But How Did You Finish the Back?
Cockade Tutorial Part 2: a confession, a curved needle, and three discs I named myself
Corrie Beth Makes: Curiosity in Craft
Artist & author in NYC exploring historical inspirations, creative processes, & the winding paths of a maker’s life.
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A curation of ceramic perfection from the 1700s