{"title":"Julie Olson","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJulie Olson has been working with clay since 1976, and established White Oak Pottery in 1980 while living in the township of White Oak, North Carolina. The business was relocated to Cary and then again to Durham, North Carolina where she now resides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a full-time studio potter and artist, she produces Raku, salt-fired functional ware, and white stoneware pieces fired in an electric kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJulie has been exploring metalsmithing, papermaking, woodworking, and stained-glass techniques to move into mixed media. 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The diameter of the bell is about 2.25\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bell is a one-of-a-kind creation, featuring slight variations in pattern, color, and texture that reflect the artist's unique touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003eBecause each bell is handmade, you’ll notice little variations in tone and detail that make every one special. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures approximately 9\" x 2.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with all handcrafted items, slight variations in size, design, and color should be expected\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Julie Olson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48151782064380,"sku":"E-OS-02","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/8146\/2941\/files\/pudgie-bird-bell-handcrafted-stoneware.jpg?v=1780164633"},{"product_id":"woven-ceramic-basket-medium-green","title":"Woven Ceramic Basket - Large","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted entirely from stoneware, this basket reimagines the warmth of woven fiber in ceramic form. Each strip is hand-formed and interlaced to create a sculptural lattice—an homage to traditional basketry, now rendered in clay. \u003cbr\u003eFinished with a soft green glaze speckled with earthy flecks, it’s visually striking yet quietly adaptable.\u003cbr\u003eUse it to cradle fruit, showcase seasonal accents, or let it stand alone as a conversation piece. Every basket carries subtle variations in tone and detail, celebrating the hand of the maker and the beauty of imperfection. 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