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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
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!
#2
I love the serenity of this sea urchin-inspired tea set
Final score:
110points
#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
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 2 years ago
They are pretty but I wonder how it is holding on to that handle with the thick bee and delicate wings
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.
#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.
#9
Barnacle cups
Final score:
68points
#10
These colorful chalices were inspired by monarch butterflies about to hatch from their chrysalises
Final score:
67points
#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 2 years ago
They must have taken a lot of time to make - all the detail in them!
#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
#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 2 years ago
If they are cups, they will need a separate stand.. Beautiful though!
Miss Wondersmith (Submission author) 2 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. :)
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Donna Stapleton 2 years ago
Incredible. I love the elements\astrology & husband loves dragons. Idk why. Lol hes a cancer!
#15
Pumpkin Tea Set
Final score:
37points
#16
I made these cups inspired by fossils, with a base of real fossilized sea urchin spines
Final score:
35points
#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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What do you think ?
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!
Miss Wondersmith (Post author) 2 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 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. :)
Miss Wondersmith (Post author) 2 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 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
Hannah Edwards 2 years ago
Wow! It’s like these were all made with me in mind! They’re so wonderful!
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! :)
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
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.
MARIAN JESSICA VILLANUEVA 2 years ago
It is so bootifull Miss Wondersmith i followed you so i can see your future post
Dispatcherqueen 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful. I would definitely buy these, but it would be hard to choose which ones. They are amazing!
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!
Harry pottsh 2 years ago
They all look stunning my personal favorite was the mush room, green urchin, and dragon set
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 )
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?
MonsterMum 2 years ago
I love these. They are so beautiful and detailed. I wish I had a fraction of your talent
Claudia Arnold 2 years ago
These are so beautiful and imaginative, I loved them all but my favourite was the poppy seedhead one.
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!
Miss Wondersmith (Post author) 2 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 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. :)
Miss Wondersmith (Post author) 2 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 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
Hannah Edwards 2 years ago
Wow! It’s like these were all made with me in mind! They’re so wonderful!
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! :)
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
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.
MARIAN JESSICA VILLANUEVA 2 years ago
It is so bootifull Miss Wondersmith i followed you so i can see your future post
Dispatcherqueen 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful. I would definitely buy these, but it would be hard to choose which ones. They are amazing!
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!
Harry pottsh 2 years ago
They all look stunning my personal favorite was the mush room, green urchin, and dragon set
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 )
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?
MonsterMum 2 years ago
I love these. They are so beautiful and detailed. I wish I had a fraction of your talent
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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