ObyPottery
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
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.
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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Catherine on 19 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely delighted with my purchase. Love to have something a little different. Beautifully made and excellent quality
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Margaret Court on 09 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsA beautifully made french butter dish.We are delighted with it.
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Mandy on 03 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI was really pleased with this Salt Pig. It was bought as a present & I'm sure they will be delighted with it. Securely wrapped and arrived within two days.
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Phil on 27 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese were promptly sent and I could give this to my mother for Christmas, she absolutely loves it. Thank you
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Zoë on 19 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI bought this as a gift and couldn’t be happier with the product I received! It was wrapped very carefully and thoroughly, and is even more beautiful in person. Thank you! :- ) 💚
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Lauren on 23 Nov, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe item is so beautiful I can’t wait to give it to my sister for her birthday. We had a delivery issue but something that was completely out of our control but Michelle was so helpful and very quick as responding to my message! Would definitely order again!
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millettlottie on 25 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsStunning and sturdy bowls! love using them, and go in the dishwasher well and not easily chipped. Gorgeous! thank you so much
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MARY on 24 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThrilled with my Raku pot. Quick and secure delivery. Will be ordering more items.
About ObyPottery
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The mini 'gallery' space at my workshop
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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.
Shop members
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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.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
Returns and exchange details
On receipt of your order, if you have any problems, please contact me within 14 days of receipt of order.
Payment
Delivery
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.