ClayPotential

Riddle, Oregon

68
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5.0 (39)

16 years
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16 years
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Last updated on Jan 12, 2025

Welcome! I love doing handmade tile murals. A lot of my work is created on the potters wheel. Horsehair Raku is my favorite - Never heard of it? Let me tell you about it. I remove the piece from the kiln while red hot and apply horsehair or other hair. The hair dances on the pot leaving black squiggles that are the carbon markings smoked into the clay body.
You can also find pit fired work, functional stoneware and handmade tiles. I Love working with clay & I hope it shows in my work!
Looking for something special?? Enjoy looking! I may have it. Please follow me on Facebook at Carol Ratliff, or Clay Potential Pottery. Send me a note - Id love to say hello. If you are driving through Oregon on the I-5, please stop in Riddle (exit 103) and check out my Brick and Mortar Shop on Main Street. Don't blink, or you will miss it. I'm usually open by appointment, so if I am closed, just give me a call - I may be working in the back. 541-874-3931

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Carol Ratliff

Reviews

5.0 (39)

Average item review

We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience.

Snow on Sep 11, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Looks beautiful on my kitchen counter, fantastic customer service when I put in the wrong delivery address. Highly recommend!!

Purple Handmade Ceramic Vase, Handbuilt Ceramic Vase, Purple Stoneware Vase, Purple Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Flower Vase

Purple Handmade Ceramic Vase, Handbuilt Ceramic Vase, Purple Stoneware Vase, Purple Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Flower Vase
Etsy buyer on Jun 21, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Custom made mug that came out beautiful and unique. Love it!

tall mug with texture,

tall mug with texture,
Maria on Jun 27, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful seller, great communication and beautiful product. Which was packed very well for safe shipping. A++++ :-)

Ceramic Horsehair pottery with handles, Ceramic Raku Pottery, Ceramic Horsehair Pottery, Ceramic Native American Pottery. Ceramic Lidded Jar

Ceramic Horsehair pottery with handles, Ceramic Raku Pottery, Ceramic Horsehair Pottery, Ceramic Native American Pottery. Ceramic Lidded Jar
Susan on Jun 17, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful piece. Came well packed. Would highly recommend.

Horsehair Pottery Urn, Pet Urn, Horsehair Pottery, Canister, Jar, Lidded Container

Horsehair Pottery Urn, Pet Urn, Horsehair Pottery, Canister, Jar, Lidded Container
Philip on Sep 23, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Hi from San Diego! I’m glad I’m still within the review window. I couldn’t miss the opportunity to publicly praise this piece. I collect odd, curious masks, and this has easily become one of my favorites. Still pinching myself- truly a find. Thanks again!

Horsehair Pottery Mask, Horsehair Clay Mask, Ceramic Mask, Ceramic Horsehair Mask, Horsehair Clay Mask

Horsehair Pottery Mask, Horsehair Clay Mask, Ceramic Mask, Ceramic Horsehair Mask, Horsehair Clay Mask
Rita on Oct 18, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome! Prompt! Will Buy Again!

Ceramic Horsehair Pottery, Horsehair Pottery Box, Horsehair Stash pot, Pottery Knick Knack box, Horsehair Raku Pottery round box

Ceramic Horsehair Pottery, Horsehair Pottery Box, Horsehair Stash pot, Pottery Knick Knack box, Horsehair Raku Pottery round box
Rita on Sep 14, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Exquisite! Prompt! Will Buy Again!

Pit fired Ceramic Vase

Pit fired Ceramic Vase
Rita on Sep 11, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome! Prompt! Will Buy Again!

Purple Ceramic Serving Bowl, Purple Ceramic Kitchen Bowl, Ceramic Serving Bowl, Purple Ceramic Cereal Bowl, Purple Ceramic Salad Boel

Purple Ceramic Serving Bowl, Purple Ceramic Kitchen Bowl, Ceramic Serving Bowl, Purple Ceramic Cereal Bowl, Purple Ceramic Salad Boel
Etsy buyer on Jan 21, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Perfect. Just like the picture. Fast shipping. Great quality

Ceramic Card Holder, Purple Ceramic Card Holder, Business Card Holder

Ceramic Card Holder, Purple Ceramic Card Holder, Business Card Holder
Christine on Dec 3, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

I got it quickly and the pics do it no justice, I love it! The metallic details are amazing.

