DIY Trend Pottery That Sells Well In 2022

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Handcrafted  Mugs

Most potters who turned their hobby into a business will tell you that the smaller pieces make up the lion’s share of their profits. This means selling something like handcrafted mugs. You will charge between $10 to $30 for pieces like this, but you may find that it sells best at between $10 to $12. They don’t cost too much which makes it less of a commitment for buyers. People even get excited to buy mugs, especially if you can make the right design.

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Bowls

Another hot item for ceramics artists, you can make bowls easily and they sell well too. Bowls sell good because of the utility behind them. Having a handmade bowl with a unique design attracts customers who love the uniqueness of it. Bowls can also make a nice decorative piece in the home. Add a touch of fun and personality to the piece to make it shine and stand out.

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Soap Dishes

Soap dishes can be interesting in that you can do a lot of cool things with the design. They were meant to look stylish. At the same time, soap dishes can be made from a variety of clays like porcelain, earthenware, stoneware and ball clay. Each will give your piece its own unique look. This ceramic piece gives you a lot of opportunities to stay creative in the creation of it. You will charge anywhere from $15 up to $50 for a soap dish, but they sell best at the $20 mark. 

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Spoon Rests

You may want to make your spoon rests from stoneware clay because it’s a good durable clay. After choosing a clay, you will want to pick a design that helps it sell well.  During the process of cooking, you have a sanitary place to rest your cooking utensils without them getting dirty. Some people have used spoon rests on a buffet table to keep the utensils in good condition. You will usually want to charge between $12 to $23 for ceramic pieces like spoon rests.

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Sponge Holders

Every home needs a sponge holder, and the more stylish homes will look for sponge holders with personality. Having a cool sponge holder in the home can add to the atmosphere of the room. They usually sell for between $15 to $35 depending on how much work you put into it (how to decorate it).  You may find that your sponge holder will sell best at $22. Experiment with the pricing to learn how to make the most from your ceramics.

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Vases

One of the ceramic pieces that many people go bonkers over, vases sell well for the decoration and chance to use them as a flower holder. The cool thing about vases is that it gives you the chance to wave your artistic wand of magic over it.  Some people look for vases because they want them to become the cornerstone piece and conversation-starter in the home. Depending on the size, you can charge a little or a lot for vases. 

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Teacups

Not only do they sell well, but you can sell them for more than some of the other ceramic wares. As any tea connoisseur will tell you, tea tastes its best from a proper teacup.  The proper pricing for teacups will range anywhere from $20 to $120, but you may want to start on the lower end and see how well it sells. This may not be the hottest selling item on the market, but it can do well if you find the right place to sell it.

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Plant Pots

Another one of the realms where your creativity will sell well is to make a living off selling artistic plant pots if you know how to start.  The cool thing about selling this type of pottery comes from how you can sell more creative pots and still come out well. The colorful choices will often perform well in this realm if you can find the right people for it. You can make standard pots as well and still come out well because many people just want a simple pot to put their flowers in.

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Plates

You can do this part-time or full-time and make a good business out of selling plates alone. This choice never goes out of style and people always want to buy more plates. They either want to upgrade from an old set or buy a new set to give them extras. You may want to only sell it as a separate piece, rather than a set in some cases. During the holiday season, you have people who want to add an extra plate to the dinner table because they have one extra person.