Artist Spotlight: Beth Clouse from ClayLady42
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| Meet Handmade Artist Beth Clouse from ClayLady42 |
| Online Shop: www.claylady42.etsy.com |
| Specialty: Dishware made with doilies, lace, stamps, even jewelry! |
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| Tell us a little bit about you and your background and what made you start creating your handmade crafts? |
| I was learning Real Estate and spending all of my time doing that and trying to get established. My husband said he needed a hobby. Next thing I knew, we were the proud owners of 1500 ceramic molds, a pottery wheel, and a kiln! |
| Well, with the recession, I gave up on real estate and really got into the molded ceramics. We’ve been doing that for about 4 years, and we’re still learning so much. I have "graduated” from selling molded ceramics to handbuilding using anything with a texture. I love handbuilding so much more than molded items! |
| In addition to making my goodies, I work with various daycares using the molded ceramics. The kids love love love making their own precious keepsake! |
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| What do people love most about your crafts? |
| I think people love the textures I use the most. I look for the most unique textures in doilies, lace, leaves, and even jewelry! |
| What do you enjoy most about being an artist? |
| I have a typical day job. Making my ceramics allows me to be the creative person I’ve always wanted to be without being tied down, and helps me unwind after a hectic day. I love how you can take a lump of wet clay, and make it into something beautiful! And there are so many things to make! |
| Where do you sell your crafts? |
| Currently I sell online through Etsy and I’m doing pretty good. I’m also experimenting with selling wholesale and on consignment, and currently I have my ceramics in three stores! And of course, I sell at craft shows! I just love meeting people and getting their feedback and ideas. |
| Is there anything else, you would like to share? |
| I am a proud mother of a darling 17 year old son! It seems like yesterday he was born! I’m learning to slow down and enjoy the best things out of life. It’s not a job (although I love the income), it’s your family! |
New Handmade Creations by Beth From ClayLady42 |
