57. Tools: “You have a gripe with the sponges!”

From sponges in beginner packets to touch-screen kilns, Lindsey and Donte discuss tools – and their experiences with what’s a necessity, what’s a luxury, and what’s totally superfluous.They consider what you gain or lose by using certain tools, how perceptions of what’s a “necessary” tool have changed over time, and when it’s better to experiment with lots of tools vs. when it’s better to invest in a single one.And of course, they share the tools companies that might help you find the tool that becomes your next “necessity”.What’s a tool that’s made a big impact on how you work? Have you ever purchased a tool you ended up not really using?Tell us in the comments, or tag us on social media!_____About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, creature sculptures, and cafe dishware. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 60k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.Find LindseyWebsite (www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)