<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[LouLou Ceramics ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mysite]]></description><link>https://www.loulouceramics.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:12:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.loulouceramics.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Wearing a Respirator in the Pottery Studio Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pottery is a wonderfully creative and therapeutic process, but it’s important to remember that working with clay also comes with some hidden health risks. One of the most important pieces of equipment in any pottery studio is a well-fitted respirator. Clay, glazes, and kiln materials can all produce fine dust particles that are often invisible to the naked eye. When clay dries, activities such as sanding, trimming, sweeping, or mixing dry materials can release silica dust into the air. Over...]]></description><link>https://www.loulouceramics.co.uk/post/why-wearing-a-respirator-in-the-pottery-studio-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f557aae0d73d1087f16e1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:16:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bdd26_b10a057ec08e41eaa94b2ab86a6ed3cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_812,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>loulouceramicsstud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Nursing to Pottery: Finding Joy in Creating by Hand]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something incredibly satisfying about transforming a simple lump of clay into a piece that can be used and loved every day My path into ceramics began only recently. With a background in paediatric nursing, my days were often busy, structured, and focused on caring for others. While living on the Isle of Man, I enrolled in a pottery course simply to try something new. What started as a creative outlet quickly became a passion. Since then, I’ve continued learning through additional...]]></description><link>https://www.loulouceramics.co.uk/post/from-nursing-to-pottery-finding-joy-in-creating-by-hand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f4b70b63f5fb828e9d5ed</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:57:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bdd26_0a2674769b4f400f89fcba328b35f310~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>loulouceramicsstud</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>