniques now and then.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #vandalovers #vandasleeve #artforutility #artfororchids

Sorry, no fancy backgrounds today, just work in progress in my studio. This is a 7" Lace Pot that I had just finished carving.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #claycreations #inprocess #inthestudio #claylife #cutwork #floraltheme #ihavethisthingwithclay #usefulart

Sorry, no fancy backgrounds today, just work in progress in my studio. This is a 7" Lace Pot that I had just finished carving.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #claycreations #inprocess #inthestudio #claylife #cutwork #floraltheme #ihavethisthingwithclay #usefulart

I live for these customer pics! Look at this Gorgeousness! My customers are better growers than I am 😅🤷‍♀️

This dendrobium is living in a 4" Lace Pot with rainbow glazes and unicorn textures. Thank you for sharing @orchids_365_ 😘
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchid #floridagardening #inbloom #dendrobium #orchidgrower #orchidcollector #pottersofinstagram #slabwork #potteryart #usefulart #orchidsofinstagram #instaorchid

I live for these customer pics! Look at this Gorgeousness! My customers are better growers than I am 😅🤷‍♀️

This dendrobium is living in a 4" Lace Pot with rainbow glazes and unicorn textures. Thank you for sharing @orchids_365_ 😘
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchid #floridagardening #inbloom #dendrobium #orchidgrower #orchidcollector #pottersofinstagram #slabwork #potteryart #usefulart #orchidsofinstagram #instaorchid

11" Mandala Mount. Pretty on the wall all by itself or even prettier with orchid roots growing all over it.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #slabwork #orchidhome #fantasytheme

11" Mandala Mount. Pretty on the wall all by itself or even prettier with orchid roots growing all over it.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #slabwork #orchidhome #fantasytheme

This Geo Prism orchid pottery mount just shipped out to it's new home. I hope I get to see it with an orchid living on it! If you have one of my pieces with a happy orchid on it, please send me a message and share pics!
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #oceaninspired #oceanart #orchidhome #flowerpot #slabwork #usefulart

This Geo Prism orchid pottery mount just shipped out to it's new home. I hope I get to see it with an orchid living on it! If you have one of my pieces with a happy orchid on it, please send me a message and share pics!
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #oceaninspired #oceanart #orchidhome #flowerpot #slabwork #usefulart

Look at this gorgeous customer orchid on a Mobius Mount!!! It's an absolutely stunning example of a happy orchid on a cool handmade mount. This is my favorite part of making orchid pottery- seeing them successfully being used is incredibly satisfying, as I'm sure it is for all potters and artists of useful objects 🥰❤

Thank you @keithsorchids
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#usefulart #artforutility #artfororchids #natureart #customerpic #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidsofinstagram #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #epidendrum #orchidea

Look at this gorgeous customer orchid on a Mobius Mount!!! It's an absolutely stunning example of a happy orchid on a cool handmade mount. This is my favorite part of making orchid pottery- seeing them successfully being used is incredibly satisfying, as I'm sure it is for all potters and artists of useful objects 🥰❤

Thank you @keithsorchids
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#usefulart #artforutility #artfororchids #natureart #customerpic #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidsofinstagram #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #epidendrum #orchidea

This Crown Pot needed some bright outdoor light to show off its glow before getting shipped out to it's new home! Just hanging out with a den. country girl orchid in mid bloom in my garden.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidsofinstagram #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #orchidea #dendrobium #orchidgrower #orchidcollector

This Crown Pot needed some bright outdoor light to show off its glow before getting shipped out to it's new home! Just hanging out with a den. country girl orchid in mid bloom in my garden.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidsofinstagram #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #orchidea #dendrobium #orchidgrower #orchidcollector

A couple of my indoor bloomers right now- a mini phalaenopsis and a cute little paphiopedalum 🥰
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#orchidlover #orchidaddict #orchidsofinstagram #orchidea #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #phaleanopsis #paphiopedilum #orchidshare #floridaorchids #flowersofinstagram #orchidgrower #orchidcollector

A couple of my indoor bloomers right now- a mini phalaenopsis and a cute little paphiopedalum 🥰
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#orchidlover #orchidaddict #orchidsofinstagram #orchidea #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #phaleanopsis #paphiopedilum #orchidshare #floridaorchids #flowersofinstagram #orchidgrower #orchidcollector

