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This Artist Makes Incredibly Tiny Pottery By Hand
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This Artist Makes Incredibly Tiny Pottery By Hand

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“Size does matter,” writes Tacoma, Washington artist Jon Almeda on his pottery website. Tiny hand thrown ceramics at 1” (2.54cm) scale are now Almeda’s specialty, despite starting his career with much bigger pieces. He describes the critical moment online:

“While browsing a book store, I came across a book called ‘Creating Ceramic Miniatures‘ that really changed my whole outlook and approach,” Almeda writes. “Throwing small really allows me to focus on the shape and form of a piece. It is a very meditative form of creation.”

Almeda’s pieces look exactly like their larger versions, and are often small enough to sit atop a coin or matchbook. A custom designed motorized curio wheel is needed to achieve the level of precision necessary for such small scale ceramics.

More info: almedapottery.com | Facebook | Amazon | Etsy | Instagram (h/t: thisiscolossal)

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Claire Whittington
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. I also make miniature pottery ..... its addictive, I love it x

DavidQuackenbush
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes me wonder if there is someone out there making giant huge pottery in contrast.

MikeWëwerka
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While extremely talented, he's now spending his time making items that are entirely useless, unless you were made by Mattel.

JoycezZhuang
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Delicate heart & mind ........... deep focus........ A reflection of his inner being ..................

Claire Whittington
Community Member
12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. I also make miniature pottery ..... its addictive, I love it x

DavidQuackenbush
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes me wonder if there is someone out there making giant huge pottery in contrast.

MikeWëwerka
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While extremely talented, he's now spending his time making items that are entirely useless, unless you were made by Mattel.

JoycezZhuang
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Delicate heart & mind ........... deep focus........ A reflection of his inner being ..................

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