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2012-01-17T08:45:00.000-08:00

Now you can shop for directly from our website! This site will be updated twice monthly with new work hot out of the kiln. Check out today's offerings.

January Clearance! Soda-fired Bottle, $10

2012-01-02T13:01:00.000-08:00

Soda -fired bottle with cobalt blue interior. Exterior color grades from the characteristic rust-orange of soda-vapor glaze into the pearl gray of heavy soda, where the flame has deposited more glaze. Measures 7" tall x 4" wide. $10 plus shipping.

Three Toothbrush Holders - Choose Your Favorite! $24

2011-12-10T11:44:00.000-08:00

Thrown and altered stoneware, fired in soda-vapor atmosphere, with glazed interiors. All measure approximately 5" high x 5" wide. Little feet and drainage holes prevent moisture build up.

Toothbrush Holder 1, $24

Toothbrush Holder 2, $24

Aqua Stripe Butter Dish, $36 - Order Now for Christmas!

2011-10-23T04:47:00.000-07:00

Everyone needs a butter dish! Soda-glazed surface ranges from orange to rust to honey, with contrasting aqua stripes. Measures 7 1/2" long x 4" high x 4 1/2 inches wide, with glazed interior.

Durable stoneware is leadfree, foodsafe, ovenproof, and dishwasher and microwave safe. Allow 4 -6 weeks for delivery.

Berry Bowl, $32

2011-10-22T05:50:00.000-07:00

This lovely little colander is the perfect size for rinsing berries, cherry tomatoes, grapes or other small items. Saucer catches stray drips, so this berry bowl can go from sink to table, where it makes an elegant serving dish. Creamy yellow with aqua dots, with a russet rim. About 4 inches high. Available now!

Turquoise, Blue, and Russet Mug, $22

2011-10-21T12:28:00.000-07:00

This stoneware mug was fired in a soda vapor glazing atmosphere, creating beautiful surface effects. Turquoise glaze lines the inside, and flows down the upper third of the outside. The lower portion of the mug is the russet-orange color that is characteristic of soda glazing, plus a pattern of brilliant blue dots. This is a coffee-lover's mug: holds 16 ounces. Lead-free, ovenproof, dishwasher and microwave safe.
Will ship within the continental US. Contact me ( info@finemesspottery.com )if you are outside the continental US to work out shipping details.

Black Dot Butter Dish, $36

2011-09-25T11:54:00.000-07:00

In stock now! Oval covered butter dish.

Soda-glazed surface ranges from orange to rust to honey, with contrasting black glaze dots. Measures 7 1/2" long x 4" high x 4 1/2 inches wide, with glazed interior.

Durable stoneware is leadfree, foodsafe, ovenproof, and dishwasher and microwave safe.

Dinnerware At Last!

2011-07-28T12:21:00.000-07:00

10 inch soda-fired stoneware dinner plates are 100% leadfree, foodsafe, ovenproof, and dishwasher and microwave safe. Available in cream with teal stripe. Allow 4 - 6 weeks for order to arrive.

Exclusive for SJ

2011-05-29T15:52:00.000-07:00

Leadfree, blah-blah-blah. 'll bring in to your workplace on Tuesday.

SOLD!

Students & Members: Register for the June Firing at Fine Mess Pottery!

2011-05-28T07:54:00.000-07:00

Cost: $30

Available to Portland Pottery students and members of the Munjoy Hill Potters Association only. Fee includes glazes and firing for up to one cubic foot of pottery (approximately one milk crate full) in Fine Mess Pottery's soda vapor kiln. Firing will occur June 25th; pots must be glazed and delivered by June 21st. Contact Lori for details, or questions about future firings, at info@finemesspottery.com

Space is limited to 10 participants. Click the Buy Now button to register through Paypal, and thanks!

The Amazing Smoky Heart Mug, $22

2011-05-22T07:03:00.001-07:00

I love this mug! I was tempted to keep it. But my standing policy is to sell my best stuff, since that's what it is made for. A deep, orange heart bursts out of smoky gold-to-taupe glaze, loosely sketvhed with a black outline. This mug holds about 15 ounces, and as alwasy, leadfree, foodsafe, ovenproof, and dishwaher and microwave safe. Will ship in the US.

B&W Heart Mug, $22

2011-04-01T08:35:00.000-07:00

This 16-ounce stoneware mug is glazed in a satiny white, with a gestural heart sketched quickly in a contrasting satiny black on each side. Leadfree, ovenproof, and dishwasher and microwave safe.

