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And we’re back. Finally. If you’ve been following along you may have noticed that there has been a long wait for this episode. I thought over the summer I would have more time... but then I got really busy for a while. Mostly doing awesome things. I’ll probably post some of the awesome things on my instagram @artbyfuzzy. You can check it out there so I don’t have to bore you with the details here.

Anyway, thanks for your patience! This is episode 14 of the MudTalk Podcast and it’s a great one. The topic is: Advice You Would Give Yourself As A Beginner. There were an enormous amount of responses so I trimmed out quite a few that were similar to others. Sorry if your comment didn’t make the cut.

As always, you can check the show notes at expertclay.com. One thing to note before we get started is that the advice offered here was aimed at someone else so some of it may not fit your business, personality, style or situation.

There was a variety of advice. We’ll start with some very general advice and then hear some encouraging words. There was also advice to keep learning and stay focused. At the end we will hear some really practical advice and then a couple of responses that were MY favorite.
General Advice
So let’s start with some general advice, mostly short and sweet.

Pradnyagulwani Let go…

Tara_bane Let it go and it will flow

Veralucile_ Slow down

Terraforms There's no accounting for taste.

Jay.decker You don't know if you've gone far enough, until you've gone too far.

Nicolaashley1101 Practice, practice and practice

S.hellybelly Cut your nails.

Stewartcampbell61 Listen to everyone, ask questions, then do it your way.

Crazikaren Go for the money

Sheri_mccullah Start younger with the Arts.

Sarahbethpottery The 'perfect pot' is overrated
Encouragement / Positive Attitude
There were plenty of responses full of encouragement and reminders to have a positive attitude.

Fibromyalgia_fitness If I knew Im going to get all I want, I would never stress and had lots of fun. Stress has made me sick but fun could make me more healthy to enjoy my blessings.

Clay_lady Enjoy the journey of crafting pottery and people you meet along the way.

Yuvikabader Be patient. As the old Indian saying goes, do the work and don't worry about the outcome. Love these conversations. And this virtual clay community you have created :) thanks!

Highleycrafted Have more confidence in yourself and go for it.

Anni_s_t Have fun and try bolder stuff

Dtaylorsatm Believe in yourself now! Don't listen to the naysayers! Recognize your limits, but excel in the possibilities.

Musingaboutmud You think it's fun now? Just you wait... ???it only gets better.

Judykepes Don't let your negative inner voice rule your thinking- you will look back at your stuff 20 years later and say" wow, that sh**s pretty cool, wonder why I thought it all sucked"

Angeltilpottery Be patient!

Airingout_clay Don't stop. Do what you love.

Redboatstudio "Patience is a virtue make yourself rich" Very true working with clay :)

Melliferapottery You will get there, so enjoy the ride!

smileygirlartis t It seems like progress is slow now, but be diligent, be patient, and you'll improve faster than you thought you could! Don't be afraid to experiment, don't be afraid to cut something in half, don't be afraid to try new glazes. You got this!

Dsummrs Stop being so critical of yourself and make stuff every day!

East2westpottery You WILL make a better version of the last thing you made. Keep making.

Earthartam Yes, go for it! It all turns out great! Oh wait...that's what my younger self told herself.

Ceramic_amateur Don't get emotionally invested in a piece until it is fully complete and set in place

Hillbippieclayco You'll solve one problem and another will arise. Keep solving ✌️

Artbygretamichelle Just keep thro