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40 Times Pottery Enthusiasts Made Something So Cool And Unique, They Just Had To Share It On This Online Group
Pottery is one of the oldest human inventions. Some fragments of ancient pottery found in southern China date back 20,000 years.
The ceramics probably consisted of simple concave vessels that were most probably used for cooking food.
But since then we have come a long way. And the aptly titled subreddit r/Pottery has plenty of examples that prove it.
The online community has 97.5k members (or as they call themselves, mud enthusiasts) and many of them constantly share pictures of their most proud works. Continue scrolling and check them out!
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#1
Hand Carved, Layered Colored Porcelain
Yoli Lawrence 3 years ago
I recently did a slip cast course (that’s what this process is) and I tried my hand at layering the coloured slip and carving back in this way… I am going to pick up my pieces probably tomorrow… I LOVE this style!
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#2
This Is My First Plate I’ve Ever Made
Clay, the basic material of pottery, has two key characteristics: it is plastic (meaning it can be molded and will retain the shape imposed upon it), and it hardens on firing to form a brittle but otherwise virtually indestructible material that is not attacked by any of the agents that corrode metals or organic materials.
For example, if a sun-dried clay vessel is filled with water, it will eventually collapse, but, if it is heated, chemical changes that begin to take place at about 900 °F (500 °C) preclude a return to the plastic state no matter how much water is later in contact with it.
#3
Fresh Out The Kiln!
Amused panda 3 years ago
It's a drip glaze...sometimes it happens accidentally because the glaze is too thick, sometimes it is intended (controlled thick drip glaze)
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Fluffy mommy panda 3 years ago
Love this. How it look like it paint dripping off or something melting.
enohPilivE 3 years ago
One pill makes you larger And one pill makes you small And the ones that mother gives you Don't do anything at all...Madhatter's Teaparty right there...AWESOME
#4
This Cute Cat Plate
FrillyDragon 3 years ago
My husband saw this and immediately asked "where can we get one??" We have a kitty that looks just like that!
#5
I've Been Making Miniature Pottery (On A Mini Wheel) For A Couple Of Years And These Are Some Of My Pots
BlackAdder 3 years ago
Beautiful! Ancient Greeks used to offer miniature vases like these to their gods.
Daycare Attendant Sun 3 years ago
Me: Hey, yo, Dionysus, I made you this teeny vase. -- Dionysus: Nice. A shot glass.
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Yay Pandas! 3 years ago
That's dang hard to do, I've watched videos of people doing this. Well done!
Helga Glover 3 years ago
Beautiful colour almost like green stone..And the vases would be great for incense sticks
Chel Bolin 3 years ago
That way I can still display the small branches i trim off of stems for the big vase.
It is impossible to say when the potter’s wheel, which is a difficult tool and needs a long apprenticeship, was introduced.
The development of the slow, or hand-turned, wheel as an adjunct to pottery manufacture eventually led to the introduction of the kick wheel, rotated by foot, which became the potter’s principal tool.
#6
My First Ever Bowl Set. Be Kind
MimSorensson 3 years ago
I don’t have to be kind to say they’re absolutely stunning - I just need to be honest. Wow. Serious wow.
Alexandria Tyme 3 years ago
Looks like waves gently washing against a beach, it's quite calming
FrillyDragon 3 years ago (edited)
It reminds me of after waves crash on the beach, that foam dissipating afterwards. The blue/teal water makes me think of the Caribbean or Mediterranean. So beautiful!
#7
Salt Fired Porcelain Vase With Gold Luster Honeycomb
Kimberley Gayle Thomas 3 years ago
The tattoo should be on the vase too. It adds to the design.
#8
Guess Who Survived The Fire!?
Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano 3 years ago
There's a meme with that dog, it is surrounded by fire and is saying "this is fine"
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Clay is abundant, cheap, and adaptable, which makes it perfect for human exploitation. Because usable clay is widely available, pottery was independently invented in many parts of the world at different times.
Much of the earliest recorded evidence of clay usage dates back to the Late Palaeolithic period in central and western Europe, where fired and unfired clay figurines were created as a form of artistic expression. As early as 30,000 years ago, we can also see evidence of some experimentation with clay: at a site known as Dolni Vestonice (Czech Republic), figurines made of clay mixed with crushed mammoth bone were found.