16 ounce Turquoise Mug, $22

2011-03-18T07:59:00.000-07:00

Nearly all the pots from the 3/13 firing had destinations even before they were unloaded - a nice circumstance in which to find oneself. I did save out this mug, the jewel of the firing, to offer online. It is glazed in Owen Oribe, and fired with both soda and salt, resulting in the beautiful flowing and mottled colors.
Part of the reason I saved this mug out is that, technically, it is a second. The glaze ran so much it flowed under the pot and onto the kiln shelf; but after grinding and polishing, the bottom is so smooth -- and so appealling -- that I can't even count it a flaw.

Leadfree, ovenprooof, dishwasher & microwave safe, all that good stuff.

SOLD!

Rustic Stoneware Butterdish, $35

2011-02-27T09:49:00.000-08:00

Deep earth orange to rust on the exterior display characteristic colors of soda vapor glazing. Interior is glazed with a speckly blue. Cover protects butter from strong odors in the fridge. Leadfree, ovenproof, dishwasher and microwave safe. Available online through Tuesday, March 1st.

16-oz Black & Shino Stoneware Mug, $22

2011-02-27T09:22:00.000-08:00

Festive yet earthy mug glazed in Japanese Shino with satin black brushwork. Leadfree, ovenproof, dishwasher and microwave safe. Available online through Tuesday March 1st.

16 oz Stoneware Mug w/ Stripes, $22

2011-02-19T13:23:00.001-08:00

For the coffee lover in your life! Big 16 oz mug holds plenty of brew. Amber celadon glaze on interior and lip; the body of the mug is a flashing slip that catches the soda vapor to create deep orangey rust hues, overlaid with stripes of satin matte black.

Leadfree, ovenproof, dishwasher & microwave safe. This piece will be available online through Tuesday, February 22.

Seashell Refrigerator Magnets, $3 each

2011-02-19T11:58:00.001-08:00

Details matter!
These stoneware seashell shapes are secured to strong magnets to hold notes, drawings, grocery lists -- whatever you need -- to your fridge or filing cabinet. The kiln determines the color and texture.
Each measures about 1 inch in the longer dimension.
Specify starfish, conch shell, or scallop shell. Color and texture vary. Order one or a handful!

Soda-fired Stoneware Mug, $20

2011-02-19T10:25:00.001-08:00

A beautiful interaction between glaze and soda vapor creates a runny river beside an intriguing stamped design. The upper half and interior of the mug are lavendar-blue; the lower half is bright earthy orange, an effect of soda vapor on decorative slip.

Mug holds 12 ounces. Leadfree, foodsafe, ovenproof, and dishwasher and microwave safe. Available online through Tuesday, February 22.

SOLD!

12 Ounce Stoneware Mug, $20

2011-02-19T08:58:00.000-08:00

Interior and upper half are glazed with one of my new glazes. This one is a traditional Japanese glaze called tenmoku. A high percentage of red iron oxide gives it a deep coffee color, breaking to reddish where thin, and transparent where the soda vapor hits. The deep orange shade of the lower half is acheived with a flashing slip, that absorbs the soda to create an inviting surface. Leadfree, foodsafe, dishwasher and microwave safe. Can you spot the signature stamp?

Everybody has a different idea about the perfect size coffee mug, but 12 ounces is it for me: enough coffee to satisfy, not so much that it gets cold before you finish it.
This piece is available online through Tuesday, February 22.

Oval Covered Butter Dish, Turquiose $38

2011-02-19T04:03:00.000-08:00

The most recent firing was the best yet! This oval butter dish was the pick of the lot. The glaze is matte copper green, turning glassy turquoise wherever the flames caressed the form. The surface is enlivened by decorative spirals. Measures 7.25 inches long by 4.5 inches wide, by 4 inches tall. Leadfree, foodsafe, ovenproof, and dishwasher- and microwave safe.
This piece is available online through Tuesday, February 22.

Online Exclusive! Olive Oil Bottle, $24

2010-12-12T11:03:00.000-08:00

Stoneware olive oil bottle measures 4 1/2" high x 3 1/2" wide, holds 1 cup of oil, soy sauce, or balsamic vinegar. I keep one of these right on my stovetop. Durable soda-fired stoneware is leadfree, ovenproof, and dishwasher- and microwave-safe. A great gift for someone who loves to cook!

