A fired bisque vessel with latex resist applied into the carved grooves, and masking tap resist on the body, protecting the raw clay lines while the surrounding surface is prepared for glazing.

A digital painting on an iPad screen showing a ceramic vessel with painted color blocking — mapping out the planned glaze design and color placement before applying to the actual pot.

The fully glazed vessel sitting unfired, with raw glaze coating visible across the surface, loaded or waiting to go into the kiln for the final firing.

Process photos. I mapped out the whole glaze layout on my iPad first. Being able to visualize it digitally made all the difference. #pottery #potteryprocess #ceramics #handmade #手作陶器

A round, squat ceramic vase with a narrow neck, featuring a mottled periwinkle blue glaze on the upper half, bold dark and white vertical stripes on the lower half, and a carved zigzag border between the two zones. Raw clay edges visible in the carved lines.

A detail shot of the upper shoulder of the vase, highlighting the soft ombré transition in the mottled blue glaze as it shifts in tone and texture from the neck down toward the carved zigzag borde

Carved greenware with newspaper resist for pre-bisque glazing — mapped the glaze layout on my iPad first. Visualizing it digitally made the difference. 🔥The kiln has the final say, but this came out as I imagined. #pottery #potteryprocess #ceramics #handmade #手作陶器

Close-up detail of the vase surface showing a dense cluster of small carved oval holes and vertical unglazed ditches. The repetitive pattern of tightly grouped recesses creates an intense textural effect. (Trypophobia warning: this image contains clustered hole patterns.)

Close-up photo
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Leather-hard clay vase at the greenware stage, freshly trimmed, with blue glaze applied into the carved oval recesses. The vertical ditches remain unglazed and the surrounding clay body is in its natural grey-green unfired state.

Bisque-fired ceramic vase after the first kiln firing. The clay has turned a pale buff color and all surface details of the carved oval hole pattern and vertical ditches are fully visible in their raw, unglazed form.

Process photos for anxiety-inducing clustered patterns for people with trypophobia
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White ceramic vase with an all-over pattern of carved oval holes, some filled with blue glaze and the vertical ditches left exposed as unglazed. The vase holds a loose bunch of white baby's breath flowers against a white background.

White ceramic vase with an all-over pattern of carved oval holes, some filled with blue glaze and the vertical ditches left exposed as unglazed. Shown alone against a white background to highlight the surface texture and form.

⚠️Trypophobia warning: clustered patterns! ⚠️
Fascinating how patterns unsettle. Each hole carved intentionally, glazed by hand — tedious, meditative, satisfying. I sit between awe and unease. Art that makes you feel something?
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Two small handmade ceramic vases with cuts of flowers in them.

Happy Springtime!
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Close-up of two ceramic vases side by side, showing layered cyan and white glaze on the upper half and carved texture on the neck and lower body.

Two small ceramic vases with carved, exposed-clay texture on the lower half and blue and white glaze on the upper half.

Close-up of a small ceramic vase with cyan and white glaze on the upper half and carved, exposed-clay texture on the lower half.

Close up of the 5 small vases.
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Five small ceramic vases arranged together, glazed in cyan/blue and white with carved on top, and exposed-clay texture on the lower body.

Group of five small handmade ceramic vases in cyan and blue glazes on top, showing variation across the set.

Made these 5 small vases with similar glazes and surface texture. Anyone else compulsively rearrange their own work or just me?
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Close-up of the inside of a small ceramic vase showing white and blue glaze.

Close-up of the exterior blue banded design on a small ceramic vase, displayed next to a second vase of similar style.

Close-up views of the blue bands vase.
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Full view of a small handmade ceramic vase with a white glaze and blue banded pattern along the base.

Full view of a small handmade ceramic vase with a white glaze and blue banded pattern along the base.

Full view of two small handmade ceramic vases with matching blue banded designs and white glaze, similar in shape.

Definitely one of my favorites so far! Blue bands, white glaze, and a whole lot of patience. Sharing the full journey on this one—from trimming greenware to the final glaze firing. Love when a plan actually comes together!
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Bisque‑fired low jar sitting on a banding wheel, with pencil sketch lines outlining the graphic design across its surface.

The bisque low jar covered in underglazes: green, blue, and yellow filled in the draft penciled lines.

