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I made all of these vessels and tea sets out of clay because I wanted to honor my love of nature in a way that was both beautiful and functional.
Due to my severe chronic illness, I did most of the sculpting from my bed. Since I just sculpt with my hands and a few simple tools, I'm a really tidy worker. Each set took me weeks to complete since I absolutely love including lots of detail. I wonder, what should I make next?
Rather than offering these for sale, I plan to live out one of my biggest dreams in life: to put some real-life treasure out into the world! Can you guess which sets I plan on hiding?
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#1
Amanita-inspired teacups and saucers for a fairy tea party
Final score:
111points
meo meotian 3 years ago
"Amanita Muscaria" is a poisonous mushroom. I know people who have been in trouble because of them. These cups are gorgeous and skillfully made, but their association with the toxicity of Amanita mushrooms terrifies me.
Miss Wondersmith (Submission author) 3 years ago
They're ceramic... I promise they are safe ;)
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Just as a goldsmith uses gold as a material, I use the medium of wonder to shape my work! I’ve shared Wonder in many forms throughout the years. Everything I do is designed to enhance our connections to ourselves, our community, and the glorious natural world. The various landscapes of my home, the Pacific Northwest, inspire everything I create, from the ceramics I sculpt to the recipes I bake!
You can check more of the work I shared on Bored Panda here, here, here and here!
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#2
I love the serenity of this sea urchin-inspired tea set
Final score:
110points
Mary Rose Kent 3 years ago
Wowie-Zowie, this is spectacular both conceptually and as a finished product!
#3
What do you think of these mussel shell pasta plates with barnacles on the backs? I fired them an extra time to make them iridescent
Final score:
102points
Tassenküchlein168 3 years ago
Real artwork! Hardly can believe that those are not origin mussels.
Llama_flower93 3 years ago
Those are amazing! I use crushed up mussel shells for my resin jewelry because they are so shimmery. These are a perfect recreation!
Everything I do is supported by a community of like-minded generous people through my Patreon page, where donors can support my mission by contributing a set monetary amount every month. I thank them for their kindness through various rewards. You can learn more and join our community here.
#4
I love this giant snail teapot and the matching cups
Final score:
91points
#5
Hope you like bees - this set has giant honeybees as the teacup handles
Final score:
83points
Samantha Lomb 3 years ago
They are pretty but I wonder how it is holding on to that handle with the thick bee and delicate wings
Cait W 2 years ago
The wings are likely a different material. I don't know a lot about ceramics, but I'm pretty sure a ceramic that thin like that would not hold up to the firing process.
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I grew up in remote Idaho and spent my summers on a fire lookout many miles from civilization. It was in these idyllic natural settings that I developed a deep love of the natural world, as well as a healthy imagination. I pursued my creativity all the way to art school in Canada, where I dove into working with my hands to create unique tableware and artwork.
#6
Rose petal plates
Final score:
82points
meo meotian 3 years ago
What a great idea! Why didn't anyone think of that? I would love larger plates in this style for snacks or dessert.
detective miller's hat 2 years ago
I want to open a fancy restaurant just so I can use all of her glorious plates.
Anni Fetzko 3 years ago
This is the sort of thing I wish those restaurants would use instead of like a whole shovel or something. Im all for interesting plating and this proves it can be done in such a cool but still reasonably.
Mary Rose Kent 3 years ago
Given my name, it shouldn’t be a surprise that I really, really want these!
#7
Poppy seedheads inspired this tea set. The cup lids come off and act as little plates for treats
Final score:
78points
Currently, I live with my partner Cristin and adopted dog Grimm in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where we love to explore the landscapes that inspire me.
I do this work because I feel like the world needs it. We need to notice the magic and engage with the wonder. We need to see the beauty in nature so we feel compelled to protect it. And, importantly, we need to have fun.
#8
Teacups inspired by embers
Final score:
70points
Donna Stapleton 3 years ago
🤩🍂🐦 feels kind of naturey of course but for me, wiccan\"harry potter" vibes & I just really want it. Also could be used for THE 100 vibes.
#9
Barnacle cups
Final score:
68points
#10
These colorful chalices were inspired by monarch butterflies about to hatch from their chrysalises
Final score:
67points
Donna Stapleton 3 years ago
I want some in a blue & purplish & pink maybe dabbed in there colour scheme. 💙💙💙💙💙🦋🦋🦋
#11
Strawberries remind me of the shape of ancient vessels called "Amphorae" so of course I had to make my own strange version of this ancient ceramic shape
Final score:
67points
Judy Reynolds 3 years ago
They must have taken a lot of time to make - all the detail in them!
Miss Wondersmith (Submission author) 3 years ago
nope! These were actually originally designed to pack into ship hulls for transporting goods like olives or wine. I'll eventually display them by hanging them on the wall with ropes. :)
Load More Replies... Mary Rose Kent 3 years ago
🍓🍓🍓 are one of my all-time favorite foods—but 🥑🥑🥑 live at the very top of the list!
Donna Stapleton 3 years ago
Awesome. Could be a zippo lighter type thing l. Could be a little cantine.. or anything! 🤩
#12
I made two sea urchin tea sets because I couldn't pick between green or purple. Which do you like best?
Final score:
65points
Dorothy Parker 3 years ago
These. I have a Belleek sea urchin piece. I'd happily put these on the table with it.
#13
I had to make two snail tea sets because I just couldn't decide which colors I wanted to glaze them
Final score:
64points
#14
These four elements dragon cups were really fun to sculpt! They are glazed in a black glaze with lots of sparkles
Final score:
58points
Amaranthim Talon 3 years ago
If they are cups, they will need a separate stand.. Beautiful though!