#9
After A Year Of Experimenting With Handmixed Glazes I Finally Achieved What I Was Aiming For
#10
The Finished Octomug!!
a fruity dream of delusion 3 years ago
this is super cool, but when i saw the underside of the tentacles i immediately thought, “cheerios!” 😭 i don’t even remember what they are actually called
Lucy Skinner 3 years ago
Suction cups maybe? Cheerios should be the new name
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#11
How Do You Like This Spoon Rest Idea?
#12
Soap Dish “House By The Lake”
Me Oh My 3 years ago
It would look adorable with little duck or swan shaped soaps!
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Although there is not necessarily a direct causal relationship between a sedentary way of life and pottery-making, the introduction of pottery generally coincides with the adoption of an agricultural lifestyle, when durable and strong vessels and containers are needed.
In fact, potteryis used to date archaeological sites. This is especially important at places where written records cannot offer chronological references, either because they cannot be found or because they remain undeciphered.
#13
Stackable Bowls With Australian Natives
#14
Started Making Mushroom Ceramics And Needless To Say I'm Obsessed!!
#15
My Newest Space Vase
Kelli Lindsay 3 years ago
Magic Window!! I had one and it was my favorite toy!
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Misty-Dawn Amayi 3 years ago
This is a seriously hard glaze to pull off, so extra respect for how beautifully this turned out!
#16
Rakün
majandess 3 years ago
I'd put my husband's ashes in that! He would have loved it.
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Amaranthim Talon 3 years ago
Found their shop! https://www.etsy.com/hk-en/shop/mwmudworks?ref=nla_listing_details
Load More Replies... A famous example comes from the island of Crete, where Arthur Evans was able to date the excavation of the Palace of Knossos based on imported Egyptian artifacts that were found there, including pottery, allowing the researchers to extend the Egyptian chronology to Crete.
#17
Gnomes By My Dad (Combo Of Hand Building, Slab Roller, Raku Firing, And Clay Booty). 59 Years Old, Started Selling Pieces To Neighbors A Few Years Ago, And Now Does Two Local Art Shows Every Year. Proud Daughter Over Here!
Stephanie Evans 3 years ago
I love people who are proud of their people. Thank you for sharing his amazing work.
FrillyDragon 3 years ago
Aw those are lovely! Does he sell online? My husband and I would buy some in a heartbeat!
#18
Love It When The Metallic Glazes Cooperate
Misty-Dawn Amayi 3 years ago
No kidding! The metallics almost always streak, thin, or pool at the bottom. This was downright flawless!
#19
Love Making Spooky-Themed Mugs A Little Too Much
Fluffy mommy panda 3 years ago
This is my favorite by far yet. It awsome I'd buy a whole lot of these and just keep for decore until I drink coffee
#20
Just Wow… I Am So So So Pleased With These I Couldnt Stop Smiling When I Saw Them Leave The Kiln
FrillyDragon 3 years ago
Oh my gosh! I LOVE these so much! How are these done? I want to try it, I love bunnies!
Judy Reynolds 3 years ago
Don't blame you for being happy with how they turned out!! They are lovely!!
Pottery can be analyzed on the basis of several features: shape, type of surface, colors, drawing patterns, and decorative styles. All these elements, studied in detail for each particular culture and time, can help to understand the artistic development of a society and may also enable specialists to identify pottery fragments when they are found in places far away from their production centre, reflecting trade activity and exchange networks.
#21
Paper Bag Ceramic Vase
Stephanie Evans 3 years ago
This is to die for!! Lovely and fresh and creative. Where do you sell?
Marivali 3 years ago
AliExpress apparently.... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003435307625.html
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Toni Boone 3 years ago
I love this! I admire someone who can take ordinary things and turn them into art. This looks exactly what it’s supposed to look like. Amazing!!
Nancy Lynch 3 years ago
I had a drawing of a bag with a bigger and a wine bottle sticking out the top. My ceramics instructor said I couldn't make it. I still want to. It was going to be a box with lid.
#22
Here Is Some Recent Miniature Pottery I Have Made. Some Of The Glazes Turned Out A Little More Desaturated Than I'd Hoped For But I'm Still Happy With It. Each One Is 2-3cm Tall And I Throw Them On A Mini Wheel
ChilledChocolate 3 years ago
I'm so curious. Do they get fired in a regular kiln? Or just put in an oven?
