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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 19/06/2025

Been a little busy with non-pottery life, but we’re back! Made these baby sharks 🦈 as gifts for our classmates at the studio. Also got our kiln up and running. Can’t wait to start creating and sharing more! ~Lance #pottery #art #clay #ceramics #shark #wildlife #animalart #sculpture #ocean 🦑 🐡

Large mommy ceramic shark jar surrounded by a ceramic baby sharks in many glaze colors and patterns

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 09/04/2025

One of my favorite parts is making the face and bringing this little (big?) guy to life 🦈 Decided to make a few jars from our reclaim. Thinking of experimenting with some fun color combos. ~Lance #pottery #art #artprocess #ceramics #shark #wildlife #animalart #sculpture #ocean 🦑 🐡

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 23/03/2025

It’s happening! Made this chunky shark trio 🦈 and I’m excited to try something a little different with the glazing. If all goes well I plan to sell these and give them new homes. ~Lance #pottery #art #artprocess #ceramics #shark #wildlife #animalart #sculpture #ocean 🦑 🐡

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 20/03/2025

Here’s the first piece that started my jar series 🦀 Based on Portunus sanguinolentus I’ve seen in Hawaii (kuahonu/blood-spotted swimming crab). Unlike the newer jars this one is big at a width of 11in/28cm. ~Lance #pottery #art #artprocess #ceramics #crab #wildlife #animalart #sculpture #ocean 🦑 🐡

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 15/03/2025

Seabird jar. Specifically a wedge-tailed shearwater or 'ua'u kani in Hawaiian. This bird makes a loud moaning noise (Ooooeer!). I know because it scared me at night before 😱. They are monogamous and nest in burrows. ~Lance #art #pottery #ceramics #photography #bird #sculpture #animalart 🐡 🦑

Wedge-tailed shearwater ceramic jar in the sand next to naupaka plants

Backside of wedge-tailed shearwater ceramic jar showing anatomically correct bird cloaca

Close-up of wedge-tailed shearwater ceramic jar back of head showing stylized head feathers in a triangular shape

Close-up of the tail of wedge-tailed shearwater ceramic jar showing wedge-like pattern in black and gray

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 13/03/2025

Another handbuilt vase with a graphic flower on it! Except this time…the flower is tall 🤯 ~Melissa #pottery #ceramics #art #flowers #clay #pottersofbluesky #handmade #photography #vase #PNW #illustration

Bottom heavy orange and yellow ombré ceramic vase with two tall handles decorated with vertical elongated flower with brown petals, yellow center, and green leaves.

Close up of the symmetrical flower design and right side tall handles decorated on the ceramic vase

Close up of bottom left of ceramic vase showing the yellow btw effect and green leaf design

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 10/03/2025

Bitter Melon Jar. I use to hate these when I was younger. They’ve grown on me and inspired this lumpy vessel. I mean, look at the undulating warts and the natural color gradients! How could I not want to make one? ~Lance #pottery #ceramics #art #sculpture #photography #handmade 🐡 🌿🖼️

Ceramic bitter melon jar lid being lifted by a hand showing the matte white interior. Jar is surrounded by real bitter melon fruits on a woven basket

Close up of the glossy red glazed back and gradient into green glaze of the bitter melon ceramic jar

Ceramic bitter melon jar with real bitter melon fruits in a shallow basket held by hands in front of a wall of bitter melon vines

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 08/03/2025

When creating my ceramic pieces I usually start with the form first, then work the surface design within its boundaries. I love figuring out how each petal and leaf fits with the curves, it’s one of my favorite parts of the process 💖 ~Melissa #art #ceramics #pottery #design #flowers #handmade #clay

Front facing tall curvy blue ceramic vase with groovy pink and blue floral designs with pink looped handles on each side on a peach colored background

Close up of pink loop handle of curvy blue vase

Close up of scalloped pink rimmed opening of vase also showing the specks on the surface of the vessel

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 06/03/2025

Look how buoyant she is! This beauty of a croc has been added to the tubby jar club. This green glaze kept crackling on pieces (it wasn’t suppose to) so I decided to utilize it here on a crocodile 🐊 🏺 ~Lance #pottery #ceramics #art #sculpture #photography #crocodile #animalart #sciart #handmade

Chubby ceramic crocodile jar with a small brown toad sitting on top for a lid sitting in dark water.

Close up of chubby ceramic crocodile jar face and lid showcasing detail on green crackle glaze and brown texture of small toad on top.

Chubby ceramic crocodile jar sitting on top of a rock in jungle setting showing off fat rolls and stubby arms looking stacked.

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 04/03/2025

One more shark and it’s a tiger shark! This is the last of the ceramic shark jars (jarks?) so far. I’ll glaze the top portion over the spots/stripes with blue and after firing it should meld together for a more natural look🤞 ~Lance #pottery #ceramics #shark #tigershark #art #wip #sculpture 🦑 🐡

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 03/03/2025

I love the way speckled buff clay looks. I handbuilt this vase and let the natural raw color and texture be the back drop to some bright hand painted underglaze floral designs🌷 ~Melissa #pottery #ceramics #art #flowers #clay #pottersofbluesky #handmade

Full view of ceramic curvy vase with a scalloped pink rim and hand painted repeating flower patterns, showcasing the main yellow and pink flower around the sides against a yellow backdrop.

