I am Dancing Dolphin Diana and I call my pottery "Crop Circle Clay." I hand-build some pieces, throw other pots on my wheel and then fire all of them in my electric kiln. I love to make these pots! They bring me such joy! As I sit down at my wheel I first bring in Reiki energy to connect with the clay. This energy opens up my creativity and grounds me to Mother Earth. Then I try to listen to what the clay would like to become. When I know that this small ball of clay will be a mug, I form a picture in my inner eye of the shape that I desire. Then my hands and my muses do the rest!
HOW I PUT SACRED SYMBOLS ON MY POTTERY:
I print inspiring designs onto laser decals via a laser printer. It's the iron oxide of the toner that burns into the pots in a special 3rd kiln firing. This extra step requires more materials (decals & toner), labor (I spend about 30 min. designing each piece) and electricity, so these pots are more expensive than my 'regular' pottery that is only fired 2x. But, of course they are worth it!
WHY CROP CIRCLES?
The crop circle designs are formations (pictographs or star glyphs) found in the crops of farmer's fields all over the world. I love them! They are both beautiful and inspirational. I believe they trigger the divine spark in all of us. Although predominantly found in the county of Wiltshire in England, there have also been some in my home state of Ohio! We don't really know who creates them but the patterns are created with sacred geometry. Many, many theories abound! I can't wait to walk into my first crop circle and feel the energies. I'd love to lay down and meditate there!
SPIRITUAL MATTERS:
Sacred Geometry & Reiki: Many people believe that the sacred geometry of the crop circles radiate divine energy. Whether the design rests in a barley field or on a coffee mug does not matter; they believe that the contents of their mug will be infused with this energy. So, whether it's the Reiki or the sacred geometry of the crop circles, these pots are just bursting with energy! Many people even feel it when they wear one of my pendants. If you're as sensitive to energy as I am, no doubt you'll feel it too.
POTTERY CARE:
My pots are high fired to cone 5 for durability and are dishwasher and microwave safe. The designs are permanent and will not come off in your dishwasher. Silicone lids for my travel mugs are also dishwasher safe! Also, only lead-free glazes are used.
DO YOU HAVE AN ASSISTANT?
I'm a one woman studio; the ceramic artist, photographer, marketing specialist, publicist, bookkeeper and shipping clerk all rolled into one and I love it!
WHERE IN THE WORLD?
Happily, there are Crop Circle Clay pots all over the world! In addition to all 50 U.S. states, I've also shipped my pots to customers in 18 countries around the world, including; Australia, Belarus, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, England, Japan, Turkey, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Germany and France.
Thank you for stopping by!
Diana Brower