Process view of the Wan Shou Wu Jiang motif low jar.
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A handmade ceramic low jar with a repeating geometric pattern in green and blue is set against a solid yellow background, highlighting the stylized Chinese character.

Close‑up view of the ceramic low jar’s surface, showing the green‑and‑blue motif and the smooth, yellow glaze surrounding it.

Exploring a fresh look for my low‑jar: I dove into graphic design and created a stylized rendition of my surname, weaving in the Qing‑era motif Wan Shou Wu Jiang (萬壽無疆) rendered in bold yellow. How does this mix of ancient symbolism and modern flair strike you?
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The larger vase covered in a layered glaze on the top half that highlights the carved texture on its body; the surface shows a subtle transition of color.

The smaller vase fully glazed, featuring the same multi‑layered glaze treatment on the top half as the larger piece; the carved details create depth and visual interest across the surface.

A detailed macro view of the two finished vases (cyan and white) side‑by‑side, emphasizing the complex, multi‑layered glaze and the tactile texture carved into the necks and lower bodies.

After a year of pottery I’m proud of my steady practice. Instead of chasing every online trend, I stay patient, mindful, and focused on the process. Here are some of the small vases with layered glazes and textures.
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A white goblet cup with green and blue vertical stripes, marred by an unintended running glaze, reflecting a mistake in the glazing process.

A ceramic bowl featuring black and white patterns, flawed by running white glaze.

A low white-glazed vase with vertical line patterns on the upper half and matching bands on the lower half, flawed by running white glaze.

A white ceramic vase featuring blue horizon bands at the bottom and rim, marked by a small amount of running white glaze.

More mishaps from 2025! #pottery #potteryprocess #fail

Round bottom ceramic jar in white glaze with large mouth, with fluted vertical valleys on its side filled in with blue and green glaze.

A green ceramic vase featuring a running glaze that reveals the unglazed surface underneath.

A ceramic goblet cup with a black spiral pattern, marked by running white glaze.

For us potters, not every piece turns out the way we envision, but that’s all part of the fun journey! Here are a few of my creations from this year that experienced a glaze mishap. Each one tells its own story, and the mishap doesn’t take away from that! Thoughts?
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A hand‑thrown green ceramic jar with a smooth white slip underneath a glossy deep‑green glaze; the surface shows carved ring patterns that create gentle ridges around the body.

A hand‑thrown green ceramic jar with a smooth white slip underneath a glossy deep‑green glaze. The surface displays delicate ring‑shaped carvings that create shallow grooves around the body, and two small drips of glaze pool at the bottom.

The jar’s greenware stage with delicate ring‑shaped carvings form shallow grooves.

This green “honey jar” has subtle ring carvings. After a white slip, it’s glazed deep‑green with a slight drip that gives a fun honey‑jar vibe. The glaze pools in the grooves, highlighting the rings in a lush, forest‑tone contrast. #pottery #potteryprocess

A pale, unfired vessel showing faint, evenly spaced vertical marks that guide the later fluting process.

Close‑up of the same pot where the carved grooves create shallow valleys along its surface.

The pot after its first firing, showing its shape and texture before any glaze is applied.

A layer of colored slip covering the surface, creating the decorative striped pattern.

Process photos for the striped jar #pottery #potteryprocess

A white‑glazed ceramic jar with a sharp, slanted neck, featuring green and blue vertical stripes that run the height of the vessel and continue into its interior.

This is my favorite pot from last year. It combines techniques I developed—carving for ditches, glazed slip for color, and multiple resist methods. I love the sharp, slanted neck that gives it a clean, minimalist feel while the stripes gently extend into the jar's interior. #pottery #minimalist

Three hand‑thrown pottery vases placed side‑by‑side. Each vase shares the same minimalist design: thin, evenly spaced vertical lines cover the upper half, while broader vertical bands run parallel on the lower half.

Close‑up of three hand‑thrown pottery vases placed side‑by‑side. Each vase features matching vertical bands that are slightly wider than the lines above. The bands are evenly spaced and aligned across the three pieces, reinforcing the cohesive design that runs from the upper to the lower half of every vase.

I’ve made three of these vases so far, but the first one (the one on the left) is still my favorite. Its vertical lines feel more perfectly proportioned, balancing nicely with the band design at the bottom.
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Greenware jar with paper resist strips removed, showing the band pattern from the slip.