Stannous Flouride 3 years ago
I think that for the glazes to set properly they'd have to be in a kiln. Of course in this case it could be the size of a shoebox. (btw- a ceramicist friend once tole me that when you enlarge or miniaturize a piece, all the usual ceramic issues become exaggerated)
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Cindy Minnis 3 years ago
Desaturated or not, it looks nice! If you didn't say i wouldn't have known. Don't be too harsh on yourself!
#23
A Mushroom Pot I Made !
#24
Gave My First Crystalline Glaze Workshop And This Is The Mug I Made/Glazed As An Example
Chel Bolin 3 years ago
I see craters on an ocean planet, algae in a dish, cells under a microscope, looking down on deforestation wood stump rings, n more. Fascinating pattern.
Palwasha Masood 3 years ago
Absolutely amazing but reminds me of something unnerving. *Uzumaki*
#25
I Made Some Cat Mugs And I Love Them
#26
Hydrangea Leaf Green Man I Made For My Garden
#27
In Love With My Latest Planet Series!
#28
House In A Hill Bowl!
max and the expresso 3 years ago
l love to sea a tea set in this design. It would look so wimsical.
Chel Bolin 3 years ago (edited)
Need this as my ramen bowl. Can you make a set of chopsticks and a wonton spoon to match?
#29
Ceramic Planters I Made
Karen Gladden 3 years ago
What kind of glazes are these? Matte? Underglaze? Is it on lowfire or highfire clay? I really like the flatness of the colors. It is a really nice change from the traditional gloss glazes.
#30
Been Working On A New Style
Little Phoenix 3 years ago
There is a Dutch design company where you can have a vase based on your send in signature.
TheMightyDuck 3 years ago
Been staring at this for 5 minutes and still can't figure out how this is made...indeed, very cool.
Cindy Minnis 3 years ago
I kinda like it and hate it at the same time. It's the same amount intriguing as well as it is hellish to clean properly.
#31
Cactus Cups!
#32
I Acquired A Really Old Kiln And I'm Excited That It Actually Works! Here Is A Pot From My First Bisque Fire
#33
This Cutie Gives Me So Many Fall Vibes
#34
His Name Is Scrambles!
#35
First Of My Plate Designs Out Of The Kiln. Cone 8 Colored Porcelain
Karen Fox 3 years ago
It & the 1 to the right look like the smokey mountains dawn & dusk! Remind me of HOME!😍
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Frog Sake Cup Based On A Vintage Postcard
Whatshername 3 years ago
Win or loose, sink or swim, one thing is certain we'll never give in 🎶
#37
This Is My Favourite Commercial Raku Glaze!! Same Glaze On Each Piece, But Different Reduction Materials
#38
Happy October!
#39
Now This Really Is Magical!
#40
Froggy Lidded Mug I Made
#41
Sketched And Painted This Peony, Finishing It With Gold Luster. All Velvet Underglazes
#42
I Was Going For The Galaxy/Nebula/Northern Lights Look. Success
#43
Made A Very Large Textured Platter ❤️❤️❤️ Love How The Glaze Looks More Green In Certain Lighting And Blue Green In Others🥰🥰🥰
#44
Fern Soap Dispenser Because Hand Washing Is All The Rage 🌿
#45
Terracotta Pot I Made For My Big Jade Plant
#46
Very Excited About This Glaze
#47
Don’t You Love It When A Glaze Compliments A Texture Instead Of Covering Up All Your Hard Work?
#50
Chameleon After The Final Firing! Red Earthenware, Antique Ivory Underglaze All Over, Black Underglaze In Select Areas
#52
Fresh Out Of The Kiln
#53
A Homage To My Solace, Frankie
#54
I Think It's Safe To Post This Gift I Made For My Mom (She's Not On Reddit....as Far As I Know...)
#55
Flower Plates From The Morning Kiln
#56
I Started Making Soap Dishes For Our New Favourite Ritual...washing Your Hands!
#57
Very Pleased This Bookshelf Mug I Made!