Blue ceramic mug, Blue pottery mug, blue coffee cup, blue coffe mug, blue teacup,

Blue ceramic mug, Blue pottery mug, blue coffee cup, blue coffe mug, blue teacup,

About ClayPotential

Clay Potential

Sales 68

On Etsy since 2009

Clay Potential

Clay Potential Pottery Gallery Area
Clay Potential Pottery Wheels and Shelves
First Day on the Wheel is Always Fun @ClayPotentialPottery !
Clay Potential Pottery Brick n Mortar Store Front
Fire Pit Outside Behind the Clay Potential Pottery for Alternative Firings.

ClayPotentialPottery is a collection of Fine Pottery, Ceramic Art, Acrylic Paintings and Sculptures by Carol Ratliff

In 2007, My brick n mortar shop, Clay Potential Pottery, opened right on Main Street in the very rural town of Riddle, Oregon. It has a small gallery area, with a work space and wheels in the front of the shop. Kilns, office and supplies in the back of the shop.

I have began teaching classes for the local high school. The students walk to my shop two days a week and get a chance to learn various methods to work in clay.

Because Riddle is so rural, I needed more sales to continue my shop, so I heard about Etsy as a place to sell handmade items. I am more of an artist than a techy working on the computer, so my shop didn't blossom much. It just sort of sat there and I didn't use it for years. When covid hit the world I had to learn to teach on line, so now I am turning back to my Etsy shop to show my work.

My work is handmade and variations will occur.

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Carol Ratliff

Owner, Potter & Ceramic Artist & Painter

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Last updated on February 16, 2023

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Handmade Ceramic Donut Teapot, Stoneware Pottery with Wooden Handle

Handmade Ceramic Coffee Mug, White and Butterscotch Pottery

Horsehair Raku Pottery Vase, Decorative Ceramic Vase, Signed Art

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Handmade Blue Stoneware Coffee Mug, Leaf Imprint

Handmade Ceramic Coffee Mug with Leaf Print, Purple Turquoise Glaze

Handmade Smokeware Pottery Container, Leaf Imprint, Carol Ratliff

Small Stoneware Bowl, Turquoise and Purple Glaze, 5 inch

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Wheel Thrown Serving Bowl, Red White Blue Glazes, Use for cereal, salads or Party decor

Green Glazed Cereal Bowl, Decorative Serving Bowl

Handmade Blue Ceramic Coffee Mug, Leaf Imprint Stoneware

Wood Fired Pottery Vase, Textured Ceramic, Native American Style

Red & Violet Stoneware Coffee Mug, Handmade Pottery Tea Cup

Purple Textured Stoneware Coffee Mug, Hand-built Ceramic Tea Mug

Handmade Green Celadon Ceramic Serving Bowl, Grape Leaf Pottery

Handmade Ceramic Coffee Mug, Buttery Creme Glaze, Twisted Handle

Handmade Stoneware Mug, Wine Drip Ceramic Coffee Cup

Stoneware Mug-White,Handmade mug,

Horsehair Raku Pottery Vase, Signed Ceramic Vase

Pit Fired Ceramic Vase, Bamboo Smoked Pottery

Handmade Green Ceramic Coffee Mug, Celadon Glaze

Handmade Ceramic Donut Teapot, Stoneware Pottery with Wooden Handle

Horsehair Raku Ceramic Canister, Native American Style Pottery

Handmade Red Stoneware Pottery Mug

Handmade Purple Stoneware Mug, Textured Ceramic Coffee Mug

Handmade cup, Underwater Fish Pottery Cup, Handpainted Ceramic Drinkware

Horsehair Raku Pottery Vase, Decorative Ceramic Vase, Signed Art

Handmade Iridescent Ceramic Jar with Lid, Kosai Pottery Canister

Horsehair Raku Ceramic Canister, Native American Style Pottery

Original Acrylic Painting, Water and Rocks, Framed Art (16x20)

Smoke Fired Ceramic Vase with Bamboo Leaf Design

Handpainted Acrylic Floral Painting on Canvas, Purple, Pink (8x10)

Red Donut Ceramic Teapot, Stoneware Pottery with Wood Handle

Handmade White Stoneware Coffee Mug, Black Line Art, Pottery Drinkware

Handmade Ceramic Coffee Mug, White and Butterscotch Pottery

Textured Pit Fired Pottery Vase, Decorative Ceramic Vase

Red and White Candy Cane Bowl, Peppermint Party Decor, Cereal Bowl, Salad

Handmade Red Stoneware Bowl, High Fired Ceramic Salad Dish

Handmade Stoneware Cereal Bowl, Blue Glaze Pottery, Salad Bowl

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About ClayPotential

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Carol Ratliff

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