Bisque‑fired jar where a glaze‑pencil has traced the tiny vertical lines that connect the bands, leaving gray marks on the surface.

Process photos for the low jar #potter #potteryprocess4. Greenware jar with paper resist strips removed, showing the band pattern from the slip.

Finished low ceramic jar with rustic, jagged bands linked by thin vertical lines, a warm brown band around the rim, and a smooth white glaze covering the whole piece.

Finished low ceramic jar with rustic, jagged bands linked by thin vertical lines, but with a faint red hue on one side.

A low jar with rough, jagged bands connected by thin vertical lines. There’s a brown band around the rim, and a surprise splash of red glaze that I can’t quite figure out. #pottery

A celadon jar with cracks fixed and lined with golden kintaugi method.

I shattered this jar the moment I collected it from the studio last Summer, and finally repaired it on the last day of the year. A beautiful way to wrap up the year. Onto a great 2026. #pottery #kintsugi

Latex resist applied to bisque ware with a fluted rim.

Second glaze covering the whole bisque pot, with the carved rim recesses unglazed.

Process photos! #pottery #potteryprocess

A finished glazed pot with fluted rim showing deep carved recesses between glazed valleys, highlighting the dramatic contrast of the grooves. The inside of the pot shows a petal pattern.

A finished glazed pot lying on its side exposed, showing the petal pattern inside. The outer fluted rim showing deep carved recesses between glazed valleys, highlighting the dramatic contrast of the grooves.

Petals (2025). In the fluted rim of this pot I carved extra recesses between each glazed valley, creating a striking contrast with the deep grooves. With the leaf pattern, the overall shape hints at Moorish designs—detailed, timeless, and a touch mysterious. #pottery #MoorishDesign

Trimmed pottery vase with newspaper strips applied as a resist.

Bisque‑fired pottery vase displaying alternating white and brown clay bodies in horizontal bands; the surface is unglazed, showing the natural texture of each clay section.

Process photos of the jade-green banded vase #pottery #potteryprocess

Jade‑green banded pottery vase with a subtle two‑tone glaze on brown and white clay; a single white daisy flower rests inside.

Close‑up of the vase’s surface highlighting the subtle difference in glaze color on the adjacent brown and white clay bands.

Jade‑green banded vase with a subtle glaze shift between the brown and white clay. The light contrast lets the natural texture shine. #pottery

Low white‑glazed vase holding a single white daisy flower, featuring vertical line patterns on the upper half and matching vertical bands on the lower half.

Wide‑mouth, low white‑glazed vase with vertical line patterns on the upper half and matching vertical bands on the lower half.

Two low white‑glazed vases placed side by side. Both feature vertical line detailing on the upper half and matching vertical bands on the lower half; the left vase is wide‑mouthed, while the right vase is narrow.

Some say they’re Art Deco, but to me they feel more like a whisper of Japanese simplicity. Minimalist lines that flow into the bands below, turning everyday moments into pure pleasure. #pottery #minimalist

Four handcrafted ceramic pots stacked vertically. Their exterior textures echo sunflower stalks and leaves, while the rims feature subtle fluted detailing.

Four handmade pots arranged in a two‑by‑two stack—white pots on top, light‑green pots below. The interiors display a sunflower motif; the exteriors mimic stalks and leaves, and each rim is fluted and has different glazes in the grooves.

Four handcrafted ceramic pots placed side‑by‑side. Each pot’s interior is adorned with a sunflower motif, while the exteriors echo stalks and leaves. The rims are subtly fluted, with delicate glaze variations accentuating the grooves.

Petals (2025) 🌻 Four handmade pots with a sunflower pattern interior, and the patterns on the outside resemble its stalks and leaves. The pots have fluted edges on the rims. #pottery

A finished glazed pot with fluted rim showing deep carved recesses between glazed valleys, highlighting the dramatic contrast of the grooves.

Glazed pot on its side, interior visible with blue‑green striped bands that rise from the base to the rim, creating subtle triangular patterns at the top edge.

Stripes (2025) In the fluted rim of this pot I carved extra recesses between each glazed valley, creating a striking contrast in the grooves. A detail I love is the striped bands that run from the interior of the pot up to the rim, forming subtle triangular patterns. #pottery

Latex resist applied to bisque ware with a fluted rim.

Latex resist for Petals 4 #pottery #potteryprocess #handmade