Fine Mess Pottery

Fine Mess Pottery: Putting the FUN back in functional!
Hi, I'm Lori Watts, the creative force behind Fine Mess Pottery.  I like to make pots that will make your everyday rituals of preparing & eating food a little more joyful. Vibrant colors, cheery patterns, decoration inspired by gardens & wildlife.

My work is soda-fired, which means that when the kiln is nearing its hottest temperature, I spray in a solution of baking soda & soda ash. The heat of the kiln turns these into vapor, which then turns into a glaze on the surface of the pots. This makes the kiln an active participant in the firing, and introduces spontaneity and surprise into the process. 
Stop by Fine Mess Pottery during the Maine Pottery Tour to see demos, paint plates, and shop for pottery & other handmade goods. On Saturday, May 3rd, I'll be opening the soda kiln! Pop by around 11 am to watch (or even help unload!) and have first choice from the firing. 

My guest, Liz Downs of Ditch Lilly Pottery, will have her unique handbuilt & wheel thrown ware there as well. 

All weekend we'll be collecting entries to win this blue stoneware pitcher! We'll draw a name at 3 pm on Sunday. Must enter in person but need not be present to win! 
All Fine Mess stoneware is leadfree and food safe, dishwasher safe & microwave safe. You can shop year round for Fine Mess Pottery at our online store! 

Join my Patreon page for demos, live wheelcam events, kiln openings, or for early notification of shop updates!