Miss Wondersmith (Submission author) 3 years ago
They were inspired by "stirrup cups" - cups modeled after animal heads without flat bottoms, meant to be chugged before heading out on an adventure! These are a little too big to chug, but they can be easily held and sipped. :)
Load More Replies... Donna Stapleton 3 years ago
Incredible. I love the elements\astrology & husband loves dragons. Idk why. Lol hes a cancer!
#15
Pumpkin Tea Set
Final score:
37points
BumbleBloom 2 years ago
You are incredibly talented and deserve WAAAAY more up votes than you receive here. Most people do not realize the amount of work it takes to make amazing items like these. And how many you made that weren't so perfect!! Id love to own that bee set! Much love to you!!!
#16
I made these cups inspired by fossils, with a base of real fossilized sea urchin spines
Final score:
35points
Donna Stapleton 3 years ago
Too cool. Yeah the legs make ya creepy. But still incredible work! Another earthy dark vibe.
#17
Mini Sea Urchin Tea Set
Final score:
31points
#18
Miniature Spring Bulb Tea Set
Final score:
28points
#20
Tea Set, Encrusted With Sculpted Mussel Shells, Acorn Barnacles, And Gooseneck Barnacles
Final score:
20points
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GoddessOdd 3 years ago (edited)
These are unbelievably beautiful! I love them all, but the gorgeous little mushrooms, the bees, the oysters and the purple sea urchins jumped right out and grabbed me. Do you think you'll ever consider selling any of these? They're like little natural treasures. If you're hiding any, I wish I were in your part of the world to find them!
Miss Wondersmith (Post author) 3 years ago
Aw, thank you! I may consider selling in the future, but I'm not ready to just yet. :) (And if I do sell, I always offer things up to my patrons first as thanks for their support!)
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Draco's Dragonfly 3 years ago
Oh my lord these are so wonderful they make me wanna cry! You truly have a gift. Would love to see how you make these, as in, I'd happily watch a video of it. Would also definitely buy. You mention you want to leave these in nature, for people to find. Just imagine stumbling across these in the wild, I'd start believing in fairies. :)
Miss Wondersmith (Post author) 3 years ago
You are too kind! I do sometimes post in-process videos on my social media if you want to follow along!
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Monica Michelle 3 years ago
I have followed you for a long time fellow chronically ill artist. Your work inspires. Gentle hugs and thank you for some magic
Hannah Edwards 3 years ago
Wow! It’s like these were all made with me in mind! They’re so wonderful!
David 2 years ago
I am a very practical person and many of these pieces are not. But they ARE very attractive. So for my brain the sort of teacup(s) I'd enjoy using once in a while as a treat. Or for making a magical memory with a child / grandchild. You have a lot of talent. Also - whoever is doing your photography is also doing a very nice job. I don't have the art skills to make beauty like this but I enjoy seeing other people doing it. Good job! :)
Derpy_Greyh0und69 3 years ago
Goddess0dd I was about to say the same thing you should totally sell them! https://www.google.com/search?q=nature+pottery&rlz=1CAEOEW_enCA981&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi9-tTczub1AhXNnWoFHf3iDA0Q_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1872&bih=977&dpr=1&safe=active&ssui=on
Anni Fetzko 3 years ago
I adore the rose petal plates! This is the sort of thing I wish those restaurants would use instead of like a whole shovel or something. Im all for interesting plating and this proves it can be done in such a cool but still reasonably.
GoddessOdd 3 years ago (edited)
These are unbelievably beautiful! I love them all, but the gorgeous little mushrooms, the bees, the oysters and the purple sea urchins jumped right out and grabbed me. Do you think you'll ever consider selling any of these? They're like little natural treasures. If you're hiding any, I wish I were in your part of the world to find them!
Miss Wondersmith (Post author) 3 years ago
Aw, thank you! I may consider selling in the future, but I'm not ready to just yet. :) (And if I do sell, I always offer things up to my patrons first as thanks for their support!)
Load More Replies... Draco's Dragonfly 3 years ago
Oh my lord these are so wonderful they make me wanna cry! You truly have a gift. Would love to see how you make these, as in, I'd happily watch a video of it. Would also definitely buy. You mention you want to leave these in nature, for people to find. Just imagine stumbling across these in the wild, I'd start believing in fairies. :)
Miss Wondersmith (Post author) 3 years ago
You are too kind! I do sometimes post in-process videos on my social media if you want to follow along!
Load More Replies... Monica Michelle 3 years ago
I have followed you for a long time fellow chronically ill artist. Your work inspires. Gentle hugs and thank you for some magic
Hannah Edwards 3 years ago
Wow! It’s like these were all made with me in mind! They’re so wonderful!
David 2 years ago
I am a very practical person and many of these pieces are not. But they ARE very attractive. So for my brain the sort of teacup(s) I'd enjoy using once in a while as a treat. Or for making a magical memory with a child / grandchild. You have a lot of talent. Also - whoever is doing your photography is also doing a very nice job. I don't have the art skills to make beauty like this but I enjoy seeing other people doing it. Good job! :)
Derpy_Greyh0und69 3 years ago
Goddess0dd I was about to say the same thing you should totally sell them! https://www.google.com/search?q=nature+pottery&rlz=1CAEOEW_enCA981&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi9-tTczub1AhXNnWoFHf3iDA0Q_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1872&bih=977&dpr=1&safe=active&ssui=on
Anni Fetzko 3 years ago
I adore the rose petal plates! This is the sort of thing I wish those restaurants would use instead of like a whole shovel or something. Im all for interesting plating and this proves it can be done in such a cool but still reasonably.
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