Ryan and Becca get into what would be involved in having someone work for you in exchange for access to your personal studio. Some may consider this as a good alternative to paying someone directly for their services or they have ample space to share so we get into the weeds here. We hope you enjoy today's chat.

Resources
Episode 311 of The Maker's Playbook

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- You have mentioned not making certain items because you just do not like making them. I get that, I don't make handwarming mugs either for the exact reason. But are there pieces that you refuse to make because of liability reasons? Example: oven safe pieces like baking dishes/pie plates. This seems to be a controversial topic on Facebook groups. So do you make and sell oven safe pieces? What clays do you use? Or what are your opinions? @clayhavenstudio
- Do you have any tips on throwing tall, narrow forms? A local distillery is interested in me making some bottles for them but they have to fit in their current packaging. This means they have to be narrower than my hands and about 12 inches tall. Do you have any tips for throwing pieces when your hand can’t fit inside? Thanks for your help,Hannah @reactionceramics

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Ryan and Becca talk about preorders leading up to the launch of Ryan's new carved oil bottles. We discuss what items we would and would not consider preorders for, if there's a difference between preorders and made to order, and how to market them effectively. It's still newer territory for us but worth a discussion nonetheless.

Resources
@lizcohenceramics
@hammerlyceramics

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- I'm in a local craft show this weekend. I'm collaborating with two other artists: candles and soaps. For the candlemaker, she bought the jars outright at a reduced cost so that she can make a profit. With the soap lady, I gave her dishes and told her my price so she’s just going to give me my cut once its over. Moving forward, which way is better? I have a feeling it's only going to grow. @greencabinpottery

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Ryan and Becca have an open discussion about what they think it takes to get "good" at pottery. Everyone isn't on the same timeline, but we try to do some managing of expectations for where you should be by year one, year two, and beyond as you are learning the craft. You can take many approaches to learning this medium from the beginning: school, local community studio classes, YouTube University, or being completely self taught. We also talk about when you should start selling and some challenges to consider as you try to produce higher quality pots. We hope you enjoy our banter, distractions, and candid discussion.

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- What would y'all order at Starbucks? And if you don't normally like to go there, pretend you're on a trip and the whole party is stopping there in the morning, what do you order? @torisolis.ceramics

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Ryan and Becca are joined today by Diana Adams from Sample Haus. She's mostly known for her entertaining Instagram but we get into so much more on today's episode. We cover how she got into pottery, her recent experience at the Clay Challenge in Tacoma, WA, partnership with West Elm, balancing her workload, Patreon, managing Instagram, and a bit more. Thanks to Diana for joining us on another fun episode!

We forgot to talk about the upcoming Clay Con West conference  that Diana and we will be presenting at. We hope to see you there in Saint George, Utah in January 2023. Check out the website at https://clayconwest.com/.

-----Find more about Diana's business below-----
Instagram - @sample.haus
Website - https://www.mysamplehaus.com/
Shop - https://sample.haus/
Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sample.haus
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mysamplehaus/

Resources
Clay Challenge @claychallenge
Phi Pottery @phipottery
West Elm partnership https://www.westelm.com/search/results.html?words=samplehaus
Viral reels https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdoLhiOpkj3/ & https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ccf6ERTpWZN/

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- How do you guys manage your time with regard to working in the studio and marketing (posting studio pics/ videos/ updates/product updates etc) . Do you create content, save it, &  post it at the end of the day or do you just go with the flow and post it as and when stuff happens? Do you plan your posts and curate them accordingly or they are more of an impromptu thing? @matibani_pottery

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Ryan and Becca answer a listener question at length regarding what’s a feasible workload to rely solely on ceramics for a full time income. We focus more on production speed and whether it works with your income expectations. Thanks to @e.ceramicsuk for the question!

Check out Ryan & Briggan’s collab at rdceramics.etsy.com

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- What do you think is the best way to convert a wheel to be a standing wheel? Any ideas for raising it and having it on wheels? Also any tips for good posture at a standing wheel? @esquared.pottery

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Ryan and Becca discuss the topic of balancing priorities when you are pressed for time. We all can find ourself in a difficult situation when we are low on stock and have commitments to fulfill in a limited amount of time. This episode addresses how we approach these situations and what you can do to use your time efficiently to prepare for that next show or take on that new opportunity with confidence.

What would you do if...
A shelf of raw materials collapses and is all over your studio floor?

Listener Questions
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Becca visits Yellow Door Ceramics Studio, an Indianapolis ceramic studio, to chat with the owners Felissa King and Amanda Pennington about starting their new community studio. They provide many details about setting up a partnership legally, equipment to start the space, class and membership offerings/pricing, and a few more topics. Thanks to Felissa and Amanda for joining us this episode!

-----Find more about Yellow Door below-----
Instagram - @yellowdoorceramicsstudio
Website - https://www.yellowdoorceramics.com/
Classes - https://www.yellowdoorceramics.com/book-online

Resources
Felissa King @felissajoystudio
Amanda Pennington @amandapenningtonceramics
Ross Shafer @wechoose.themoon

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Ryan & Becca are back to answer many of your questions related to business and studio practice. Before getting into your questions, we talk about Becca's new wheel consultations and how it's going. Theres some learning and plenty of laughs along the way. Thanks to everyone who continues to send us questions on Instagram and by email!

Resources
Book a throwing consultation with Becca: https://www.5linespottery.com/s/appointments

Listener Questions
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Ryan is joined by Danielle from D Whigham Ceramics to talk about selling on Etsy. She's been considering moving off of Etsy to her own website and weighing her options. We cover a wide range of questions you may be asking yourself if you are currently an Etsy seller or considering moving off of Etsy. We also get into some specific of the Etsy Star Seller program.

-----Find more about Danielle's business below-----
Instagram - @dwhighamceramics
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/dwhighamceramics/
Linktr.ee - https://linktr.ee/dwhighamceramics

Resources
Etsy Star Seller - https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/your-star-seller-checklist/1020956976086
Sell on Etsy mobile app - https://www.etsy.com/mobile#seller-module
Local pick ups and Star Seller - https://community.etsy.com/t5/Providing-Great-Customer-Service/local-pick-up-and-star-seller/td-p/135976036
Shipping letters through Etsy - https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039466434-How-to-Ship-First-Class-Flats-and-Letters-with-Etsy-Shipping-Labels

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- How do you have a “star seller” badge? I do everything right as far as shipping on time, answering messages, etc. Here’s what getting me…when I have local pickups. I enter that it’s a local pickup and that there’s no tracking number. It makes my star seller not happen then. Ryan, do you have local pickups? Am I missing something? @sarahcrowleyceramics

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Ryan and Becca have a great chat with Erica Kilroy, Ryan's studio assistant, with plenty of laughs along the way. They chat about learning pottery at a local studio, what she does for Ryan's studio process, how she has improved her own process since working for Ryan, and plenty more. Thanks for joining us Erica!

-----Find more about Erica below-----
Instagram - @erica_irene_k and @close_enough_kilroy

Resources
@emilyrussceramics
Adam Field pulling video
Florian Gadsby YouTube
Punch Up the Jam podcast

Listener Questions
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