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Karen Wong Ceramics

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Karen Wong Ceramics

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04/09/2026

The last few days have been busy making these petal dessert bowls 🌸🍰

Here’s a look at the wheel-throwing and trimming process. This pedestal shape takes quite a bit of time to trim, especially because I need to leave a lot of clay at the foot. That means waiting about two days for it to reach the leather-hard stage before trimming.

I’m trying to make each bowl more or less the same, but this shape is quite difficult to replicate. Maybe I just need to make more of them to develop some muscle memory!

While making these, I couldn’t stop thinking about which cake or ice cream would look best in them 🤣🍦

What would you serve in one?

03/09/2026

One of the items on my to-do list is getting my online shop up and running.💪💪💪

Today, I started making it my main focus and I’m slowly adding new products.

You can visit my website here:
Www.Karenwongceramics.com

At the moment, I’m only able to deliver within the UK, but please contact me directly if you’re based in another country and would like to place an order.

You can also shop in person at **Oven Wynd, Kelso**, which is open **Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am–5 pm**.

02/09/2026

September is here, and feeling winter is on its way. 🍂❄️

I have so many ideas for new ceramic works, and winter will be the perfect time to slow down, focus, and create. 🤍🏺 Then, we can look forward to spring and new beginnings. 🌸

What are your plans for winter—creating, learning, or enjoying cozy days?

01/09/2026

I’ve always loved adding colour to my ceramic pieces from time to time. 🌈

If you’re new here, my art journey actually began with a diploma in painting. At the end of the programme, we were asked to create a body of work using our chosen major. That’s when I decided to switch from painting to ceramics.

I was first introduced to clay during my very first semester, in a subject called 3D Specialisation. I used oil-based clay to make small figures—and I was completely blown away. There was something so exciting about bringing a form to life with my hands.

Before discovering clay, I had explored many different careers and fields of study, without ever feeling quite at home.
Long story short, clay found me—and I’m so grateful it did. 🤍

Here are a few of my colourful ceramic pieces, now available in my shop. ✨

30/08/2026

✨ A little throwback and a little honesty ✨

Here’s the first teapot I ever made, back in 2015 when I was studying at art school in Hong Kong. Looking at it now is honestly hilarious 😆😂🤣😅—but also kind of wonderful. It reminds me of how far I’ve come.

People often tell you, “You’re gifted.” But do you know how I actually feel?

I’m just an ordinary person who happened to step into clay. Over the years, I’ve invested a lot of time, money, patience, and hard work into learning. Sometimes I still feel like I’m not working hard enough when I compare myself to people who seem to have “true talent.”

For a long time, I chased the ghost of talent.

Through years of practicing, learning, experimenting, and teaching, I’ve come to understand myself better. I’m slowly building confidence by continuing to try, learn, practice, and let go of harsh self-judgment.

I still notice what could be improved in my new work—but I can also see how much better it is than my first teapot.
Progress is worth celebrating. 🤍

Now it’s your turn: share a photo of the first piece you ever made—whether it was pottery, painting, drawing, or anything else.
Let’s celebrate where our creative journeys began. Tag me so I can see it!

30/08/2026

Making a teapot is always a challenge for me. From throwing the body and trimming each piece to assembling the spout, shaping the lid, and glazing it at the end, every step requires patience and precision.

You never really know if the lid will fit perfectly or if the teapot will pour smoothly without dripping until it has been fired. That uncertainty is part of what makes the process so rewarding.

This rustic teapot set is shaped by hand, with all the small details and imperfections that make it truly unique.
I hope it brings a little warmth and beauty to your tea ritual. 🤎🍵

28/08/2026

Every glaze firing has something to teach.

This was my third glaze firing since getting my new kiln—and it certainly came with a few lessons.

During the first firing, I opened the kiln a little too early. I was also using a commercial transparent glaze for the first time, and unfortunately, all my sculptural pieces cracked. My heart sank when I heard that *ping, ping* sound as soon as I opened the kiln.

During the second firing, the kiln fuse tripped. I wasn’t sure when it had happened, so I had to refire everything and wait at the shop to keep an eye on it. Thankfully, having an electrician neighbour is incredibly useful! Even though it was Sunday morning, he came over as soon as possible to check the kiln and replace the fuse.

The third firing came out yesterday, and it revealed another lesson: uneven heat throughout the kiln. The pieces on the top shelf were much glossier, while the bottom shelf was clearly underfired. My guess is that the slightly larger, thicker kiln shelf I used may have affected the airflow and heat circulation.

Now it’s time to test this theory in the fourth firing.

I’ve been studying and practising pottery for more than ten years, but I’m still constantly learning—and, honestly, sometimes feeling frustrated. But when even one piece comes out well enough to display, I’m over the moon. 🤍

Ceramics is a process of patience, persistence and plenty of surprises.

26/08/2026

New mugs out of the kiln yesterday ✨

I’ve been using Lavafleck clay from Potclays Ltd. for years, but I still find it incredibly interesting. It continues to fascinate me every time I work with it. The raw clay has such a tactile, almost primitive feel, and different glazes create so many beautiful textures and possibilities.

These two were supposed to turn out more green and blue, but I sprayed the glaze quite thinly this time, so they came out with a lovely matte finish instead. I really love how they turned out 😍

Are you more into matte or glossy ceramics?

22/08/2026

Fresh from the kiln ✨

An incense holder for anyone in need of a quiet moment. Made from black clay and left unglazed, with just a simple brush of white slip to highlight the natural character of the clay.

Minimal, earthy, and thoughtfully handmade—created to bring a sense of simplicity and harmony to your space. 🤍🖤

21/08/2026

My dahlia garden is in full bloom! 🌸
I hadn’t been able to visit for two weeks, but yesterday I finally had the time—and wow… what an incredible surprise!
All the dahlias are blooming at once, creating the most beautiful display.

Hard work truly pays off. 🌺✨

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THE STUDIO OVEN WYND
Kelso
TD57HS

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Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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http://www.karenwongceramics.com/

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