Announcement Welcome! My handmade functional pottery - mugs, bowls, yarn bowls, jewelry dishes, spoon rests and other kitchen wares - are created to bring some extra joy and beauty into your everyday life. My ceramics are food safe, microwave and dishwasher safe.
Announcement
Welcome! My handmade functional pottery - mugs, bowls, yarn bowls, jewelry dishes, spoon rests and other kitchen wares - are created to bring some extra joy and beauty into your everyday life. My ceramics are food safe, microwave and dishwasher safe.
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Brittany on Jan 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely gorgeous pottery! My kitty loves her water bowl.
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kellymcgraw0216 on Dec 16, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese are perfect! Can't wait for my grand dog to open her gifts on Christmas Morning! Thank you!
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Mandy on Dec 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI got this as a Christmas gift for a co-worker and she loved it!! The shop owner is also amazing to work with!
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Susan on Dec 2, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLovely personalized crafted bowl. Great quality and color. So pleased with this purchase. Received bowl as expected by timeline provided by seller.
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Nikki on Nov 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsMy husband and I purchased 2 for our fur-babes; 1 in purple and 1 in Teal -- they turned out phenomenally! We were very impressed and are highly considering getting 2 more for our other 2 doggos.
The only con is, the price is a bit steep, for us -- but the craftsmanship is excellent, so I guess it kind of comes with the territory. -
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Carol on Jan 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSince this item took almost a month to arrive despite the shop shipping immediately my friend found the ornament to be beautiful and will be perfect for her Christmas tree next year!!!!
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fiftyfourpineapples on Jan 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully crafted yarn bowl. My daughter loves it. I would definitely buy from Dandelion Pottery again.
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Ashley on Jan 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSo beautiful!! Shipped quickly (was super delayed due to the post office, not the seller) and arrived tightly-wrapped. The blue color is wonderful, and it's the perfect size. I was having a hard time finding larger bowls for heavier yarn, and this does the trick so nicely. Made an excellent Christmas present, and I would definitely order another!
About DandelionPottery
How I Got My Hands Messy
One night in December of 2011, I casually said to my husband, “What do you think of me quitting my job?” He immediately replied “I was thinking the same thing.” So, after a mere 10 days of prayer, thought and some loose financial calculations, I wrote a quick resignation email to the Personnel Director at my “hard-to-get-a-job-in” school district in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA. After 9 ½ years of teaching art (mostly elementary) I decided to stay home with my two little boys, start teaching Sunday School and..... make pottery! While a full time teacher I was frustrated that I couldn’t find time to for my own artwork (unless you count my amazing tissue paper butterflies, paper mache masks and watercolor-over-crayon masterpieces). I used my last precious paycheck to buy a small kiln. I had already purchased my own wheel a few years back while in Graduate School at Tyler School of Art, earning a master’s degree in Art Education. Our basement was now my studio! My goal was to spend about 1 day a week making pottery and eventually try to sell a bit of it here, on Etsy.
I opened my itty bitty business, Dandelion Pottery, in late April, 2012. I made my first sale on my birthday in early May to a total stranger. Since then the sales have been coming in at about the same pace as I am able to get the work done. I haven’t worn my “teacher clothes” in months, have short ugly fingernails nails, rarely wear my wedding ring (sorry Pete!), and we have a faint trail of clay footprints in varying sizes all through our house. I am one happy Mommy.
Shop members
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Meredith Soto
Owner, Maker, Designer
Before starting my own business, I was an elementary art teacher for about 10 years. I decided to resign and stay home with my boys and make a bit of pottery when I wasn't wiping noses and making PB & J. I couldn't be happier!
Shop policies
I make all my pottery in my basement studio in Oreland, PA (just outside of Philly). I fire the pieces in my electric kiln to cone six. Everything is dishwasher and microwave safe. I only use glazes that have been tested to be food safe.
I will work hard to ensure that your purchase goes as smoothly and quickly as possible. I'd love to get your feedback. Thank you for stopping by my shop! Meredith
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Please convo me if you are in any way unhappy with your purchase. I will refund your purchase if it is returned to me in its original packaging within 10 days. Unfortunately I cannot refund your postage.
Payment
Shipping
I use new or sturdy used boxes and use recyclable paper or used packaging materials (peanuts, air packs, etc). I use bubble wrap for some items. When I package my pottery I imagine it being dropped, stepped on and trampled during its journey. I package it to survive! Also, I allow my rambunctious boys to carry packages into the Post Office with me... so yes, it's packaged well!!