ObyPottery

Oby Pottery

Great Yarmouth, England On Etsy since 2015

221 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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ObyPottery

Oby Pottery

Great Yarmouth, England | 221 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    My small workshop is based in the heart of the Norfolk Broads where I make hand thrown stoneware for use in the home & individual raku fired vessels.
Each piece in my stoneware range is individually made and then decorated with impressed & roulette decoration. The pots are then glazed with high temperature stoneware glazes, creating durable and functional pieces for everyday use.
My current raku work is inspired by photographic images of planet earth as seen from the International Space Station and also recent images of Jupiter from NASA’s Juno cam. Forms are wheel thrown, then decorated with terra sigillata slips. Layers of decoration are used to illustrate surfaces in a 2-dimensional way as would be seen from outer space. Some pieces are then burnished, some glazed. Raku fired wares are usually still porous after firing, but some of my small bottle shapes I have sealed to make them water-tight for flowers.

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Last updated on 02 Apr, 2020

My small workshop is based in the heart of the Norfolk Broads where I make hand thrown stoneware for use in the home & individual raku fired vessels.
Each piece in my stoneware range is individually made and then decorated with impressed & roulette decoration. The pots are then glazed with high temperature stoneware glazes, creating durable and functional pieces for everyday use.
My current raku work is inspired by photographic images of planet earth as seen from the International Space Station and also recent images of Jupiter from NASA’s Juno cam. Forms are wheel thrown, then decorated with terra sigillata slips. Layers of decoration are used to illustrate surfaces in a 2-dimensional way as would be seen from outer space. Some pieces are then burnished, some glazed. Raku fired wares are usually still porous after firing, but some of my small bottle shapes I have sealed to make them water-tight for flowers.

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About ObyPottery

Sales 221
On Etsy since 2015
  • The mini 'gallery' space at my workshop
  • In the workshop......

A Norfolk Potter's Story

My potting career began many years ago in 1986 when I served a 4 year apprenticeship to a local Norfolk potter. Following this I graduated from Anglia Polytechnic University with an HND in Ceramic Design in 1996. During my college vacations I worked for another local potter, which led me to become resident potter at a small tourist attraction in Norfolk. Here, for 7 years; I produced and sold my own range of hand thrown stoneware.

In 2005 I began teaching Adult Education pottery classes alongside consistently working in my small workshop in Oby. I have developed my work in 2 ranges - stoneware and raku. My current raku work is inspired by photographic images of planet earth as seen from the International Space Station and also recent images of Jupiter from NASA’s Juno cam.
Forms are wheel thrown, then decorated with terra sigillata slips. Layers of decoration are used to illustrate surfaces in a 2-dimensional way as would be seen from outer space.
Some pieces are then burnished, some glazed. Raku fired wares are usually still porous after firing, but some of my small 'planets' & bottle shapes I have sealed to make them water-tight for flowers. Every raku pot is totally unique.

The pots in my stoneware range are individually wheel thrown. Each piece is decorated with impressed decoration using stamps, cogs, buttons & roulette wheels which form the pattern on their surface. They are then glazed with my own glazes to enhance the textural surface beneath and fired to stoneware temperatures making them durable, functional pieces which can be used and put in the dishwasher should you wish to do so. As each piece is individually made & glazed, there may be slight variations in size, shape & colour, making each piece totally unique.

All of my items are shipped via Royal Mail or by courier and if I have them in stock I will despatch them within 1-3 days. If they are not in stock, please contact me and I will gladly make them for you and advise you of shipping times. If you order more than one item please contact me for a shipping quote.

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  • Michelle Daniels

    Owner, Potter

    All of the items listed in my Etsy shop 'Oby Pottery' are handmade by myself at my workshop in Oby, Norfolk.

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Last updated on 04 June, 2020
Welcome to my Oby Pottery shop. All items listed are handmade by myself and are stamped with my maker's mark. I hope you enjoy looking at my work as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have any questions relating to buying my work, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Accepted payment methods

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Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges and cancellations
Contact me within: 7 days of delivery
Return items back within: 14 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 1 hour of purchase
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
  • Custom or personalised orders
Questions about your order?
Please if you have any problems with your order.
Returns and exchange details
If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, I will give a refund if required, (minus your shipping fees) once the item has been returned to me, unused and in saleable condition. Return postage will be paid by you. Returns must be made within 14 days of receipt of goods after contact has been made with me.

On receipt of your order, if you have any problems, please contact me within 14 days of receipt of order.
Payment
I accept most major credit cards and also payments via PayPal
Delivery
All individual items are shipped via either Royal Mail or courier and if I have them in stock I will despatch them within 1-3 days. If you order more than 2 items I will ship via a courier -please contact me for a shipping quote.

If items are not in stock, I will make them to order for you - please see individual shipping times or contact me for further advice. If you order more than one item & part of your order is made to order, I will ship all items together when ready.

My mission is to use environmentally friendly packaging wherever possible...as ceramics cannot be insured for breakages for shipping I have to pack like they're going to the moon, but rest assured the majority of packing materials I use which are not recyclable are usually 2nd or 3rd hand, but this is something that I am constantly working to improve.

I currently ship within the UK but if you would like to buy from outside the UK please contact me for a shipping quote. Any orders sent outside the UK may be liable for import duties, taxes & handling charges, which you as a buyer, would be liable for.