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Commission a hand-thrown ceramic fondue pot with dipping bowl set
Employer
Tetiana
Project parameters
Type of cooperationOne-time project
SectionAdvertising and marketing
Prepaymentwithout prepayment
Payment methodsCash, Bank transfer
Acceptance of requestsfrom today, 06:11 until Sep 24, 2026
Project description
I host dinner gatherings a few times a month and want a one-of-a-kind ceramic fondue set made specifically for that ritual, rather than a mass-produced pot from a shop. The centerpiece should be a wide, stable fondue pot thrown on the wheel, with enough interior volume to melt cheese for six people or keep chocolate warm without scorching it. It needs a sturdy pouring lip or handle detail so it can be lifted safely once it is hot, and the base has to be wide enough to sit securely over a small tealight or gel-fuel stand without wobbling.
Along with the pot itself, I would like a low stand or trivet shaped to cradle the base and hold the heat source underneath, keeping the flame contained and the tabletop protected. To round out the set, please throw a group of six small dipping bowls, sized for skewered bread, fruit, or vegetables, with a shape that nests or stacks neatly for storage between uses.
Glaze-wise, I am drawn to warm, earthy tones — think toasted amber, deep rust, or a soft matte cream — and I am open to a glaze that shows subtle variation or speckling from firing, since I like pieces that feel handmade rather than uniform. The interior of the fondue pot and the dipping bowls should be finished in a smooth, food-safe glaze that is easy to wipe clean after melted cheese or chocolate, while the exterior can carry more texture or a contrasting tone.
Durability matters a lot here: the pot will go from a lit flame to the table repeatedly, so I need the clay body and glaze combination to handle that thermal cycling without cracking or crazing over time. I would appreciate a short note on the recommended firing temperature and any care instructions, such as hand-washing only or avoiding sudden temperature changes.
Please share photos or sketches of your proposed shape and glaze palette before you start throwing, along with a rough timeline for drying, bisque firing, glazing, and the final firing. I am flexible on exact dimensions as long as the whole set feels cohesive, and I am happy to discuss adjustments once I see the first proof photos of the thrown pieces.
Along with the pot itself, I would like a low stand or trivet shaped to cradle the base and hold the heat source underneath, keeping the flame contained and the tabletop protected. To round out the set, please throw a group of six small dipping bowls, sized for skewered bread, fruit, or vegetables, with a shape that nests or stacks neatly for storage between uses.
Glaze-wise, I am drawn to warm, earthy tones — think toasted amber, deep rust, or a soft matte cream — and I am open to a glaze that shows subtle variation or speckling from firing, since I like pieces that feel handmade rather than uniform. The interior of the fondue pot and the dipping bowls should be finished in a smooth, food-safe glaze that is easy to wipe clean after melted cheese or chocolate, while the exterior can carry more texture or a contrasting tone.
Durability matters a lot here: the pot will go from a lit flame to the table repeatedly, so I need the clay body and glaze combination to handle that thermal cycling without cracking or crazing over time. I would appreciate a short note on the recommended firing temperature and any care instructions, such as hand-washing only or avoiding sudden temperature changes.
Please share photos or sketches of your proposed shape and glaze palette before you start throwing, along with a rough timeline for drying, bisque firing, glazing, and the final firing. I am flexible on exact dimensions as long as the whole set feels cohesive, and I am happy to discuss adjustments once I see the first proof photos of the thrown pieces.
