Explore the character of handmade pottery through custom glazes on hand-formed shapes.

For my 30th year as a potter, my focus is on creating one-of-a-kind exquisite shapes for daily use and visual enjoyment from stoneware.

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Each pot begins as a lump of clay and an intention to become something.

Platters & Low Bowls

The comparison of people to clay is more than just metaphor. Being comprised of 99% of the same ingredients as clay and glaze humans also share the ability to be shaped and molded into something useful. The ability to change is a wonderful thing.

Mugs

By taking more time to make than a large bowl yet only able to command a modest price, mugs are a true labor of love. Being used on a daily basis, they're a good reminder of the many parts and processes we need to go through to become and remain useful.

Bowls

Bowls just happen. Centrifugal force causes the clay to open naturally. A steady hand and consistent speed is needed to shape and form it. Just like us, the faster it goes the more out of control it becomes.

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Lidded Jars

I'm told my containers have held many things. From money and food to tools and ashes. Most pots can hold things, but when you put a lid on it you are entrusting it to that vessel. Feel at ease knowing these containers are made with love to keep safe what you hold most dear.

Sculpture

We are all missing "pieces" as lost loved ones, pets, jobs or dreams. At first, it seems like we become less with each piece lost. These pots start off whole with no discerning characteristics on their own. A fine pot, though lacking personality or interest. They must undergo the cutting process to become better. When we lose a part of ourselves we fundamentally change. Suddenly able to relate with others with similarly lost pieces, we realize that sometimes we need parts cut away to be better.

Vases

Vases resist gravity. Hand technique is key to clay that rises when pulling. A slow speed also helps prevent the natural tendency to lose control. To obtain greater height, attaching two or more pieces is a common solution. Just like people, those pieces become better together.

About

Pizzopottery.com is a haven for pottery enthusiasts, offering a unique collection of pottery meticulously crafted with custom-made glazes. While our lives are forming amid our numerous revolutions around the sun, hard things will happen to us. Forces can cause us to lose center and spin out of control. How we respond will determine the shape of our future selves. From a dried scrap of my former self tossed around many years ago, I have begun to emerge from the reclaim. Therapy has sharpened my tools and enabled me to sober up. With the help of my wife and son I have found my center once again and sponged up a few ideas along the way to bring with me. All pots are food, microwave and dishwasher safe. Bases are stamped with my makers mark and diamond sanded smooth.

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FAQ

Why aren't there always products for sale?

Pizzo Pottery is just me, Joe Pizzo. Also, time on the wheel is a precious commodity. I will announce when new work is available through the mailing list and Instagram so sign up to be the first to know!

Are the items for sale the actual item I'll receive?

Yes! Every item is individually photographed, measured and weighed. This way you know exactly what you're buying. Pottery can reflect the light dramatically, so actual item colors can differ slightly from photos online.

Can I buy online and pick up in person?

Yes! When you purchase online, select "pickup" at checkout and you will not be charged shipping. I'll email you where and when you can come get it.

Are all of your items food/dishwasher/microwave/oven safe?

Yes! I have formulated my glazes to be an exact fit to this stoneware clay body ensuring many years of use.

Can I make special orders or request sold pieces to be made again?

No and yes. No on the special orders. Been there, done that, not interested! I say please do request past items to be remade, this gives me inspiration to keep potting!

How is shipping calculated?

I use USPS Click and Ship. The website estimates shipping costs based on weight. If actual shipping is significantly less, I will refund the difference. If multiple items are ordered, items will be packed together if possible.

Will my items arrive safely? What if something arrives broken?

No worries. I will refund any broken items due to shipping. But rest easy knowing they are well packed and shipped double boxed.

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Get in Touch

Do you have a question or wish to learn more? Feel free to contact me, and I will respond as promptly as possible.