#58
Lil Fishy Mug 🐟
#59
New Blue Glaze I Have Been Working On. Cone 10 Microcrystalline Matte
#60
Assignment: Blue Dinnerware, But Not Too Blue
#61
Double Walled Mug I Made! The Idea Is To Have An Insulation Layer So That Even If You Pour Hot Drink In It, You Can Hold The Mug Easily. What Do You Guys Think?
#62
Pumpkins! Just A Few I Did For Test For A Workshop
Huddo's sister 3 years ago
They remind me of a flower I made when I was younger, but they turned out so much better! My mum still has my creation, even though the perfectionist in me doesn't think it is good enough to display.
#63
Lil Ghosties
#64
Underglaze Vessels On Speckled
#65
If She Cracks Imma Flip A Wedging Table
#67
Still New To Ceramics, But Not To Painting
#68
Slipcast Porcelain (Glaze Info In Comments)
TheFloydist 3 years ago
I just looked it up. Slip casting is where you have a mould that comes apart, you pour a viscous liquid clay/porcelain mix inside and shift the mould so that the sides of the mould build up a layer. Let it dry, remove the mould, finish by trimming any flashing off (bits that remain from the seams in the mould) glazing and firing.
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New Color Way Of My Glitch Design. Amaco Velvet Underglazes Are So Bright. I Love Them!!
Box Knight 3 years ago
I hate to say it, but it's not really 'glitch'. More of a retro-type vibe here. Still looks great, though!
#70
2017-2022 Progress
#71
How I Glaze My Mugs
Judy Reynolds 3 years ago
I love the uniqueness of having the colour on the inside of the mug!
#72
Glaze Detail Under The Handle Of One Of My Most Recent Mugs
#73
Collected My Pot From Class Today
Sparkleybright 3 years ago
This is absolutely gorgeous!! So elegant. The gold peeking through, oh my!
#74
Bought A "Dodgy" Amazon Wheel And Built My Own Trashcan Kiln. Zero Regrets
#75
My First Bowl Set Ever❤️ So Happy With How They Turned Out 🥰
#76
Made Some Tumblers
#77
The Lid Is A Bit Of A Tight Fit, But I Guess That's Better Than The Opposite. Hope You Enjoy My Toucan Jar!
#79
Been Working On This For A While, It’s A Chest For My Brother’s D&d Dice. I’ll Post An Update When It’s Glazed!
TheFloydist 3 years ago
Scary buggars. The closest I've come to losing and ending my campaign so far has been against mimics.
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Working On A Series Of Pots Inspired By Symbiosis
#81
Fishie Bowl
#82
Bottle Cracked During Firing, So I Broke It And Filled The Seams With Gold (Kintsugi)
#83
Wip Lapras, Currently Underglazed, Love How It’s Turning Out 🥹
#84
I Love How This Jewelry Box Came Out! What Do You Think?
#85
Dinnerware Set
#87
Trying Sgraffito On Dark Clay For A Change!
#88
My Great Wave Pot
#89
Made A Cool Jar With A Mushroom🍄
#91
Working On A Large Commission For A Hotel. About 1/4 Done 😅
#92
My First Attempt At Making A Teapot
#93
Horsehair And Feather Vases. Packing Up For The Farmer’s Market This Weekend
#97
Fellow Art Teacher And Badass Ceramicist Gifted Me This Vase To Sgraffito. Pretty Damn Excited About It
#100
This Glaze Combo Ran Again But Schwow Is It So Beautiful
#101
Aren't My Children Beautiful
#103
The Orca Is The Largest Pinch Pot I Have Ever Made. Now I Want To Stop Everything And Just Make Whales
#104
My First Donut Vase! Really Pleased With How It Turned Out
#108
For Those Who Wanted An Update On My Leafy Sea Dragon!
Blitzø 3 years ago
Is it bad that this guy was my first thought? (From "Barbie: A Mermaid Tale", I watched it like a million times as a kid, I guess his name is Remo?) download-6...40b18.jpeg 
#109
First Mugs! Also A Question For Y’all In The Comments
Sparkleybright 3 years ago
Here was the question: Does anyone underglaze the bottoms of your ware? I did for the first time with Amaco velvets and a lot of it came off when I wet sanded. I tried sanding other underglaze areas and it didn’t come off as easily. Is it food safe?! Does underglaze just come off with sanding? This is cone 5 porcelain fired in a community kiln. I put the underglaze on before bisque and fired to 04. Thanks for any advice!!! 27
#110
Fresh Out Of The Kiln! So Happy With It
#111
Boyfriend Loves Rock Climbing So Heres To Hoping He Enjoys His Christmas Present!