Full view of ceramic curvy vase tilted on its side showcasing the scalloped rim with inner pink coloring.

Up close low angle view of glossy ceramic curvy vase showing the graphic yellow and pink flower against the bare speckled clay.

Up close side view of glossy ceramic curvy vase showing the curvy shape and graphic red flowers against the bare speckled clay.

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 28/02/2025

Slab built pitcher done a while back. I love how the color combo of the yellow and blue against the red clay. I’ve been wanting to make a dinnerware set and I might revisit this design as a jumping off point. What do you think? ~Lance #pottery #ceramics #art #pattern #geometric #photography #design

Red clay ceramic geometric hourglass shaped pitcher with blue and yellow patterns evoking midcentury style.

A hand pouring water from red clay ceramic geometric hourglass shaped pitcher at an angle

Up close view of the upper portion and lip of pitcher showcasing the yellow and blue glaze pattern against the raw clay texture.

Up close view of the waist and body of the pitcher showcasing the yellow and blue glaze pattern against the raw clay texture.

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 26/02/2025

Scalloped hammerhead jar glazed and ready to be fired 🔥 ~Lance Shark fact: Its oddly shaped cephalofoil (winged head) may be used for sensory reception, manoeuvering, and prey manipulation. #pottery #ceramics #art #shark #hammerhead #wip #sciart #clay #sculpture #ocean #animalart #fishyfeb

Ceramic bisqued scalloped hammerhead shark jar glazed and ready for firing in the palm of a hand facing left

Ceramic bisqued scalloped hammerhead shark jar glazed and ready for firing in the palm of a hand facing right

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 24/02/2025

Reef Manta Ray Jar 🪸 I layered the glazes near the patterning, hoping to create a more organic feel on this one. I think it was pretty successful! ~Lance #pottery #ceramics #art #mantaray #photography #fishyfeb #animalart #sciart #sculpture #ocean #PNW #pottersofbluesky

Front view of a ceramic reef manta ray jar at the beach showing markings and wide open mouth

Top down view of a ceramic reef manta ray jar at the beach with a wave splashing behind it showcasing pattern markings in white against black/brown body

Back view of a ceramic reef manta ray jar showing lid with a fin handle

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 22/02/2025

This vase came out a little sassy 💁‍♀️ 🌼 I got an ombré effect by dry brushing on orange underglaze from the bottom. ~Melissa #pottery #art #ceramics #vase #flowers #sassy #handmade #clay #flowerart #pottersofbluesky #PNW

Curvy yellow vase with a brown symmetrical flower design and an orange ombré coming up from the bottom. There are circle and curvy handles stacked on either side that make the vase look like a person with their hands on their hips.

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 20/02/2025

Black tailed snapper/toʻau jar 🎣 If you catch a real one in Hawaii take it. They’re invasive and hurt native populations. Neat colors, though 😅 Crackle glaze used to give texture rather than making individual scales #pottery #ceramics #art #fish #ocean #animalart #handmade #sculpture #sciart

Hands holding a ceramic black tailed snapper (toʻau) jar in the sun above sandy shallow beach waters.

Close-up of a ceramic black tailed snapper (toʻau) showcasing crackling texture of glaze. Fish mouth open making that fish face. You know the one. That stunned look

Hands holding a real black tailed snapper (toʻau) with a small brown dog named Lindy smiling and checking out the fish.

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 18/02/2025

And here is the whale shark ready for final firing. The top glaze was brushed on, pattern vinyl removed, prepped with wax, then the belly got dipped in white. Good luck! See you on the other side 🫡🔥 #pottery #ceramics #whaleshark #art #process #fish #animalart #sciart #clay

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 18/02/2025

Whale shark jar getting its patterns with vinyl. Next step will be glazing then removing the vinyl to reveal the white underglaze. #pottery #ceramics #whaleshark #art #vinyl #process #pattern #animalart

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 16/02/2025

Underglazing the black tailed snapper/toʻau jar. This was my first time fully underglazing an animal jar. I also used a gyotaku print I’ve done as one of the color references. ~Lance #ceramics #pottery #art #fish #underglaze #wip #gyotaku #animalart #pottersofbluesky #clay #sciart

Black tailed snapper jar underglazed surrounded by brushes, underglaze containers, sketches, and a gyotaku print for color references

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Tori Moon @sheandthemoon.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Some of my most recent ceramic trays. #ceramicart #ceramics #witchyart #witchesofbluesky

A hand holds up a mustard yellow ceramic tray decorated with black line art of a beetle with wings out surrounded by leaves and stars

A mustard yellow ceramic tray, decorated with a hand with a snake wrapped around it, stars, and leaves, sits upright on a shelf with witchy decor

