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Nature-Inspired Ceramics: 20 Sets I Sculpted From The Comfort Of My Bed

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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Amanita-inspired teacups and saucers for a fairy tea party

Final score:

111points

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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!

I love the serenity of this sea urchin-inspired tea set

Final score:

110points

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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

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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.

I love this giant snail teapot and the matching cups

Final score:

91points

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Hope you like bees - this set has giant honeybees as the teacup handles

Final score:

83points

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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.

Rose petal plates

Final score:

82points

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Poppy seedheads inspired this tea set. The cup lids come off and act as little plates for treats

Final score:

78points

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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.

Teacups inspired by embers

Final score:

70points

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Barnacle cups

Final score:

68points

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These colorful chalices were inspired by monarch butterflies about to hatch from their chrysalises

Final score:

67points

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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

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I made two sea urchin tea sets because I couldn't pick between green or purple. Which do you like best?

Final score:

65points

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I had to make two snail tea sets because I just couldn't decide which colors I wanted to glaze them

Final score:

64points

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These four elements dragon cups were really fun to sculpt! They are glazed in a black glaze with lots of sparkles

Final score:

58points

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Pumpkin Tea Set

Final score:

37points

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I made these cups inspired by fossils, with a base of real fossilized sea urchin spines

Final score:

35points

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Mini Sea Urchin Tea Set

Final score:

31points

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Miniature Spring Bulb Tea Set

Final score:

28points

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Honeybee Tea Set

Final score:

21points

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Tea Set, Encrusted With Sculpted Mussel Shells, Acorn Barnacles, And Gooseneck Barnacles

Final score:

20points

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I'm a magic-maker living in the ever-inspiring Pacific Northwest. I share wonder through free surprise events gifted to strangers and through blog posts celebrating the magic of the everyday!

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I'm a magic-maker living in the ever-inspiring Pacific Northwest. I share wonder through free surprise events gifted to strangers and through blog posts celebrating the magic of the everyday!

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Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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GoddessOdd 2 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!

16points

Draco's Dragonfly 2 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. :)

8points

Monica Michelle 2 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

6points

Nikki Sevven 2 years ago

You're incredibly talented and creative! These are just lovely.

3points

T.Milly 2 years ago

Wow!! These are absolutely amazing!! The detail is exquisite! I'm blown away.

3points

Hannah Edwards 2 years ago

Wow! It’s like these were all made with me in mind! They’re so wonderful!

3points

David 1 year 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! :)

2points

badboyhalo 1 year ago

I NEED ALL OF THEM

1point

Derpy_Greyh0und69 2 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

1point

Anni Fetzko 2 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.

1point

MARIAN JESSICA VILLANUEVA 2 years ago

It is so bootifull Miss Wondersmith i followed you so i can see your future post

1point

Dispatcherqueen 1 year ago

Absolutely beautiful. I would definitely buy these, but it would be hard to choose which ones. They are amazing!

0points

Ione Alva-wies 1 year ago

You are so talented! Keep being amazing

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Sunshine Sunshine 1 year ago

Are these for sale?

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Beck 1 year ago

I would love to see you do a witchy version. But still nature themed!

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mandy the capibara 1 year ago

You really have a great talent, I enjoyed seeing these,and I'm amazed that you managed to make them while confined to your bed! Best of luck to you and all your future creative adventures!

0points

Camilo Is best 2 years ago

I feel like we need bananas for scale for some of these

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Rando The Random 2 years ago

O MY GOD THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED I AM IN LOVE!!!

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ZAPanda 2 years ago

Amazing work. Green urchins for me.

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Ivana 2 years ago

Can I buy these? I would give so much money to own that mushroom set. Miss Wondersmith got an Etsy account?

0points

Carole 2 years ago

This is very beautiful! You have so much dedication, you can definitely see that a lot of work and love were put in these pieces.

0points

Llama_flower93 2 years ago

I love these, I'm definitely following on Instagram!

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Harry pottsh 2 years ago

They all look stunning my personal favorite was the mush room, green urchin, and dragon set

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Harry pottsh 2 years ago

These are gorgeous however I wonder the actual size of them some of the cups look like you could take a shot of tea with them ( I do however understand that they are very detailed and take a long time to make )

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Raye West 2 years ago

These are amazing! I can tell the artist has a mind and a view that needs to be shaped, painted and shared. Functional and detailed, every one of these sets are gorgeous!

0points

The_Dark_Prince 2 years ago

I just started a ceramics class in high school, this really inspired me! The mushroom cups were my favorite! Would you mind if I tried to re-create one for myself?

