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Kamila on Jan 9, 2023
5 out of 5 starsPretty and well made! I’m very pleased with the color, quality, price and shipping. I’m using it in my bathroom as a jewelry dish.
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Kamila on Jan 9, 2023
5 out of 5 starsPretty and very well made. Very pleased with the color, quality, price and shipping. Works great in my bathroom!
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joanna on Jan 5, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLove it, fits a long center pull skein perfectly, would buy again
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Cindy on Dec 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love this planter; just wish I could have ordered two. It arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I'll keep watching this shop to see if more planters are offered.
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Tess on Dec 13, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIt’s beautiful and so much bigger than I thought it would be! I can’t wait to give it to my mom!
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Ashley on Dec 9, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIt's beautiful and I can't wait to give it as a Christmas gift!
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Candace on Dec 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsProduct came wrapped well. It was in excellent condition upon arrival. Quality was great. I was excited to find this product as Most of the others I have seen are for balls of yarn and the person I am buying this for uses skeins. I know they will really enjoy it and I am excited to give it.
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About DandelionPottery
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How I Got My Hands Messy
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One night in December of 2011, I casually said to my husband, “What do you think of me quitting my job?” He immediately replied “I was thinking the same thing.” So, after a mere 10 days of prayer, thought and some loose financial calculations, I wrote a quick resignation email to the Personnel Director at my “hard-to-get-a-job-in” school district in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA. After 9 ½ years of teaching art (mostly elementary) I decided to stay home with my two little boys, start teaching Sunday School and..... make pottery! While a full time teacher I was frustrated that I couldn’t find time to for my own artwork (unless you count my amazing tissue paper butterflies, paper mache masks and watercolor-over-crayon masterpieces). I used my last precious paycheck to buy a small kiln. I had already purchased my own wheel a few years back while in Graduate School at Tyler School of Art, earning a master’s degree in Art Education. Our basement was now my studio! My goal was to spend about 1 day a week making pottery and eventually try to sell a bit of it here, on Etsy.
I opened my itty bitty business, Dandelion Pottery, in late April, 2012. I made my first sale on my birthday in early May to a total stranger. Since then the sales have been coming in at about the same pace as I am able to get the work done. I haven’t worn my “teacher clothes” in months, have short ugly fingernails nails, rarely wear my wedding ring (sorry Pete!), and we have a faint trail of clay footprints in varying sizes all through our house. I am one happy Mommy.
UPDATE: Now, in 2022, I am back teaching elementary art in the same district I left in 2012. I am loving this new change but have very little time for pottery. I'll post whatever I can here. I am so grateful for everyone who has supported my business over the past 10 years and have made it financially possible for me to be working from home while spending more time with my family.
Shop members
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Meredith Soto
Owner, Maker, Designer
Before starting my own business, I was an elementary art teacher for about 10 years. I decided to resign and stay home with my boys and make a pottery. Now, after 10 years of pottery, I'm heading BACK into the classroom!
Shop policies
I make all my pottery in my basement studio in Oreland, PA (just outside of Philly). I fire the pieces in my electric kiln to cone six. Everything is dishwasher and microwave safe. I only use glazes that have been tested to be food safe.
I will work hard to ensure that your purchase goes as smoothly and quickly as possible. I'd love to get your feedback. Thank you for stopping by my shop! Meredith
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Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.