Handmade Housewarming Gifts from a Potter
A new home has empty shelves, bare benches and a windowsill with nothing on it. That's what makes a housewarming gift easy to get right: almost anything handmade becomes the...
Handmade Ceramic Studio Stories
The Best Handmade Ceramic Gift Ideas from an Australian Studio
Well-made ceramics make a perfect gift: they're hardy, practical and beautiful, and they get used every day. Whether it's a mug that takes pride of place on the kitchen shelf...
Are Handmade Ceramics Dishwasher Safe? And Microwave Safe? The Honest Answer
Hi everyone! These two questions come up constantly, and I want to give a straight answer rather than the vague "hand wash recommended" disclaimer you see on most product pages....
Why I Do Both: Slip Casting and Handbuilding in My Studio
I use both slip casting and handbuilding in my studio, and they do completely different jobs. People sometimes ask whether slip cast work is the same as handmade - it's...
Why Cone 6 Fired Ceramics Are the Sustainable Choice (Without Sacrificing Vibrant Colour)
Cone 6 electric oxidation firing reduces kiln energy use by 30 %, extends equipment life, and still delivers vibrant, food‑safe colours. Learn how we do it!
Handmade Ceramic Mugs vs Mass-Produced: Why the Artisan Touch Matters
When you pour your morning coffee, the mug you reach for matters more than you'd think. It's the thing you hold every day. Here's what actually separates a handmade ceramic...
One-of-a-Kind Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps
I’m pleased to be able to share my newest creation, something which was very different for me to work on: Smoosh lamps! These lamps have been six months in the...
Makers and Shakers Market this weekend!
This market has been and gone, but you can visit my studio in Bellambi any time. If you’re in Sydney, swing by the Makers and Shakers Market this weekend (1 – 2...
What to Look For When Buying Handmade Ceramics
What do you look for when you buy ceramics? Most of us go straight to the look of the piece: the glaze, the shape, the colour palette. That matters, but...
In person shopping!
The move from my home studio to a larger space wasn’t just to have more room for my ceramics. I wanted my studio to be a welcoming space where customers...
The never ending glaze testing.
A potter’s glaze testing is never done. You may be asking, What is a glaze? or What is glaze actually made of? Well, the simplest answer is that glaze is...
A bit on Inspiration, Creativity and Ceramics
A question I often get asked is:Â why do you choose the colours you do? Is it emotional or inspired by something you've seen or..?Â
Introducing My New Studio
I am so excited to share with you the next step in growing Rhiannon Gill Ceramics, as I move into a newer, bigger studio space.
The Studio
My studio is small but mighty! At less than 10 square metres, every little inch of space is prime real estate. It's also right in my own backyard, about five...
Committing to Markets
Markets for me are daunting, like really really daunting. The reason for this is I'm the double whammy, a shy introvert. So meeting and making small talk with total strangers...