Daughter’s pottery business.
Newly made mugs drying out, awaiting handles:
In kiln with other things, after first firing:
Being glazed, ready for second firing:
Finished, ready for craft market:
The spoon rests are popular, as are the mugs. You could probably buy six or more mass-produced supermarket mugs for the same price but it is pleasing to have a hand-made mug for your morning tea or coffee. People buy them as their special mugs, and return for presents. The coffee bowls and little jugs have been doing well recently, too. On a good day, she can take £800.
Nothing better than handmade pottery or glass. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteI still use my commercial "Big Mug". The issue I have with the hand made mugs is that they are heavy. Otherwise, yes, they are a joy to use.
DeleteYeah, nice. Individual works.
ReplyDeleteEvery one unique.
DeleteShe does beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteShe had good colour sense, unlike me. I can't see red.
DeleteThey are beautiful. She has an amazing talent.
ReplyDeleteIt amazes me how she turns out so many different designs, and that they all look great. If I made them they would look terrible.
DeleteI like the pastel colours, very spring-like. Spoon rests are a good idea!
ReplyDeleteSpoon rests are essential for messy people like me.
DeleteShe certainly deserves a good return on this work. Making people's favorite mugs is important.
ReplyDeleteIt is, but they take a lot of time and work. Not something you make a fortune from.
DeleteThey all look wonderful. I especially like the dark blue and white pieces.
ReplyDeleteI think the blue and white work really well.
DeleteWhen traveling, I like to buy a small piece of hand-made pottery or carved wood as a memory of places I've been. Your daughter does lovely work. Like, JayCee, I am partial to the dark blues. Wish her the best of luck. Don't suppose she sells her things anywhere in York? Will be there on the 31st. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think she had any plans for York. I can be quite competitive to be accepted for some markets and venues.
DeleteThey are so pretty and collectable. I wonder she can keep up with demand.
ReplyDeleteShe could sell a lot more if it was possible to make it, but one only has so much time.
DeleteThey look well-made and attractive - rather like your daughter's parents! I would happily buy a couple of mugs from her as I often feel like a mug.
ReplyDeleteHa ha!
Deleteno link to a site where they can be purchased/viewed?
ReplyDeleteShe sells her stuff mainly at craft markets. Wrapping them up safely and posting them off takes a lot of time.
DeleteLovely work. When I exhibited at shows I traded so much for pottery. Among my favorites was the mashed potato bowl.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter often comes back from the craft markets several pieces made by others.
DeleteThose vases are adorable. I like her cup handles. (Very important feature for my mugs). However, I'd need a much larger cup. You see, I only have one cup of coffee, so it has to be a doozie.
ReplyDeleteThe bigger they are, the more difficult to make. I still use my mass-produced pint mut.
DeleteI love the colours, especially the blue. It is a good line in mugs.
ReplyDeleteI think the colours are what attracts people. A lot of pottery is more subdued. The bright colours are fun, but they have to be done tastefully.
DeleteBeautiful work! I love those plates with the kaleidoscopic designs.
ReplyDeleteThey were made with paper, folded multiple times and then cut to create the repeating pattern. This is then stuck to the plate and the blaze applied over them. It works well.
DeleteBeautiful ceramics – what a wonderful craft. It's wonderful to create something beautiful with your own hands.
ReplyDeleteI love going to ceramics markets... and a nice cup is a must for my coffee or tea :-))) Not to mention the vases... :-)
Best wishes from Viola
Thank you Viola, and thank you for visiting.
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You have a talented daughter! She does beautiful work. I've always enjoyed having a special mug. I imagine her work is popular!
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