u/MYOSTERY_BIGPOCKET

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This is the Lily of the Valley Goddess Tears backflow incense burner.

This is 'Lily of the Valley: Goddess' Tears.' I imagined a goddess breathing life into the flowers from one of her eyes.

u/MYOSTERY_BIGPOCKET — 14 days ago

Introducing our Halloween Collection! 🎃

We adore the spooky Halloween vibe so much, and we poured our hearts into making these pieces. We did have a few kiln heartbreaks along the way, but seeing how they turned out after the final firing, we couldn't be happier with the results!

u/MYOSTERY_BIGPOCKET — 26 days ago
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Some of my recent work.

It's been a while since my last post, so I wanted to share what I've been working on lately. These are an Over the Garden Wall inspired aroma lamp and a few Halloween-themed pieces. They are fresh out of the bisque firing and just hand-painted—still waiting for the glaze kiln! Hope you enjoy them.

u/MYOSTERY_BIGPOCKET — 1 month ago

Potted a little tree in one of my recent hand-crafted planters.

Finding the right plants for our character-driven ceramics wasn't easy, but seeing them thrive now makes it all worth it!

Experimented with a few different plants in our handmade pots.

And lastly, the final ones are wall-hanging planters, which turned out to be the absolute perfect nest for Tillandsia (air plants)! I'm so thrilled with how they turned out.

u/MYOSTERY_BIGPOCKET — 3 months ago
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Here are the cat lantern and kitten snuffer I just made! 🐾

I’ve been experimenting with various themes for my Horong (oil lamps) lately. Since I’ve always lived with cats, I naturally found myself wanting to create cat figures. 🐈🐾

Now, I’m brainstorming what to create next! I’ve tried a few wild concepts before—like a character casting fire magic, a Dokkaebi (Korean goblin) with fiery hair, and even one breathing fire.

But in the end, it seems people love the calm, serene vibe the most. Maybe it’s because of the cozy warmth that oil lamps naturally bring?

I’d love to know—what kind of themes would you like to see next? I’d love to hear your ideas! ✨

u/MYOSTERY_BIGPOCKET — 3 months ago
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My recent work

Here is what I've been working on recently. Looking back, it seems I ended up creating quite a few cats.

I'm already wondering what the theme for my next project should be, and I can't wait to play with clay again.

u/MYOSTERY_BIGPOCKET — 3 months ago

I made a snuffer for a Horong (Korean traditional oil lamp).

While staring at the gently glowing Horong, I suddenly felt like I didn't want to just blow it out. So, I decided to craft a little snuffer for it. It turned out pretty cute! Once more snuffers come out of this kiln batch, I’ll definitely be back to show them off!

u/MYOSTERY_BIGPOCKET — 4 months ago
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Recent work & some thoughts on throwing vs. casting.

Here is some of my recent work.

​Thankfully, the "Dancing Stars Baby" series has been receiving so much love lately, so I’ve been keeping busy in the studio keeping up with it. To be honest, the more I repeat the same process, the more I realize how much I still have to learn, and sometimes I feel a bit humbled by my own shortcomings. But I’m doing my absolute best to make sure the wonderful people who support my work won't be disappointed—just like every other ceramicist out there does, I’m sure.

​Lately, though, I’ve been facing a bit of a dilemma: Should I keep wheel-throwing these, or would it make more sense to switch to slip-casting?

​Personally, I’ve always found it much more satisfying to finish a piece from start to finish with my own hands on the wheel, rather than making a master mold for replication and cleaning up the casts. But now that I'm dealing with larger quantities, I find myself questioning if this is the right or sustainable way to go.

​I’d love to hear your thoughts. Which process do you prefer when scaling up, and how do you balance efficiency with the joy of making?

If I’m being 100% honest, there’s a part of me that’s terrified of losing momentum. I’m afraid that pouring weeks into mold-making will drain my excitement, and by the time it’s done, I won't even care about the project anymore. Anyone else struggle with this kind of creative attention span?

u/MYOSTERY_BIGPOCKET — 5 months ago
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My 3 eyes monster doggy aroma lamp

Introducing my "3-Eye Monster Doggy" Aroma Lamp 👁️👁️👁️

At first glance, you might think this fierce-looking pup has a bit of an attitude problem, thanks to its three eyes and sharp teeth. But honestly? He’s a total sweetheart. People judge too much by appearances, don't they? They have no idea that this little guy is actually a guardian angel watching over a tiny Bebe inside.

​[How it works]

​The Body: A fierce-looking but kind-hearted 3-eyed monster doggy.

​The Inside: A tiny "Bebe" sitting safely inside, which holds the tealight candle.

​The Top: A cute rabbit dish that sits on top to warm up the essential oils and spread the scent.

u/MYOSTERY_BIGPOCKET — 5 months ago
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Still perfecting these Horongs. What do you think?

I’ve noticed that people definitely gravitate toward the more 'dreamy and serene' pieces. Personally, I prefer a slightly more niche, unconventional style, but my supporters usually choose the ones that look more peaceful. I wonder if it’s because a steady, quiet flame represents the inner peace we’re all searching for? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

u/MYOSTERY_BIGPOCKET — 5 months ago