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In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres,' the journey of a potter is explored through the different stages of skill development, from the initial 'crappy' stage to the discovery of a personal style. Nic discusses how patterns and preferences begin to emerge as one experiments with pottery, using his own transition from raku firings to incorporating nerdy, fantasy elements into his work as an example. He stresses the importance of listening to these patterns to find one's unique voice in pottery, illustrating how it made his pottery journey more enjoyable. Nic encourages listeners to identify and follow the evolving patterns in their work to grow their personal style. Additionally, he mentions a newsletter for listeners interested in delving deeper into pottery techniques.
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