Maia Ming Fong

 Today, I'm presenting you Maia Ming Fong a product designer and her unique ceramic wear that combines elements of Asian and Scandinavian cultures.

She studied Product Design at Stanford University and now lives and works in Barcelona. She spent many years as creative director for consumer sports and fashion products. Her latest venture includes a collection of whimsical and tactile ceramics.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/128407150/dinosaur-salt-and-pepper-shakers-ceramic

https://www.etsy.com/listing/100299625/porcelain-rings-salt-and-pepper-shakers

https://www.etsy.com/listing/171255410/porcelain-storage-jar-with-elephant-or

https://www.etsy.com/listing/171628531/eva-teapot-in-black-matte-porcelain

Growing up I spent hours in the school art room on the pottery wheel. Later, at Stanford University, I received my degree in Product Design and after graduating I worked for many years as an art director. My early passion for ceramics was revived when I enrolled with my children in a workshop. My ceramics have developed from a hobby to a passion and into a business where I reproduce my designs in small series. Each one of my designs I develop by hand-modifying wheel thrown pieces, once the shape is refined to my liking, I make a mold to reproduce it with. Some of the pieces on my Etsy shop are completely handmade, others are slip cast in molds and then hand-finished. My ceramics embody my Swedish-Chinese heritage. Beyond their tactile and playful nature, my work combines elements of Asian and Scandinavian cultures.

Find Maia at:
Website http://www.maiamingdesigns.com/ 
Etsy       https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaiaMIngDesigns
Twitter   https://twitter.com/MaiaMing
Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/MaiaMingDesigns
Pinterest     http://www.pinterest.com/maiaming/

Made with Love by Mindy Kammer

Mindy Kammer

https://www.etsy.com/listing/174746186/personalized-bird-eggs-clay-bird-eggs

https://www.etsy.com/listing/176453085/ring-bearer-dish-ring-bearer-bowl

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178250553/love-bird-family-nest-personalized-bird

Hi!  My name is Mindy and live in Maryland. I never thought of myself as creative or the artistic type, until my mother in law, Sandy and I began taking classes at Beaumont Pottery, in Phoenix, MD (a local pottery shop). I was very intimidated at first, but as I watched all the different skill levels of the others in my class, I became inspired and immediately fell in love with throwing pieces. It was a relaxing retreat for me as I'm a wife and mother of 4 (3 at the time). Jerry, Janet (the owners of the shop and the school) and my teachers were very encouraging even when I was making the goofiest, uneven looking pieces.

I looked forward to the time with the other students and uplifting words of the owners. Jerry would frequently visit our class to throw a piece and we would stand there in awe. I had to take some time off to have my 4th child and the school closed in the mean time, but their beautiful, peaceful shop is still open. I began finding relaxation and an occasional escape from the business of motherhood in making handmade and handcrafted jewelry and other gifts.

It's my passion to encourage others through prayer, teaching kids about God, meeting with others to show them God's love and power in their struggles, and making gifts to make people smile. I love being a part of new creations being formed like pottery, jewelry making, creating handmade gifts, and most importantly having the honor of being used by God in watching him transform lives! He uses the broken pieces and puts it all together so beautifully and creates something new. He makes things come together so amazingly.

I've always been passionate about encouraging others in their walk with God and now I get to do that by making encouraging gifts as well. I'm excited to see what new things I'll be trying in the future.

Find her at:
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/minsboutique
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/minsboutique.etsy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/kammer711
 Blog- www.kammer7.wordpress.com