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Pottery & Ceramics
Pottery and ceramics are made from clay shaped, fired, and glazed by hand - vases and planters, mugs and cups, bowls and plates, sculpture, and decor. It is one of the oldest crafts there is, and it does not translate to a factory line without losing the thing that makes it worth owning: the maker’s hand in every curve and glaze.
Each ceramic piece on SCRAPD is one-of-one or small-batch handmade. Even within a maker’s own range, no two glazes break exactly alike and no two thrown forms are identical. A handmade mug carries the weight, the lip, and the glaze pooling that this maker, on this day, produced once.
Because SCRAPD hand-reviews every storefront before it can sell, this category is genuine handmade ceramics - no factory tableware resold as craft. You can ask the maker about food safety, glaze, and care before you buy a piece you intend to use every day.
Pottery & Ceramics - common questions
Is the pottery handmade or factory-produced?
Handmade by the maker. SCRAPD hand-reviews every storefront, and factory tableware resold as craft is not allowed. A ceramics listing here was shaped, fired, and glazed by hand.
Are mugs, cups, bowls, and plates food-safe?
Many are, but it depends on the glaze and firing - the listing should state whether a piece is food-safe and dishwasher- or microwave-safe. If it does not, ask the maker before using it for food.
Why is each piece slightly different?
Because clay is shaped and glazed by hand, and glazes behave differently in every firing. Small variations in form, color, and surface are the signature of handmade ceramics, not a flaw.
How are fragile ceramic pieces shipped?
SCRAPD currently ships within the United States, and makers pack their own work. Ceramic makers generally pack carefully for transit - check the listing or message the maker if you have concerns.
Can I order a custom or matching set?
Often yes. Many ceramicists take custom and made-to-order requests. Message the storefront to ask about a custom glaze, form, or matching set.
I make pottery - how do I open a storefront?
Apply and a real person reviews your storefront, usually within 72 hours. Your work needs to be genuinely handmade by you; SCRAPD does not allow resold factory ceramics.