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A Day in the (Work)Life

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Maker of thrown, hand-built, and slipcast ceramics; dyer and spinner of yarn; writer of science fiction; watcher of people and nature.

Lorena Haldeman
None of Your Beeswax (https://www.haldecraft.com/p None of Your Beeswax (https://www.haldecraft.com/products/none-of-your-beeswax). This honey gold is sure to stick in your heart as one of your new favorites. This tonal, semi-solid colorway is great for complicated and simple patterns alike - either way, the deep rich tones are sure to turn heads wherever you go, whatever you make. And when your friends jealously ask if you're using it to make something for them? Tell them it's none of their beeswax - this loveliness is all yours!
Ceramics, soap, ceramics, more ceramics, talking a Ceramics, soap, ceramics, more ceramics, talking about yarn, and even more ceramics... that's my week. What are you up to? What are you working on this week?
.... scenes from a work day. .... scenes from a work day.
New in the shop, Cucumber Mint (https://www.haldec New in the shop, Cucumber Mint (https://www.haldecraft.com/collections/soap/products/cucumber-mint). Cooling cucumber, spearmint, and peppermint made just the tiniest bit floral and fruity with a dash of lilies, violets, and bananas. Yes, bananas! You have to try this to believe how well it works!
This One Hit Wonder in Carolyn is already on her w This One Hit Wonder in Carolyn is already on her way to her new home, where she'll be worked up into something gorgeous. Victory to the swift!
I can't wait to see how this looks post-firing. I I can't wait to see how this looks post-firing. I love how the glaze look so pastel when dry, and then so bright when fired. Magic! Ok, science. But magic!
Justice is not nearly as thrilled to be weighed as Justice is not nearly as thrilled to be weighed as her braver sister, Faith.
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Month: October 2017

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Like all the best holidays rolled into one

Like all the best holidays rolled into one

Lorena October 30, 2017 My Random LifeOne Comment

You guys! YOU GUYS! This weekend was SO MUCH FREAKING FUN!!!! While I always get stressed the week before Open House, worrying that I don’t have everything ready, when I woke up Saturday morning it felt like Christmas. The whole day was filled with friends and laughter and Crafting! Then …

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Sockdolager

Lorena October 29, 2017 KnittingLeave a comment

Off the needles: Sockdolager Name: Sockdolager Pattern: Sockdolager by Adrienne Fong Needle: US 1 Yarn used: HaldeCraft HandDyed Yolen in Sweet Baby James Started: March 9 2016 Completed: May 11 2016

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Sockdolager

Lorena October 29, 2017 KnittingLeave a comment

Off the needles: Sockdolager Name: Sockdolager Pattern: Sockdolager by Adrienne Fong Needle: US 1 Yarn used: HaldeCraft HandDyed Yolen in Sweet Baby James Started: March 9 2016 Completed: May 11 2016

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Sockdolager

Sockdolager

Lorena October 29, 2017 For the feetOne Comment

Off the needles: Sockdolager Name: Sockdolager Pattern: Sockdolager by Adrienne Fong Needle: US 1 Yarn used: HaldeCraft HandDyed Yolen in Sweet Baby James Started: March 9 2016 Completed: May 11 2016

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Works-in-Progress Wednesday (10/25/17)

Lorena October 25, 2017 This Week in HaldeCraftLeave a comment

My two main focuses this week aren’t really great to photograph…. I’m evaluating this year, what I did, what worked and what didn’t, and how I want to apply that to next year (insert photo of me sitting like “The Thinker”) … and I’m cleaning up the studio and getting …

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tap! tap! Is this thing on…?

tap! tap! Is this thing on…?

