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It’s a cliché for a reason: it really is the thought that counts. But at You’re Fired Pottery Studio, the “thought” takes on a whole new meaning. A gift you create here isn’t just handmade—it’s mind-made. Every step forces you to think deeply about the person you love:
- Choosing the perfect piece (mug, platter, vase, bowl…)
- Dreaming up a theme that’s uniquely theirs
- Sketching or tracing personal symbols, inside jokes, or meaningful quotes
- Picking colors that remind you of them
- Reliving shared memories—trips taken, songs sung, moments that matter
- Spending hours with a brush in your hand, your thoughts wrapped entirely around one person
When you hand over that finished piece, they don’t just see a gift.
They feel the hours. They feel the memories. They feel seen.
That’s the magic that store-bought gifts simply can’t touch. Some of our past customer favorites:
- A coffee mug covered in tiny words and dates—every place a couple had traveled, every milestone they’d celebrated
- A large platter with the chorus of “their song” painted around the rim
- A desk set decorated with a toddler’s handprints and footprints (still Dad’s favorite office treasure 15 years later)
- A wine chiller featuring a hand-painted family tree—four generations of names branching across the surface
And because we fire every piece to over 1,800°F, the ancient process of sintering permanently fuses the glaze and colors into the pottery at a molecular level. These aren’t delicate keepsakes you have to baby—they’re made to be used and loved every single day, for decades, without ever fading. This holiday season (or for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or just because), skip the predictable.
Come to You’re Fired and make something truly irreplaceable—one thoughtful brushstroke at a time.
