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About > Artist Statement

I strive to make each piece aesthetically pleasing and functional.  I think the craftsmanship and shape of each piece should be the main focus of the vessel, not just the glaze color. I design and create each vessel to be light in weight but durable, decorative yet functional. Balanced.  Each vessel is for a specific purpose.

All to often we look at something, whether it be a piece of pottery or a book, and see the surface value or meaning. I encourage everyone to pick my pottery up and hold the difference. Get to know my pottery and then judge for yourself what the value or meaning is.

That is how I am always trying to look at people around me. My main goal for life is to always treat others how I would like to be treated.

Since 2001, I have learned to create each piece to almost look identical even
though they are very different, just like fingerprints. I strive for flexible perfection.

I also strive for balance in life with my business, family, and God.

Artist/Owner: Tyler Sandstrom


Tyler Sandstrom, Artist/Owner of From Miry Clay Pottery, creating on the potter's wheel
How did you come up with that business name?

I've always liked the scripture verse Psalm 40:2.
"He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings."

Miry comes from the root word: mire:
n. thick mud or a troublesome situation.

I look at the miry clay and see the
potential for it to become something great,
something better than it is now.

The definition and verse instilled in me the belief that each piece,each person has a purpose to perform.

From the Miry Clay it becomes Pottery.
Hence, From Miry Clay Pottery.



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From Miry Clay Pottery  |   USA   |   Est. 2006
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Dayton, Iowa 50530
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  • Home
  • About
    • Artist Bio
    • Artist Statement
    • Business Statement
    • Studio Process
    • Customer Reviews
    • Videos
    • Meet the Team
    • Publications
    • Policy
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Newsletter: Sign Up
    • Bus tours and Groups
    • Policy
  • Storefront
    • Open Hours & Location
    • Events
    • Pot Holders
    • Artists We Know
    • Local Stores
    • Local Restaurants
    • Other Family Businesses
  • Pottery
    • Glaze Color Options >
      • Black with Bronze
      • Chocolate Espresso
      • Copperhead
      • Copper Beige
      • Coldwater Blue
      • Green Beige
      • Jet Black
      • New Black
      • Purple
      • Rustic Copper
      • Rustic Red
      • Spring Green
      • White with Black
      • Winter White
    • Pottery Products >
      • All Pottery Products
      • Bathroom
      • Bowls + Serving
      • Christmas
      • Church
      • Decor
      • Dinnerware
      • Kitchen + Bakeware
      • Limited Edition >
        • Marvelous Mug Project
        • Raku / Horsehair
        • Rain Collection
        • Pierced Collection
        • Arts & Crafts Style Collection
      • Mugs + Tumblers
    • Gift Ideas >
      • For Her
      • For Him
      • For a Child
      • For a Graduate
      • For a Wedding
    • Pottery Care
    • Pottery: FAQ
    • Recipes
    • Policy >
      • Handmade Pottery Policy
      • Order Timeline Policy
      • Shipping Policy
      • Return Policy
      • Broken Policy
      • Disclaimers
  • Registry
    • Create a Registry
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    • Find a Registry >
      • Tyler & Laura (Example)
      • Elizabeth Hartsuch & Cordell Wingerd
      • Nate Kollmorgen & Rebecca Wilhelm
      • Eric Bennett & Hannah Reinhart
      • Hope Hugghins & Zachary Hunt
      • Russ and Sarah
      • Jossie Ferrari and Zach Holtaus
      • Jeremy Johnson & Mackenzie Foldes
      • Adam Urlis & Kelsey Albrecht
      • Kyle Payne & Abby Anderlik
      • Stephen Larson & Aria Witherell
      • Jeremiah Janney & Jenny Terrell
      • Matt Mitchell & Libby Anderlik
      • Tim Mack & Natasha Swanson
      • Chris & Jo Capps
    • Registry: How does this work?