Hand-thrown ceramic deviled egg serving tray
Employer
Andriy
Project parameters
Type of cooperationOne-time project
SectionAdvertising and marketing
Prepaymentwithout prepayment
Payment methodsCash, Bank transfer
Acceptance of requestsfrom today, 05:20 until Sep 24, 2026
Project description
I am looking for an experienced ceramic artist to hand-throw a one-of-a-kind serving tray designed specifically for deviled eggs. The piece should be wheel-thrown or hand-built from a durable stoneware or earthenware clay body and feature a ring of shallow, evenly spaced round indentations sized to cradle egg halves without them sliding around when the tray is carried to a table or passed at a gathering. I am open to a classic round platter shape or an oval one, whichever the maker feels will hold the indentations most gracefully, and I would like the rim left a little wider than the indentation ring so there is room for garnish, paprika dusting, or a few sprigs of fresh herbs.
This tray is meant to become a recurring piece for family dinners, potlucks, and holiday entertaining, so it needs to survive real use: dishwasher-safe glaze, food-safe throughout, and a base that will not scratch a wooden table. I would love to discuss glaze options together — I am drawn to warm earthy tones, a soft matte exterior with a glossy food-contact surface, or a speckled stoneware finish, but I am genuinely open to the maker's own palette and finishing techniques if they have a signature style. A subtle decorative element around the rim, such as a carved or sgraffito pattern, would be a lovely bonus but is not required.
Please share examples of previous tableware you have made, especially anything with multiple indentations or compartments, since getting the depth and spacing right is the trickiest part of this project. I would also like to understand your typical timeline from throwing through bisque firing, glazing, and final firing, and whether you test each piece for food safety before it ships. Packaging for safe shipping matters a lot to me, as ceramic pieces with an irregular surface can be tricky to box securely, so please describe how you typically wrap and cushion trays like this. I am happy to provide reference photos of the general shape and indentation count I have in mind, and I welcome suggestions on capacity (a dozen halves versus two dozen) based on what works best on the wheel. Looking forward to seeing portfolios and discussing a realistic budget and delivery date.
This tray is meant to become a recurring piece for family dinners, potlucks, and holiday entertaining, so it needs to survive real use: dishwasher-safe glaze, food-safe throughout, and a base that will not scratch a wooden table. I would love to discuss glaze options together — I am drawn to warm earthy tones, a soft matte exterior with a glossy food-contact surface, or a speckled stoneware finish, but I am genuinely open to the maker's own palette and finishing techniques if they have a signature style. A subtle decorative element around the rim, such as a carved or sgraffito pattern, would be a lovely bonus but is not required.
Please share examples of previous tableware you have made, especially anything with multiple indentations or compartments, since getting the depth and spacing right is the trickiest part of this project. I would also like to understand your typical timeline from throwing through bisque firing, glazing, and final firing, and whether you test each piece for food safety before it ships. Packaging for safe shipping matters a lot to me, as ceramic pieces with an irregular surface can be tricky to box securely, so please describe how you typically wrap and cushion trays like this. I am happy to provide reference photos of the general shape and indentation count I have in mind, and I welcome suggestions on capacity (a dozen halves versus two dozen) based on what works best on the wheel. Looking forward to seeing portfolios and discussing a realistic budget and delivery date.
