This was extremely helpful. As someone getting a really late start in life I’m glad there are people like you out there sharing your knowledge and I’m sure you get this all the time, but your laugh is amazing and fabulous. Regarding taking care of your body, I already have issues with carpel tunnel, luckily there are various stretches you can look up. Guitarists and other musicians also do alot of stretches that physical artists and craftspeople can benefit from. As far as keeping the body centered it is important to have things at a height that works for you and you’ll know when it feels right. Keeping tension out of your body and working with your center of gravity are important no matter what you’re doing. I think it’s important to only use the exact amount of force you need to no matter what you’re working on. In other words, when you work you can work hard, but be gentle and aware of yourself at the same time.

Keep your face mask in a sealed bag when not wearing. Whether or not you are wearing it, the filters are still attracting particles shortening the lifespan of the mask. All of them usually comes in a sealed bag with a warning to keep it stored in the bag. Otherwise, this video was very complete and all great information. ❤

I was looking for a video like this ! Thank you !!

excellent video!!! Thank you!!

clear straight and forward thank you very much!

Thank you again for a great important video!

that outdoor kiln idea is so cute 😮

Loving your channel.

Thanks for another great video, I learned some new things.

Thank you, so helpful!

Thank you this is so helpful to consider.

Super helpful Mia! Thank you so much for all of these important tips

u rly put ur thoughts on this studio , thank u alot for sharing ur tips and thoughts

Thanks 👍 for the helpful tips. Greetings from the Netherlands

Important tips! Thank you so much

I can relate to short people problems. Thanks for these tips

Thank you vey much, for those important infofmation 🥰

you are amazing!!!!

Thank you so much for this video! Such an important topic. I'm just starting out and want to build good, safe habits.

A really helpful and thoughtful video for newbies like me. Just wondering how you manage waste and sustainable water/slip management at home? I am trying to find information on this online? Do you have a video on this?

Thank you

This was super helpful. I am moving into a large 1 bedroom apartment, and will be setting up a corner of the living room with my wheel. If I am wiping things down regularly (with a wet sponge) and using air filters, and ventilation, do you think that is safe enough? Or should it be a separate space altogether? I plan to have a meter of cleared space around my wheel and drying racks. But I would have soft furniture (a couch and a rug) in the same room.

Because I already had spinal problems before I started throwing, I wear an underbust steel boned denim corset to brace my spine, it has reduced my need for pain medication after a studio session by over 50%. I currently throw at a community studio that while amazing is not designed for my nightmare body. For instance I'm yet to find the perfect throwing stool. I highly recommend for anyone that experiences severe post throwing back pain

may I pleases ask of the tube think on the wall by the left side of your door thank you

Thanks for sharing God bless

If I place my kiln in an attached enclosed garage and open one of the doors while firing ( and place a fan blowing overtop out the door) would that be sufficient? I would keep the door to the house closed and the windows while firing.

Should you also wash the clothes your wearing? if not how do you keep them? Thanks in advance.

What brand is the face mask . Please attach link

Is a concrete floor appropriate for keeping the studio clean?

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What about a water vacuum....I use this type due to environmental allergies. Vacuum caused sinus issues before with a regular vacuum.

Hi!! I've been doing pottery off and on for a couple years now. I have my set up in my basement that has no really ventilation. I build with slabs, and I wet clean. But I'm kind of lazy cleaning some scraps that fall to the floor sometimes. I've noticed a tickle in the back of my throat for the last couple weeks, with some fluid build up at the back of my throat. Is it possible that its just some minor irritation from the silica dust and go away on its own? You mentioned silicosis takes years to develop? Have you ever experienced this and it went away? Thanks!

I bought a filter too. The air in the room where I work turned out to be extremely dirty.

hi! i have a question, are pottery pieces that are drying susceptible for silica dust generation? i'm thinking of having a small studio in my garage next to some garage gym equipment

I do my pottery outside and ALWAYS wipe down all my surfaces