0points

Rafaela Takami 2 years ago

You are so creative and talented, good job! Really amazing!

0points

BORKADYMUSIC 2 years ago

So pretty!!! The details are epic!

0points

MonsterMum 2 years ago

I love these. They are so beautiful and detailed. I wish I had a fraction of your talent

0points

Claudia Arnold 2 years ago

These are so beautiful and imaginative, I loved them all but my favourite was the poppy seedhead one.

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GoddessOdd 2 years ago (edited)

16points

Draco's Dragonfly 2 years ago

8points

Monica Michelle 2 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

6points

Nikki Sevven 2 years ago

You're incredibly talented and creative! These are just lovely.

3points

T.Milly 2 years ago

Wow!! These are absolutely amazing!! The detail is exquisite! I'm blown away.

3points

Hannah Edwards 2 years ago

Wow! It’s like these were all made with me in mind! They’re so wonderful!

3points

David 1 year ago

2points

badboyhalo 1 year ago

I NEED ALL OF THEM

1point

Derpy_Greyh0und69 2 years ago

1point

Anni Fetzko 2 years ago

1point

MARIAN JESSICA VILLANUEVA 2 years ago

It is so bootifull Miss Wondersmith i followed you so i can see your future post

1point

Dispatcherqueen 1 year ago

Absolutely beautiful. I would definitely buy these, but it would be hard to choose which ones. They are amazing!

0points

Ione Alva-wies 1 year ago

You are so talented! Keep being amazing

0points

Sunshine Sunshine 1 year ago

Are these for sale?

0points

Beck 1 year ago

I would love to see you do a witchy version. But still nature themed!

0points

mandy the capibara 1 year ago

You really have a great talent, I enjoyed seeing these,and I'm amazed that you managed to make them while confined to your bed! Best of luck to you and all your future creative adventures!

0points

Camilo Is best 2 years ago

I feel like we need bananas for scale for some of these

0points

Rando The Random 2 years ago

O MY GOD THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED I AM IN LOVE!!!

0points

ZAPanda 2 years ago

Amazing work. Green urchins for me.

0points

Ivana 2 years ago

Can I buy these? I would give so much money to own that mushroom set. Miss Wondersmith got an Etsy account?

0points

Carole 2 years ago

This is very beautiful! You have so much dedication, you can definitely see that a lot of work and love were put in these pieces.

0points

Llama_flower93 2 years ago

I love these, I'm definitely following on Instagram!

0points

Harry pottsh 2 years ago

They all look stunning my personal favorite was the mush room, green urchin, and dragon set

0points

Harry pottsh 2 years ago

0points

Raye West 2 years ago

These are amazing! I can tell the artist has a mind and a view that needs to be shaped, painted and shared. Functional and detailed, every one of these sets are gorgeous!

0points

The_Dark_Prince 2 years ago

I just started a ceramics class in high school, this really inspired me! The mushroom cups were my favorite! Would you mind if I tried to re-create one for myself?

0points

Rafaela Takami 2 years ago

You are so creative and talented, good job! Really amazing!

0points

BORKADYMUSIC 2 years ago

So pretty!!! The details are epic!

0points

MonsterMum 2 years ago

I love these. They are so beautiful and detailed. I wish I had a fraction of your talent

0points

Claudia Arnold 2 years ago

These are so beautiful and imaginative, I loved them all but my favourite was the poppy seedhead one.

0points

Nature-Inspired Ceramics: 20 Sets I Sculpted From The Comfort Of My Bed

Amanita-inspired teacups and saucers for a fairy tea party

I love the serenity of this sea urchin-inspired tea set

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

I love this giant snail teapot and the matching cups

Hope you like bees - this set has giant honeybees as the teacup handles

Rose petal plates

Poppy seedheads inspired this tea set. The cup lids come off and act as little plates for treats

Teacups inspired by embers

Barnacle cups

These colorful chalices were inspired by monarch butterflies about to hatch from their chrysalises

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

I made two sea urchin tea sets because I couldn't pick between green or purple. Which do you like best?

I had to make two snail tea sets because I just couldn't decide which colors I wanted to glaze them

These four elements dragon cups were really fun to sculpt! They are glazed in a black glaze with lots of sparkles

Pumpkin Tea Set

I made these cups inspired by fossils, with a base of real fossilized sea urchin spines

Mini Sea Urchin Tea Set

Miniature Spring Bulb Tea Set

Honeybee Tea Set

Tea Set, Encrusted With Sculpted Mussel Shells, Acorn Barnacles, And Gooseneck Barnacles

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