(Psst... only one more day to enter the giveaway from The Daily Pincushion! And don't forget the new giveaway from Koko Candles, too!)
I just LOVE the bold bright colors of the hand-built porcelain pottery at Clayswan. I was thrilled to be able to interview the creator, Lyn! Let's meet her...
Tell us a bit about yourself, Lyn.
I am a ceramic artist living and working in Sonoma, California. My current body of work is very much inspired by early California Pottery, Bauer Ware and Fiesta Ware. I love to hand build, I love color, and I always seem to imply function in my work. This does not necessitate daily use, but it is always nice to know that on that special occasion, you have that special piece to use .... you know, like that first cup of coffee in the morning!
What 5 words would you use to describe yourself?
happy
encouraging
inspired
creative
out-of-the-box
Tell us a bit about your Etsy shop.
My shop opened just over a year ago. Fellow potters in the bay area kept on prompting, nudging, compelling me .... just to try Etsy. Then, last year at the ACC Baltimore Show, an Etsy team gave a wonderful presentation about the Etsy world. All of a sudden the doors opened wide, and I never looked back. I continue to try to bring new pieces to my shop all the time and just LOVE to try out new ideas on a world wide audience.
What 5 words would you use to describe your shop?
happy
playful
whimsical
smile
useful
What are your favorite websites?
Apartment Therapy
Give your favorite Etsy shops.
Susan Eastman
raedunn
Whitney Smith Pottery
Village Clay Works
What advice would you give other Etsy sellers?
Stay with it, visit and "fluff" daily, check out what everyone is doing and let it inspire you.
Anything else you would like to share?
I have undying gratitude to the Etsy team for providing this wonderful venue in which we can present our work. Etsy is a simple and inexpensive format. There are so many talented artists that would not have had the opportunity to showcase their talent (and I am one that believes that every one has talent) on such a level, reaching far beyond their back door. Thank you, Etsy!
GIVEAWAY!
Lyn is so kind to offer one of her most popular pieces...
**A MEDIUM PORCELAIN TRAY OF CHOICE!!!**
Thanks so much, Lyn!
Lyn is so kind to offer one of her most popular pieces...
**A MEDIUM PORCELAIN TRAY OF CHOICE!!!**
Thanks so much, Lyn!
Here's how to enter:
Visit Clayswan and Lynswan and leave a comment on this post
mentioning your favorite item.
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The winner will be chosen via Random.org on Sunday, February 22th at 9PM EST. The winner will be emailed within 24 hours. Please make sure your email is in your profile or in the comment. GOOD LUCK!
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 239 Newer› Newest»these are all GORGEOUS. I think my favorite is the fiesta tray - i love the color!
I love the balloon bowls, they are so unique. They look really fragile so I would be afraid to break them, but they would look great in my dining room!
My favorite item is the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain tray .... jade
All are gorgeous! My favorite would be the fiesta porcelain tray - any one in any color.
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I love the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain cobalt tray!
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I adore the tea for two ... hand built porcelain fiesta inspired cups. They would make hot chocolate seem extra inviting!
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I love the tray in Jade!
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i like the "tea for two" yellow and blue teacups.
Yes, I agree all is beautiful. Seriously! WOW! Okay so my favorite is:
fiesta inspired hand built porcelain tray
it matches my plates and things in my kitchen. I could see it on display right now.
Thanks for the chance to win.
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I like the hand built porcelain vessel. It would look great with daisies in it!
I love the "eat" fiesta inspired tray.
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I love the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain cup and dish. It is so pretty!
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favorite item?!?!?! i am torn love the Tea for two mugs but really like the cup and tray too! awesome shop!
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I love the fiesta inspired hand built creamer sugar pieces. I probably wouldn't use them for cream or sugar but I love the wy they look.
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I love the His and Hers Fiesta inspired cups - so cute. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I love the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain cobalt tray!
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I LOVE the jade porcelain tray!
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oh, i love the quirky angels!
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love the handbuilt trays in green on the lynswan shop. Also love the cobalt tray in the other shop. Great pieces! Thanks for the chance to win! jeanette at thealldays(at)msn(dot) com
I love the whimsical hand built orange porcelain cup.
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I love the red tray! I collect fiesta. Your pieces would complement my collection nicely!
I also love the very organic look of the pieces from your other shop. The bowls would be beautiful on my mantle.
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This is my favorite piece!
Awesome giveaway!
From Clayswan...one of each! No? Okay, then I'll start with Whatever (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34908263)
and from Lynswan...again, all...or at least one of her bowls, like this balloon bowl: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38449647
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What gorgeous trays. I also like your mugs especially whimsical hand built porcelain cup. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I love the teacups. The colors are so vivid and fun!