This piece is available online for four days only: Today, December 12th through Wednesday December 15th. Buy now to receive in time for Christmas!

Online Exclusive! 12 oz. Mug, $22

2010-12-12T10:47:00.000-08:00

12 ounce stoneware mug with attractive glaze/ firing marks. This durable mug is leadfree, ovenproof, and dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Measures 4 1/2" high x 4 1/2 " wide, with handle. Beautiful peachy-orange exterior is characteristic of soda-firing; the attractive glaze stripe is an example of the surprises the kiln can hand you! White glazed interior.

This piece is available online for four days only; Today, December 12th through Wednesday, December 15th. Buy now to receive in time for Christmas!

Online Exclusive! Flat-bottom Baking Dish, $60

2010-12-12T10:27:00.000-08:00

Soda-fired stoneware baking dish measures 2 1/4" high x 12" in diameter. Durable stoneware is fired to 2300° F, and is leadfree, ovenproof, and dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Attractive glaze-crawl pattern is an example of the random and unexpected things that can happen in the kiln, which are the reason I love making pottery.

Perfect baking and serving apple crisp, shepherd's pie, or your favorite hot dish!

This piece is available online for four days only; Today, December 12th through Wednesday, December 15th.

Exclusive Online Sale! 3-Quart Casserole, $75

2010-12-12T10:08:00.000-08:00

Soda-fired 3-quart casserole for baking & serving. Glazed interior. Made of durable stoneware fired in a soda vapor atmosphere to 2300° F, this piece is leadfree, ovenproof, and dishwasher- and microwave-safe. A great gift for someone who loves to cook. Earthy, neutral color goes with everything.

This piece is available online for four days only: Today, December 12th through Wednesday December 15th. Order now to receive in time for Christmas!

Exclusive Online Sale! Soy Bottle with Drip Tray, $30

2010-12-12T09:39:00.000-08:00

These pots are available online only today, December 12 through Wednesday, December 15th.

Holds six ounces of olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar -- you name it. Made of durable stoneware fired in a soda vapor atmosphere to 2300° F, this set is leadfree, ovenproof, and dishwasher- and microwave-safe. A great gift for someone who loves to cook. Earthy, neutral colors go with everything.

16 Ounce Soda Fired Mug

2010-01-17T10:58:00.001-08:00

For the coffee lover in your family: this is the big one. Holds over 16 ounces of your favorite beverage.The warm, serene colors of the surface differ all the way around. The mug is new with each turn. Lower portion narrows, then flares to a wide cylinder. In tans, golds, rusts, and beige tones with a celadon interior. Low handle is surprisingly comfortable.
Measures 5" tall x 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
The day goes better if you start it with coffee from a beautiful mug.

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Blue Baking Dish, $42

2010-01-10T04:44:00.000-08:00

This beautiful flat-bottomed dish does double duty as baker and server. It is a complex, speckly blue; if you look closely, you can see elements of tan, cream, and even purple in the glaze. This piece is handbuilt of a single slab, making it stronger. The edges scallop gently to create a unique and organic shape. Handles are made of squeezed coils of clay -- you can see the impressions of my fingers.

Measures 2" tall x 9 1/2"wide (dimension includes handles) x 8" across.

This piece is absolutely one of a kind -- I've never made another one like it, and I couldn't duplicate it if I tried.

Like all Fine Mess Pottery Stoneware, this piece is leadfree, ovenproof, and microwave and dishwasher safe. The high temperature that stoneware is fired to makes it the most durable pottery made.

Very Special Dinner plate, $30.00

2010-01-08T11:13:00.000-08:00

Make any meal a special occasion! Boy did I have a grand time glazing this plate. The background is a classic peachy-beige shino. A fat stroke of white, followed by thinner lines of black, tan, and brown enliven the surface. Lastly, I dipped my fingers in glaze and danced them across the surface for a dappled effect.

Plate has a decorative double rim. Measures 10 inches in diameter, 1 3/4 inches high. Make any meal a special occasion!