This turquoise and leafy green Crown Pot is still available in my shop! Great for shallow potting of a range of orchid sizes and the drainage is wonderful. Let me know if you have any questions on this style.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #madeforhanging #madefororchids #orchidhome #flowerpot #slabwork #usefulart #beautyinfunction #naturevibes

This turquoise and leafy green Crown Pot is still available in my shop! Great for shallow potting of a range of orchid sizes and the drainage is wonderful. Let me know if you have any questions on this style.
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #madeforhanging #madefororchids #orchidhome #flowerpot #slabwork #usefulart #beautyinfunction #naturevibes

From plain slabs of clay to highly textured slabs that will be cut and shaped into their final orchid pot forms. It really is an incredible experience producing something from a chunk of clay to a finished piece. Like "I did that?" If you have never tried playing with clay, I highly recommend trying it 🥰
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#craftmagic #orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #inprocess #inthestudio #claylife #thereisanartistineveryone #playwithclay #ceramicart #artpottery #handmadebyme #ihavethisthingwithclay

From plain slabs of clay to highly textured slabs that will be cut and shaped into their final orchid pot forms. It really is an incredible experience producing something from a chunk of clay to a finished piece. Like "I did that?" If you have never tried playing with clay, I highly recommend trying it 🥰
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#craftmagic #orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #inprocess #inthestudio #claylife #thereisanartistineveryone #playwithclay #ceramicart #artpottery #handmadebyme #ihavethisthingwithclay

I'm pretty surprised this pretty little Petal Pot is still in my shop, but maybe she will find a citrus sherbet loving home soon! 🤞
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidhome #flowerpot #slabwork #usefulart #floraltheme #citruscolors

I'm pretty surprised this pretty little Petal Pot is still in my shop, but maybe she will find a citrus sherbet loving home soon! 🤞
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #orchidhome #flowerpot #slabwork #usefulart #floraltheme #citruscolors

When you really like Bell pots for your orchids...texture everywhere!
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#orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #customorder #orchidhome #fortheloveoftexture #clayart #usefulart

When you really like Bell pots for your orchids...texture everywhere!
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#orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #customorder #orchidhome #fortheloveoftexture #clayart #usefulart

This magical 11" Mandala mount came out looking like a gateway to a fantasy realm! I love how the cobalt glaze melded into the seafoam to create a glowing effect 🥰
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #fantasyart #fantasytheme #slabwork #orchidhome #orchidmount

This magical 11" Mandala mount came out looking like a gateway to a fantasy realm! I love how the cobalt glaze melded into the seafoam to create a glowing effect 🥰
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#orchidlover #orchidpots #orchidpottery #orchidplanter #gardenart #fantasyart #fantasytheme #slabwork #orchidhome #orchidmount

I felt like I was building a temple with an army while constructing this Pyramid Pot! My imagination forms all sorts of stories while lost in the building process. What do you see when you look at this pic?
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#imaginationrules #potteryartist #slabwork #flowerpot #orchidhome #claylife #makersgonnamake #orchidlover #inthestudio #artisticconstruction

I felt like I was building a temple with an army while constructing this Pyramid Pot! My imagination forms all sorts of stories while lost in the building process. What do you see when you look at this pic?
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#imaginationrules #potteryartist #slabwork #flowerpot #orchidhome #claylife #makersgonnamake #orchidlover #inthestudio #artisticconstruction

Always nice to see blooms from orchids living in my own pots. This one is from my own collection- a cattleya living in a Crown Pot. Sounds like a 90s grunge song 🤣
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#orchidplanter #orchidpots #orchidpottery #artpottery #handmade #makersofinstagram #pottersofinstagram #slabwork #orchidea #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #cattleya #orchidshare #floridaorchids #flowersofinstagram #orchidgrower #orchidcollector #orchidlover

Always nice to see blooms from orchids living in my own pots. This one is from my own collection- a cattleya living in a Crown Pot. Sounds like a 90s grunge song 🤣
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#orchidplanter #orchidpots #orchidpottery #artpottery #handmade #makersofinstagram #pottersofinstagram #slabwork #orchidea #instaorchid #floridagardening #inbloom #cattleya #orchidshare #floridaorchids #flowersofinstagram #orchidgrower #orchidcollector #orchidlover

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