We receive a lot of great questions both from our in-store customers and online. Though we have a thorough FAQ page on our website, here we expand on a few of our most frequently asked questions with more in-depth answers. Read on if you have ever wondered about our history, products, workshops and more!
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If you’re in the market for a new mug, and you’re wondering what all the hype is about surrounding handmade ceramics from a local maker, let us enlighten you! Read on to learn about our top five reasons why we love handmade ceramic mugs, and why we think you will too.
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In the middle of winter here in Virginia Beach, days warm enough for outdoor exploration are few and far between. Though we would love to go to restaurants and be sat on a patio with picturesque ocean or bay views with our loved ones, it isn’t quite warm enough to take our date nights into the great outdoors just yet. Enter, The Clay at Home Kit! Our solution to winter date nights. No need to leave the house, just put on your comfies, grab you sweetie, and let us take care of the rest!
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A question we receive frequently in the shop is “does Jars of Dust have a wedding registry option?” While brides cannot create an entire registry through Jars of Dust, you can add any and all (we highly recommend all) of our products to your registry through The Knot! Read on for a how-to on this handy tip for any bride!
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The story behind our Dust to Dust Necklace. Our namesake has so much rich significance behind it. For us, it’s the idea that all great things start as dust and will one day return to dust; a notion that we dwell on a lot as pottery makers. It serves as a reminder that life is short, so precious, and at the end of the day our earthly treasures, creations, and bodies will return to the dust from which they came.
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A glimpse into the thought process and creation of our fall and winter showroom transformation at Jars of Dust. Every six months we change our seasonal glaze color and convert our Virginia Beach storefront location to reflect the mood of the glaze. Fall and winter of 2021/2022 was designated to Raven, a leather black glaze which is a stark contrast to the bright and airy feel of the showroom thus far in Jars of Dust’s history. We quickly realized that placing our dark moody Raven next any of our other glazes makes them almost glow with even more radiance.
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Jars of Dust owner Mallorie Terranova tells the story of and inspiration behind the Jars of Dust tee - a journey of self-discovery, risk, and stepping outside of your comfort zone.
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