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Lemonade, or Fresh Flowers

2010-01-07T16:52:00.000-08:00

Which will it be for you? Raspberry / Magenta Pitcher with Heart Detail, $60.
This stoneware pitcher measures 7" tall x 8" wide (handle to spout) x 5 " deep. Comfortably holds 40 ounces (or 1250 ml) of your favorite beverage.
This piece was made on the potter's wheel and then squeezed gently while the clay was still wet to form it into an oval. The bulbous belly and low handle make this pitcher very stable and ergonomically designed. The shade of red is finely dappled from watermelon to cherry and even into magenta. A rectangular stamp design of multiple hearts graces one side. During the firing, the glaze flowed into perfect fat droplets, stopping just short of the bottom of pot. This pitcher sits flat, and pours perfectly with nary a drip. Makes a nice vase, too.
All Fine Mess Pottery stoneware pieces are leadfree, ovenproof, and dishwasher and microwave safe. Refrigerator is fine, too. Stoneware is the most durable pottery made.

Handbuilt Stoneware Bottle, $30

2009-12-17T09:23:00.000-08:00

Constructed of thinly rolled slabs of clay, this precious little bottle stands just 6" high. The colors range from gold and beige to lavendar blue. Soda firing on top of applied glaze creates beautiful flowing effects.
Use decoratively, to serve olive oil, or as a small bud vase.

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First Snow, matted 5x7 print, $10

2009-11-11T14:51:00.000-08:00

And now for something completely different!

We had an early snow in Central Maine last week, and I snapped this shot of snow clinging to a late bloom of my climbing rose. (The snow didn't last, but there's more where that came from.) The contrast of deep pink and brilliant white make this charming image a keeper.

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Purple and Red Cereal or Ice Cream Bowls, $12 each

2009-11-02T13:00:00.000-08:00

Small stoneware bowls hold breakfast or a big double scoop of dessert! These bowls are smooth matte purple on the outside, a cool red on the interior. As with all Fine Mess Pottery stoneware, they are leadfree, ovenproof, and microwave and dishwasher safe. Each is decorated with a small scallop shell stamp design. Buy one, or up to four.

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Blue Cereal or Ice Cream Bowls, $12/each

2009-11-01T11:59:00.000-08:00

Ice cream bowls if you have a sweet tooth, a perfect cereal size for everyone else! Each speckly denim blue bowl is adorned with stamped scallop shell decoration. Buy one, or up to seven.

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Bud Vase, $20

2009-10-31T11:23:00.001-07:00

Soda-fired bud vase features dots of satin matte black glaze and a spontaneous copper-green drizzle of oribe glaze. This piece stands 6" high, perfect for a couple of carnations, or stems cut from your garden. Makes a nice gift!

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Last Call, $250

2009-09-24T13:57:00.001-07:00

Soda-fired white stoneware has a very sensual, fleshy quality that invites your touch. This piece is wheel thrown of multiple parts and then assembled. 6" high x 8" wide x 8" deep.

Soda-fired Vase, $50

2009-06-28T02:53:00.001-07:00

This vase stands 8" high and is perfect for carnations, roses, or other cut flowers. The neutral browm vapor glazed surface lets flowers glow without competition. Beautiful full or empty. The interior is glazed in Satin Matte Black, which is also used to the glazed trailed details. The impressed decoration is made using a variety of handmade clay stamps.

Lemonade Pitcher, $55

2009-06-13T10:59:00.001-07:00

This 2-quart pitcher is glazed with Japanese Temoku, an iron saturated glaze, with a fun spiral of shino. Pitcher measures 11" high x 7" wide x 4" deep; made of durable stonware. This piece is leadfree, foodsafe, ovenproof, and dishwasher and microwave safe. Also makes a great vase!

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Polka Dot Stoneware Mug, $22

2009-05-22T17:21:00.000-07:00

This playful mug holds 12 ounces of your favorite beverage. Satin black on the inside, with a band of cool white at the top, a band of teal at the bottom, and in between a midnight blue band with white polka dots. This mug was throw in two parts and then assembled. Leadfree, foodsafe, and dishwasher and microwave safe. This mug was number 33 of the 100 Mugs.

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Figurative Mug, $20

2009-05-09T17:40:00.000-07:00

This 12 ounce soda fired mug has feminine figurative qualities. The eggshell surface of the vapor glaze has a golden tan hue, accented with a partial ring of dark dots of slip, like beading on a dress. The interior and rim are glazed in a lavender to orchid shade.
Leadfree, ovenproof, and dishwasher and microwave safe. This mug is made for everyday use!

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Cabinet Knobs & Drawer Pulls

2008-04-12T05:15:00.000-07:00

$5 Each. Contact me to order.