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Such beautiful things! My fave is:
fiesta inspired hand built porcelain cup and tray
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I really like the design of your trays. And the colors are bright and fun. Blue is my favorite though.
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I like the olives and pits .... hand built porcelain containers ... vessels
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I like the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain tray: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36730630
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what a fabulous shop! I'll take one of the tall hand built cups in every color, please! and the trays are also divine!
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I love the whimsical porcelain hand built vessel.
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the fiesta porcelain trays are beautiful!
i am already a follower.
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Those are simply beautiful! I had gotten farther in learning pottery but I am still making lopsided bowls, and not been able to do anything hand built.
I really like the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain tray a LOT, although I am trying to practice restraint from purchasing the whimisical handbuilt porcelain cup in turquoise - must..resist.....
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pretty trays! following your blog :)
I love the fiesta tray in jade.
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I love the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain tray in the dark blue shade. Beautiful!
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I love the light blue one :)
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I think the hand built red dot porcelain tray from clayswan will hold so many of my things. I now have to figure out where I'm going to put it. ambrerose(!at)aol.com
In lynswan I really like the hand built porcelain mini vessel, so unique and different. What a great piece. ambrerose(!at)aol.com
So many pretty things. I love the hand built porcelain vessel #30698404, very elegant and the jade fiesta tray, beautiful
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I like the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain red cup!
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I love the his and hers cups.
Oh Wow, amazing stuff. My favourite of favourites is
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cream, sugar & tray set, very clever.
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it's hard to pick one favorite item! but i'll go with the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain tray in blue
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oh wow what a fantastic tray. I love the unique hand built porcelain balloon bowl in copper from Lynswan etsy store.
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They are beautiful, but I really love this one:
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My favorite is the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain cobalt tray
I love, and also really need, the olives and pits porcelain containers.
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My favorite item is the fiesta inspired hand built cobalt porcelain cup! I love the trays too.
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I love the cream and sugar anyone .... fiesta inspired hand built creamer sugar!
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My favorite is the hand built porcelain fiesta inspired stack of trays.
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I love the fiesta tray in jade!
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I love the mine and yours ... handbuilt porcelain vessels ... fiesta inspired.
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From clayswan:
The trays are gorgeous, but I love how clever the Olive and Pits bowls are!!
From lynswan:
The handbuilt porcelain vessel with the circled texture.
Thanks for the giveaway!!
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I love the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain jug!
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I would pick this: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40532781
The color would go great in my old world italian kitchen!
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Love the colour of this plate!!
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Favourite item is fiesta ware inspired hand built porcelain dish duo!
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I love the balloon bowls- so pretty!
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I love the olives and pits containers!
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I like the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain cobalt tray. Beautiful!
I really like the 1 and 2 ...... fiesta inspired hand built porcelain trays.
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Everything is so pretty, I like the fiesta inspired hand built red porcelain tray.
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My favorite is "fiesta inspired hand built porcelain cobalt tray "
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What a thoughtful giveaway! i really like the hand built porcelain balloon bowl. kinda reminds me of cabbage! i guess i am ready for st.patricks day!
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Wow, those balloon bowls are amazing! What an interesting process.
I just love LOVE the color of this tray!
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I'm drooling over the 'fiesta inspired hand built porcelain tray'- love the vibrant colors in these, had trouble picking my fave! khaski78 at hotmail dot com
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Wow, I honestly love them all! If I had to pick one it would be http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38454475
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I LOVE this set!!!
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i love the pictured blue tray and i also love the fiesta inspired hand built cobalt porcelain cup--the double handle! the deep color! it's just perfect!
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OMG! I'm a FIESTAWARE collector and I just LOVE these trays!!! I also like the Whimsical hand built porcelain cup with dots. It has a lot of character.
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hand built red dot porcelain tray is beautiful!
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I really love the "fiesta inspired hand built creamer sugar". Love the colours and unique shape
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i love the whatever vessel.
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I love the color of the fiesta cobalt tray! Thanks!
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im loving the fiesta inspired hand built porcelain tray. its a beautiful light blue/aqua blue.
thanks for the opportunity.
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from Clayswan I love the wonderful whimsical vase
from Lynswan I love the balloon bowl
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I like 2 hand built porcelain balloon bowls .... pure white.
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I love her colors and textures! The piece that caught my eye is the yellow one that looks like bubble wrap. :)
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I love the fiesta tray, what a beautiful color.
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wow...since my kitchen is red, I would go with red. I love the Red Fiesta Tray and the porcelain jug/creamer
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I love the Fiesta tray in Teal! So gorgeous!!
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I like the mine and yours ... handbuilt porcelain vessels from Clayswan and the hand built porcelain bowl ... balloon bowl from Lynswan.
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