#112
Made A Plate To Propose To My Now Fiancé
#114
My Mother Has A Lil Studio So I Thought I Would Finally Give In And Paint A Mug While I'm Home From University
#115
Little Speckled Bottle I Recently Made
#117
I’m New To Reddit & This Is The First Community I Searched For (Here’s Some Pieces That I’ve Made In My Signature Style Of “Sculpt Xyz & Attach It To A Slab Planter.”)
#118
Kiln Unloading Was A Success!!
#120
Made A Pumpkin Tea Set. What Do You Guys Think?
#121
Changing It Up A Bit From My Usual Illustrations. Ug On Bmix. Can’t Wait To Clear This One
#122
Chip And Dip Bowl
#123
I Am A Hobby Potter And Have Been Throwing 1x/Week For About 4 Months. This Is My First Mug That I'm Really, Truly Happy With. ❤
#124
My Partner Has Been Tending To All Our Plants So I Made Him Into A Planter
Daycare Attendant Sun 3 years ago
I wanna see what it looks like with googly eyes. Just for a moment.
#126
I Just Had To Post This Amazing Work In Progress, It Is Being Done By The Teacher's Assistant In The Ceramics Class That I'm Taking
#127
Y’all :’ )
poiplescales 3 years ago
The one on the left feels so gauzy compared to the solidity of the right.
#128
Small Bowl For A Candle
#129
I Built My Own Pottery Wheel And I'm Honestly Really Proud Of Myself
#130
The Cosplay That We All Need
setsuriseikou 3 years ago
Because it feels amazing being in the right hands!
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This Might Be Blasphemy To Y'all But I 3D Printed, Sintered, And Peacock Glazed This Tiny Ceramic Glass Benchy Boat
#132
Got Ahold Of A 3D Printer And Now I Make Teacups That Say “You Have Been Poisoned.”
#133
Kiln Mugs Fresh From The Kiln
poiplescales 3 years ago
Where are these automatic kilns? Looks pretty awesome and extremely niche.
Boris’ Mom 3 years ago
Just a step or two more, and it'll be Dr. Who mugs....something....anybody else feel it??
#135
He’s Cute, He’s Wonky, He’s Imperfect And I Like That. My First Hand Built Piece In 13 Years!
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ERIKA H. 3 years ago (edited)
PSA for all posters on Bored Panda who ever post their art: Make sure to watermark your photos with some sort of name/website!! This way people know where to buy your goods. Even if you're not selling, you want to make sure your images are watermarked so you are properly credited. Otherwise your images can get stolen and used by someone else.
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
I love every single one of these and it's my great regret that I don't have enough money for all of them to shut up and take.
Chrissyfox 3 years ago
Wow! Most of these are absolutely beautiful. I'm so impressed. People amaze me.
Alana Voeks 3 years ago
So much creativity and yet major corporations still haven't thought of making a Felix cookie jar where you lift the top of his head for the lid. Shame.
Hannah Johnson 3 years ago
These are some unique items i love all of them. I found some cool stuff at thingsfrommars.com too . I am currently exploring more gift ideas for Halloween, hopes to find some more.
ERIKA H. 3 years ago (edited)
PSA for all posters on Bored Panda who ever post their art: Make sure to watermark your photos with some sort of name/website!! This way people know where to buy your goods. Even if you're not selling, you want to make sure your images are watermarked so you are properly credited. Otherwise your images can get stolen and used by someone else.
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
I love every single one of these and it's my great regret that I don't have enough money for all of them to shut up and take.
Chrissyfox 3 years ago
Wow! Most of these are absolutely beautiful. I'm so impressed. People amaze me.
Alana Voeks 3 years ago
So much creativity and yet major corporations still haven't thought of making a Felix cookie jar where you lift the top of his head for the lid. Shame.
Hannah Johnson 3 years ago
These are some unique items i love all of them. I found some cool stuff at thingsfrommars.com too . I am currently exploring more gift ideas for Halloween, hopes to find some more.
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