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 16/02/2025

And here’s the finished vase! I underglazed the design and then painted wax on before glazing to achieve a fun contrast in texture. ~ Melissa #pottery #ceramics #flowers #vase #art #pottersofbluesky #design #clay #PNW #flowerart

Curvy glossy white vase with carved matte symmetrical flower design on a bright red background

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 13/02/2025

My tallest handbuilt vase! Getting the clay to the perfect dry (but not too dry) level for carving can be challenging. Sometimes I overthink and end up with an overly dry piece. Luckily this one was perfect 👌 ~Melissa #ceramics #clay #pottery #art #wip #flowers #vase #handbuilt #PNW #carving

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 12/02/2025

This is a jar where I played around with having the lid on the side of the fish. I’ve also been trying different ways to lock the lid in place (gill cutout). This one is based on a black tailed snapper or to’au. ~Lance #ceramics #pottery #snapper #wip #clay #pottersofbluesky #animalart #fish

Greenware ceramic fish jar in process. The design of the jar is of the fish on its side and the lid is its side/pectoral fin.

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 09/02/2025

Spotted Eagle Ray Jar 🌊 The way the black glaze blends into the white glazed underbelly turned out beautifully on this one. Plus, this little photoshoot was a lot of fun! Bonus anatomical correctness shot. #ceramics #pottery #art #photography #eagleray #clay #sciart #pottersofbluesky #animalart

Ceramic spotted eagle ray jar three quarter turned toward camera on sand with a wave splashing behind

Top view of ceramic spotted eagle ray jar on sand in shallow water with ripples showcasing underglaze spot pattern

Close-up back of ceramic spotted eagle ray jar showcasing detail of cloaca

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 08/02/2025

Spotted Eagle Ray and Reef Manta Ray jars sculpted. The head/face on the Eagle Ray was challenging. I had to make sure it didn’t look too goofy. Don’t know if you’ve seen an Eagle Ray face but it’s kinda goofy. #ceramics #pottery #art #eagleray #mantaray #wip #clay #PNW #pottersofbluesky #animalart

Red clay Eagle Ray jar in greenware form

White clay Reef Manta Ray jar in greenware form

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 06/02/2025

Aʻama crab jar with barnacle handle lid. This was a mix of vinyl patterns and glaze layering. ~Lance Fun fact: You can usually find these little guys (the real crabs) on the lava rocks near shore in Hawaii hopping from rock to rock. #pottery #ceramics #crab #hawaii #pottersofbluesky

Ceramic Hawaii Aʻama crab sitting on a lava rock hold some seaweed

Close-up top down view of ceramic Hawaii Aʻama crab showing line patterns and glazing detail. Little barnacles were sculpted on the lid to act as a handle

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 02/02/2025

Toad bowls! These were very fun to make. Inspired by Shigaraki Ware ceramic toads my grandma had when I was younger. The large guy was the biggest bowl I had thrown at the time. Might bring these back as jars. ~ Lance #pottery #ceramics #art #toads #pottersofbluesky #clay #PNW

Close-up top-view of two ceramic toad bowls stacked on each other looking right at you wondering how your day is going

Two ceramic toad bowls side-by-side slightly facing each other. The left toad is larger than the right toad but the right toad seems happier

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 01/02/2025

Here’s a set of cups we collaborated on. Lance threw each piece and Melissa designed the patterns. Vinyl stencils of the pattern were used to resist the glaze. What’s your favorite color? #pottery #ceramics #cups #art #design #pottersofbluesky #clay #PNW

Six ceramic cups haphazardly stacked on each other in three piles of two cups each in yellow, purple, blue, green, white, and red glaze with a unique repeated pattern on each

Close-up slightly angled down view of Six ceramic in yellow, purple, blue, green, white, and red glaze each with a unique repeated pattern

Three bisqued red clay cups with vinyl stencil attached on the upper portion in repeating patterns

Three bisqued red clay cups with green, purple, and blue glaze showing repeating patterns of a previously removed vinyl stencil

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Myth and Milagro @mythandmilagro.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Alright, Bluesky is seeing them first #ceramics Oh my god I’m so proud of myself 😭

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 31/01/2025

I designed the graphic digitally over a year ago, so I’m happy it finally gets to live in the real world on this plate I made. I started with a slab, then compressed it and added a lip on the wheel. ~Melissa #pottery #ceramics #flower #PNW #pottersofbluesky #design #illustration

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 30/01/2025

Tubby great white shark jar 🦈 Really loved how this one turned out. I’m making a few more now ~Lance #Pottery #Ceramic #PNW #Shark #Clay #Art

Ceramic round shark jar close-up three quarter turned facing the forward

Ceramic round shark jar side view with lid open

Ceramic round shark jar close-up of tail and cloaca

Ceramic round shark jar head close-up quarter turned facing right

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Cinder & Piper @cinderandpiper.com · 29/01/2025

Crab Jar based off of a Grapsus tenuicrustatus / Thin-shelled rock crab / Natal lightfoot crab 🦀 Though I grew up knowing this species as Aʻama crab 🏝️ ~Lance #Pottery #Ceramic #Crab #PNW

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