Melanie Shaw Ceramics

09/06/2026

Salt cellars with wood spoons and small cone incense dishes that could also be used for smaller jewelry!

09/05/2026

🦊🐦 Your walls called. They’re tired of being boring.

I’ve got several handmade ceramic wall shelves available in my Etsy shop, and each one brings a little personality to the wall.

🦊 One features a fox hanging out in front of a gloriously colorful background—because apparently this fox has excellent taste.

🐦 The other two feature birds against beautifully decorated backgrounds, ready to hold your tiny treasures, found objects, plants, crystals, jewelry, or whatever other delightful little things need a proper perch.

The small items shown in the photos are there to give you an idea of the shelf size—and yes, those little guys are also available in the shop. So naturally, you can decorate your shelf and buy the things to put on it. I call this responsible shopping. 😏

Handmade. Functional-ish. Definitely more interesting than an empty wall.

Here's a link to the orange one: https://melanieshawceramics.etsy.com/listing/4533566578

🛍️ Check them out in my Etsy shop!

08/26/2026

The animal trinket dishes have officially escaped the studio and landed in my Etsy shop! 🐰🐻🦝

08/26/2026

The animal trinket dishes have officially escaped the studio and landed in my Etsy shop! 🐰🐻🦝 Shop link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MelanieShawCeramics

Featuring rabbits, bears, hearts and one particularly suspicious raccoon named Jimothy. (Yes, Jimothy. He has questions. Mostly about your life choices.)

Perfect for rings, tiny treasures, random bits, or whatever little objects are currently living loose on your dresser.

Handmade, hand-decorated, and full of personality. No two are exactly alike—because apparently even my pottery has opinions. 😂

Shop them now before Jimothy starts demanding snacks. 🦝

08/19/2026

🐰 Somebunny has been busy making pottery!

Bunnies have officially hopped their way into the studio. From sweet little rabbit details to full-on bunny-inspired pieces, these ceramics are proof that you can never have too many ears… or too much pottery. 😉

Perfect for Easter? Sure.
Perfect for spring? Absolutely.
Perfect for people who think rabbits make everything cuter? Obviously.

Which bunny would you take home? 🐇🏺

08/05/2026

Birdsong | Lillith & Kubaba

Gesture and Expression are where these figures began.

For me, expression isn't found in the face alone—it's carried through the tilt of a shoulder, the twist of a torso, the tension of a hand. Lillith and Kubaba were built from those moments where the body reveals what words cannot.

Rather than striving for perfection, I follow movement, imbalance, vulnerability, and quiet strength. Every mark and alteration is part of the conversation, allowing the clay to hold emotion as much as form.

These two sculptures were featured in the Birdsong exhibition, where gesture became the driving force behind each figure's story.

07/25/2026

🤖 Workshop update: Little Robot Project is still alive, still bleeping, and still refusing to tell me what it wants to be when it grows up. Today's agenda: fewer existential crises, more actual wiring.

Also sneaking in some Etsy shop pieces between robot negotiations — turns out juggling a half-built bot AND a restock is basically running two clingy toddlers at once. One wants servos, the other wants glitter.

Progress photos coming soon, assuming the robot doesn't unionize first. 🛠️✨

07/11/2026

Today, Second Saturday! I've got mugs and small cone incense holders at this event. Don't worry, it's inside today! LOL!

Shop Downtown Taylor!!

07/10/2026

There’s something satisfying about finally seeing a glaze do exactly what you hoped it would. ✨

This tall segmented vase just came out of the kiln, and I’m loving how the elevated planes catch the light while the crystalline, iridescent glaze shifts from black, silver to blues and violets depending on the angle. Every facet tells a slightly different story.

Hand-thrown. Hand-carved. One kiln opening at a time.

I have two vases in this similar style available in my Etsy shop for anyone looking to add a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece to their collection. Both are tall, majestic pieces!

Do you ever make a piece that surprises you—in the best possible way? I’d love to hear about your latest kiln win.

07/09/2026

Alright folks, back to our regularly scheduled shenanigans, featuring washy colors and adorable little 🐇! I managed to list a couple of smaller lidded jars in my Etsy shop over the weekend.

This Jars & Containers item is sold by MelanieShawCeramics. Ships from Bastrop, TX. Listed on Jul 6, 2026