Lorena October 20, 2017 My Random Life3 Comments

Helllllllooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo What the heck, you guys. Time. It’s like a flat circle, like a frisbee, and someone just flung it out of my reach! August Lots of new tortoise activity around the property (Gramps went missing and at least two new tortoises moved in)… lots of blacksmithing… Amanda brought me …

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Works-in-Progress Wednesday (10/18/17)

Lorena October 18, 2017 This Week in HaldeCraftLeave a comment

What are you working on this week? I’m rested and relaxed after an amazing vacation, but have more on my mind thinking-wise than I am getting actual work done. In ceramics, I’m thinking about the Mug of the Month. I sort of feel like I’ve gotten out of it what …

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September 2017 Yarn Club: Frida Kahlo

Lorena October 17, 2017 YarnLeave a comment

About a month ago I mailed out the 1st installment of the Fall 2017 Yarn Club, and that means I can finally show it off here! The theme this time around is inspired by famous art and artists, and we’re starting things off with a self-portrait by Frida Kahlo. Specifically, …

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Grayscale

Lorena October 15, 2017 KnittingLeave a comment

Off the needles: Grayscale Name: Grayscale Pattern: entrelac scarf, made up as I went along Needle: US 3 Yarn used: HaldeCraft HandDyed in Weathered Wood, Dorian Gray, and a custom black Started: April 1 2016 Completed: April 27 2016

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Grayscale

Lorena October 15, 2017 KnittingLeave a comment

Off the needles: Grayscale Name: Grayscale Pattern: entrelac scarf, made up as I went along Needle: US 3 Yarn used: HaldeCraft HandDyed in Weathered Wood, Dorian Gray, and a custom black Started: April 1 2016 Completed: April 27 2016

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Grayscale

Grayscale

Lorena October 15, 2017 For the neckLeave a comment

Off the needles: Grayscale Name: Grayscale Pattern: entrelac scarf, made up as I went along Needle: US 3 Yarn used: HaldeCraft HandDyed in Weathered Wood, Dorian Gray, and a custom black Started: April 1 2016 Completed: April 27 2016

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Custom order Sugar Skull mugs

Lorena October 6, 2017 CeramicsLeave a comment

Y’all had such a great reaction to an in-progress shot the other day – many of you messaged and emailed me to find out if I was going to take custom orders on these Sugar Skull mugs I’ve been working on. Well, I have heard you above the snoring of …

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Custom order Sugar Skull mugs

Lorena October 6, 2017 CeramicsLeave a comment

Y’all had such a great reaction to an in-progress shot the other day – many of you messaged and emailed me to find out if I was going to take custom orders on these Sugar Skull mugs I’ve been working on. Well, I have heard you above the snoring of …

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Works-in-Progress Wednesday (10/04/17)

Lorena October 4, 2017 This Week in HaldeCraftLeave a comment

What are y’all up to this week? I’m taking a vacation next week and my head is definitely already there… but my hands are still finishing up a few things at work! In ceramics, I’m finishing up painting a mug that I should have ready and listed on Friday (I …

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Blue Boobies

Lorena October 1, 2017 KnittingLeave a comment

Off the needles: Blue Boobies Name: Blue Boobies Pattern: Knitted Knockers DPNs In Round by Teri Neal Needle: US 5 Yarn used: HaldeCraft HandDyed Carolyn in a custom colorway Started: March 13 2016 Completed: March 16 2016

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Blue Boobies

Lorena October 1, 2017 KnittingLeave a comment

Off the needles: Blue Boobies Name: Blue Boobies Pattern: Knitted Knockers DPNs In Round by Teri Neal Needle: US 5 Yarn used: HaldeCraft HandDyed Carolyn in a custom colorway Started: March 13 2016 Completed: March 16 2016

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Blue Boobies

Blue Boobies

Lorena October 1, 2017 KnittingOne Comment

Off the needles: Blue Boobies Name: Blue Boobies Pattern: Knitted Knockers DPNs In Round by Teri Neal Needle: US 5 Yarn used: HaldeCraft HandDyed Carolyn in a custom colorway Started: March 13 2016 Completed: March 16 2016

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